Redragon K530 Pro Draconic 60% Wireless RGB Mechanical Keyboard, BT/2.4Ghz/Wired 3-Mode 61 Keys Compact Gaming Keyboard w/Hot-Swap Socket, Free-Mod Plate Mounted PCB & Linear Red Switch

First things first, I'm not much of a gamer, so I can't speak to that experience. However, I type a lot for work and for fun and performance is a key factor for me.My first mechanical was a clicky Logitech, which I rather liked a lot, but I found myself gravitating more and more to the quieter switches. I've currently got Bullet QL switches plus dampeners to really keep things quiet. It can keep up with me (I type fast) without sounding overwhelming to others around me, it looks great, and the form factor is fantastic.I also like the multi connectivity (though I admit I've never used the 2.4GHz) and the option to go wired (and luckily USB-C) or not. The keyboard has been used on Linux (Ubuntu if you're counting), OS X, iOS, and Android.The battery tends to last long enough that I don't really find myself being aware of how long it lasts ;) When it does go back, the keyboard output gets kind of wonky and the red LED on the side that indicates power starts blinking, which I find a useful and reasonable indicator.As far as the keyboard itself, I've found using FN1 a reasonable way to get to those "missing" keys: function, arrows (on ASWD, which makes logical sense), page, insert/delete, home/end, print screen. It also works for backtick and tilde but I always find it a bit confusing as FN1+escape will provide both of those (you add shift to get the tilde). These characters are extremely valuable in the Linux command line, so I'm a little sensitive about it. That's a relatively small gripe given how much is jammed together in such a small space without doing weird stuff like having overly short keycaps. A compromise has to be made somewhere.As for the bad stuff: the stabilizers are a little loud, especially the space bar. This is a mod I plan on dealing with soonish and I'll update accordingly. If you run clicky switches, you probably won't even notice.Oh, and can't comment on the software as I've yet had the need to use it.Regardless of any negatives, the price is fantastic for what you get. If you're looking for a functional and still upgradable mechanical keyboard but you don't want to pay prices normally associated with more custom mechanical keyboards, this is a great way to go.

I'm really pleased with this keyboard.Some highlights:Switches: Comes with brown switches. It also comes with additional switches you can try out (black, red, blue and an extra brown switch, 1 each). I initially was going to go with a keyboard that had blue switches but after swapping out my spacebar to a blue switch, I had to change it back immediately. The brown switches are a nice happy medium between the red and blue, it all comes down to preference - gamers typically prefer red or brown, blue switches have that kind of high pitched click that some people find satisfying to type on. If you're unfamiliar with key switches, I would suggest researching them a little to see what you think you'd prefer. The key switches are really only compatible with Outemu switches. I've watched multiple reviews on YT and people have tried swapping out for switches like Cherry MX (the "gold standard") and they did not fit. This keyboard is great for gaming. The brown switches are a nice balance for gaming and typing.Size: It is nice and compact and takes up very little space for a keyboard (obviously, it's a 60%, ten keyless design) and it gives me a lot more real estate on my desk.RGB: Tons of RGB pattern options that can be programmed straight from the keyboard without using software. RGB has 5 levels of brightness and can be nice and bright.Quality: The build quality feels very solid and durable. For being a budget keyboard, it feels premium.Connectivity: Can be used wired or wireless.Battery life: Used it quite a bit for about 3 days and when I plugged it in, it indicated it was still fully charged so I expect the battery life to be excellent.Complaints: Only gripe is that the caps lock is the only key that does not light up unless the caps lock is activated or if you hit a limit when adjusting brightness of the RGB lights (adjust brightness with Fn2 + [+], the caps lock button will flash red a few times when maxed out). Would prefer if it lit up along with all the other keys during the RGB patterns and maybe stay lit red when caps lock is activated. Wish it had some media controls like skip back/forward, play/pause, volume up/down. Not really a complaint but it takes me a second to use the arrow keys (Fn or hold caps lock + W, A, S or D) because I've always used a full layout. Just something to get used to.I combined this keyboard with the Red Dragon M808 Storm gaming mouse, NPET MP02-SP RGB mouse pad and it looks awesome. Would definitely buy again and recommend to gamers and non-gamers alike.

I absolutely love this keyboard! After you get over the hurdle of missing a bunch of standard keys and having to hold the function key for much of that functionality, you can get really proficient at typing on this keyboard. It's really good if you have smaller hands, such as my girlfriend. She also loves this keyboard, and she has stolen it from me, LOL. No seriously, I had to buy a second one for myself.I mainly use this keyboard now to hop between my various computers/servers around my main computer. IE my local servers. I use a cable connection for one server and 2.4 GHz for another. But at one point, I drove this keyboard and programmed on it daily. I love it.The whole thing is plastic, base and all, but it does not feel cheap, and it has some weight to it. The leg stands are quite sturdy and give a satisfying click when setting up. Keys are fast and responsive. Keys have not faded or rubbed off and I've clocked well over 1000hrs on it.