Redragon K552P
Score: 78/100
SteelSeries Apex 3
Score: 76/100Rankings
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.
The SteelSeries Apex 3 is a full-size membrane gaming keyboard offering 10-zone RGB, water resistance, and whisper-quiet switches at a budget price. Its main limitation is the lack of mechanical feel and hot-swap support. Best for gamers who value quiet operation, durability, and affordability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
87 keys | 104 keysbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | — |
1,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 gbest | 1,270 g |
50 gbest | — | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 10 zonesbest | |
5 levelsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(4) | ||
Switch Type | Outemu Blue | Whisper quiet gaming switches |
Key Count (keys) | 87 keys | 104 keys |
Weight (g) | 900 g | 1270 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 123.5x37x354 mm mm | 445×39.9×150.9 mm |
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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 consistently commend the Apex 3 for its solid construction, minimal flex, and attractive floating-key RGB design.
Everyday users appreciate the keyboard's durability, spill-proof rating, vibrant RGB, and silent switches, often noting the comfort added by the magnetic wrist rest.
“budget-friendly powerhouse”
“crisp, accurate keystrokes”
“super practical”
