Redragon K556
Score: 75/100
MageGee MKBox
Score: 77/100Rankings
The MageGee MK-Box is a budget-friendly 68-key 60% mechanical keyboard with a premium metal top plate, detachable cable, and either clicky blue or linear red switches. It offers full N-key rollover and 15 preset LED modes but lacks wireless connectivity and RGB customization.
The Redragon K556 offers a solid metal chassis, hot-swappable Outemu switches, and vibrant RGB lighting in a full-size layout, but lacks per-key lighting and portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 grams | 800 gramsbest |
104best | — | |
12 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | RGB (non-per-key) | LED |
Layout & Size(2) | ||
Keyboard Layout | Full-size 104 | 60% compact with arrow keys |
Weight (grams) | 1000 grams | 800 grams |
Performance(1) | ||
N‑Key Rollover | 104 | Full |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Case Material | Aluminum | Metal |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | Brown tactile | Blue Clicky |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the K556 for its solid metal chassis, hot-swappable switch capability, and generous inclusion of spare switches, noting the lack of per-key RGB and a non-detachable cable as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the keyboard's build quality, tactile Brown switches, and vibrant lighting, while common complaints focus on keycap finish imperfections, non-backlit Fn legends, and the heavy, non-portable design.
Professional reviewers commend the solid metal build, ergonomic adjustable feet, and gasket-mounted design, positioning it as a high-value entry-level mechanical keyboard, while noting the absence of wireless and limited lighting as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the compact size and clicky feedback, but complain about the loud noise, lack of RGB color control, and misleading wireless claims.
“best keyboard I've ever owned”
“Perfect size for gaming and work”
“Clicky sound is satisfying”
