Redragon K556 PRO Upgraded Wireless RGB Gaming Keyboard, BT/2.4Ghz Tri-Mode Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard w/No-Lag Connection, Hot-Swap Linear Quiet Red Switch

Been using the keyboard for a while now, and I'd say it's pretty good for a $70 keyboard. Upgrading from a cheap plastic butterfly keyboard to a mechanical keyboard was a HUGE improvement. The difference in the typing experience is night and day.This keyboard has a metal base, and the version I purchased was with brown switches, so maybe my keys are slightly more responsive than blue or red switches, but overall, the responsiveness is very good. Side note: as with most mechanical keyboards, the typing noises with the default keycaps is very satisfying.It's a USB keyboard, so I wouldn't consider battery life to be an issue, but I would highly recommend getting a hand or arm rest as the keyboard is quite tall and rises a good inch or so above the surface of my desk. The RGB aspect is pretty cool, and you can install the app to customize macros and key inputs if needed (also has a neat startup sequence when first powered). I'd also recommend extending the feet of the keyboard to improve ergonomics.TLDR: Good quality mechanical keyboard for this price, good build quality, satisfying typing experience.Overall, I'd say the keyboard does exactly what you need a keyboard to do, it's sturdy (albeit a bit heavy), and I'd recommend buying an arm/wrist rest to accompany it. Also note that this is USB powered and NOT battery powered.Would recommend for anyone who wants a mechanical keyboard but doesn't want to spend $100+ on an expensive keyboard.

I bought this keyboard because the one that came with my new PC had a weird problem with the space bar.I knew I wanted a mechanical keyboard eventually anyway, so after a TON of research, (learning about the dizzying array of features that modern keyboards can come with), I settled upon this keyboard from Red Dragon. I wanted a wired, full sized keyboard with backlit keys. After about two weeks of use, I'm happy to say that I made a good decision. I was also surprised with how quickly the keyboard arrived after placing the order.The keyboard feels solid and well made, but still sleek and modern looking. While it's a full sized keyboard, it doesn't take up a lot of real estate on my desk at all.It feels nice to type on, I enjoy typing and I'm pretty quick. I haven't had any problems with hitting the wrong keys or anything like that. It's also very satisfying, I like to hear the keys being pressed, so there is definitely a satisfying clicking sound, but I wouldn't say this keyboard is too loud at all. All the keys light up, there aren't any dud keys.Backlit keys were important for me, as I like to use my computer in the dark. If you like to have cool lighting effects, this keyboard has a lot of different modes, and it's easy to switch through them all. I prefer to have one solid color constantly, and I found the mode for that. You can also change the static color.I saw someone write in a review that they wanted a keyboard where you couldn't see lighting coming from underneath the keys, they just wanted the characters on the keys lit up. If that is something you are looking for, this keyboard is not for you. All the keys are raised up and there isn't any "housing" around the keys to stop the light from spilling out. This isn't a problem for me at all. Honestly, it looks pretty cool like this and it's probably a way to keep the price down.As for some reviewers mentioning a "ringing" sound similar to a chain link fence being hit, I can definitely hear what they are talking about, but it's honestly not very noticeable at all. While you're typing, you really have to be intensely listening for it to hear it at all. I brought my wife into the room to ask if she heard anything odd, and she said no. I then told her there's a ringing sound which she still couldn't hear. Then I hit the backspace and enter key harder than I normally would, and then she heard it faintly. I would never be hitting those keys that hard during normal use. She laughed and told me that it's a silly complaint and one that she would never even notice.The only drawback on this keyboard is that there are no buttons to change your computer volume, or open up a browser, etc. But for me, I've had keyboards with buttons like that in the past, and I never used them as much as I thought I would. My audio interface is always right in front of me, and it has a volume dial for that anyway.

I have only been using the Red Dragon K556 going on three days now but the seller is asking for an honest review. So far, I am very happy with the entire process. I had originally been looking for an office keyboard that had some sort of back lighting and I had gone through a couple of much cheaper options before upgrading to this one from Red Dragon.When I first opened the packaging it was shipped in, I was a little concerned due to the minimal packing materials but upon inspecting the keyboard itself, it was in perfect condition, not a dent or scratch to be found. This is the first keyboard I have used that has an aluminum casing, It is very sturdy and I like the heft of it when moving it around. It just feels like a well made piece of equipment. The keyboard stays in place on the desk and doesn't slide around. I read one reviewer who said that by sliding the keyboard on the desk, the plastic tilting tabs on the bottom tended to flip closed on one side or the other making the keyboard wobble. This, so far, has not been my experience. I am able to slide it around a bit without affecting the tilting tabs.When first plugging it in, I noticed the nice length of the USB cable. It is plenty long enough to reach my tower that sits about two feet over and one foot down and I still have a nice excess to move the keyboard around a bit.I knew before purchasing that there were many more lighting functions one the K556 but I don't think I appreciated just how many options you have with back lighting colors and patterns. There are 9 different solid color options and I have not even explored how many light pattern options there are. I can tell you that there seem to be many multi-colored options to choose from. I primarily like one solid color but it can be fun to explore all the different options when you just don't feel the work happening. All colors can be completely turned off or they can be set to any of five levels of brightness.This K556 came with brown switches which have proved to be exactly what I had been looking for previously. I didn't really know much about switch brands, such as outemu or cherry but this brown switch is much quieter than the previous blue I used. Mind you it is not silent but it doesn't make much more noise than a soft clicking. The keys are very responsive, being what I suppose is a tactile keyboard. I notice that when typing faster, I don't have to mash the keys. It's almost as if they are two stage keys where you can feel the halfway mark which is as far as I need to push to get a response. The keys spring back instantly and smoothly. I had read another review where the reviewer experiences some sort or ringing or vibrating sound (I don't remember exactly) but they thought it may have been related to the aluminum casing or something. (Again, I think I am remembering this correctly) I do not experience any other sound other that the keys making their normal soft clicking.I have not used this for gaming, hence the three stars for the gaming feature but I can't imagine it being a poor gaming keyboard. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase but again, I have only been using it for three days now. Customer service instantly emailed me to ask for a review and to assure me that they were available within 24 hours should I have any problems. Hopefully it won't come to that. All of this was to say that so far, I am very happy with this purchase am am hoping for long usage.