Redragon S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo RGB Backlit Gaming Keyboard with Multimedia Keys Wrist Rest and Red Backlit Gaming Mouse 3200 DPI for Windows PC Gamers (Black)

Great keyboard and mouse makes gaming seamless

HOW TO CONTROL KEYBOARD LIGHTING (turn off pulsing / breathing): LM1 (FN + Insert) = Gradient LM2 (FN + Home) = Single Color choice (red, green violet, yellow, cyan, white blue) LM3 (FN + Page Up) = Static RGB combo choice (red-blue-green, green-red-blue, blue-green-red) LM4 ( FN + Delete) = Running & Neon Light Toggle (Colors moving from left-right on the keyboard *annoying*) LM5 (FN + End) = Breathing Backlight Toggle LM6 (FN + Page Down) = On/Off Switch Brightness (FN + Up/down arrow keys) = Toggle the brightness of LEDs up and down Breathing / moving colors speed (FN + Left/right arrow keys) = changes speed of breathing / moving colors (LM4) REVIEW I felt a need to post the above controls because the first thing I did when I got this keyboard / mouse was to remove it from the box and plug it straight into the computer. I was WRONG about: - This keyboard (S101-3) DOES NOT have supported software. - The lighting controls are done from the keyboard itself. SO when I plugged this keyboard and immediately the keyboard started streaming colors across the keys...WHAT IS GOING ON. This should NOT be the default. Anyways, I looked online for software, but there is none. Then I tried to use the lighting controls on the keyboard and could not figure it out. I had to pull out the manual (see pictures) and Im copying it here for reference. Hopefully this helps you like it helped me. So there IS a way to choose solid colors. And there IS a way to cycle through colors WITHOUT breathing (which I prefer). Cons: - No software - Confusing when first using. Pros: - QUIET. I know this is a mesh keyboard, but man is this so much quieter than my mechanical keyboard. - LOTS of buttons. I kinda geek out a little about all the options to control things from the push of a button right from the keyboard and this has lots of that. So even though I just started using this I think it will grow on me. Maybe Ill come back and update my review later and give it an extra star if all else is well. Overall Im now happy with this purchase once I figured out how to use the dang thing.

This was my first combo that I bought back in 2018. I liked it lasted a long time, the wights in the mouse were unique, and the light were cool.

Its true that you get what you pay for. I bought this keyboard/mouse set after buying another set for $20.99 on Amazon made by ChonChow (see my 3 stars review there for that) - I almost regretted that purchase because there were more negatives than positives about that keyboard and finally bought this RedDragon after my cat chew through the Chonchow keyboard usb cord last week. I now wrap my usb cords with aluminum foil - read that cats dont like to chew on aluminum foil. The RedDragon costs about 1/3 more than ChonChow but its definitely at least a 1/3 better in build quality and so much easier/more a pleasure to use (keys and typing feels smooth, solid and not too noisy). First, the negatives - (1) only the mouse usb cord is nicely braided (sturdy) and gold plated. wish the keyboards usb cord had the same quality build. (2) once your PC wakes from hibernate, the keyboard goes back to the factory default setting for breathing rainbow lights mode. It should not do this, it should simply go back to whatever lighting mode you had it before the computer went to sleep. (3) please add the ability to also turn off the mouses light, and the lights for both the keyboard and mouse will go to sleep/auto sleep when they are not use for a period of time (like over 10 minutes), or when you put the PC to sleep. (4) the instruction booklet is VERY minimal - the bare bones way they tell you how to change lighting effect etc. any non expert keyboard gamer would have trouble figuring out. How do you interpret <1>FN+DEL? Do you actually need to press the <? etc.? (5) this was shipped to me in its box, unprotected by an outer Amazon box, which is a little worrisome since the mail service can sometimes be rough with packages, and theres not much protecting the keyboard inside except one thin layer of bubble wrap (mine was fine but Im sure others may get damaged boxes). The GOOD - Reasonable price for overall quality build ($30 for keyboard, mouse and mouse bad). LONG usb cords for mouse and keyboard (they say its 5 feet long but seems +6feet!). As you can see from my ChonChow keyboard review, their claim of 5 feet is rather short and barely could reach from the desk directly below to the PC under the desk. The ReDragon cords are more than enough to go the distance - very happy about usb cords length. Like the ability to change lighting colors and effects, especially brightness levels, and even simply turning off the keyboards light. If it continues to work fine in the coming months, would definitely buy again!

Playing WOW.

just got it. time will tell. got it super quick and the price was very good.

I have been very satisfied with my purchase. Looks good with my set up

very nice keyboard very good

The keyboard is a membrane type, the keys can be a little hard to press down (not impossible of course). It has several backlighting settings (7 colors blah blah blah Im sure you can read the product data. The backlighting works without other software). The cord to the keyboard feels like it could last a while. Personal opinion (like all of this...): the mouse is the best part of this combo. Its a 6 button mouse (2 regular mouse buttons, 1 button on the click wheel, 1 just above the click wheel that changes the DPI settings, and 2 buttons in the right hand thumb location.) The mouse has red lights that breath by default (though you can turn this off through somewhat glitchy software that works 1/2 the time. But your hand is covering it when you use it...so itll probably be ok). The USB cord has a braided jacket that feels like it can take alot. It has a weight system that you can customize (personally I use 1 of the weights for a lighter feeling mouse). I have large hands and am right handed, and I like that the mouse fits my hand well. The thumb buttons on the mouse are closer to the desk than some other mice Ive used. I use a photo manipulation program often with it and the ability to set DPI higher at the click of a button is pretty useful. It also comes in handy when you run out of space on the desk (because sometimes I have papers, electronics projects etc. that are also on the desk) Im curious how long the mouse and keyboard will last (Ive had them for just under a month with daily 2-3 hour use at the time of writing this). And Im guessing theyll last a while due to the cords. Overall: the keyboard takes a touch too much work to press the keys down (personal preference) but seems solid and the lights are fun to play with (though IMO the lights are nice but not essential). The mouse meets every need I have.

Im not a gamer, so I cant attest to the gaming functionality of this board. But otherwise, it fills my hoem computing needs perfect. Nice keystrokes. Mouse fits me perfectly. No complaints!