Redragon K556 RGB
Score: 80/100
SteelSeries Apex 3
Score: 76/100Rankings
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
104 keysbest | 104 keysbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 gbest | 1,270 g |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 10 zonesbest | |
4 levelsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(3) | ||
Switch Type | Brown | Whisper quiet gaming switches |
Weight (g) | 1000 g | 1270 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 124x40x435 mm mm | 445×39.9×150.9 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.
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.
“built like a tank”
“surprisingly solid, very affordable mechanical gaming keyboard”
