37% of 41 verified RK84owners don't recommend it, and 1 describe specific problems — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
For balance: 32% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score
“if you grew up learning how to type fast on standard layout, this will drive you crazy”— @HOWYOUDOIN884 on YouTube
“bagal ko mag type riyan ah”— @daniellawrence3742 on YouTube
“Recently bought this keyboard and immediately had issues with keys repeating themselves which in gaming is horrible. Currently looking for a replacement and I only bought it a week ago”— @zooom2594 on YouTube
“Im very annoyed because i only got the keyboard a week ago. It happened when i bottomed out the key and heard a loud clack, now it feels delayed and sometimesd doesn't respond”— chronicleheavy on Linus Tech Tips
“On 2.4 dongle it definitely did drop! So I can confirm that. Will return it if Bluetooth does the same ultimately. :/”— techma2019 on Reddit
“I had one that just stopped working in wired mode after some time (like barely a year ) after purchase .”— Manankataria on Reddit
“Not worth it at 4k. These boards tend to have battery and pcb issues more often than I'd like to admit.”— PressurePotential699 on Reddit
“If they at least had layers, but IMO, their design and firmware are about 3-4 years behind.”— badmark on Reddit
“Stay away from budget chinese slops. Rk, aula, ajazz, mchose, etc”— Illustrious-Tell-227 on Reddit
“how was I supposed to know it will not last even one year?”— blackfyrevich on Reddit
“Would I recommend it? Nah. There’s better for the money.”— SkirMernet on Reddit
“So it's good at everything except... being a keyboard :P”— day_li_ly on Reddit
Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.
“Q = Device 1 on bluetooth W= Device 2 on bluetooth and so on and so forth If itf blinking, then its in pairing mode. To choose the right device, press FN+ q or w or e or r”— FreesDaddy1731 on Reddit
“Basically it’s possible to get a full set of Durocks to completely fit into an RK84, but you might need to put certain housings into different spots in order to get all of them to clip in properly.”— SaintBidoofus on Reddit
“I doubt that the seller replaced the pcb, as it is a switch issue which can be fixed very easily either by replacing the switches or cleaning the terminals inside the switches.”— Ani-xxx on Reddit
“I know it's late but apparently the version which supports 5BT devices isn't hot swappable. As far as I know, GenesisPC only sells the HS version. (Got my RK84 today)”— broad_sword_ on Reddit
“Yaa i m using cosmic byte with outemu blue right now. If you can send me the sound test of the keyboard. And how it's for gaming did you got any spec of the switch in the box if yes send me that also🫡”— kakashi532003 on Reddit
“Sound test and overview RK84 V2 Akko Silver switches unlubed Skyloong GK2 profile Silicone Keycaps Typical mods from past reviews and videos (listed in video)”— ItachiLvrX on Reddit
“lmao you sound like a pretentious douchebag. I did my research and it was most recommended on this subreddit itself, I guess the subreddit is full of either idiots or marketing staff from those companies”— blackfyrevich on Reddit
“Switch off your keyboard. The ON-OFF button is used for Bluetooth connection (via Bluetooth/Bluetooth Dongle). PIPO the connection. It should work if you wanna use your keyboard via cable.”— Helpful_Pattern5331 on Reddit