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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Exquisite Gaming Experience: Redragon K580 VATA RGB Backlit Mechanical Keyboard with Macro Keys, Media Controls, and Macro Recording (Brown Switches) by Brent Borseth

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Redragon K580 Pro wins Bloody B975 comparison

Hey everyone, you're in luck - you get a two. Below I compare the two keyboards and why I chose the Redragon K580 Pro. Redragon K580 ProPros: - solid keyboard - obviously well built - lots of preset LED patterns, which was important to me as I don't want anything else. Software running on my PC - the keys felt light but not cheap - I probably would have preferred linear (rather than tactile) keys, but their linear keys are decidedly loud - ie. for me, silent key was more important than linear-quiet keys, as mentioned above - low cost - got mine for $69 vs. $99 for BloodyCons: - must use Outemu switches, although Outemu will probably be replaced by Cherry MX in other keyboards can. - 1 year warranty vs. 3 for Bloody - The menu button in the lower right corner works unintentionally and opens a context menu in the middle of a tap. While I'd like to think it's just my writing style, I doubt it. This may be because these tactile switches are placed slightly higher than their linear counterparts. While there are several video reviews of the K580, I couldn't find any of the K580 Pro with optically brown switches. In general, it is difficult to find parts for Outemu optical brown switches. Damn pluses of the B975: - the buttons/switches are undeniably lighter/faster - the switches can probably be replaced with Cherry MX - it comes with extra features like a palm rest and keycaps that the Redragon doesn't have - slightly smaller than the K580 Pro - see photos - many test reports (incl. video) Disadvantages: - the keys are too loud for me. However, some prefer it. - keys felt cheaper/thinner - more expensive - not many built-in LED backlight programs and I wasn't keen on the ones that were created in response to questions that weren't as fast as Redragon - Redragon came back a day later (about the Weekend). I'm still waiting for Bloody's request from 3 days ago. BTW - the brown switches on this Bloody keyboard are linear, not tactile like Outemu/Cherry Brown. The main reasons I choose the Redragon are that it's noticeably quieter and noticeably cheaper. . I ran numerous typing tests and both came out about the same. The same goes for games - none stands out that much better than the FPS games I usually play. I hope this helps you decide.

Pros
  • 5 Dedicated Macro Keys - 5 dedicated macro keys allow you to set five separate and unique macros. Macro recording can be done in no time without additional software. Lightweight and easy for everyday use.
Cons
  • crumpled