Redragon k552 good?

[ThatOneWhoRippedACpu]

Should i buy the redragon k552 for $25?My current one is membrane is bad to click on like you need to push so hard.

[191x7]

The keyboard is good for the price.

Just make sure to get a cheap pack of thick o-rings to add under the key caps to lower the noise.

[pixxel-latte]

Probably one of the most known budget keyboards around, great for the price. My friend has had one for 2 years and its still goin strong as well.

[ThatOneWhoRippedACpu]

Im planning to get the non rgb version because its $10 cheaper and is it easy to clean for dust and is it durable ,are the keys hard to press?Will it last atleast 2 years when used for heavy gaming?

[Poinkachu]

27 minutes ago, ThatOneWhoRippedACpu said:

Im planning to get the non rgb version because its $10 cheaper and is it easy to clean for dust and is it durable ,are the keys hard to press?Will it last atleast 2 years when used for heavy gaming?

If you are not used to mechanical keyboards, maybe buying a set of switch tester is a good idea.
preferably one that includes the kinda switch you are aiming for of couse, or get the baseplate & buy the switch & caps separately.
https://www.amazon.com/key-switch-tester/s?k=key+switch+tester

 

Or atleast to compare the feel between (not limited to) Red, Blue, Brown, and Black switches.

because what others feel hard might not be for you, what others feel soft might not be for you.

[ThatOneWhoRippedACpu]

Budget (including currency): 1600 php 

Country: Phillipines

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Heavy gaming,Long essays

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

I dont care about the sound because it definitely will be an upgrade to the sound either keyboard from my existing want i just want opinions on people who have used these keyboards is it any good?how long did it last?easy to clean?clicky? Also the listing for the k606 is 1050php and k552 is 1550php

 

[ThatOneWhoRippedACpu]

On 6/21/2022 at 12:33 PM, Poinkachu said:

If you are not used to mechanical keyboards, maybe buying a set of switch tester is a good idea.
preferably one that includes the kinda switch you are aiming for of couse, or get the baseplate & buy the switch & caps separately.
https://www.amazon.com/key-switch-tester/s?k=key+switch+tester

 

Or atleast to compare the feel between (not limited to) Red, Blue, Brown, and Black switches.

because what others feel hard might not be for you, what others feel soft might not be for you.

Im trying to save money already im not buying those im just asking for a range of life expectancy for mechanical keyboards because my membrane keyboards dont last long.

[Poinkachu]

27 minutes ago, ThatOneWhoRippedACpu said:

Im trying to save money already im not buying those im just asking for a range of life expectancy for mechanical keyboards because my membrane keyboards dont last long.

Well, then I suggest just sticking with cheap membrane keyboards.
Because as it's name already hinted, mechanical keyboard have a whole lot more mechanical parts, which can fail separately depending on usage method, and each part's (switches mainly) quality.

 

Durability & Life expectancy :
I have a cheap Logitech K100 that I've been using for like 5 year-ish, been using it at least 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, without cleaning, and still working.
If your previous keyboards are something like it, and it breaks fast, I assume it's due to usage method.
If it's due to usage method, then yea, I suggest just use cheap membrane then buy a new one when it breaks.

 

Tester set :

As for the suggestion about buying tester switches, it's because you asked about how hard/soft the keys is.
That kinda thing depends on the switch you choose, build quality, and also a subjective matter. Each switch from each brand is somewhat different.
I can say outemu black switches is not hard, but then there'll be someone out there who says it is.

If you don't feel like buying a tester switch, then go to nearest store that has keyboard for people to test, and try there.

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[Thepokedex]

This keyboard is really budget friendly if you are trying to get yourself a mechanical keyboard. A friend of mine has one but with blue switches on them. I wouln't really recommend the keyboard if it had blue switches on them because they are extremely annoying after a while and when playing with friends, it can occasionally pick up on your mic depending on how close it is. with my friend's experience with this keyboard, it is better you get one without blue switches.