Redragon K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Rainbow LED Backlit Wired with Anti-Dust Proof Switches for Windows PC (Black, 87 Keys Blue Switches)

I purchased this keyboard and I really like it I like the size and the way the keys feel but after only 2 months of barely using the keyboard the A key started to go out on me. I was gaming and in the middle of it I noticed I was not able to go left. The A key would come and go and it was very frustrating because I died a couple times because of it and I even stopped playing until I purchased a new keyboard. I did not want to give up on the keyboard so I popped the A key off to see if there was anything stuck and there was nothing in the way or missing. Eventually after messing with the A key a couple times after a couple days I managed to get it back. I stuck with the keyboard and have not had problems since and hopefully it stays that way because I do like it. Also this model does have RGB features to change light patterns on the keyboard but for example if you wanted to make the whole entire keyboard purple or red or blue you cannot you can only stick with the select patters they have provided with the keyboard.

its overall good but the nose is very loud but its easy to fix with some foam in the board and some O-rings

The first obvious pro of this is that its about half the cost of even the cheapest mechanical keyboards. They get the price down in a couple of ways. First of all, the switches, while they work under the same mechanical principle as Cherry Red switches, are their own in-house version. I cant think of a reason why thats a bad thing unless you really think no one else can build keyboard switches like Cherry. These look and sound just like them. I cant say fi theyll last as long since I just got this keyboard today. The other major way is the LEDs. They are not RGB LEDs. Each row has its own color, and what you see in the photos are the only colors each key is capable of. That said, there are different patterns and movements that can be cycled through on the keyboard itself, as well as patterns that light up different keys for different games. They can also be set to constant on. The third way is no ten-key on the side. But lets be real: whens the last time you used that anyway? If youre not an accountant, you wont even miss it. So after telling you whats wrong with it, heres whats great: This keyboard is a joy to type on. Keys are nicely responsive with a pleasant clicking sound. Its full-size for those used to touch typing, and it will take up less space on your desk.

Ive gone through a couple of Blue switch keyboards (Cooler Master QuickFire Rapid [Kailh switches I believe] and the Corsair K70 [Cherry MX]), but this one was by far the least expensive. Im also the most impressed with it, primarily due to what you get for the price. As others have stated, this is an actual mechanical keyboard (not mechanical-like). My use-case was that I wanted something more tactile for use at work without spending a ton of money, and this keyboard fits the bill nicely. The switches definitely require a bit more force than both my QuickFire Rapid and K70, but its not like doing finger push-ups on your keyboard or anything like that. One reviewer stated that these have a 55g actuation force and from what Ive found authentic Cherry MX Blues have a 50g actuation force; without doing any measurements of my own, this feels about right. They do feel a bit cheaper than my other two keyboards and there is an audible spring sound on occasion when the key returns that O-rings have done little to mitigate, however this is by no means a dealbreaker for me. I cannot overstate, however, that this is a LOUD keyboard and will probably not be acceptable in most shared quiet settings. I use mine in a fairly noisy office and get the occasional good-natured ribbing from coworkers who hear my keyboard, but no one has put in a legitimate complaint. Cherry MX Blues are notoriously noisy, but these Outemu switches easily out-clack the competition in terms of volume. Some dont seem to like the design, however I think its pretty minimalist with the small exception of the Redragon logo above the arrow keys (which doesnt bother me much and seems like it *might* be removable somehow) and the cheesy gamer-esque font. The font can be forgiven since Ive seen these very keycaps on other inexpensive keyboards, and Im guessing economy of scale is what helps keep the price as low as it is. The backlighting is fine; basic but good and easily turned off, although it will not remember your settings and will default to on. If you dont like backlighting, save yourself a few dollars and get the non-backlit version. There is no wrist-rest, but Ive purchased a

Works perfectly, looks great, and isnt very expensive. What more could you ask for?

the reddragon sign was super big; the clicks are ok but could be better

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Ive only had this keyboard for about a week now and I game on it daily. I didnt need to replace my old keyboard, it was just an old Logitech G19 I bought used back in 2009. Its a membrane keyboard so I really wanted to relive my childhood and see what the hype is about with mechanical keyboards. This is amazing for typing, I started a one note daily journal the day I got this keyboard just as an excuse to keep typing with this thing. It feels great and the tactile feel is unmatched by membrane keyboards. Ive never had a high end Cherry MX keyboard, so this is my first experience with mechanical keys since middle school. After playing some world of War craft pretty heavily for a week, my Q key (strafe left in game) has noticeably become extremely sensitive as to just the weight of my finger lightly resting on it awaiting to press it sometimes causes it to activate. Im not sure if its just wearing in at this point, but its been only a week so far ...... I think they included like 4 replacements in the box, maybe stiffer would be nice, otherwise I can just try to buy better switches. Right now I dont recommend it for gaming, my E key is also going down the same road with sensitivity, its my right strafe so not surprised. But hey for $30 this is a nice keyboard to type on that looks great. I made my G19 my backup but I may switch back and use this as a backup, it is comparing a previously $200 keyboard, even with age to a $30 new one. I do enjoy the mechanical feedback after gaming so I may just look for more expensive gaming mechanical keyboards. Take care, if youre on a budget this will be just fine until you can upgrade

Im writing this review almost a year after buying this keyboard. Know you reviewer: This was my first mechanical keyboard. I use it for typing (a lot) and gaming (strategy mostly, not fast paced FPS). Im a touch typist but I dont think that it affects how I feel about this keyboard. ***** LONG TERM FAILURES ***** When it arrived the F2 key did not work. Since the switches are not hot swappable, fixing this would require some soldering knowledge apparently, which I dont have, not the tools to do it, nor acquaintances that can. Whatever, I can deal, although it was really annoying. Note that I didnt refund because I imported this to a country far away from the US. After a year of use: * The S key is failing. Sometimes it registers 2 or even 3 presses after pressing it only once. Very annoying. Cleaning the caps helps a bit, but only a tiny bit. * The spacebar is failing. Is does this super annoying thing where I press it, it does not register, but after 2 or 3 presses of other keys it register an additional press. So I end up with many double spaces that I must go back to correct. Very annoying. ***** PERFORMANCE ***** Well I really really like typing on it. Its really satisfying. A good purchase in that regard. As for gaming, well I dont really play action packed games so I cant really comment on that. I was concerned at first that I would find it cumbersome or would take some time to adjust but I didnt. It was a really easy to pick up. ***** BUT ITS CHEAP ***** It was cheap, and it was mechanical. I really liked using it to type during this time, in fact, Im using it right now! Although I certainly did no expect it to fail so quickly. Maybe I was wrong to expect all keys to work after a year at this price point, but I dont like it. In my opinion, this could be a good entry point to mechanical keyboards if its your first time. Personally, I have decided to upgrade to the $100 price point, and bought a keyboard with those fancy cherry mx switches. Maybe in another year Ill write a review if it was actually worth it or not.

I bought this keyboard about a year and a half ago. It was a secondary work from home setup, so it didnt get heavy use. Unfortunately, it looks like the H key is failing already. It does not consistently register an H when I press it. I guess this is to be expected for the price point. Beware tough. Before this longevity issue, I had no problems. I know nothing about keyboards or ergonomics, but this did its job. (PS. clearly due to the presence of H in this review, I am not using the keyboard to type this review)