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

I bought this keyboard after seeing a few reviewers talk about how much they liked the all metal body. Everything I saw online seemed to agree that the keyboard was really good, but could have been better, specifically complaining about the hardwired cable and tight hotswap terminals that limit compatibility. But when the keyboard arrived, I didnt actually get what the product page described, it turns out theyve send me an upgraded version. Its the same keyboard, but theyve replaced the hardwired cable with a detachable USB C cable, and the hotswap terminals have been upgraded to more expensive plugs with wider switch compatibility. The old terminals only supported Outemu switches because theyre so thin, but Ive tested thicker Gateron switches and they fit perfectly. The LED is on the underside of the board too, so you can even use ones without the LED cutout window and they fit fine (Although they obviously block the light from the LED). Overall I am very pleased with the keyboard, and the upgrades theyve made to it have me wondering why they havent updated the store page to reflect them. I guess I cant say for sure that I was supposed to get this version but I didnt do anything special, I just ordered the bundle with the wrist rest. The brown switches feel great, so ironically I probably wont even use the upgraded hotswap sockets, but its nice to have options anyway. Theres really no issues I can bring up about this keyboard, and over the last week Ive been trying a ton of them to find the right one for me. Ive returned a K70 RGB Pro, a Strafe RGB MK.2, EVGA Z20, Razer Huntsman Elite, Logitech G815, Steelseries Apex 7; and this keyboard is both my favorite and the cheapest of the bunch. If they made a version with media keys over the numpad and magnets for the wrist rest Id be all over it. The only nitpick I can even come up with is that the seams where the metal edges meet are a little crooked and dont sit completely flush, but frankly I dont really care.

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.

If you want to get into a mechanical on the discount, this could be a good choice. Knock off cherry MX brown hall effect switches. Lots of LED, not full array-full zone, but ok. The unit performs well and is largely quiet except for the over travel by the switches. If you want a mechanical for work or games, you could do far worse

The Good: 1. Love the switches. They are not as loud as my older keyboard and feel good to the touch. 2. The light from the keyboard is very good and is adjustable to 5 levels (0 to 4) 0 being off. 3. The keyboard feels built really well and the base feels very heavy and solid. 4. It doesnt take up a lot of room on the desktop like some RGB monsters. The Bad: 1. The software leaves much to be desired and you really cant customize it without it. (more later) 2. The default presets in the hardware is FIXED. You really cant change it. For example I like my default to be an always on red on all keys. You cant have that. There is a preset you can get to with the solid color on it but it only cycles through 4 colors and red wasnt one of them so youd have to go use the software to fix it. 3. The little legs on the bottom are too short. This might be a more personal preference, but for me I would want a slightly higher incline. It isnt terrible, but I noticed it right away. 4. Brightness is global, even with the software, you cant have specific keys be brighter/dimmer than others. Now a word about the software. There are 3 profiles you can set, but the import export doesnt export all settings and that is a big problem. The main reason I switched over from my older RGB was because this one has software to be able to customize the keyboard. Unfortunately I ran into basically the same issue as my old one. You can setup a profile for gaming that has specific keys colored to your liking with the coastal light profile. And under that light profile you can select FPS, MMO, MOBA, or RTS sub-presets. From there you can customize each key color to your choosing. Now here is the big problem. I made a custom FPS one for a game on Profile 2. Saved it via the export command. Now I go to the sub light presets and choose MMO for to make one for another game on Profile 2. It wipes my FPS sub-preset back to default but that should be fine since I exported my settings (youd assume that right?). So I go import my saved settings, and they arent there. The Import/Export doesnt work!! So that means instead of being able to make custom light settings for specific games, you can make at most have 3. I still dont know if the settings will persist after a cold boot since I havent rebooted my machine yet. So overall the keyboard is good given the price, the keys feel good, but it is sorely lacking in customization capabilities. If you are like me and was hoping to have the ability to save and load custom keyboard maps for specific games, this product CANNOT do that. So why is my overall rating still 4 stars? Simply because of the build quality, the switches, and the partial customization ability does make the keyboard very usable. The macro and key changing ability is still very useful for older games that dont let you map keys via software or a settings file. So I could only really take off 1 star for the inability of it to save my custom key light profiles.

I bought the K556 RGB back in Dec2020. Ive been very happy, and no software was required to use it. Im still using this keyboard today and was thinking of adding another for use with different system I built. I see more models have been added, which have some of my interest, however, they all seem to use software now. I dont want to have to do this in order to control RGB backlight features. Even the K556 now appears to use software now. I hope it’s optional and not required. Nevertheless, Ive been happy with the one I bought.

I love this keyboard. Love the colors too. And I have a free suggestion to Red Dragon on how to improve their keyboards. I hate dust. You should add a hinged plastic cover to the keyboard to keep out dust when not in use. Just lift it up and youre ready to type. No charge for the idea, but feel free to send me one if you like the idea. Thanks.

I picked this keyboard based on the reviews amazing quality for the price. Aluminum base with semi clicky mechanical keys. I got the brown keys version really good compromise for gaming and general use IMO. Going to keep an eye on this brand.

This is a pretty quick and easy review. The construction is sturdy. The many different lighting options is great. No aura sync, but got it to match anyhow. All of the switches work great. Very responsive. I really cant say anything bad about this keyboard. I took a gamble on it and am very glad that I did. Its a keyboard, it works well, and it looks cool. Triple threat.

At the moment I write this review Im pretty sure this is the most popular budget mechanical keyboard, and with good reason. Since everyone is telling you about the pros, Ill only bother to bring out the cons Ive found. 1. The software, if youve seen any review on yt of this keyboard youll definitely hear this, the software is pretty bad, but functional for changing light modes I guess. 2. Mine came with a scartches crtl key, not really noticable tbh since its not deep and its in the side of the key, but still there regardless. 3. Metal rattling, Ive seen some reviews talk about it already, but still worth mentioning, def not a deal breaker but slightly annoying, since I wear headphones I dont notice it at all, but if you arent wearing headphones you might hear that damn metal rattling which isnt that bad but its annoying long period for people with relatively sensitive ears in a quiet ambient, what I find weird about it is that I do not always hear it, just now I tried to hear it to kinda describe it in the review but heard no metal rattling, almost like it magically fixes itself and the randomly decides when to make that noise. Conclusion: Amazing keyboard, with some small flaws expected at the price.

Ive had this keyboard for a few months now and it is working very well. I was worried that I may not quite like this keyboard but it is a solid option for the price. This keyboard is built like a tank. The keyboard is extremely solid. Unscrewing the sides of the keyboard reveals that there is almost no empty space inside. The keyboard has almost zero flex. The keyboard also is a decent weight, being the heaviest keyboard that I have ever used (I havent used a ton of keyboards, especially vintage ones). The next closest would probably be a Zenith Z-150, which is also built very well. The build quality also outmatches other keyboards that I have seen that cost much more. The features Redragon-branded Outemu Brown Keyswitches, meaning it is a mechanical keyboard. This keyswitches in this board are also hotswappable, alowing for some customization with the switches. Along with the switches in the keyboard, it comes with 8 seperate switches, a keycap puller, and a keyswitch puller. The extra switches it comes with are: 2 Blues (lightweight-clicky switch), 2 Browns (lightweight-tactile switch), 2 Red (lightweight-linear switch), and 2 Black (heavier-linear switch). This keyboard also has rgb lighting, it is advertised for gamers after all. The lighting on the board is pretty good, and is also per-key, meaning that each indovidual key may have a different lighting effect. The board does come with a few preloaded effects and functions to change them, but the software is needed for greater customization. While the software isnt anything special, it is passable and does have all the needed settings for the backlighting. I personally dont care for the lighting and have it on a solid color or off most of the time, but there are a multitude of effects to try out. The software also seems like it may have a macro functionality, though I never use macros so I havent looked at it. While the keyboard has many good qualities, there are a few which take one star ooff of my rating. My first issue with the keyboard was with the hotswap switches. The switches are so tight in the board, it seems nearly impossible to get them out without breaking the clips on the switch. I even had to get a knife to help pry the switches out while pulling on them with the included puller. I did manage to eventually get some out, and ended up replacing the spring in my spacebars switch with one from the heavier black switches. My last gripe is that I dislike the font, but that is a subjective thing and I can always just buy new ones. Pros: - Good price - Fantastic Build Quality - Mechanical - Hefty - Hotswap Cons: - Font on keycaps is weird (VERY subjective) - Keyswitches are very hard to pull out Conclusion: Overall a great keyboard for the price. For $60 USD, you get a product with a good amount of features, amazing build quality, and mechanical switches for a price much lower than other manufacturers. The hotswap switches are probably my biggest issue with the keyboard.