Redragon K617 Rapid Trigger Gaming Keyboard, 60% 61 Keys Wired Mechanical Keyboard w/Hyper-Fast Actuation, Dedicated Magnetic Switch, Actuation Point Adjustable, 8K Hz Polling Rate, Misty Grey

I purchased a used version of this product. I have been using redragon keyboards for years, so I figured that any missing peripherals would be easily swapped. Fortunately, this item arrived in its original packaging with all accessories in new condition. I suppose some people just don't like minimalist keyboards.The magnetic switches are much easier to work with as opposed to mechanical ones that require copper pins to make contact with the pcb. This also opens up a wider variety of options if and when I decide to install higher end switches. The key caps are a bit rough, but for the price, you're getting a platform upon which to build and upgrade. I would recommend some sort of wrist rest and/or desk mat, as these smaller keyboards can be troublesome for those with larger hands. If you're handy and like to tinker, there is much potential to modify this relatively cheap keyboard to compete with the likes of much more expensive models.The software is a point of contention, as most redragon boards do not need companion software to take advantage of their features. Due to the nature of magnetic switches, software is required to access some (but not all) of the features. The lighting effects are more sophisticated than other keyboards of this price range, and the ability to customize each individual key is far more convenient than, say, replacing individual switches to accomplish the same thing with a mechanical keyboard. 3rd party scripts and mods will work with this board just like any other. When setting features via software, those settings are downloaded onto the keyboard and will persist until you use the software to change things.For around $30, I feel like I got a great deal and have room for future upgrades. Gone are the days of having mechanical switches wear out and having to pry them off the board and try to line up flimsy copper pins with tiny surface mounted contacts.

I was a little skeptical about this keyboard because it is so much cheaper than all the other options with hall effect switches, it's only 10$ more than just a set of switches from Gateron!!! But so far I am genuinely impressed by it, the software is a little unintuitive but not bad once you figure it out and the switches feel phenomenal. I've never been a switch nerd, I couldn't really tell the difference between cheap and fancy mechanical switches but the feel and response of these new magnetic ones is something I was able to notice immediately. It's so different it will take a little bit to get used to coming from old school mechanical ones but it is definitely worth adjusting too, feels like I have much better control of my movement in general no matter the game. The build quality of the keyboard really isn't bad for under $100 either, it's just hard plastic but it's more sturdy than I expected for so cheap. Only "bad" thing I could say about it is if you don't like clicky keyboards you'll HATE this one, I love a clicky keyboard so that doesn't bother me.

Very good value especially for the money. All plastic build which is not the end of the world and doesn't sound too bad for Halloween effect switches. Functionally very solid, just that the software could be better and would be a 5 star for me if it had a SnapTap feature.

Great keyboard and the instant coupon was a Blessing!

Verry good keyboard for the price, i didn't test wooting or other high end magnetical keyboards but what can i say is that this keyboard is actually amazing for cs2, i'm doing stutter steps, shoulder peek etc flawless.

The media could not be loaded. This keyboard is pretty great, the sound and build quality are good for the price (obviously not gonna be as good as the apex pro or anything) The keycaps feel good but a little smaller than my old one, which takes time getting used to. On the software, it took me a minute to figure out, but when I did it was easy and really helped the responsiveness of the keyboard. The switches are clicky and much quieter than my old keyboard (light blue switches) You can set it to 0.1mm reactivity and it is preset to 2.0mm. Good keyboard overall I would rate 4.5/5

So I got this keyboard to see if it could hold up to the big dogs like wooting steel series razer ect but had to return it since some keys seemed defective out of the box and actuate by themselves. Got a replacement it was better but QA seems to be bad overall.Latency wise this keyboard clocks in at 77ms compared to 23ms on a wooting and 38 ms on an apex pro. Whether you can notice the difference its up to you. I could barely notice it compared to my wooting 60he and my drunkdeer a75 pro.Rapid trigger implementation on this board is bad. 0.1mm on this keyboard feels like 0.5mm there is no indicator to see how deep you have pressed the key on the software. There is also a dead zone after 3.5mm where keys wont actuate after bottoming out leading to really frustrating deaths of fps shooters since enabling rapid trigger on shift or space bar keys to run and jump will cancel the running animation.Polling rate will barely hit 4k even spamming the keys as fast as possible playing osu and there is no indicator in the software to check or set the polling rate. Also make sure you have it plugged in a usb 3.0 port since usb 2.0standard is capped at 1k polling.It comes at 8k polling out of the box by default. Switches are barely lubed and sound scratchy and clacky. Heavily modding this keyboard might make it sound good.The cable comes out of the left side of the board so if you have a custom coiled cable it would just look odd.In conclusion get this board for your 9 year old that feels like he cant "compete" because he doesn't have magnetic switches. If you want to play sweaty competitive games at a high level just don't.If u don't care about sound and u just want to try out rapid trigger its ok. For $30 more you could just get a drunk deer g60 or any of the sub $100 options available that have better features, switches, and latency than this board.