Redragon Indrah K555 Mechanical Keyboard Review

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US – $69.99 – [easyazon_link identifier=”B0171BSNYK” locale=”US” tag=”back2gaming-20″]Redragon Indrah[/easyazon_link]
PH – Php3190 – PCHUB

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There’s been a surge in demand for mechanical keyboards thanks to the efforts of mainstream gaming brands but as they hype up the needs for such products, so did the prices and many gamers felt left-out due to the extortionate costs of mainstream brands like Razer cashing off the mechanical keyboard frenzy despite relatively questionable quality compared to more affordable offerings. This demand though has created a void in the sub-$100 market ready for the taking and many OEMs have no flooded to fill this gap and one of those brands is Redragon who has been on Amazon’s top listing for affordable mechanical keyboard for a good year now. In this review we’ll take a look at one of the top offerings from Redragon with their Indrah K555 mechanical keyboard featuring Outemu blue switches and RGB lighting. Read on to find out more!

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Features

Custom mechanical switches (Cherry Green equivalent) for ultimate gaming performance.
RGB LED adjustable lighting with 7-colors and 6-lighting modes. Double-shot injection molded keycaps for crystal clear backlighting.
Aluminum and ABS construction, plate-mounted mechanical keys, and gold plated USB connector stand up to hardcore gaming.
Custom mechanical switches designed for longevity, responsiveness, and durability. Mechanical keys with medium resistance, audible click sound, and tactile feedback.
104 standard conflict free keys, full numeric keypad, 6 multimedia keys, 5 programmable macro keys, and splash-proof design.

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Closer Look

Redragon Indrah K555 Mechanical Keyboard Review — Redragon Indrah Mechanical Keyboard Review

Redragon packages the Indrah and most of their products in a full-colored box with the keyboard model shown on both sides. A large show of the keyboard is shown on front with highlights points noted on the side and bottom of the packaging. As this is a Chinese-made product, translation doesn’t really go well but anyone familiar with keyboard features would note that this keyboard has anti-ghosting, features RGB lighting, has multiple lighting profiles, etc.

For this review we have the white version of the Indrah. An alternative to the standard black model which is also available. The white version features white keycaps on a primarily silver base plate case and the wrist rest, cables and keys rounding off the white theme. A manual and keycap puller is included in the package.

Here we have the Redragon Indrah mechanical keyboard straight off the packaging, very nice detailing on the brushed metal case. This is a full-sized keyboard with a traditional QWERTY layout. The underside of the keyboard is also in white with rubber feets lining the bottom to reduce slips. The stands also have rubber feet. No cable routing options here.

The Redragon Indrah includes a wrist rest that snaps on the base of the keyboard to improved ergonomics. Nothing much in terms of build as it is plastic with molded designs but is not padded nor textured.

Redragon uses a minimal design on this keyboard with not much branding with only the logo on top taking up a really small space.

The Redragon Indrah features built-in macro recording which can be saved in any of the five extra keys on the top left side of the Indrah. A record button will capture keys once pressed and is selected to go on any of the extra G keys. At the top right are the multimedia buttons for media playback and volume control. This is a nice touch to reduce the need for Fn combos and their minimal button size doesn’t require the Indrah to look extended at the top.

Side profile of the keyboard. Notice how the case is a knurled outside rather than molded onto the case. Saves a bit of space underneath and adds to the look of the keyboard.

Redragon uses Outemu blue switches on the Indrah which are listed to be comparable to Cherry MX Green switches. With the sparsity of Cherry MX Greens its hard to say but as with most switches, same colors ones tend to contend with each other and comparing Outemu blue switches with the Cherry MX blues I’m using right now as I’m typing this, they Outemu Blue switches on the Indrah are more crisp, louder and more tactile. There’s a subtle scratchiness to them when new that eventually fades as you use the keyboard and overall they’re great keys to type in as I’m very biased towards audible, tactile switches. Longevity is yet to be seen but having a Motospeed CK104 using the same switches for nearly a year now in my other heavily used office desk, the Outemu Blues have held up well to both gaming and heavy typing usage.

There’s a certain hue that only white keycaps offer and they do end up giving RGB keyboards a pastel feel to them. The same can be said of the Redragon Indrah’s white version. More on the lighting itself, there’s a choice of 6 lighting profiles which some have multiple options to them which can be seen in the video below. Overall though, the lighting serves more as a bonus rather than a feature particularly because of the price of the Indrah making the keyboard itself already a sweet deal.

LED LIGHTS

Redragon Indrah K555 Mechanical Keyboard Review by back2gaming

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User Experience & Conclusion

I’ve been around mechanical keyboards way before they started taking over the gaming scene and its easy to be a snob when you’re used to the most high-end models but ultimately those products rely heavily on looks and features to carry them further the price bracket but at their very core, they are still keyboards and their main function is to serve as the interface between the user and the computer. How good they feel, how well they last and how good they do it is the main consideration for buyers and in the case of the Redragon Indrah, there’s really nothing bad you can say about it. Starting off with performance, the Indrah comes with Outemu Blue switches which may be too audible for some people. It’s unknown if Redragon will release another switch option but for this, they do have other models available. Build-wise, the quality is great and the white version adds to the pop that RGB LEDs add to the desk. The lack of routing options for the cable and the cable itself being non-sleeved may put-off some people but that’s certainly a small factor in the larger picture.

The Redragon Indrah is a gorgeous mechanical keyboard despite its price range. Its build quality and functionality is easily comparable to the high-end offering from many mainstream brands sans the software and marketing bloat. A highly affordable option if you’re looking for a mechanical keyboard with a wrist-rest, macro keys and extra buttons, this is easily a highly-recommended product.

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