Review on Redragon Mechanical Keyboard Keys Linear Quiet Red by Deborah Velarde

Disclaimer: I have very limited knowledge when it comes to mechanical keyboards - I've only spent about 4 hours of my time studying Reddit (you guys are in /r/ MechanicalKeyboards, where there are enthusiasts willing to shell out hundreds for a highly customizable keyboard, be it high-quality LEDs, unique keycap designs, interchangeable switches, a breadcrumb cable... all the cool stuff that we fans find amazing and even erotic However, if you're like me, I'll give you a price (usually a budget price...) and stick to it... It was $50... Now some of you will argue that a sub $50 mechanical keyboard isn't Totally Worth It - While I may never have owned a mechanical keyboard before, I'll admit I'm not the best person to endorse a product judge, but I hope my review and photos below will help you decide if you want to try a Redragon branded keyboard that is catching attention as a cheap entry point from keyboard to mechanical keyboard on Revain... I will review the Redragon K582 Surara ( red switches) ($39 after coupon) review based on board quality/performance, performance, noise and features. All images/gifs can be found here. Before we get into each topic, I would like to mention that I was looking for a keyboard with a number pad. If I didn't need a numeric keypad, I would go for a smaller keyboard without a numeric keypad. I also chose to buy from Revain because of the fact that I can return the keyboard for free, so this review is purely based on my opinion. Board Quality/Presentation (4/5): I'm pleasantly surprised at how solid the board feels. The plastic around the board feels thick and doesn't bend the board when you press the buttons on the board. It adds some weight of course, which works really well with "standing feet" on the back of the board, with the weight pressing your feet into the table. When I bought this keyboard I had a theory that the keyboard would slip off when playing CS:GO since there aren't many rubber feet on the back of the board, but after 24 hours of gaming on this keyboard it stopped working. didn't even slip. The keycaps are "ok" - they don't impress me, but they do their job perfectly, especially with the transparency of the letters letting the LEDs glow. When I remove the keycaps I can see that they are a little thin, but when I sit on the red switches I don't find them thin. However, when I place my finger on the top of the keycaps, I can easily move the keycap in all directions and barely touch the other keys - it's not as solid as I was hoping, so I reset the point. .Shift performance (5/5 in gaming, 4/5 in typing). After learning about the types and quality of switches from different brands (Cherry, Outemu, etc.), I was on the edge between Browns and Reds switches, knowing I'd be playing more than typing (boring emails ) ... I ended up stopping on the reds after you read that they are great for gaming and the browns can be awkward for gaming. After playing and typing on this keyboard, I see others talking about the difference between brown and red... I would be annoyed at the soft tactical feedback when I press a key while playing, but I guess I am I would appreciate feedback. for typing, because it would be nice to know that the key is registered without hesitation. For gaming it's been amazing, I think I've noticed a performance boost in games but it might be because I just play a lot :) that I'm playing with claw shapes pushing down hard all the time. This is certainly a major step forward compared to the membrane keypads used over the last decade. If you're looking for a keyboard that's better for typing, you should definitely look at a keyboard with brown or blue switches...depending on your noise tolerance. This brings me to the next section on noise. Noise (3.5/5): Blue has a reputation for being great for typing, but can be loud due to clicking noise with each keypress, so people tend to recommend brown. I was confident in buying the browns until I found out that the reds are just as quiet as the browns with no tactical feedback. Reds still make a clicking sound. I'm not sure if it's because I'm not used to keyboard noise, but I can definitely hear every keystroke on this keyboard - it sounds like my fingers are pressing the keys to the bottom of the keyboard. It's imperceptible when listening to music or playing CS:GO. Features - LEDs (4/5): There aren't many features that set this keyboard apart from excellent keyboards like the Ducky - it has all the typical features that keyboards should come standard with. It has the typical plastic cord, nice clear keycaps with... wait, what? LEDs?! I'll admit I've never particularly liked LEDs on keyboards, let alone the "gamer" theme that comes with LEDs. After using this LED keyboard, especially in "Full Tone" mode, I fell in love with it...it wakes me up in my youth. Other than that, I only have the "Full Tone" mode because all other lighting modes are very distracting. Colors: green, blue, deep purple, purple, "white" (appears very light purple), rainbow, red, orange, and yellow. There the light modes include wave, button press, button press wave, button press "grid line", "rainbow" wave... and many more that I couldn't figure out anything about. In the end, solid color is my default mode as it's the least distracting for me. TL:DR; (4/5) For a mechanical keyboard in the sub-$40 category, this is a great product that I consider a great entry-level keyboard for those who are trying the water and "just need a keyboard that's better than membrane keyboards". The keyboard is of good quality, the red switches feel nice when gaming and "good" for typing, there is noise but not annoying when the headphones are on, and the LEDs are a cool feature. Would recommend to a friend unless on a bigger budget.