Redragon K681 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, Gasket Mounted RGB Gaming Keyboard with Volume Knob, MDA-Profile, Pre-Lubed Linear Switches, 81 Keys 75％ Tri-Mode Hot Swappable for PC/Xbox/Ps4/5

The media could not be loaded. Been using this keyboard for a little over a week now and I absolutely love it! A little background I really only use my computer for everyday use such as google, YouTube, etc. as well as moderate cozy gaming on my PC. I also practice touch typing which is why I was in the market for a new keyboard. I wanted something that wasn't so loud but still satisfying to type on as well as comfortable. I have to say for this price point this keyboard is a must buy for anyone new to mechanical keyboards. So here are the Pro's and Con's.Pro's:~ Quality: The keyboard is very well built! It is a good weight and doesn't feel cheap in the slightest. I have experienced any rattling or any loose keys.~ Sound: The sound of the keys is literally heaven. I would say the sound profile falls in the "Creamy" category for keyboard enthusiasts like me. The keys have a nice matte texture to them and are rounded off on the corners, so it just feels more comfortable to type on. I have a video included of how this keyboard sounds compared to another mechanical keyboard I have that is more in the clacky range to show the different sound profiles.~ Functionality: This keyboard is easy to setup in which way you want to use it (wired or wireless) but I use mine as wired and have not noticed have delayed keystrokes or sticky keys. I only connected mine to wireless briefly just to see how easily it connected, which it did, but I didn't use it wirelessly so I can't attest to its wireless functionality thoroughly. I enjoy that the volume knob has a smooth turn to it. Other knobs can be loud or feel like there's notches as you're turning it? I don't know if that makes sense, but the knob is just really smooth and easy to use. My old keyboard didn't have a volume knob, and I've learned that a knob is really a key part to a good keyboard. I really like that it has 2 different heights for the flippy feet, so you have two options as to how you position your keyboard.Packaging: As you can see in the pictures the packaging is done very well and when I received it, I didn't feel any shaking inside the box like it would've been rattled around during shipping. Everything within the box was nicely padded and secure, so in my case the shipping was of no trouble and actually arrived a day sooner than expected."Cons": (I don't even want to consider these cons to the keyboard as they are rather more personal preference. I honestly am in love with this keyboard.)RGB Lighting: This is probably the only true con to the board is that in my opinion the lighting can be just slightly brighter. The brightest setting (level 5) can be compared to some boards level 3-4. This keyboard is still beautiful and does have good lighting options but in pics I did compare it brightest setting to my old keyboard's brightest setting, and you can see the difference.Caps Lock: It's hard to tell (at least for me) to know when the caps lock key is engaged as the only indication light is a tiny little white dot to the right of the keyboard letting you know it's on. I often don't even notice the light and only realize I've knocked the caps lock on until I'm writing in caps lock. This could just be due to me being used to my old keyboard where the whole caps lock key would turn a white light contrasting the rest of the rgb across the board so this could just be a user issue lolCord Plug-In Position: Like I said this is more of a personal thing than it is a con. In the photos you can see that the cord plugs into the side of the keyboard. While this doesn't affect the functioning of the keyboard in anyway, I'd rather it plug in at the top. Just makes the arrangement of cords feel neater. I'm just particular so I of course in no way discount this against the board.Color: The color online and on the box make the green seem richer than it really is. Go off the review pics like I did, the color is more mint green with light thyme green contrast. It's still amazing and I knew what I was expecting due to review pics it's still a nice green aesthetic just not the vibrant sage and hunter green the pics display.Overall, for being under $100 (which seems to be what most consider "budget") this keyboard is perfect from everyday use to gaming. Perfect introduction keyboard if you're looking into starting a mechanical keyboard journey. If you're someone who mods keyboards I don't know how "moddable" this keyboard is, or if you'd even want to. This keyboard out of box seems on par with many finished results of modding videos I've viewed. Would recommend this keyboard to anyone honestly!

I feel that I should be transparent before i give this review, this is the first mechanical keyboard I have ever purchased or used.*Disclaimer* I am writing this review about a month after having the keyboard, it will be updated at six months, and a year, to give readers an idea of the longevity of the keyboard.I did an extreme amount of research on this keyboard via Amazon Reviews and YouTube videos. This keyboard was even featured on an episode of Linus Tech Tips where he gave the keyboard favorable reviews as well. If this is your first mechanical keyboard please be advised that it is a different experience typing on a mechanical keyboard rather than a regular keyboard. Keystrokes require a bit more force and depending on the switches you have, resonate with a very audible click. I find the click very satisfying, but if the click is too loud for you you can always buy rings to dampen the click.The RGB element of this keyboard is great. It isn't amazing by any means, but it gets the job done. All the settings can be changed on the keyboard with a combination of the 'FN' key, and whatever else is marked. The back lighting has many different effects, all of which are pretty cool and unique. This keyboard won't sink up with your games and change layouts based on what's happening in-game, but for $50, could you really expect it to? To get a better idea of the effects the keyboard offers, just look up any review of the keyboard on YouTube and it should give you a good idea of what the keyboard looks and sounds like.The media keys are also marked on the F1-F12 keys, and can be used with the 'FN' key as well. My chief complaint is that I have had problems with the 'FN' key on my keyboard, but I rarely use it, so it isn't much of a bother for me.This keyboard is using third-party switches that are "Cherry Equivalent." My experience with the keys so far is very positive. The keyboard is built really well and is heavier than expected, but I see no issue with a keyboard being heavy, it's just sitting on my desktop anyway. It also comes with a FREE keycap puller, which is cool because some keyboards that cost double this don't come with one.The ONLY other complaint I have is the company took forever to ship the keyboard, it arrived like 4 days after the time I was given after ordering it, but it arrived in great shape in nice packaging. I've read that the customer service is really good, personally I hope i never have to request an exchange, but if I do, my interaction with the company will be posted here as well.CONCLUSIONThis is a great keyboard overall, and i would venture to say that it is the best keyboard you can buy for $50 US dollars. It definitely peaked my interest in other Redragon products.