Redragon K556 RGB
Score: 80/100
MageGee 75% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Score: 79/100Rankings
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 MageGee 75% keyboard offers a solid metal build, linear yellow switches, and a handy volume/lighting knob in a compact layout. It lacks wireless connectivity and full RGB lighting, positioning it as a great choice for desk-bound gamers and typists seeking value.
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104 keysbest | 87 keys | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 g | 870 gbest |
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Software(1) | ||
Software Support | true | false |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Switch Type | Brown | Linear yellow |
Key Count (keys) | 104 keys | 87 keys |
Weight (g) | 1000 g | 870 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 124x40x435 mm mm | 128×38×356 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
RGB Lighting | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“built like a tank”
“surprisingly solid, very affordable mechanical gaming keyboard”
“Linear yellow switches provide smooth, low-friction keystrokes with reduced noise compared to clicky switches.”
Professional reviewers commend the MageGee 75% keyboard for its ergonomic design, solid metal construction, and affordable price, noting the smooth linear switches and intuitive knob control as strong points. However, they criticize the lack of wireless connectivity, the hollow acoustic profile, inconvenient USB port placement, and inconsistent hot-swappable functionality, which detract from an otherwise good value proposition.
Everyday users generally appreciate the keyboard's value, smooth quiet switches, and clean aesthetic, highlighting its suitability for both gaming and typing. Recurring complaints focus on the hollow typing sound, wired-only limitation, blue-only lighting, and right-side USB port.
