Royal Kludge RK84

The Royal Kludge RK84 is arguably the king of budget mechanical keyboards. This 75% board offers triple-mode wireless connectivity, a hot-swappable PCB (for 3-pin switches), RGB backlighting, and a plastic case with decent build quality—all at a remarkably low price. It often comes with basic but functional RK switches and thin ABS keycaps, which are common first upgrade targets. For students, first-time mechanical keyboard users, or anyone on an extreme budget, the RK84 provides the core mechanical experience and wireless convenience, making it an unbeatable entry point.