I will start by saying that I've used Red Dragon stuff before. Years and years ago I had one of their membrane keyboards and one of their gaming mice. They performed flawlessly in all the time I owned them but I eventually changed color scheme and wanted to branch out so I tried a different brand keyboard and a Corsair mouse. I don't recall the other brand keyboard, but it had an aluminum body and was fairly nice. Over the years though I was constantly swapping switches out and then the LEDs started to die off, and it just reached the end of its life cycle really.
I came back to Red Dragon because I wanted a nice mechanical keyboard but I think the boards that cost $100+ are, frankly, silly. I did debate between this keyboard and some of the other "off brand" boards but this one had great reviews and I love love love the kind of old school style to it.
I am so glad I went with this keyboard. The design is freaking gorgeous. It's like a retromod done to an old IBM keyboard. The lights are certainly pretty, but I'm a basic fella so I already switched them over to solid white. They look great, and the light shines through the keycaps perfectly. There is also a sleek little light bar on the side of the board that I didn't notice in the pictures but looks super classy. Speaking of keycaps, THEY GIVE YOU AN ENTIRE SET! So if you don't like the color scheme that it comes with (as pictured) you can feel free to swap them out. They also give you some new switches for when these ones start dying off, I believe they give 8 of them, along with the tool to swap the switch and the keycap.
On to the switches... Ohhhhhhhhh, boy they are GOOD. I cannot speak to longevity yet, and I will update when the first switch dies and I have to replace it, but initial impressions are so good it is unreal what this board costs. The feel is excellent, but the sound is where it's really at. A nice, somewhat loud but muted thunk with each press.
The board itself is all plastic, but don't let that dissuade you, because it feels like a very high quality plastic. I think this board actually weighs more than the board it is replacing with the aluminum body, and they're both the same style board. The legs are double adjustable and move into place with a loud click.
Honestly so far, I am absolutely blown away by this board. I hope it lasts a long, long time because I do not want to get rid of it any time soon.
Redragon K668 RGB Gaming Keyboard, 104 keys + Extra 4 Hotkeys Wired Mechanical Keyboard w/Sound Absorbing Foams, Upgraded Hot
4.7 | 209 ratings
Price: 34.99
Last update: 08-11-2024
About this item
Hot-Swappable Red Switches - Hot-swappable with almost all switch types in the market no matter 3-pin or 5-pin. Quiet basic linear mechanical switches, soft key travel makes every click easy to register. Along with 3.5mm sound absorbing foam, delivers a clear and crisp typing sound with no sick noise.
Full Size 108 Keys Layout - 104 keys anti-ghosting allows you to simultaneously click multiple keys. While adding the extra 4 shortcut keys, featuring more convenience and practicality.
Vibrant Groovy RGB - Up to 19 presets backlighting modes are free to choose by the keyboard itself. Brightness and flowing speed is also adjustable on board. New marvelous music sync mode will light up your desktop discotheque vibe, quite a light show to get immersed.
Ergonomic Design - The 2 stage adjustable feet makes typing more comfortable and relaxes your wrists. 3 colors Mixed Keycaps adding more DIY interest. When every time you play the game it can be a different experience.
Pro Software Supported - Expand your options using the available software to design your own new modes and effects found on redragonshop. Macros with different keybindings or shortcuts for more efficient work and gaming.
Full Size 108 Keys Layout - 104 keys anti-ghosting allows you to simultaneously click multiple keys. While adding the extra 4 shortcut keys, featuring more convenience and practicality.
Vibrant Groovy RGB - Up to 19 presets backlighting modes are free to choose by the keyboard itself. Brightness and flowing speed is also adjustable on board. New marvelous music sync mode will light up your desktop discotheque vibe, quite a light show to get immersed.
Ergonomic Design - The 2 stage adjustable feet makes typing more comfortable and relaxes your wrists. 3 colors Mixed Keycaps adding more DIY interest. When every time you play the game it can be a different experience.
Pro Software Supported - Expand your options using the available software to design your own new modes and effects found on redragonshop. Macros with different keybindings or shortcuts for more efficient work and gaming.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 16.93 x 1.73 x 5.12 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.94 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Redragon |
| ASIN | B0CDWP1D58 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | K668 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
209 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #140 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #4 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Date First Available | August 7, 2023 |
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