Exceeded My Expectations: Redragon K530 Draconic 60% Mechanical Keyboard Review

[@weruurufu]

There is a per-key Color lighting editing, the software can only do it, its called "coastal"

[@weruurufu]

@@SwitchandClickOfficial It's not as good as other softwares but at least you can choose custom colors, and save them as presets

[@leopol462]

no you don’t need the software look up a video on how to change it you can change each key from the keyboard itself you don’t need to use the software😊

[@weruurufu]

@@leopol462 You need the software if you want to choose a precise color, that the keyboard does not let you choose by itself

[@SalamMinion]

Or just click FN and BACKSPACE and click the button u want

[@weruurufu]

@@SalamMinion You can choose a specific color in the software. Not preset colors.

[@add_tekaru1057]

i lubed the switches with olive oil lmao, not the best but it sounds 10x better edit: i forgot to say i also stole some keycaps from my sister, they can be found on the redragon rudra, they sound a tiny bit better and i like the bigger letters on it

[@pixxel17]

RedDragon is an often missed brand in term of reviews. I’m glad that you reviewed this keyboard because RedDragon makes really good options for ppl on a budget :3

[@jamescarlgonzales2789]

reliability wise the brand is known to not last as much as others. Me my brother and my teammates bought redragon mechanical keyboards years back and they just usually last about a year. IDK about today i have yet to buy again from them.

[@ecryx2597]

@@jamescarlgonzales2789 hmm weird prob just your boards. I’ve had this old redragon board for around 2 years and it work perfectly fine. My cousin also has another redragon board that they’ve had for about 2 years and it works fine too for them. At the same time though, it honestly depends on the product/mode, itself and the user. I’m also pretty sure you have warranty on your redragon keyboard. They have a 2 year warranty if I’m not mistaken.

[@jamescarlgonzales2789]

@@ecryx2597 Lucky you for having that keyboard for a long time. Majority of our issue is the wasd eq and shift keys are the ones that usually are going bad thats why we decided to switch to tecware phantom rgb (hotswap feature) and replace the switches when it goes out. I've been using it for 3 years and i just sold it to upgrade to a higher brand. The switches die easily on the redragon and can't be replaced easily because of the non hotswappable feature it has. De soldering and soldering back ain't worth the time imo but you do get the mechanical keyboard experience on the cheap in which i'll give redragon credit for.

[@rumham7631]

I have several RedDragon products and honestly the quality is pretty good, especially given the price. However every single RedDragon keyboard I have owned has had INSANE backplate ping.. sounds awful to be honest. If it weren't for the ping I would have no complaints.

[@aussierule]

Seriously. I rarely have problems with computer accessories but one single day all hell broke loose lol. My naga died after 8 years right before raid time, so I swapped to a Corsair equivalent backup that a buddy gave me, only to trip and drop it. AND THEN accidentally kicked it across the room as I was trying to recover and not fall. I didn't fall but the mouse was destroyed lmao. So here I am NEEDING my 12 keys on the side as that's just how I've played MMOs since 2013 when I got my Naga, especially because we were raid progging and I main tank. Everything is hotkeyed with ctrl, alt, shift modifiers all on my mouse. So I went to Best Buy and bought the cheapest 12 key I could find which happened to be the Redragon until I could order another mouse online. Still haven't ordered it yet :) Only thing I'm missing is the scroll wheel flick left to right but other than that it gets the job done and I really like it. My wallet does too.

[@sp1ral__]

Btw there is a per key color lighting thing and it’s fn2 + delete/MR and there’s different colors you could choose from

[@Peacewind152]

I got myself the Pro version of this keyboard after I spilled coffee on my Logitech G512 Carbon. It was the only keyboard in stock at the store at the time and I thought I'd grab it an then buy another one later. I was instead pleasantly surprised. I'm very pleased with it. Red Dragon is criminally underrated and overlooked. I'm surprised how much I love this 60% size since I've only ever owned full boards. Honestly, I don't think I'll buy anything larger again. The Red Dragon software allowed me to set keybinds and colour to indicate which keybinds are active. I use the Colemak layout while my spouse uses QWERTY. It's nice that she can now sit down at my PC and instantly set the key binds to her layout. The great thing is if I connect to my iPad by Bluetooth, the keyboard remembers what the last profile it had active was. It doesn't instantly revert to a layout I'm uncomfortable with. Best $65 I've spent in a long time. Whenever this thing goes, I'll likely buy another.

[@watheeqq]

Wait I saw some people saying that using the software bricks your keyboard is it true?

[@Hadw1n]

I am not so much into keyboards, but amazing channel really appreciated this way I can compare a bunch. Thanks for the work!

[@peaks8960]

Glad my keyboard came with 4 blue switches and not any others.... Kinda disappointed as im new to the keyboard community and I was looking forward to testing all of them out.

[@espertix5839]

Hey I'm about to pick this up soon. But for those who are wondering how to SETUP a KEY for your VOLUME button I got you! You can create a shortcut and set a key to open up the volume and then simply use your mouse SCROLL up or down for volume +/- If anyone needs It i can send you the direct link. its super easy to setup and takes literally like 10 seconds! And you can set this up on ANY keyboard!

[@oniuqadrannek]

How?

[@espertix5839]

@@oniuqadrannek Right click on a empty area on desktop, and click on New and Shortcut. Paste the following in to the location of the item area:- %windir%\System32\SndVol.exe -f 49825268 Click Next button and give a name to the Shortcut and click Finish. Now You right click on it and select Properties. Click Shortcut tab. Assign your desired shortcut key like F8 or F9 in the Shortcut Key area. Click OK/Apply.

[@ZhuoFei88]

@@espertix5839 thanks bro

[@yupp7867]

I am not a subscriber, I was just searching across to find a good keyboard, and from your first video "best mechanical keyboard 2021", you seem a bit sad...your recommendations and detailed reviews are good... Hope you are doing well.

[@m47h4r]

This keyboard is great honestly, I just got it today. The best thing about it is the location of the second layer keys (at least for coding and typing). Thanks for this review, this helped me finalize my decision :D

[@0xhhhhff]

I just received mine. How do I control volume from the keyboard?

[@m47h4r]

​@@0xhhhhff Yeah it doesn't have media keys on it. you gotta use your OS (or maybe some app if u r on windows) to map those.

[@DarrenLer]

Do a comparison with the Anne Pro 2 vs this Redragon K530 !

[@stankbuddha]

the side usb and switches im starting to see on more and more keyboards. Was confused but it made sense when you said its probably thought of as a charge port primarily.

[@CristopherCutas]

REDRAGON!!! My first mechanical keyboard! Their pricing are really good for people like me who is in the poverty side. I have their kala keyboard and cobra mouse, the keyboard in my experience is fine it fails from time to time where suddenly a key does not work (not very often), the mouse however I would not recommend (i had 3 and it died way too fast). Right now I am looking at Tecware vs Redragon since they are in the same price range.

[@siomaiethan]

7:45 your letter J never lit up

[@MyUnquenchableThirst]

i think it looks that way because of the camera angle

[@oenone1974]

i just bought this keybaord afterwatching this review of yours , can you please help me on what switches to get if i wanted to use my k530 for gaming ? i heard that linear switches are nice, what switches are comaptible with the k530 ?

[@itsbreadwinner]

The pcb on this keyboard is only compatible with otemu switches so if you were to change the switches I would highly reccomend getting matcha green akko switches for this keyboard as they are compatible with the keyboard and are extremely good sounding and feeling for the price they come at.

[@chadritchi240]

@@itsbreadwinner akko switches are compatible with k530?

[@itsbreadwinner]

@@chadritchi240 yeah, akko switches will work with any otemu-only hotswap pcb

[@ev4865]

if you press fn2 and backspace, the caps lock starts blinking and you are able to vhange the color of each key

[@coreynolan188]

thank you

[@user-qw4a223]

and how do you apply it cause when i press fn2 backspace it resets back to the default one

[@ev4865]

@@user-qw4a223 i don’t use this keyboard anymore so i’m not sure but i’m sure i could pull it out of the junk drawer and try

[@ev4865]

@@user-qw4a223 ok so pretty much fn2+ back space and do that twice, and then caps should start blinking and you can cycle through the colors for each key and to exit the blinking/color change mode you do the same fn2 backspace thing again

[@user-qw4a223]

@@ev4865 it resets me to some other preset

[@aren7138]

My first and current keyboard. I love it so much.

[@0xhhhhff]

How to control volume from the keyboard?

[@KanyeWestLover86]

Guys can someone tell me how to charge this keyboard Do you have to plug it in to and outlet or will it charge from the PC??

[@noluv.jordannn]

It can charge from the pc!

[@itzchrysler7129]

They're outemu, I ask about them in redragon support and it is confirmed. It's outemu

[@chandupaperera44]

I think you havent seen the outemu switches. they are different and redragon conformed that this is they're own swiches.

[@Remji]

one thing that bugs me is that the magic FN is Capslock. its really annoying to press capslock again to disable it.

[@dmv8751]

Oddly enough there's a keyboard variant veeeeery similar to both the k530 and k630. It's the Lakshmi 606/606R, the r means nothing as far as I know. It's hot swappable and basically is the cheaper version of both variants. RGB is technically not true RGB but I'm loving it so far. I think it's around $25-$31 depending on what place you got it, got mine on sale and it was a total steal. $20 for a hot swap keyboard is defo nice

[@kriscpg]

Amazing content as always! Have you considered making an upgrade video with this board now that the Pro version is out? (same price and has 5 pin hotswap) Haven't seen many people modding it and I think it could be interesting! Where I live it's actually cheaper than the rk61 and it's available locally, so I don't have to wait a month to get it.

[@4vzqzz232]

To change the single colored rgb all you need to do is press fn 2 and back space and if you have a problem with the macro keys which is 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 you just need to press fn 2 and 8 for 5 seconds thank me later

[@7a38fe]

FN2 + Backspace activates a custom lighting profile. Do the combination again to customize each key (tap each key to cycle through colors), and then the combination once more to save the profile. *Caps lock color cannot be changed

[@paulocamacho3349]

Great content keep it up, excited to see more! :)

[@malcior6465]

What switches can I use in this keyboard apart from outemus?

[@Meczox]

I think only outemus

[@malcior6465]

Thank you

[@Sasuke27AQW]

only outemus but with the akko cs switches lineup, i think its worth it to buy this board if youre after that specific type of switch.

[@florek977]

What do you prefer, Redragon K530, GK61, or SK61?

[@dhoffnun]

Not the reviewer, but I can tell you each has a hot-swap feature for different types of switches. The K530 will only accept Outemu / Redragon switches with the thinner pins, and has bluetooth. The SK61 will only accept optical switches in the style that Gateron currently makes. The GK61 will accept any standard mx-compatible switch, but not the optical ones or the Outemus with the fat, round pins (don't see those too often). There is a version of the GK61 called the GK61s that has bluetooth. Personally, I think the GK61s is the most versatile because it can take almost any mx style switch.

[@ecryx2597]

@@dhoffnun the gk61 actually has the same hot swappable feature as a sk61 (only gat optical). The SK61 is legit a gk61 except with a different name and different key caps. I think what your talking about is the gk61x which is a barebones kit that allows for any type of mx switch. Other than that good points.

[@annisaautami]

@@dhoffnun thanks man. I've been asking the official redragon in my country and they haven't answer my question regarding if i can change it to gateron switch.

[@Amutomoto]

@@annisaautami i think they have a mx keyboards but it is not cheap, if you want to swap switches on outemu socket you can try akko cs it can fit on that

[@last-kt]

this or rk61 ?

[@lucasbergia7025]

Can you please make a video on modding this specific keyboard? Specially one about lubing stabs and foaming the case. Many people from Latam will watch your video because Here it's difficult to get other brands 60% keyboards

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Check out any video in the I upgraded series, it's all the same

[@dabeasthalofan6276]

The j and k leds look like they’re dying

[@zshinko9617]

red dragon is an underrated brand, they are usually budget friendly in my country but I already bought the Kemove Snowfox and so far is my favorite.

[@zshinko9617]

@@SwitchandClickOfficial yeah, I'd like it to be 5pin as well, so I can try more switches before building my own full size.

[@LTS1337]

Had good experience with the SnowFox until it’s RGB broke on me. Replaced it with a GK61, very happy with the result.

[@zshinko9617]

@@LTS1337 I see, I hope it doesn't happen to me, if it does I'll go with the GK61 as well, since it has 5pin.

[@LTS1337]

@Shunjie zhou zheng I must add that Kemove’s support was wonderful and got back to me within the day. The Kemove stabilizers were better quality and also lubed better stock condition than the GK61. I also like the 5-pin and didn’t mind replacing stabs, which I planned to do anyways.

[@gafena]

Does anyone knows if I can change the keys on layer 2? I want to invert the Esc key to: Esc = `~ Fn2 + Esc = Esc Using their software I was able to do the first part. But I cannot find a way to change the key binding in the second layer(using Fn2).

[@stopwar98760]

I think the Redragon K617 Fizz is the best budget keyboard.

[@hamfrey93]

Hey, awesome review! Got a qustion. Do you think it would be possible to use the wire/wireless switch as a KVM switch between two computers, so that I could connect this keyboard on two devices and switch between them with the switch?

[@igorkomrad3273]

Was that keyboard proclaimed to be the Budget king keyboard of 2020?

[@masteroflight7296]

I got the pro version a couple days ago. Unfortunately the four extra switches are all the same as the ones already on the board. Good for replacements if one breaks but it would have been good to have a preview of other switches

[@SenpaiSwft]

Question! Just got this keyboard and looking into aftermarket switches any that you would recommend?

[@blasiosandar9900]

Is it possible, to turn of the Magic FN key, because I don't like that it doesn't light up all the time or just find a way to keep the lights up? Sorry for my poor english!

[@czechoslovakiankermit7315]

I bought this keyboard. I couldnt connect to The bluethoot. So i sent it to The warranty. And they gived ME a New one with a New pairs of keycaps. Same color but i thing these are pbt because its not shiny like u said în The video pbt vs abs. Sus

[@garaheboxer6763]

It's dumb that they won't include a bluetooth dongle. Not every rig has bluetooth.

[@srinivasdokare4274]

PER KEY RGP IS THERE, PRESS FN + BACKSPACE. NOW SELECT THE KEY WITH RGB COLOUR YOU LIKE AND THEN AGAIN FN + BACKSPACE TO SAVE AND TO GET BACK TO THE PRESET RGB, CLICK FN + 9

[@f1erce456]

I got this keyboard but after owning it for 1 month my left ctrl, windows and left alt stopped working anyone knows how to fix this?

[@leexiiiis]

anyone know how to change profile physically? I mean not using the redragon software

[@teehee8522]

I just bought gk61 only 32usd

[@itwilsonboiii4789]

can I put pudding keycaps in there and EG Oreo switches in there too?

[@Navidgg]

I am using this keyboard right now but this sad thing is that my keybgoard rgb not working

[@Navidgg]

never mind its working

[@kimhabhout9462]

can i just remove the battery and use only wired because my battery is swollen

[@dr.denale5193]

Can i put cherry x silver on this keyboard or Gateron yellow?

[@mariomirquis9393]

God loves yall and Jesus Christ is returning soon and repent,

[@svenrumpe]

I am the only one who See the j-Key which does Not really lights up After two years

[@neef68]

This was an amazing and thorough review! Thank you so much for putting this together and posting!

[@Excjted]

Can someone link me some keycaps to match this board please?

[@justinkobemacario161]

Hello i have a problem on my keyboard it wont show on the bluetooth of my laptop do you know what to do?

[@ItsAMeSno]

Can you change the switches with outemu even without the box things?

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Yeah the bottom pins should still for

[@myghty8444]

is it possible to put cherry switches in this keyboard

[@corbink5808]

I think ima git a black one so I won’t git so dirty

[@ethanbradyyoutube]

why does the caps lock keys not light up?

[@hcr_keyboarddesign2827]

Can you make a video and custom this keyboard

[@uk4490]

why she looks so much depressed in this video. damn 🙁

[@vertix_9037]

Thank you for doing this review

[@vladgabriel2666]

how do i make the spacebar sound better?

[@Chad-hl5vc]

Which switch is better? Red or brown?

[@user-cw6tt4wo2k]

I got this keyboard from amazon about a month ago and it was broken as soon as I got it. The 2 key would type this, "fdjhghjkfdg0000077oooo." A couple weeks later, the 6 key wouldn't work. It typed, "fhghfhdhsssssss0000009." It was also annoying without the arrows, but that's just me. I ordered new switches and replaced the old switch with the new ones, still didn't work. It's a good keyboard for $65, though. I returned it, got my money back, and gave the keyboard back to amazon. Wouldn't recommend it.

[@someguyonthenet2146]

The led on the capslock is totally dead.

[@ayessldn]

My Wrist Rest is my really big mouse mat

[@JayzBeerz]

I tried to put some Glorious Panda's in this keyboard and they wouldn't fit. Sad it only takes certain Outemu switches. Specifically the Outemu Box switches.

[@archtard]

now its 29 dllars in the website

[@daksh002]

What about 2.5 ghz dongle

[@peaks8960]

Please make an upgrading video

[@Bravolesss]

can I play with this wired?

[@chernoxeneize12]

Will kailh switches be compatible with this keyboard ? I'll like to update it with Kailh Box Brown switches

[@nauikunart]

wow, that's a hella good content! please do a review or a video upgrade for redragon fizz!!!! 😍 thank you

[@abridgingpanda7372]

This is the keyboard I am going to get I believe this year when ever I get the chance to buy it. but than again its my second option after I wanted to try get a bloody b930. Thanks for reviewing this keyboard as of now I have more reasons to get this and won't be wasting my money 😆. thanks again im subbing

[@kem2939]

Hit, is it possible to fix the type C port of this keyboard? Because I had mine over a year now and it disconnects from time to time. I tried switching cables but it wasn't the cables, so it was definitely the type C port.

[@planti8210]

are the swiches 3 or 5 pin?

[@TheCrispyChip]

My Magic FN key works but when i use it it still activates caps locks so I have to hit caps lock again to turn off the caps >.>

[@krazykunai2283]

i have one of these -its in black- my D key dosent respond sometimes and when im trying to play a game like fortnite or call of duty i cant move right more then half the time Edit i found my spare switch and replaced it. It works now

[@TravisKelleher]

Hello, there is now per key rgb for this keyboard. You have to use the keyboard app from Red Dragon.

[@scammer9348]

Idk why but my k530 came with spare brown switched instead of the different tester switches

[@caceresdaveulrichc.2996]

try the redgragon fizz!!!

[@makku411]

does it support low profile outemu switches? also, did anyone here experienced issues with the brown switches? I saw some people complaining they got worn out in just a few months of use

[@KarmaTweakin]

It took me 2 months to figure out that it’s not perky lighting, but per-key lighting 😩😢 😂 lol

[@nivektek2681]

What is the best keyswitch name best for you in FPS Games?What is the best keyswitch name for Keychron K6?sorry.please understand.thank you

[@aatu149]

best rewiewer in the world no cap I will look for your's video for the keyboard what i am looking for

[@antoniobifulco623]

Do you think those Redragon branded Outemus are as good (or just flat out rebranded) as geniuine Outemus or would I feel any difference when installing genuine Outemus? Thank and keep up the good work!

[@OSUsoftAIM]

y do u sound depresseed ? :(

[@joevincenttitular7564]

JUST ASKING, WHICH SHOULD I GET, RED DRAGON K530 FOR 45 DOLLARS OR THE GK61 OPTICAL FOR 40 DOLLARS?

[@weruurufu]

Wait, my Stabilizers are factory lubed! What the heck? I just cleaned my keyboard and was trying to clip the stabs (the stabs are placed upside down so I had to pull it off and scratch the glass of the LEDs)

[@Hi5ARmyProductioNs]

There is a bug in dis mkeyboard Its rgb not lighting up The 'S'

[@bluntforcedrama919]

I LOVE MY KEYBOARD!!!

[@gastoncodes8824]

does it work with macos? the webpage says just windows compatibility

[@gastoncodes8824]

bought it anyway YOLO

[@lechugita5429]

Can some one tell me which brands of switches fit in the plate?

[@Edutroniko]

Would it be useful for me to work? (word, type, programming, desing, internet)

[@duckyfast9529]

Is this hotswapple

[@youtubeandmoviesadditct8150]

Good review! 👍🏽 maybe I will buy this keyboard…

[@thracian]

does anyone know the bluetooth latency on 5.0 adapters? and how long does its 3000 mah battery lasts full on bluetooth without rgb lights?

[@jessepy6228]

Is it still worth it? If not what are the other best option?

[@dany6168]

i got this for my birthday in June and its honestly been a pretty great keyboard, the left side usb c port was kind of annoying but i got over it, and i still have to learn the shortcuts before getting custom keycaps but yeah a solid 9.5/10 from me

[@romanali8362]

Hey how's the keyboard holdin' up?

[@dany6168]

@@romanali8362 I sold it a while ago with the rest of my setup because I was put into a situation where a laptop was best for me but the keyboard was great till I sold it, I put o rings on it and it made it pretty nice and silent, very bassy when typing on a extended mousepad overall still a decent budget wireless 60% My only main gripes with it was wanting brighter RGB but RGB is on hot swap boards will always be on the dimmer side since the led isn’t on the switch

[@romanali8362]

@@dany6168 Thanks for the reply Bud 👍

[@Rizamusic]

Completely stock I preferred this way more than the Kemove 61