Redragon — Mechanical Keyboard

The Redragon — Mechanical Keyboard lands at #2 for its subcategory, with a Quality Score of 4.6/5. That score blends its 4.6-star rating across 4,267 reviews, its sales rank, and how much product you get per dollar.

What you're getting

• 5 Macro Keys - There are 5 programmable macro keys(G1~G5) on the keyboard which can be recorded macros on the fly without any additional software required to be installed. Easy to edit and DIY your stylish keyboard.
• Dedicated Multimedia Controls - The multimedia controls let you quickly play, pause, skip the music right from the keyboard without interrupting your game. Also, designed with a volume/backlight adjust wheel, it's easy to adjust volume or backlight brightness directly with the wheel in the upper right side of the keyboard. Very convenient and cool looking.
• Upgraded Hot-Swap - The brand new upgrade with nearly all switches(3/5 pins) compatible, the free-mod hot-swappable socket is available now. The exclusive next-level socket makes the switch mounting easier and more stable than ever.
• Durability - 50 million times keystroke test, 60g actuation force, and 2.3 mm short travel. Special Double-shot injection molded keycaps never fade key font with waterproof and dust resistant mechanical switch.
• RGB Backlight - 18 backlight models allow you to type in the dark. You can adjust its brightness with a control wheel or FN + Up/Down. 5 modes of RGB side edge lighting. The color of each key lighting on the keyboard can be customized easily without installing software, a great choice to DIY your stylish keyboard.

Price & history

It currently runs $55.

Value vs. the field

Against the rest of the shortlist, it's pricier than 7 and cheaper than 5 of the 12 competitors we ranked. It's a premium choice; you're paying up for the brand and features, not value.