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Redragon K556 Wired RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 104-Key Aluminum Board

Redragon K556 Wired RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 104-Key Aluminum Board

Redragon K556 is a wired 104-key keyboard with a brushed aluminum body, RGB lighting and hot-swap sockets that accept 3-pin or 5-pin switches. A step up in build from plastic budget boards.

Price range: See on Amazon

What we liked

  • + Brushed aluminum board that the listing describes as steady and non-wobbly compared with plastic frames.
  • + Socketed switches accept most 3-pin or 5-pin switches, so you can swap without soldering.
  • + 20 RGB lighting presets and companion software for custom effects and macros.

Trade-offs

  • - Sits at a higher price than the budget picks in this guide, so it is a build quality upgrade rather than a bargain.
  • - Stock switches are described as tactile Browns, so the red linear feel of the old pick is not carried over.

Prices change often, so check the current price and availability on Amazon.

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