General Mechanical Switch

Edit Edit - July of 2023. I have not changed out a switch in a very long time and this thing is SOLID. I still use it for daily work and then switch it to my home PC for personal use and gaming - and even my WASD keys are not needing swapping out. I love love love this keyboard, and never thought it would last this long! This is totally worth the investment and I will be purchasing this brand (and probably model?) again if I need another keyboard. Edit: Purchased this in Feb 2020 - it is now Sep of 2022, and this keyboard is flawless. I had a hiccup with my first one, where I had to swap out switches that went out unreasonably fast. They had me try a few things, and then sent me a brand new one. This new one has been working flawlessly since then. I have ZERO complaints. My keycaps are not even losing any definition, all keys work perfectly, and I use it on the daily for both work and after-work gaming. It gets beaten on slightly from gaming, and I type a lot for my job, and this has held up perfectly. I may have swapped out a switch or two over the last 2 years, but I still have plenty of spares from the original kit. This was a FANTASTIC buy that I do not regret in the slightest. The only modification I made was to get the tiny silicon o-rings to dampen the sound. Great buy, WOULD recommend, 10/10 I never really cared to upgrade to a mechanical keyboard. I didn't really see the point, and for sure didn't care for the extra noise. I am converted now, but this isn't really about the perks and benefits of mechanical vs standard. This was a budget keyboard, I think I got it for just under 50$. It is very well made, has extra switches and a key puller, and they keys are not too high to get irritating. I was looking for an RGB keyboard with per-key individual programming, and this one has it. You can set up customized colors for each key, which is amazing. But even without the software, the included schemes and patterns are INCREDIBLE. They seamlessly fade from color to color, and you can speed up or slow them down as you wish. There are some that are reactive, that speed up as you type quickly. There are some that have the keyboard dark until you type, and either the individual key lights up, or a single row wave shoots away from your keypresses, or a wave cascades out across the keyboard. There are some that just stay on, some that slowly fade across the board, some that are random on each key and they fade and change colors subtly. It's ridiculously gorgeous, and responsive. As a keyboard on its own it is VERY sturdy, and easy to type on - I am ruined for regular keyboards from here on out. This is a great buy for anyone looking for an actual RGB keyboard with individual lighting. 10/10 would buy again Edit: Bought this at the end of Feb, it is now May 11th, and my 'W' key started acting wonky. I'd have to hold it down longer when gaming, and it hesitated from time to time. It is probably my most commonly used gaming key, and commonly used in typing as well, so I guess it makes sense. They did provide swappable switches to replace it with, and having done so, I played a few rounds and it does seem to be resolved. Additionally, this is *not* a loud keyboard in and of itself, but the keys hitting the bottom is where the noise comes into play. This can get noisy - but I bought some O-rings after reading that someone else had tried it, and am pleasantly surprised with the results. It feels the same, and has a muted sound. I am still really really happy with this keyboard, and am just hoping that the failed switch was a one off. Edit - June 12th I still love this keyboard. But BUT! I have used my spare switches, and may need to be ordering more. I keep having keys that are 'going out'. They don't stop working entirely, but sometimes need to be held down, or hesitate before activating. It has happened with the 'W' key, the 'S' key (which both make it quite difficult for gaming) and now my 'n' key is giving me a hard time. I love this keyboard, and am not sure if it is just a normal thing, but my old membrane keyboard never did this. I am contacting Redragon to see if anything can be done. I hesitate to knock more stars off, but this is a solid keyboard besides this, and I have only had it 3.5 months at this point. Fingers crossed! Edit: June 20th, 2020 Customer support was fast, efficient, and really seemed to care. They were prompt and took care of my issues. I love my keyboard, and am super happy with this purchase. Returning this review to its 5 star status, as it is a superior product, and the customer service more than made up for the flaws in my first one. Thank you, Redragon!!!

The Redragon K552 (87 keys) is the bestselling keyboard on Amazon. (Not the K582 model you're looking at right now.) Over 35,000 reviews. But buyer BEWARE, it only has Rainbow LEDs. NO SOLID color config. And a lot of people are complaining. Odd. They used to sell a K551 (87 keys) Mitra model with full RGB customization. (Discontinued I guess. Way to cater to your customer base, Redragon!) I bought this K582 (104 keys) full keyboard instead because I wanted FULL control of the RGB LEDs. This was the right choice. I type mostly at night & I need a bright solid backlight color. And it was only 7 bucks more than the K552. And even with the extra number keys, this KB still has a pretty small footprint on my coffee table. (I run my PC on my widescreen TV in my living room. You should see my surround setup. *Chef's kiss*) Holy Red Switch, Batman! The price is RIGHT for a mechnical KB! And it feels solid. It's pretty heavy. (As heavy as my old German Perixx membrane KB which gave up the ghost after 9 years of daily use. THAT was a quality KB!) Other reviewers are right. There is a hollow metallic spring sound on the key strokes. Doesn't bother me. I'm usually bumpin' some sweet sweet Yacht Rock. But, it might bug the heck out of you. SOFTWARE NOTE: You WILL need the software download from Redragon for macro key programming. I don't game, so I don't need them. You DON'T need the software to change the LED color settings. You can change them from the KB. (Manual included.) But, I downloaded it anyway & monkeyed around with it. Then I got high & slowly started to enjoy all the pretty light combos. Ooo! Ahh! It's definitely easier to change the color scheme with the app than using all those function (FN) combos on the KB. The app allows you to set 3 different LED "Profile" configs. I set 2 SOLID color configs for typing & one DAZZLING config for when I get high & wanna trip out on the KB. So I recommend it. (Redragon linked me to a software download for the old K551 RGB Mitra model. Different than the Surara software shown in their product photo. LOL. Of course they did. Maybe cuz I run Win 7. See my screen capture.) The really NICE THING about this KB is that it REMEMBERS the last LED configuration when you boot up your PC. VERY NICE! (5 Stars for this alone!) Not so nice is every time I booted up I got the UAC (User Account Control) popup on my desktop on startup. This was after downloading the software. No problemo. I went to "msconfig" & unchecked Redragon in the "startup" tab. All gone. The UAC still pops up when I open the app. No biggie. Just click YES! "UPDATE TOOL" NOTE: The firmware "Update Tool" is bundled but separate from the RGB/macro software. It's in Chinese & when I ran it the 1st time it crashed the KB. It wouldn't work at all. I had to use my old KB to type my password on reboot & uninstalled the software. I reinstalled the software & ran the "Update Tool" again & the K582 came back to life after I fumbled around with it a bit. I don't read Chinese, but I think it's Mandarin. Hah! My advice is DON'T run the "Update Tool" unless you need it. SKIP IT. (Some guy on YouTube did that when he saw it was in Chinese, "Don't think I wanna run this." I laughed, "Rookie!") (I did scan the downloads & the Redragon program files with 3 different anti-virus programs. They're clean. I did something wrong the 1st time with the "Update Tool" because IT'S IN CHINESE for Pete's sake! I bet all the "reg" keys are in Chinese too. LOL.) The K582 also comes with a cap puller, switch puller & extra switches. And a cool Redragon sticker for your PC, car or refrigerator. I recommend the fridge. I LIKE IT! BIG UPDATE: 10-22-25 After a few years of heavy daily usage there is absolutely NO WEAR on any of the caps. NONE. I've always gotten some wear on all my previous keyboards after at least a year. MOST IMPRESSIVE! I was having some trouble with the letter "y" registering. I blew out the keyboard in my garage with my air compressor. Still a problem. I thought maybe the switch needed replacing (it comes with extras). After I pulled the cap (cap puller included) & reset it on the switch it started registering again. And I would have purchased this keyboard again. IT'S THAT GOOD! (I also just installed this with the software a few months ago on a NEW Windows 11 PC with NO issues!)

Disclaimer: I have very limited knowledge when it comes to mechanical keyboards – I’ve only dedicated about 4 hours of my time researching on Reddit (you guys at /r/MechanicalKeyboards), where there are enthusiasts who would spend hundreds on highly customizable keyboards, whether it had high quality LEDs, unique key-cap designs, swappable switches, bread cable… all of the cool things that we, internal-geeks find awesome, even erotic. If you’re like me though, I name a price (typically a budget price…) and stick with it… It was $50… Now, some of you will claim that a sub-$50 mechanical keyboard aren't worth it at all – While I may have never had a mechanical keyboard before, I’ll admit that I would not the best person to be judging the product but I do hope my below review and pictures will help you decide whether you want to try a Redragon brand keyboard which is getting some attention as the cheap entry keyboard to mechanical keyboards on Amazon… I will be reviewing the Redragon K582 Surara (red switches) ($39 after coupon) based on the board’s quality / presentation, performance, noise, and features. All Pictures/gifs are found here. Just a heads up before we jump into each of the topics, I wanted mention that I was looking for a keyboard that had a number keypad. If I didn't want the number keypad, I would have gotten a smaller keyboard without the number keypad. I also decided to buy from Amazon based on the fact that I can return the keyboard for free, and therefore, this review is purely based on my opinion. Board quality / presentation (4/5): I am pleasantly surprised how sturdy the board feels. The plastic around the board feels thick and doesn't have the “bendy” vibe to the board as you press keys against the board. It certainly weights a bit which actually works very well with the “standing legs” on the back of the board as the weight presses the legs against the table. I had conceived an theory when I purchased this keyboard that the keyboard would slip back as I play CS:GO given that there is not a lot of rubber feet on the back of the board, but after 24 hours of gaming on this keyboard, it never once slipped. The key-caps are “alright” - they don’t impress me but they do the job just fine, especially with transparency on the letters allowing the LED lights shine through. When I take the key-caps off, I can see them being a little flimsy but while sitting on the red switches, I don’t find them flimsy. However, when I have my finger on the top of the key-caps, I can wiggle the key-cap ever so slightly in all directions, just barely touching other keys – it is not as sturdy as I hoped and therefore taking a point off. Switch Performance (5/5 gaming, 4/5 typing): After learning about switch types and quality of different brands (cherry, Outemu, etc) I was on the fence between the Browns and Reds switches since I knew I’d be gaming more often than typing (boring emails)… Ultimately went with reds after reading that they are great for gaming and that the browns may not be comfortable for gaming. After gaming and typing on this keyboard, I can see what others are saying about the difference between brown and reds… I would have found it annoying to have soft tactical feedback as I press the key during gaming but I think I would have appreciate the feedback for typing as it would be nice to know that the key registered without a second thought. For gaming, it has been amazing, I think I’ve noticed a up-tick of gaming performance but that could be due to… just playing a lot :) Never once I felt/thought like the keys didn't register but that's probably because I play with claw hand shapes pressing down harshly all the time. It is certainly a major upgrade from using membrane keyboards over the last decade. If you are looking for a keyboard that is more geared towards writing, definitely check out a keyboard with brown or blue switches… depending on your noise tolerance. Which brings me to my next part on noise. Noise (3.5/5): Blues have a reputation for being great for typing but can be noisy with its clacking sounds on each key-press so people tend to recommend browns. I was sure about buying the browns until I learned that the reds are quiet just like the browns without the tactical feedback. The reds still produce a clacky noise. I am not sure if its because I am not use to keyboards making noise but I can definitely hear every key-stroke on this keyboard – sounds like due to my fingers pressing the keys all the way to the floor of the keyboard. It’s not noticeable when I am listening to music or playing CS:GO. Features – LEDs (4/5): There aren’t many features that separates this keyboard from superior keyboards such as Ducky – it has all of the typical features that should come with keyboards by default. It has the typical plastic cable, nice see-through key-caps with… wait what? LEDs?! I’ll admit, I never really cared for LEDs on keyboards, let alone having the “gamers” theme that comes with the LEDs. After using this keyboard with LEDs, specifically on “solid color” lighting mode, I have grown to love it… it brings out the young me. That being said, I only have it on a “solid color” mode because all of the other lighting modes are very distracting. The colors are: green, Blue, deep purple, purple, “white” (comes off as very light purple), rainbow, red, orange and yellow. There light modes include the Wave, press-key, press-key wave, press-key “grid line”, “rainbow” wave… and many more than I could care to find out. At the end of the day, the solid color is my default mode as it is the least distracting to me. TL:DR; (4/5) For a mechanical keyboard in the sub-$40 category, it is a great product which I deem as a great entry keyboard for those who are testing the waters and “just need a keyboard that's better than membrane keyboards”. The quality of the keyboard is firm, the red switches feel great during gaming and ‘alright’ for typing, the noise is there but not annoying when headphones are on, and the LEDs is a cool feature to have. I would recommend this to a friend, unless they had a larger budget.

Works well and feels nice to game and type on. Size is good for people with bigger hands. The keys so far haven't given me any issues and they even sent along some replacement switches and a key remover if you ever want to change things around. Backlights are bright, but you can see the characters on each key even without them lit up. The keyboard is solid and has some heft to it. Which personally I think is a good thing. It's not a cheap bare bones keyboard and it's harder to knock around accidentally. Redragon does have software to change lights etc. of the keyboard, but I have not used it. Apparently there have been issues with it being detected as malicious or bricking the keyboard and I chose not to bother with that. It works perfectly fine without it and you can still customize the colors/brightness/patterns to some extent without it. So if you are in it for the customizations and fancy patterns, keep that in mind. Maybe they'll have fixed it at a later date, so it is worth doing a quick search because this is a good gaming keyboard.

I'm surprised by how much I've come to appreciate this keyboard. This keyboard shines if you have reasonable expectations, and don't mind the easy to press red keys. The keys are Outemu red switches and not Cherry red switches, but so far the function and feel are too similar for me to tell apart. In my experience the quality of the Outemu red switches are great in this keyboard and you should not worry a bit that they aren't Cherry Switches. Like any red switch, they are very easy to press and have the smooth downstroke with no bump. For people looking for a quiet keyboard, this is still a mechanical keyboard that has moderate clickity clack. When typing there is a considerable amount of noise compared to some quieter membrane keyboards. I see a lot of people complain about the noise of the keyboard, and I would guess most of them are used to a non mechanical keyboard. The red switches are very much on the quieter side in comparison to mx blue and mx green switches. There are too many rgb light settings to explain concisely, which always makes for a fresh and pleasing light show. There's always a new setting to find, when your current light setting has become stale to your eyes. The ergonomics of the keyboard are a good medium that isn't overdone, the keyboard has a nice curve without being too sloped or flat. It's definitely a comfortable keyboard to use. I've used this keyboard every day for 7 months, and it has not had a single problem or even a noticeable hiccup. Every key shifts properly, every rgb light still works perfectly, and there has never been a lag or issue in the connection. The keyboard itself has a solid build quality along with a nice weight, which together makes for a solid and sturdy feel while in use. After 7 months of consistent use, the software has always worked properly and the physical condition of the keyboard has no signs of wear. I am very pleased with the quality purchase. The Redragon K582 keyboard makes for a reliable product that I would definitely recommend, and even buy again. I bought this keyboard for $44.99 or $48.31 in total after any added fees or taxes, currently this keyboard is on sale for $35.99 and puts the total price right under $40 which is an absolutely amazing deal. The Redragon K582 is a 104 key keyboard with outemu red switches, and at a budget of $50 or less it is an easy top pick for me.

TL;DR: it's alright. This is my 3rd or 4th mechanical keyboard. Before this keyboard I've owned Corsair K70 and most recently a Corsair Strafe RGB, which is being replaced with this keyboard. The K70 had OG MX Reds and the Strafe had MX Silent Reds. These switches aren't Cherry switches, they're Outemu switches. At this price, you really couldn't expect them to be Cherry. They follow the same color coding as Cherry switches though, so these are basically clones of Cherry Reds. Software: I'm steering clear of the software for now based on what other reviews have said about it bricking the keyboard. There's a few built in RGB modes that are easily accessible using [Fn]+ [Ins], [Home], [PgUp], [Del], [End], and [PgDn]. There are a few presets to scroll through on each key, you can change color schemes with [Fn] + [Right], brightness with [Fn] + [Up] and [Down], and pattern direction with [Fn] + [Left], so chances are you'll find something that you like without using the software. I'm not sure if there's a way to bind macros without the software, I think without the software they're just used for the lighting presets, but I don't use macros anyway, so it doesn't bother me. Switches: My initial impressions with the keyboard weren't that great. Compared to my strafe, the switches just feel a bit "scratchy," and out of the box, the actuation force of the keys is a little higher than I'm used to. Some of the keys feel like they're starting to "break in" and get a little lighter after a day, but I don't remember having a "break in" period on my other keyboards. The actuation point is pretty close to cherry reds. If anything, maybe a little higher. If the keyboard continues to "break in" evenly, these switches should be a great budget alternative to Cherry Reds, but time will tell. Keycaps: The quality is about on par with Razer, Corsair and all the big ones. I'd argue that they may even be a bit better. They're pretty thick and feel pretty hard but not brittle. The font they use is pretty ugly though and takes away the feeling of quality on the keyboard before you even touch it. You can see it in the pictures but it's even uglier in person. Looks great from about 10 feet away. I'll be replacing them with pudding keycaps soon, which is a shame because I'll probably have to keep a chart of all the FN keys handy if I want to use them. Frame: The frame of the keyboard is nothing super special. It's something you'd expect to see on a generic workstation keyboard. The keyboard is oddly heavy for the materials used, and I'm not sure where it hides all this weight. Gaming: Other than the heavier actuation weight out of the box, I don't have any complaints about this keyboard. The input latency isn't noticeably different from my Strafe, there's no ghosting issues or issues with multiple keystrokes. I plan on voiding any warranty once I make sure the keyboard isn't a dud. Going to tape mod it, probably pack the case with tissue, lube the switches and add dampers. Will post results. But overall, there's no glaring issues with this keyboard other than the software problems that are supposed to exist.

If this is your first gaming keyboard ever and you want the best option that suits your budget, this is it, no lie. The box came with the keyboard, 4 hot-swap keyboard switches, and a tool for them. It has quiet sounds thanks to the red switches, and the RGB lighting is adjustable. The color is accurate based on the description, and it's the perfect size for a full keyboard. It uses a wired connection so you don't have to worry about delay, and last but not least, it's very easy to use and suitable for all.

Both my daughter and my mother have this keyboard and got it for a different reasons. My daughter is a gamer and wanted a mechanical keyboard that lit up that rivaled some of the top brands and she has not been let down. My mother just wanted a nice keyboard that felt good and lit up when it was low light so she could type easier. The sound quality is great, the colors are gray in materials. Feel good quality. I discovered red dragon almost 10 years ago if not more when I bought one of their gaming mice and is still the same quality. Big fan of the brand now

The usual quality and value

Cool keyboard , perfect. As expected

This keyboard has been great for everyday use. The mechanical switches feel tactile and responsive without being overly loud, which is perfect whether I’m typing reports or gaming for a few hours. The RGB lighting looks good and is easy to customise through the software, so you can match it to your setup or mood. The 104-key standard layout means there’s no weird spacing or missing keys, so it feels familiar straight away — no learning curve if you’re used to a full-size board. The build feels solid and the feet make it sit nicely at a comfortable angle. For the price, it’s a really good option if you want a mechanical keyboard with decent features without paying a premium. Not a high-end enthusiast board, but more than capable for daily tasks and gaming alike. Definitely a solid choice if you’re stepping up from a basic membrane keyboard.

IDK if the damage is clearly Visible in the Picture but The provided Keycap Puller easily Damages the Key so never use it, get a different kind of Keycap Puller, this provided Keycap Puller is really not recommended as it damages the Keys This is my First MK so idk much, but from what I saw on YT is that, Red switches are supposed to be quite & Linear and this boi is Loud when typing fast but is smoothly Linear but No Tactical Feedback is really helps me to Mistype and not realise my mistake till I look at it. If you're getting your first MK then get Brown switches if possible as there's an actual Tactile Feedback which reduces the chances of Mistypeing happening and you not realising it. It's Great for Gaming, No complains There. The Build and Sturdyness of the Keyboard is Great! Feels like I can easily kill someone with it if I want to. The Bottom Rubber Grips & the Grips on Risers are actually great, and don't let the Keyboard slide unless some decent amount of force is put at pushing it. With the Risers it's actually even more difficult to Slide it which is great. The Risers are High quality and I doubt they'll fail within 2.5-3 years if taken care of it and not sit on top of the Keyboard. The RGB Brightness is OK not very bright but OK in dark, it's decently Bright but it's not the Best RGB MK in this price but OK. In the Pic you can see How bright the Keyboard is In comparison to Nitro 2022 LP keyboard. A Palm Rest would have been really nice but this is fine without it because of its design. I would suggest flipping the Space-Bar as it makes using it little easily and more comfortable. If it's your first MK Keyboard & want the Num Pad then maybe consider getting a TKM or 65% MK with a seperate Num Pad as most of the time it's not used. Also the "Home, PG UP & Down" group of keys are basically useless except for PrtSC key. In conclusion it's probably the Best Full Sized MK under ₹3.5k as it's competitor RedGear Invader mk881 has failing LED Light Issue and K551 doens't have that Software support & only 2 Bottom Grips which makes it vulnerable to sliding around without the Stands in. I think it's a little overpriced but still good for the price.

Arkadaslar urunde us rgb klavye dese de bana gelen ürün rainbow turkce klavye bunu düşünerek alin büyük ihtimal o modeli gondermiyorlar. Ilk izlenimlerin baya iyi fiyatina gore alinabilecek bir klavye bence red switch olmasi zaten cok iyi yaninda tus sokme aparati ve bir kaç tane red switch geliyor ince dusunulmus