Redragon K552 - Still Any Good 2023???

[@aznninja1721]

both rainbow and rgb come with red, blue, and brown switches, probably missed something

[@darrensoloz4372]

Rgb

[@nahhitsnotnys]

yeah he missed that

[@pankajkapse7032]

I thought the rainbow colored model comes with red and RGB version with blue switches

[@theonlysoham733]

@@pankajkapse7032 not sure but i have the rainbow version in red switches

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

You can get them with any switches.

[@masterblaster123abc]

I bought this keyboard year 2018, and i'm still using it up to this day, I bought it thinking it will only last me for a year or two, but It's been doing great for 5 years. Those 5 years are heavy use of keyboard almost everyday specially wasd keys, but no issues so far. I 100% recommend this keyboard, the durability of mine is insane.

[@faactsz]

thats nice to hear, i think im gonna buy this too

[@sribharathsirusolla2673]

Great! I am planning to buy white rgb with red switches. Did you ever mod it in those 5 years

[@masterblaster123abc]

@@sribharathsirusolla2673 Nope, I just removed the keys every couple of months to clean it.

[@imnotasurayt]

Great! Im purchasing this keyboard soon.

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

Same. Had mine for at least 4+ years still going fine.

[@J.N.C.]

The Redragon was my first mech and, after modding it, it is still going strong! Great board for the price!

[@amanmaggon520]

can we use gateron optical red in k552 rgb oetemu blue switch version ? or i would go with akko silver -please help'

[@shiphaynahmed3782]

Which switch are you using

[@Ashjo]

@@amanmaggon520 I don't think you can use optical switch in this keeb. I have the akko silver and it's pretty good. Try to look at other akko switches such as the akko blacks since those are pretty good too!

[@ergon237]

Can I use any keychron switches in this keyboard?

[@Wivbi]

red switches? is it hot swappable?

[@kassdaa]

Bought mine for my first pc build 5 years ago and still rocking it. Insane durability

[@giselyyyy_]

Bought the k552 full RGB after watching ur review on it back in 2020 and I still love it. I've modded it over the years but the build quality is still one of the best thing about this keyboard.

[@ergon237]

Hey quick question. I'm thinking of buying the k552 RGB version but how do I know if it's hot swappable? Someone said in my country it ain't swappable is that possible or its just a lie?

[@banana_bestz]

​@ergonno237 no it's not sadly

[@giselyyyy_]

@@ergon237 the rgb version is hot swap, u just gotta really pull on the switches to take them out

[@yukio4803]

I found a brand new per-key RGB version of the K552 sitting in a "treasure hunt" amazon returns type place and grabbed it for 10 bucks. It's been super fun modding it thanks to your videos. Keep it up!

[@NoCoMpany741]

Bought this Keybaord in Full Size in 2024 and it still works great Not gonna change it anytime soon

[@MadmanLink]

From watching your video on modding the the K552, I picked up a white one for my daughter. Swapped the key caps for some inexpensive milk and honey caps. Only problem was it came with blue clicky switches, so I switched them for the Akko switches like what you had and the keyboard sounds so good now! Thanks for doing all these vids on a budget widely available keyboard.

[@bigchungus2667]

This model is built like a tank, i bought mine in 2019 and it's still flawless

[@zerik_media]

Found a k552 today at goodwill for 20 bucks and scooped it up

[@ASidkun]

Please do a full mod guide for the K552, I have the same rainbow model as the one you're featuring in this vid, and I have followed the beginner level guide video, but I would like to take it to the next level Thanks CTR, love your content

[@CakeLooL]

YESSS

[@averagedev7768]

The kumara is soo good for coding. Using it daily at work for the past 14 months. Maximum productivity

[@Camilofermac]

Bought my keyboard almost 4 years ago and i still have, i highly recommend it

[@shurhongukire4306]

2022 My First mechanical keyboard I had already converted to USB type c and full customized It's awesome Will be buying better keybroad in the coming days ❤️

[@esdeseog3366]

I ordered Redragon K552 Kumara RGB (blue switches) from Amazon a few weeks ago and it arrived today. It's my first mechanical keyboard too, i never used any gaming/mechanical keyboard before and i still haven't gotten used to how high it is when clicking the keys. I still got no problems yet except the blue switches are really loud than i imagined, but it doesn't bother much since my pc is also really loud .

[@davejaam]

are yours hotswappable?? cuz the shop I just ordered from is saying that it isn't.

[@Z7youtube]

@@davejaam it's not fully hotswappable , u only can put other outemu switches but since akko has the same thing (idk what's the word) so they can fit in outemu sockets , u can watch from here 7:27

[@arruxii]

I still got mine foam + painter's tape modded and using the stock outemus lubed them once still love using it I'm just waiting for the switches to wear out to replace it probably the AKKO 3068b.

[@valorwavez]

7:46 so no one is going to talk about the cameraman that just popped out

[@brandonle7606]

I bought one a few months ago for $20 cause it was on sale. honestly one of the best $20 ive spent ever. A way bigger upgrade then to the membrane keyboard I had. There obviously are going to be some shortcomings cause of its low price point but durability is not one of them. I'd venture to say that it's more durable then the $90 keyboard that I bought recently. It`s a great budget mech keyboard for anyone starting out in the hobby. especially for me. Its not perfect and it never will be but it gave me the oppurtunity to learn how to mod a keyboard without risking something expensive. Overall one of the best bang for your buck.

[@dickybalboa825]

Hello, if I plug this keyboard does the rgb turn on automatically or still need to press the button.?

[@Z7youtube]

@@dickybalboa825 it turn on automatically , not sure 100% tho

[@dickybalboa825]

@@Z7youtube Just got em it turns on automatically.

[@Z7youtube]

@@dickybalboa825 good

[@waiseshah7458]

Where did you get it for $20 from?That's really good because I just bought mine for $33 on Amazon

[@serpentes9818]

found this for 5 dollars at goodwill MY FIRST MECHANICAL KEYBOARD!!!!

[@Macky4941]

Been rocking mine for years, upgraded it last year with Akko's and some new keycaps.

[@goobernugget0886]

I’ve got the tecware phantom 87 from your top ten best mech keebs and I’ve modded it a bit, I’ve gotten the pbt ltc larval caps you recommended, I have Akko cs rose reds, lubed with krytox 205g0, the same stabs still, but lubed with krytox and dielectric grease, clipped, and balanced, then I tape modded, really happy with how it feels and sounds and i just wanna say thank you for bringing me into keyboards and teaching on how to do a lot of the things I did

[@drevil7104]

I bought a tecware phantom like few days ago and its actually phenomenal

[@khambu53]

Glad you got the channel back!! :)

[@shoopaboopa]

0:32 wtf is he saying

[@zorozxforce]

Same question bro

[@freddiemercury9496]

I think the RK 987/87 is way better and is still in the same price range of 40 ish dollars. It has 5 pin hotswap that can actually use most switches

[@awinplays]

Got mine single color and i still rocking with it since 2019.

[@TheCodyK]

glad to see you got control of your channel back my dude

[@zeph8620]

I still have them & they're still up to standard. You can probably get them for scraps 2nd hand. They're so dang durable that you probably just need to relube & replace some switches to get it back to shape.

[@dickybalboa825]

Hello, if I plug this keyboard does the rgb turn on automatically or still need to press the button.?

[@zeph8620]

@@dickybalboa825 it should turn on by default

[@dickybalboa825]

@@zeph8620 Okay thank you.

[@Brenrys]

I see your channel is back on track!

[@RedragonReviews]

I'm still using my K552 now and don't have any problems or issues def a good gaming keyboard to buy i recommend it 100%

[@lofidigitalmonk]

I bought one from a store that sells "blow out" items and got one for $10. No joke. I think I'm going to get a couple more because of the price.

[@KHLVN]

The only thing I hate about the K552 is their "gamery" font unlike the Tecware Phantom but the overall features is nice for a budget board.

[@ConsumerTechReview]

Absolutely agree

[@Turtletreat]

I mean, anybody who buys the K552 should definitely invest in some PBT keycaps and then you'd have a lot of 'font options'.

[@dickybalboa825]

What is gamery font?

[@coveragecraft8639]

this and for me the non detachable cable

[@krazymeanie]

@@dickybalboa825 Its just fonts that s sharp and boxy like the ones on the k552

[@bradbonarddelacruz2238]

if reddragon k617 gets a tkl version, it will be the most recommended, best budget keyboard. The rgb is on a whole another level compare to k552 and draconic.

[@NoMoreMeSuger]

I really want a tkl board toooo

[@bradbonarddelacruz2238]

@@NoMoreMeSuger yes, it has been a hassle. I thought i use arrow keys much less often but as it turns out, it is one of my most used. I have to press Fn + W A S D for it to work. But i think you can change key's function to act like arrow keys in the software

[@joshuasawanasamgamatatamis6672]

No, the sweet spot for lay out is 65%.

[@hopejohn]

just buy a k552, will love see you moding it

[@nicholash8021]

The one thing missed in the video is discussion of programmability of keys via firmware--such that one can move the keyboard from PC to PC without having to install any software on the host PC (e.g., VIA/QMK)

[@xDjiki]

You’re kidding me. I was literally doing research on this keyboard just YESTERDAY and watching your videos about it. I was really considering purchasing it. Now time to watch this video.

[@HadeyanUtkan]

It's 2024 and I just bout couple of weeks ago, for its price it's still the best moddable budget TKL

[@johnbasilan6759]

i just bought the k617 fizz, didn't disappoint and currently bought k530 pro for my friend, still waiting

[@yobamathewise7596]

I bought a k552 with blues, just to get that crappy og Gamer feeling. With the, rgb, bad stabilizers and the clicky blues it’s such a og feeling to play on it. I feel like I am at a LAN party with my friends when I was still in primary school

[@b34felteachawngthu14]

I ordered this last week...This video is in perfect timing as i will recieve the kb today.....Love u CTR

[@MrKarma4ya]

You keep saying this one has this and this one has this, but it's a bit confusing which one since both keyboards look similar at a glance. Maybe add some text showing which keyboard in on screen or just use their names like phantom or reddragon.

[@meherali2942]

Wow I just love the new style off your video, great camera work by the way.

[@ryannichols1776]

It's official... I'm addicted to your videos. So much great info. Unfortunately, my wallet will never be the same.

[@UncleDjGames]

your videos are awesome bro

[@svanteekholm7334]

I removed the branding on my K552 variant by filling in the hole in the plate beneath the plastic branding piece with steel epoxy, sanded the whole thing and painted the plate. Looks much cleaner

[@dickybalboa825]

Hello, if I plug this keyboard does the rgb turn on automatically or still need to press the button.?

[@svanteekholm7334]

@@dickybalboa825 My version (with blue LEDs only) remembers the mode it was set to last time it was used

[@spryte4371]

you can actually use gateron switches on otemu pcb by clipping a small part off of the switch pins, i had otemu blues on the RGB k552 and switched to gateron reds after 6 months or so. there's a very good video somewhere on KZbin where the person uses gateron milky yellows on an otemu pcb. happy modding everyone!

[@xyner8834]

I bought the k552 rgb when I saw your video I must say this board is amazing, in my place keyboard like the gk61 and rk61 are way overpriced but redragon keyboards are fairly priced I haven't regret buying it, thanks! Also the tecware phantom is literally 100 dollars + in my place ;(

[@jeremiahwagner7381]

But if you get a rk61 gk61 sk61 there all overall better the reddragaon rk gk sk has way more customization but reddragon is a really good budget choice

[@Z7youtube]

@@jeremiahwagner7381 they just said that they're way overpriced in their place

[@trickshotboyz31]

I just got mine and it works really well and sounds great stock

[@dickybalboa825]

Hello, if I plug this keyboard does the rgb turn on automatically or still need to press the button.?

[@trickshotboyz31]

Press fn ins to change or turn off the rgb

[@dickybalboa825]

@@trickshotboyz31 No, If plug does the rgb automatically turn on or not? You did not answer the question.

[@trickshotboyz31]

@@dickybalboa825 yes but u can turn it off

[@davejaam]

are yours hotswappable?? cuz the shop I JUST ordered from online is saying that it isn't.

[@raymondj8768]

GET THE BLURE SWITCHES YOULL LOVE THEM !

[@crashgo3230]

8:19 Wait, the Sea Salt doesn't work? People said KTT switches will work on Outemu slots.

[@mistaboogeyba3358]

This dropped right as I was holee modding my K552. Got this thing for $35.

[@foxwest8368]

I would love to see a full mod K552. Take it as far as it can go!

[@denisionita83]

i got mine like 2 weeks ago and its very very good for the price

[@ashteroid]

Wowiwowoowowowo. I was here since the beginning. Before even 10k. You've grown so much. Well done. Proud of you.

[@benbuono6639]

Which is better? Tecware Phantom 87 or Redragon K530 Pro? I’m trying to decide which one to get.

[@starplatinumrqm]

Great vid as always, i'd like a quality mod video for k552, also you definitely deserve a lot more views for how good the videos are

[@MissingReports]

so is the rainbow version just red ?

[@revrides8538]

seriously thanks i am typing with this keyboard also bought this because of you i bought it thank u this is my first mechanical keyboard and enjoying it edit ------------- sad that we cannot add our own coil

[@dickybalboa825]

Hello, if I plug this keyboard does the rgb turn on automatically or still need to press the button.?

[@revrides8538]

@@dickybalboa825 yeah

[@dickybalboa825]

@@revrides8538 ????

[@revrides8538]

@@dickybalboa825 yes bro it does , so u can change RGB unless its backlit.. so it WILL TURN ON IF U PLUG IT IN

[@dickybalboa825]

@@revrides8538 Thank you so much I just ordered. Cant wait.

[@chrs_lee]

Know what else is thocky? That 👍 button. 😆 How relevant do you feel the K552 is though, now that other Redragon options like the Castor and Pollux and Fizz are out there climbing over it into the spotlight? Going wireless, 5-hole switches, "true" RGB for about the same cost as the Phantom?

[@ConsumerTechReview]

All three of those are good keyboards to mod, and for a beginner they may be better in some ways, however, there is no getting around the all plastic construction. After modding those boards do sound pretty good, but they definitely don't feel substantial like the k552 and phantom 87.

[@AEZ_Zens]

@@ConsumerTechReview Hi, I'm looking for a 60% wireless Gaming Keyboard. Is there anything you would recommend?

[@ConsumerTechReview]

@@AEZ_Zens absolutely the Redragon K530 Pro is the best out there right now for the price!

[@Squimblink]

@consumer tech review the penny mod makes the keyboard heavier

[@AEZ_Zens]

@@ConsumerTechReview Thanks! But if you you would be able to, will you make a video about the Womier K61 and what keycaps could fit in it? Since I can't decide on wether I should get the K530 Pro or the Womier K61.

[@lemonaza3756]

I bought it about 1 year ago still good

[@GripIsAKid]

Its coming via shipping on 12 of jan and thank u for this review

[@Mo.AiyanUddin]

I had the Reddragon k552 kumara for like 1 year and i stopped using it because of the keys, whenever i was typing or i was playing games with it, the keyboard would kind of echo inside of the chassis.

[@informationeagle]

Great video, I appreciate the integrity. I, for one, would like to see the Redragon mod video, that would help I'm sure.

[@finnessedofficial]

Yo I just got this keyboard today and I'm LOVING IT!😍😍

[@nahhitsnotnys]

def the best cheap mechanical keyboard on amazon, its hot-swappable and really easy to mod

[@f1go161]

I‘d love a more in depth modding guide!

[@zzekro2882]

sheesh another quality tech review

[@6nitro9]

Yesss Please make a Complete K552 modding video ... I Really love lubed Jelly blacks... U can try them !!

[@brocro7211]

I got it and after 3-4 months the shift key broke. It also isnt the switch (I tried switching it with another one) Dont but IMO

[@No_Sabo_Manga]

Yes make a full on custom k552!

[@jewels3384]

I'm getting RandomFrankP vibes from this guy

[@just_kyashi]

gah the two cameras is so distracting! I can't take in the content that way it just feels chaotic

[@Endymion429]

Would you say the glorious gmmk is a good upgrade from this k552? I’ve had the redragon for around a year now and just picked up the gmmk on there website for $25 bucks! I’m pretty hyped hope it feels quite a bit better

[@jox4554]

Would love a full modding guide for the k552.

[@jens0_064]

the problem is the phantom is just in qwerty right, not in the other layouts D:

[@its_ianm]

Should I go with k552 or k556? I like the sturdiness and look of k556 more but do yall think it’s worth double the price?

[@erfanmirzazadeh1248]

Comparing this and this Really easy to distinguish them

[@mrmoosewolf]

oh you can put any 5 pin switch in it if you just removes the 2 plastic pins (not the middle one)

[@tachometer-flac]

Some of the software for their programmable keyboards work on the non programmable keyboards. I guess it was curiosity that made me install the wrong software on purpose. But now I can macro.

[@Tushar_iguess]

K552 Kumara or K617 Fizz??

[@ibobeko4309]

In some games you need arrow keys without them you are done.

[@-Archer]

Please suggest me one to buy from these 3: Redragon Kumara, Anubis or Deimos. Price doesn't matter since they're almost the same cost.

[@shaysam4592]

Yes do a full mod of the k552

[@neighborhoodvinn4494]

Yes! full Mod. God bless!!!

[@DrunCanGaming]

Full mod please! I'd LOVE to mod mine to sound more.. creamy, lubed up. Idk what switches to choose, the cream one sound awesome but TONS of people say it's trash, idk what to do. Waiting for your guide!

[@paolomartinbueno8870]

Commenting with my K552, this thing is an absolute work horse. I'm about to go down the rabbit hole you led me to (modding my boards lol) and about to replace the Outemu reds with Akko matcha greens, add sound dampening and replace the keycaps while at it, though. I think they really paved the way for what these budget mechanical keyboards should have and be like so when it comes to this board's usability, there's really no doubt that they're still good. You earned a subscriber, btw. Keep grinding, my guy. You're awesome!

[@archibaldhoffman]

those are pretty good switches should check out the new switches that came out late 2022 and early 2023, a lot of good bangs for the buck

[@OprichnikStyle]

whats spring ping? sounds quite snob though

[@NemanjaBranesss]

which is better k552 or phantom 87?

[@srivignesh4232]

Reddragon k552 blue switch or Reddragon k617 fizz which one is best to buy . Your suggestion

[@BlueCheeseBoss]

I'm stuck in a dillemma now tbh. I'm a programmer so I don't really use keyboards for gaming but I'm on a budget. And rn I'm stuck between buying the K552 and the K617 Fizz. One of y'all pros help me please 😭

[@number1c1arieteglazer]

k552

[@mithyewww]

Would like to see a full mod for the Redragon K552 Love your vidoes btw

[@mutasimhasanmuhi3607]

well, here is my take on both of them as I own both these boards. K552 used to be the best. Don't get me wrong. It is unusable stock because of the ping sound and hollowness. And you definitely need to tune those stabs. That's what you get whether you get the $30 or $40 version. But after some tweaks, it is something different. However, the stock value you get from Phantom 87 is incomparable. Phantom 87 did went through some fixes from the company. The Phantoms Tecware used to make back in 2019 is way different than what they make now. The present Phantom is way better. They did take on the feedbacks and worked on them well. You basically have to do nothing after purchasing Phantom, just plug and play. But after modding this board, it becomes something completely different. A mod K552 doesn't come any close to a mod Phantom 87. Don't take my words for it, you can find many videos here. Personally, I felt that a mod Phantom 87 is way better than K552. So, even though both are at a similar price range, I'd put Phantom 87 ahead. Again, this is my experience.

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

So putting some PU foam in it would kill the ping, yet still come in 100 less than any competitor? OK.

[@TraytonHall]

I had the white version with blues super loud but it was great

[@Bluey_g]

What’s the difference between tecware 87 and tecware 88?

[@reii5745]

I have the white variant of this keyboard, and the problem with it is when you use it for some time dirt tend to stick on the keycaps. It bugs me off that you have to clean it all the time when other keyboards that I have tried doesn't have that kind of problem.

[@ayf1oppa.]

Hey! I’m just here with a question… nothing keyboard related, just about a monitor I am getting for my birthday. I’m not really a FPS and a high performance gamer, do you think the Acer K232 is good for its price?

[@Tyler-gg2ix]

since both keyboard have the same switch, does that mean they’ll sound the same after adding custom keycaps?

[@brrrdman]

I still think its the best keyboard for the price. Especially if you get the full rgb.

[@miceje]

In Serbia right now K552 is 60€ , is that still a good deal or ???

[@baldyisthegaminggrandad6177]

I bought the K552 today in white with the rainbow as I couldn't get a single colour UK version. Is there anyway to set every key to blue for instance, so that I can then add keys for games. WASD for example or am I stuck with either rainbow or unlit with the standard variation?

[@russellrademan2356]

I just recently got the k552 as my first board and a basic mod. I put felt in the case and taped the board. I did not lube and switches and left the stabs stock. My question is with Akko jelly blue switches the keys with stabs do not come back up but with the switches it came with they do. Is there something I can do to use the Akko switches? The sound is completely different and bothers me lol