Redragon K556 RGB
Score: 80/100
RK Royal Kludge RK61 Red
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 RK61 is a 60% mechanical keyboard that packs RGB lighting, hot-swap switches, and tri-mode connectivity into a lightweight 560 g chassis. Its main drawbacks are software instability and occasional Bluetooth latency. Ideal for budget-conscious gamers and travelers who need a portable, versatile board.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
104 keysbest | 61 keys | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 g | 560 gbest |
— | 10 hoursbest | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
— | 2,400 MHzbest | |
4 levelsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Wired USB | Wired |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Switch Type | Brown | Linear Red |
Key Count (keys) | 104 keys | 61 keys |
Weight (g) | 1000 g | 560 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 124x40x435 mm mm | 102x40x292 mm mm |
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”
“king of budget 60%”
Professional reviewers consider the RK61 a solid entry-level 60% mechanical keyboard. RTINGS commends its reliable Bluetooth pairing and typing feel, while EnosTech highlights the crisp 40 g Red switches and attractive lighting.
Everyday users consistently praise the RK61's portability, lightweight design, smooth Red switches and the convenience of multi-device wireless connectivity. Common complaints revolve around unreliable customization software, the lack of dedicated media keys, shiny ABS keycaps over time, and occasional Bluetooth latency.
