Redragon K521 Upgrade Rainbow LED Gaming Keyboard, 104 Keys Wired Mechanical Feeling Keyboard with Multimedia Keys, One-Touch Backlit, Anti-Ghosting, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4/5, Xbox

A steal for the price
This is a very good full keyboard, with inverted T arrow navigation keys, numeric keypad, home/end/pgup/pgdown/delete/insert grouping, and 12 function keys. It’s also backlit with a good variety of lighting modes. So far I’m really happy with it. Could it be better? Sure; it lacks a wrist rest, ergonomic layout like a Microsoft Natural, and doesn’t have dedicated media control keys (although this last point isn’t a big deal for me since this keyboard is for use with a computer that won’t be used for multimedia).However, keyboards are a very personal thing and a big deal these days, so here are some more details to help you understand this keyboard’s features.Weight: It’s not as heavy as the dedicated gaming mechanical keyboards that seem popular now with gamers and programmers. But it’s not flimsy either. Light enough to not be much hassle if you’re going to be traveling with it.Key feel: This keyboard is not one of the loud clicky ones. It does feel more tactile than a typical membrane keyboard, and the keys have a nice travel when you press them, but the click sound is very soft. These are regular-style keys, not chicklet keys.Lighting: I wasn’t too worried about have top RGB features, but sometimes if it’s darker in the room I do like some backlighting. This keyboard is a nice compromise between keyboards that have only white backlight, and keyboards that have a full software control app that let you customize everything. There is no software with this keyboard, it has several modes all configured using the function keys. Here are the lighting modes:- Lighting off/on- Neon mode: multiple colors light up three static zones on the keyboard. There are a few combinations you can select. The colors stay the same in the zones and don’t change.- Spectrum mode: 7 colors rotate and fill the entire keyboard continuously. So it’ll be lit red, then fade into purple, then blue, then green, etc.- Static mode: You cycle through and pick the color you want of the 7 supported colors, and it will stay lit continuously with just that one color.There are brightness and breathing effects that you can configure for each of the modes.I only use static mode, but gamers might like the other ones. I saw more expensive boards that only did spectrum or only had one color.Key visibility: The keys are not painted so they’re a little hard to read in poor lighting if you don’t use the backlight. However, I did like that the symbol keys had the correct placement for lower/upper case characters. I have seen many expensive keyboards from Razer, Corsair, Alienware, etc., that often invert the upper/lower case labeling for symbol keys and number keys. If you’re an experienced typist, you’ll work around that, but it bugs me when I see it. I found out later that this is an intentional design decision so that the more commonly used lower case symbol is more visible when backlit (the lighting doesn’t cover the entire key and ends up emphasizing whatever character is in the upper case position). But you won’t have to worry about that with the ReDragon.Key layout: After looking at the huge variety of keyboards on Amazon, you’ll notice that some smaller keyboards don’t have the numeric keypad or the six-key navigation group. Or that some have that ANSI style keyboard with the bigger Enter key but then put the slash key somewhere else. Or some that have compressed distance between keys or even smaller keys to make it more compact.This keyboard has an ISO keyboard layout with 104 full-sized keys. The key spacing is about a quarter-inch, which is similar to other full-size keyboards I’ve used.For the price, I think this is a great peripheral. Longevity would be my only concern, and I’ll update this review later if I run across any issues.

Good bang for the buck
Having built a new pc with rgb lighting, i was interested in purchasing a rgb keyboard to go along with the build. I didnt want to spend a large sum of money, as i invested in the pc build. After looking at several keyboards, i decided to pull the trigger on this model. The ability to switch colors from solid to a breathing mode appealed to me, along the with the price. After receiving the keyboard and hooking it up, i gave it a try. I was pleased with the look and feel of the keys and the shades of color that i could display.the keys have a nice soft tactile sound along with a nice spring back feeling. key sounds are not to loud, maybe like cherry blue switches with a nice spring back feeling.ive had it for several weeks now, and overall im happy with the price paid. I only have 2 complaints with this keyboard, and its just me being picky.1) i wish the keys illuminated brighter. some colors are just to dark to use, either in a dark room or with a table lamp..2) i kinda wish it had more lighting options, the description says 15 total with so many color and so many modes, butive only counted 11. so maybe its a typo on the product description.again, overall for the price, its a good keyboard.

Good quality with soft touch
So far so good at such a price. Will see how it goes by time

The Redragon Dyaus K509 is an excellent choice for gamers seeking the perfect balance between affordability and performance. Despite being a membrane keyboard, it offers a **semi-mechanical feel**, providing tactile feedback and a satisfying keystroke that closely mimics mechanical switches. This makes it ideal for both gaming and typing, delivering a responsive and comfortable experience.One of its standout features is the **vibrant RGB lighting**, with numerous color modes and dynamic effects that add flair to any setup. The low-profile, ergonomic keys ensure minimal fatigue during extended sessions, while the build quality is impressive for the price. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly keyboard with a **mechanical-like typing experience**, customizable RGB, and reliable performance, the K509 is one of the best options available.

So my keyboard doesn’t seem to fit the features described on Amazon, or more importantly, on the Red Dragon website.My keyboard product sticker on the bottom clearly states model RDK509 DYAUS-K509-1.Im looking at photos and my keyboard certainly does not have any edge lit features.Its a good keyboard, very quiet, with Color LED features as described (other than edgelit)When the PC is switched off or rebooted,(USB powered off) it reverts back to colour changing mode and does not remember my preferred setting.