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

Good price

Lets keep this review short and simple, You want a mechanical Keyboard, you cant really afford a mechanical keyboard, but hey this one is only a few bucks more than a similar membrane keyboard? why not this one? Pros : Its cheap AF. seriously, $30? thats like 6 pumpkin spice lattes. Its actually mechanical, not like mechanical feel keyboards, you do actually get that sweet sweet clickity clack! Backlit! Not only is it mechanical its actually backlit too! and its not too bright, just right, easy to see even with the monitor right infront of it. Raised keys, a simple little touch, but makes the keyboard look that much better. Now onto the cons: There arent that many cons really, at this price point its bettery tactile wise than literally every keyboard out there, due to the fact it is an actual mechanical keyboard. But the only real Con that I can find is that it says the switches used are a Cherry Green Equivalent, but theyre not. Theyre a Cherry MX Blue clone if even that, a real cherry MX Green has about 70grams of actuation force, this keyboard has 55grams. I measured using quarters, it took 10 quarters to make the switch depress. But more on these switches, they say that theyre Greetech switches, however I cant find the same or similar switches anywhere online! These switches might be a knock off of a knock off..... but lets be honest, its a $40 mechanical keyboard. thats actually mechanical. The only thing that would make this better, would be, slightly larger keys, I dont have little child hands. and possibly a wrist rest, but honestly? This keyboard is an incredible value and I would highly recommend it!

This mech is fairly well built and easy to mod with no extra setting up software wise. That could be a con for some but it makes things easy and straight to the point. The k552 was my first every mechanical keyboard I have gotten a few years back and recently I have just purchased another one but this time to fully modify and rebuilt it for a friend. Coming back to the keyboard I have realized somethings. 1. its a fairly good prebuilt keyboard especially for its price 2. its price dropped over the years and is more accessible 3. its really easy to mod with the right tools I Do have some cons but there very minor and looking at a keyboard this accessible it is totally fine. 1. it is loud if you are a heavy typist or use a lot of strength while gaming 2. most of the keycaps are very hallow so that also contributes to the noise But these cons like I said are totally pass able. If the keycaps are a issue you can always get another set of keycaps or find a way to mod the keycaps. And as for the noise its mostly ping from the case being to hallow but a fix to that is opening up the board and putting foam in witch is not a hard prosses. But most people buying this board is probably on a budget so there is really no need to be to worried about these small cons. Over all its a very normal keyboard that is very functional and has good moding potential

TLDR: For my modding purposes this is perfect, but for others might be meh. I wanted to buy the cheapest mechanical keyboard I could and rebuild it custom to learn rather than dumping $$$ into something I might not like. If you just want this for gaming or typing, plug-n-play simple you might find it a little lack luster and I’d recommend a HyperX Alloy or something similar. There’s some metallic pinging as I type, some keys feel clunkier than others, so on. In my personal opinion I like the Outemu Red switches on here and will likely keep them or swap for their browns. They’re similar enough to Cherry MX Reds and feel lighter oddly. The RGB is not as bad as I expected or as others reviewed here and despite it not being stable (flickers), it’s easier on my eyes than my full size membrane keyboard. Overall a solid purchase for modding or if you’re okay with putting in a little elbow grease (lube switches, maybe some sound dampening) this can be a good bang for your buck purchase. It’s cheaper than many other membrane or mech keyboards and has blue or red switches that are Cherry MX equivalent.

First of all, I purchased this keyboard because I was curious at what the performance would be like. Is it great like those expensive keyboard mechanical keyboard that you can buy on the market? The answer is no, you cant expect a budget mechanical keyboard to compete with those, because they simply are not at the same level. But for less than 40 dollars, I think that this is perfectly fine for what it can offer. My version comes with the outemu red switches because I prefer linear switches; they fit better for the environment that Im in, and they sound fine (without lubing). However, since outemu switches are basically cherry mx alternatives they are not as great. The cons are: 1/ whenever i press down on a key, I keep hearing the spring, and this is really annoying especially when I have to hear it almost every time I use the keyboard. 2/ Basically, this keyboard can only take outemu switches, so if you think that you can just replace them with cherry mx, you cant. 3/ The cable is not USB type C, it is connected directly to the keyboard, so you cannot remove it. 4/ This last one is not really a con, but the giant red dragon logo located on top of the arrow keys just dont look that great. I have seen videos of people removing this logo online, so do check them out if you also dont like it. As for the pros, you are in luck, since I think that there are more pros than cons 1/ RGB, for less than 40 bucks, you can get a keyboard that come with many options for rgb lighting, I think that this is the biggest pro so far. 2/ The keycaps are pretty solid, I mean, you can replace them as you wish, but I have seen other budget keyboards that have horrible keycaps; this one comes with solid keycaps so you dont have to worry about that. 3/ The key switches are dust proof, so I think this is also a plus for this keyboard. 4/ The sound: I dont know about the blue version, but these red switches beside the problem with the spring does sound great. Yes, they sound solid, and I would say for people with no experience with mechanical keyboard, you will not be disappointed with this as your choice. 5/ They are pretty light, and I dont know if this is a plus for many people. But for me, this means that I can bring it around to places instead of having it staying on my table 24/7. What can I say more about this, Im giving this product a 5 stars for value-wise, but it is not the GREATEST keyboard Ive ever typed on, and within this price range, you can only get those membrane keyboards or mechanical keyboards from brands that I wouldnt trust. So yea, do get this keyboard, and if you wonder whether or not to just get the keyboard+mouse combos for gaming; NO, stay away from them, most of them are membrane, this red dragon k552 is far superior even when it doesnt come with a mouse. Thank you for your attention!

Overall, this a pleasant keyboard to use, and I will be keeping it as a spare that will live with the spare PC. Pros: Its $35!! For the price you get a solid built full mech keyboard. Keycaps are good enough. It does remember whatever light setting you had it set to after shutdown/restart. The cable is not braided, but it does have a thick protective layer and it is plenty long. Cons: The RGB is all set colors, so you can turn them on/off and a few preset effects, but you can not change the color of individual keys. Also, they are not the brightest, so in a bright setting, they would not do as well. Also, there is a noticeable ting to some of the keys, mainly the ones located nearest the screws and edges. These are the points that hold the board to the case, so there is the most noise transfer. If you are using this in a quite space, it might be a deal breaker. Possibilities: With o-rings and a bit of case dampening, Im sure this very inexpensive board could rival many much more expensive mech boards. Now thats not to say its going to be perfect, but again, $35...

Being that this is my first mechanical keyboard (specifically for my first gaming PC build) I obviuously cannot compare to some of the other top of the line / high end Mechanical Keyboards that cost $100 or more. I do however know that while I was shopping around and looking for the best budget MKB (between $40-$60) that included some form of RGB and for me personally having red-style key switches over blue, that this keyboard kept coming up, and for $40 you really cannot go wrong. Although these are not your true Cherry Red MX switches; for someone like myself who has not had any experience with any type of switch, i.e. blue, red, brown, black, silver, etc., these Outemu Red switches are doing a great job so far. Im sure the true Cherry MX switches are a lot nicer and whatnot, but besides the HyperX Alloy FPS Pro ($69.99) that doesnt even have RGB, just red backlighting, isnt even in stock for at least another week, it wasnt worth it to me. The $30 I saved is basically paying for a pack of case fans or going towards an aftermarket CPU cooler. Ultimately, if your anything like me or in a similar situation as me, where you maybe just built your first ever Gaming PC and you have already spent a lot of money on perfecting the build you wanted, but you totally forgot about the accessories like your monitor, mouse, and keyboard, and you dont wanna have to go and spend another couple hundred dollars for them 3 things then I would highly recommend this keyboard. The fact that I was able to receive the Red Dragon K552 in just a day, even when it was estimated to arrive in 2 days via Primes 2-Day Shipping, I had actually received it before I even received the last part of my build (Motherboard) that I had ordered in stock and that shipped with the rest of the parts 6 days earlier. Aside from being a complete noob and not knowing much about mechanical keyboards; I can safely say that for the price point, the features (RGB), and the durability of the keyboard (steel frame) any other first-time gaming PC builders out there will not regret this board, especially if this is going to be your first mechanical keyboard with some form of MX switches or you are coming from a membrane keyboard. Is it the best? No, most definitely not. Is it reasonably priced and full of features for the average user? 100%. With multiple RGB modes, Anti-Ghosting for all 87 keys, (TKL / Compact board), Outemu Red Swithes, a key switch puller (can replace keys with other Outemu keys).

This is tiny , well made hard material, and have multi program for the LED lighting moves.

First impressions: D***, this thing is heavy. D***, this thing is sexy. D***, this thing is magical. This is my first mechanical keyboard and I already love it more than any other keyboard I have ever typed on. (And I have had it for a grand total of five minutes.) I did a lot of research on mechanical keyboards before making any purchases, and with research comes discovery of the prices. Theyre daunting to say the least, especially when you’re still unsure if youll even like them. This keyboard is $40, now is that a lot of money? Eh, maybe, its all about perspective. Do you go to a particular, and popular designer coffee shop on a daily basis? If yes, then I am going to assume you pay at least 5 dollars every day for that coffee. If you cut out that coffee for 8 days, you could have this keyboard; and it’s something that you can have for several months or years, and not just reprocess. Anyways, getting back on track. -My initial experience of the keyboard was perfect. I plugged it into my computer (Windows 10) and it lit right up. I waited a few seconds before using any of the keys assuming it was going to install new software or do some kind of update but that didnt happen. It was literally ready to go straight out of the very nice packaging. All of the F keys worked as well as their secondary FN functions. 100% impressed. -The sound of this keyboard is very audible; if thats what youre after then look no further. Its clicky, very, very, clicky. Each press is more satisfying than the last and I love it. Not only is the sound phenomenal, the pressing of the keys is even better. You will notice immediately that they feel different from your laptop keyboard and that free membrane keyboard that came with your dell computer in 2005. It blows them out of the water. It feels so much more accurate than any other type of keyboard I have used. I am a heavy inaccurate typer; Im not a fat blind guy, I just smash the absolute hell out of my keys with little to no precision. Since these keys are harder to press down I am noticing right away that I am making fewer mistakes from my run away fingers. So yay, no more rapid fire pressing of the backspace, for which Im sure its grateful. But long story short, it feels really good to type on this keyboard, and the keys have a very satisfying feedback. -The LEDs are great; they shine brilliantly through the key caps. They can be turned on and off, so you arent forced to be assaulted by red 24/7. They can be dimmed which is wonderful because at night Im sure these bad boys are like the sun. There is also a breathing mode where the keyboard will inhale and exhale which is pretty cool. -The size of letters are larger than normal and they look very tactical against the black theme. (With or without the lights on) The keys can be removed, and the keyboard comes with a key puller. -The switches are NOT Cherry MX, and at first it turned me off to this keyboard, but anything else with Cherry switches and LEDs was almost double the price. However, they are Cherry MX key cap compatible, so if you plan to switch out keys for different ones it will increase your buying options. -The cable is long and fairly thick (phrasing) however it isnt braided, so keep that in mind if that is one of your must haves. -The windows key can be locked. -There is no number pad; I dont need one or want one. -You will notice a slight mechanical sounding echo, similar to the those echoing mics from the 90s. Its slight, but noticeable in a quiet environment. It doesnt bother me, but at least one of you would probably prefer to listen to a blender full of nitroglycerin and screws. -The keyboard is made out of plastic, but it still of very high quality. It doesn’t make any of those stress pop noises when you pick it up or move it. Overall: This keyboard has far exceeded my expectations and I am exceptionally pleased. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is still on the fence about getting their first mechanical keyboard. I will be updating this review at some point in the future to go over its longevity, wear and tear, or any issues that I may encounter.

I think this is a great product. The price is easily worth it. I have some preferential dislikes but I would file them under feature requests. Well-built, I think it will pass the test of time. The keys are a good texture. Responsive. The feet that flip out on the bottom are actually amazingly well-made. Like an old IBM PS/2 mechanical, except lighter plastic. But theyre not the little dinky cheap ones found on the keyboards that come with retail PCs in the box. Extra little features you might find nice: You can lock the WinKey. You can lock all the keys. And you can swap the WASD/arrow keys - but note that when you do youre pressing FN+W, and during the swap with each press of just the W key both the W and the UP keys are sent. I cant see that being a problem but interesting quirk. The keys as far as their mechanics... The click is tinnier than, say, a brand-new Cherry Blue. A bit more pronounced. And you can hear the spring vibrate, like a faint bell, when the key returns. Like a older worn mechanical - the bell sound, not the feel. The feel of the actuation is good, I think, but it feels a little lower than the Cherry, and the tactile bump of the return is stronger so that may be the reason for the bell sound. Theyre not really Blue clones. Not bad, just different. Maybe louder. IDK its hard to tell (I dont have both to compare, just from memory - my usual Browns are tactile with no click, so that may be skewing my assessment?) I wouldnt fault anyone for choosing Otemu switches. Utility-wise, Im sold on their quality at least. And note the price, and I think its more than fair. Also - its a trade-off, but youre not buying junk. Im not sure how to put into words what youre trading off but its not craftsmanship or quality. So anyway, some dislikes/wishes: I got the Red LED one. You can change brightness (and make it breathe-blink at different speeds), and you can turn it off. But, the lowest brightness setting is a bit bright. I feel like it should go lower by like 50% from the current lowest setting. The thickness of the letters, which light up, is what makes it harsh. Maybe it wouldnt be as bad if the font was thinner. But I like the font, and I would appreciate a lower brightness setting. I actually expected the light bleed from underneath the keys would be worse - but thats actually a reasonable amount. I would really like more switch options - Im a fan of Brown ;) UPDATE: Yeah so turns out I really dislike clicky switches. I felt like a 70s reporter the night of deadline while writing this review. So i bought Otemu Browns and started swapping the switches. Much happier, no issues during replacement. The ones sold here on Amazon are $10 for 20 but its still less than the cost of most retail mechanicals at the end of the day, or equal price in some cases. This is a fine build board and Im so far perfectly happy with Otemu switches. I think Im going to put some LED-dim stickers on the inside-bottom of the keycaps to fix my gripe from above. A bit of an adventure, but thats half the fun for most of us :)