Redragon K556 RGB LED Backlit Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 104 Keys Hot-Swap Mechanical Keyboard w/Aluminum Base, Upgraded Socket and Noise Absorbing Foams, Quiet Linear Red Switch

After having gone through a few ultra cheap mechanical keyboards I can definitively vouch for this keyboard as very much worth the step up to lower mid-rage. It is thee one to get. It hits everything I want. Obviously price is reasonable for the average person. The look is crisp, clean, and neat. I cannot stand gaudy PC peripherals so it was nice to get something so solid and clean. Even the logo is minimalist and not obnoxious. It has some decent heft to it. The base is heavy and not going to move on you. Easily the heaviest keyboard I have owned. It has backlighting that can be controlled with variety and can even be turned off completely. And it has the choice between brown and red switches. I went with brown as I like the tactile feedback but was going deaf from ultra cheap blue switches I had on previous keyboards. They are lovely. Ive had mine over a year now and it still works. But. I did lose some response accuracy in a couple switches over the year. These are cheaper switches and I guess you do get a little of what you pay for. Left CTRL was the first to go and I chalked that up to the angle of my pinky pressing it. I thought perhaps it was getting too much horizontal lateral pressure being pushed away from the keyboard to the left rather than a precision up and down strike. I replaced the switch with one of the extras. The keyboard comes with a keycap removal tool, a switch extraction tool, as well as a row of sample/extra switches. These include two blue, two brown, two red, and two black. Havent had an issue with the Left CTRL since. Unfortunately my C switch ended up with the same issue months later. Which killed the lateral contact theory. Another quick replacement and Ive been good to go. I am just all but certain another key/switch will peter out eventually. End of the day it has been a wonderful daily driver of a keyboard for over a year now. I type an above average amount daily during the week and game with it on the weekends. Ive put in some good miles on it and having to replace two switches on it doesnt sour my opinion at all. If I had paid hundreds for it, I might be upset. But I paid a reasonable price and got a more than reasonable keyboard. I would happily buy this fella again.

I have used membrane keyboards for decades. I had never had the experience of a mechanical keyboard, and finally decided to get one. That was not this one. But, I wanted something a little flashier than the one I had before, so I got this one later. :) They are, of course, kinda pricy. This one however, was a decent price. So I bought it. Yes, I know there are better ones out there. And the switches on this one (in this case, the Outemu Browns) are either good enough for beginners or absolute trash, depending on who you talk to. But as the headline says, this review is from a beginner standpoint. My previous keyboard had Outemu Brown switches as well, and as I liked the tactile bump, I stuck with them when I got the Redragon. And really, Ive been quite happy with it. Now I will say, as Ive started to explore the world of mechanical keyboards, Im realizing that theres so much better. But, it looks like I can mod this thing, so thats what Im going to do. I generally like the look, and the overall feel of it. But I need that thock. Basically, if youre coming from a standard membrane keyboard, this is a decent keyboard. I dont regret the purchase at all. I went to help my dad with some computer issues he was having, and used his e-waste keyboard, and couldnt believe the difference. I dont know why I didnt switch to mechanical sooner. If you dont want to spend $100 or more on a keyboard, and want something decent and with RGB (I suggest getting pudding keycaps for an even better light show), and you dont care about the enthuiast side of mechanical keyboards and/or this is just a starter...yeah...this works.

Redragon K556 RGB LED Backlit Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - I want to love this keyboard. It feels great to type on, and with a padded wrist guard its really comfortable for hours of data work and gaming, even though I have carpal tunnel. Its weighty, and the brackets dont buckle easily. I actually took the skid pads off the bottom because it weighs enough to stay in place without them, and I wanted it to be easier to move around when I wanted to intentionally do so. The lights are pretty and easy to configure without software. However, the keys keep coming loose and popping out of place. Ive tried sticking plastic wrap over the switch/under the key and that helps for a time, but I have to keep re-applying it every month or so. My S/O and I both got this same keyboard, and he says his doesnt have this problem, so maybe I just got a lemon. I wish Id sent it back right away within the return window for replacement, as otherwise its a dream. The one I got for my S/O had a key popped off in the package that had half a broken switch stuck inside it. The manufacturer sent him replacements, but sent the wrong one first -- I think it took about 2 weeks to finally get the correct one. However, they did send it for free and were very responsive and kind. So I guess what you should take away from this is that this keyboard is great, especially for the price, but dont hesitate to return through Amazon immediately if there are any problems, because that will ultimately be better than trying to work around or wait for manufacturer to ship stuff.

The keyboard is pretty sturdy and heavy, and I like the customizable options for colors, but I had an awful time with missed key presses. It worked fine for a few months before it became an issue. Reddragons customer service was responsive but they couldnt help me since I didnt buy directly from them. I got around the missed key problem by moving around some of the switches but it eventually got annoying to constantly keep removing/reinserting/switching them. Im not sure if its more of an issue with the keyboard itself or the Outemu switches, but I guess I got what I paid for. The switches were also more scratchy compared to the logitech kb I have now.

Very responsive keyboard. Lots of customizable lighting settings. Very heavy so it doesnt move around when gaming and the feet grip the desk very well.

The build quality is nice. I accidentally spilled water on it and it still works perfectly. It seems pretty tough, could probably handle falling off the average desk height. Its really easy to clean. Some reviews criticized the font choice on the keys themselves. It is kind of weird looking but I like it, not for everyone though.

Ngl this is my first mechanical keyboard so I’m no expert but I still really like it. I type a lot both for fun and for school, I haven’t had an issue with the keys or the board itself. It’s heavy because of the metal base but I’m not planning on carrying it around with me or travelling with it. I like the heaviness because it doesn’t feel like it’s going to break. Recommend

I purchased this keyboard to replace a very clicky mechanical keyboard that greatly annoyed anyone nearby, or anyone that I was on the phone with, or chatting with while typing. It was loud, and I thought that all mechanical keyboards were the same. This keyboard is far quieter, although it is missing the clicky tactile response that I was accustomed to. Button presses are very smooth, lighting is great, and keys feel very nice. Also, this thing is much heavier than my previous keyboard - so heavy, that you could use it to attack someone that you dont like, and it would probably not break. Great keyboard - you should buy it right now.

I primarily bought this keyboard to play around with different switches in an effort to find my ideal ones. For this purpose, this board is not the easiest choice - reason being, the hot-swap sockets on the PCB do not fit very many switch types. I experimented with modifying the switch contacts to fit, but this is hit or miss and very time consuming. The next best thing was to open the Redragon switches and swap their springs and sliders with a different switch. I had success this way, with nearly the same feel as the donor switch on its own. (I bought the Brown switch variety so YMMV if your keyboard came with blue or red.) Also note, the switches are a bit difficult to remove with the tool supplied with the keyboard. Its very easy to break a small plastic part where the LEDs shine through (this has no downside really, other than just knowing its broken). I found another, larger switch removal tool to be much easier to use. I would also recommend getting a switch opener, to allow quick and damage-free opening of donor switches if you go that route (the opener I got is not compatible with the Redragon switches, but they are much easier to open than most, using some sort of pokey tool like an awl). Without an opener, you will need to put tension on four separate tabs at once while pulling the switch apart - its doable but a bit frustrating. In my adventures, I found a recommendation for 3rd party switches which DO fit the sockets on this board. Let me preface this by saying I was after a very tactile non-clicky switch, with a rather heavy spring rate and as little noise as possible. (As much like Topre switches as possible, but with heavier springs.) I found all of these requirements in a switch called the Boba U4. These are manufactured by Outemu and designed by a keyboard forum member named Gazzew. It makes sense as to why they would fit these sockets, since I believe the Redragon switches are made by Outemu as well. The contacts fit perfectly, and they are very quiet. I tried the 68g version which is almost, maybe a bit too heavy. They also come in a 62g variety, so when I buy enough to populate the whole keyboard, those will likely be what I get. The only thing I had to do to the switches was to snip off the two extra plastic pegs (my understanding is that these pegs are the difference between a PCB mount switch and a plate-mount one). This is not difficult at all with some standard flush-cut wire cutters. So, if you are willing to do some switch surgery and/or experimentation, this board is viable for getting your feet wet with mechanical keyboards - especially at this price point.

I have purchased several Redragon brand items. K556 keyboard, Vampire Elite Mouse, and even the Zeus Headphones. All have been excellent quality! This keyboard in particular is very sturdy, has some weight to it to prevent it from sliding, durable solid feel for those who smash keys, and can keep up with quick strokes! Yes it is a wired keyboard and is does NOT have wireless abilities. Keeps you from having to charge it for using the light up RGB. Its very customizable with RGB colors and can handle different key switch colors like brown, red, blue or black. Black is the most quite, red is second to that, then brown and is more of a tactile sound, and blue that is very clacky. The back board and underside of the keyboard is made with metal. The keys have Shiney texture around the sides of the keys and a grippy texture on the surface. It does come with a few things like tools to help you remove keys and switches if you want or need to change or replace. It also comes with a set of demo switches so you have a better understanding of what kind of switches you would like to change too for the future. Along with all of that it comes with a cool sticker and user manual. This is an excellent keyboard for those who like having a solid board that doesnt take up alot of room, yet still wants 100+ keys. There is software available if you want it, go to the redragon website and look for the software tab. The software makes it more indepth with the color customization for the RGB. By the way, for a black keyboard the RGB is rather bright and can be dimmed. I believe its bright due to good quality and shiney sides of the keys. All in all, a very good choice. If you like a sturdy board that doesnt slide around your desk, you like a board that is durable and can handle some abuse, and or you enjoy the customization of switches and colors, then THIS is the board for you. Amazon does tend to have it cheaper than the actual brands website at times so just keep your eyes open. Good quality keyboards can get rather pricey and Id say this is TOP quality material for an inexpensive board! Enjoy!!