Dell KB216
Score: 68/100
Redragon K671
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Redragon K671 is a full-size wired mechanical gaming keyboard featuring hot-swappable linear Red switches, RGB backlighting, and a metal-reinforced base, aimed at budget-conscious gamers. It offers strong build quality and customization options, though software and macOS support are limited.
The Dell KB216 is a full-size wired keyboard with chiclet membrane keys, spill-resistance, and basic multimedia controls. It offers solid durability and plug-and-play simplicity at a low price, but lacks backlighting and advanced features. Ideal for office and educational environments where reliability outweighs premium features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 503 gramsbest | 939 grams |
— | 100best | |
12 months | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Layout & Size(2) | ||
Keyboard Layout | Full-size | Full QWERTY 104-key |
Weight (grams) | 503 grams | 939 grams |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Case Material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Wired USB 2.0 | Wired USB-C |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | Membrane | Linear Red |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the KB216 as a no-flairs, reliable productivity keyboard. They commend its solid build, responsive chiclet keys, spill resistance and universal plug-and-play compatibility, while noting the absence of backlighting and the limitations of a wired design.
Everyday users appreciate the keyboard's reliability, comfortable typing experience, and straightforward setup. Common praise centers on its durability, media keys, and value, whereas recurring complaints involve occasional key-mapping errors, a perceived cheap feel, and the lack of backlighting.
Professional reviewers note the K671 stands out for its hot-swap capability and durable PBT keycaps, delivering premium features at a budget price.
Everyday users praise the smooth switch feel and vibrant lighting, while noting the lack of per-key RGB and occasional software quirks.
“It's not flashy, but it's the kind of keyboard that just works - day after day.”
“Great little keyboard… until it started typing the wrong characters. No warning, no spill - just dead.”
