Redragon K552P
Score: 78/100
Redragon K556 RGB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Redragon K556 is a full-size wired keyboard with tactile brown switches, brushed aluminum chassis, and per-key RGB customization. Its heavy weight and non-standard chiclet keycaps limit portability and modding. Perfect for users wanting a durable, feature-rich mechanical keyboard with premium build.
The Redragon K552P is a tenkeyless wired keyboard with clicky Outemu Blue switches, full NKRO and vibrant RGB lighting. Its lack of hot-swap capability and loud switches may deter quiet environments. Best for budget gamers who value tactile feedback and a compact form factor.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
87 keys | 104 keysbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | — |
1,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 gbest | 1,000 g |
50 gbest | — | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
5 levelsbest | 4 levels |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(4) | ||
Switch Type | Outemu Blue | Brown |
Key Count (keys) | 87 keys | 104 keys |
Weight (g) | 900 g | 1000 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 123.5x37x354 mm mm | 124x40x435 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlight Brightness Levels (levels) | 5 levels | 4 levels |
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Professional reviewers commend the K552P for delivering a high-performance gaming experience at a low price, highlighting its crisp keystrokes, full NKRO, and vibrant RGB lighting. They also note the sturdy metal-ABS build and splash-proof design as practical features, while pointing out the absence of hot-swap capability, loud clicky switches, limited macOS support, and a fixed cable as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the satisfying clicky feel, bright RGB illumination, and reliable full NKRO that prevents missed inputs during intense play. Common praise centers on the compact layout and handy multimedia keys, whereas recurring complaints focus on the loud noise, keycap wear over time, fixed cable length, lack of wireless options, and occasional RGB bleed.
Professional reviewers consider the K556 a surprisingly solid and affordable mechanical gaming keyboard, lauding its metal construction, tactile brown switches, and robust RGB lighting while noting the limitations of its custom keycaps and lack of wireless connectivity.
Everyday users love the keyboard's tank-like aluminum build, responsive brown switches, and per-key RGB customization, but they frequently mention the restrictive chiclet keycaps, occasional "ding" noise, heavy weight, and the need for software to unlock full lighting features.
“budget-friendly powerhouse”
“crisp, accurate keystrokes”
“super practical”
