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product_id: 82539004
title: "K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 87-Key Compact, LED Gaming Keyboard with Red Switches, Anti-Ghosting, Metal Frame for PC Gaming & Typing, Beginner-Friendly (Black)"
brand: "redragon"
price: "$141.48"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Redragon"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/82539004-k552-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-87-key-compact-led-gaming-keyboard
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# 6 dynamic LED rainbow backlight modes 87-key compact tenkeyless design sturdy metal frame with anti-slip feet K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 87-Key Compact, LED Gaming Keyboard with Red Switches, Anti-Ghosting, Metal Frame for PC Gaming & Typing, Beginner-Friendly (Black)

**Brand:** redragon
**Price:** $141.48
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your desk game with the Redragon K552 — where compact power meets vibrant style! 🌈

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 87-Key Compact, LED Gaming Keyboard with Red Switches, Anti-Ghosting, Metal Frame for PC Gaming & Typing, Beginner-Friendly (Black) by redragon
- **How much does it cost?** $141.48 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- redragon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted redragon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Tenkeyless Design:** Maximize desk space without sacrificing essential keys—perfect for minimalist workstations.
- • **Vibrant Rainbow LED Backlighting:** Six dynamic lighting modes to elevate your setup’s aesthetic and mood instantly.
- • **Unmatched Durability with Metal Frame:** Built tough to withstand marathon gaming sessions and daily hustle.
- • **Precision Red Switches for Pro-Level Performance:** Linear, smooth keystrokes with rapid actuation—game and type like a boss.
- • **Flawless Input with Full Anti-Ghosting & N-Key Rollover:** Every keypress counts—execute complex combos without a single miss.

## Overview

The Redragon K552 is a compact 87-key mechanical keyboard featuring smooth linear red switches for quiet, rapid keystrokes. It boasts six dynamic rainbow LED backlight modes, a durable metal frame, and full anti-ghosting with N-key rollover for flawless input. Designed for gamers and professionals alike, it offers plug-and-play compatibility across major OS platforms and a beginner-friendly layout that fits perfectly in any workspace.

## Description

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Review: Good buy in 2026f - Not a bad keyboard, even in 2026. As long as the noise levels isn't a dealbreaker with you, the switches sound good and the keyboard is responsive. This keyboard is known for being a reliable tank, at a good price. The stabs aren't bad, maybe it's masked by the blue switch noise. Colors are nice and bright. It's a excellent buy for 30$, but once over 40, I'd advice looking into the Aula F75, especially if you aren't into Clicky switches, as the Aula doesn't provide anything other than Linear options but those linear options are better than the linear option for the redragon k552. Keyboard is a buy it and it just works.
Review: I will always get my keyboards from I m red dragon - I swear by the red dragon keyboards nicely price and very good quality that last for years of active daily gaming. You cant go wrong with this keyboard. Still in great condition years after buying. Nice feel and well weighted. Built with good material. Keyboard is made with metal not cheap plastic. Nice clicky keys and feels good to use.

## Features

- 🔥𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 - Experience smooth, consistent keystrokes with linear red mechanical switches designed for rapid actuation and quiet operation. Perfect for both gaming marathons and extended typing sessions without the tactile bump of blue or brown switches.
- 🔥𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟲 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 - Enjoy eye-catching rainbow backlighting with 6 preset lighting modes, including breathing, wave, ripple, and reactive effects. Note: This Rainbow LED version features fixed color patterns and does not support software customization. Brightness is adjustable via keyboard shortcuts for optimal visibility in any lighting.
- 🔥𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 - Take control of your K552-KR with dedicated software drivers, remap each key, assign complex macro commands, and tailor it perfectly to your personal workflow or gaming style.
- 🔥𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 & 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝟴𝟳-𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 - The tenkeyless layout saves valuable desk space while maintaining full gaming functionality. Built with a sturdy metal top plate and anti-slip feet, this keyboard stays firmly in place during intense sessions and is ideal for smaller setups or portable use.
- 🔥𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗡-𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 - Every key press registers accurately with full anti-ghosting technology, ensuring simultaneous commands are executed correctly during competitive gameplay. All 87 keys support N-key rollover for reliable performance when pressing multiple keys at once.
- 🔥𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 - No drivers or software needed – simply connect via the braided USB cable and start typing. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and most gaming systems, making it a versatile choice for home, office, or school use. Backed by a 1-year warranty for peace of mind.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016MAK38U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,045 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #108 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (49,522) |
| Date First Available | September 25, 2014 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.93 pounds |
| Item model number | K552 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Redragon |
| Product Dimensions | 354 x 123 x 37 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Redragon
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** PC
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Keyboard Description:** Mechanical
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 13.94"L x 4.86"W x 1.46"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming, Office, Personal
- **Special Feature:** Ergonomic, Hot-Swappable Red Switch, Metal Rim, TKL Layout
- **Style:** LED Red Switch

## Images

![K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 87-Key Compact, LED Gaming Keyboard with Red Switches, Anti-Ghosting, Metal Frame for PC Gaming & Typing, Beginner-Friendly (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FSIp+tDNL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this one of those keyboards that has the really satisfying clicking when you type? I felt one at best buy and I loved it**
A: There are 2 distinct aspects to this: There is an audible click like the Cherry Blue-s or their clones.  Depending on the switch used. the keyboard and the keycap, this may  start  out really pleasing, or you ( or your frields at the next desk) 
may get tired of it.   Then there is a tactile bump. Most people like this.    The sound itself has 2 components: The click, which is high pitched, and the "tock" as the key is hitting the keybed.  This is a flat, unpleasant sound to most. 
The click and the tock combine into a single noise as you hit the key(s) typically pretty fast.  So you end up with a "Thck"  sound.   
After a while, some people who like the Cherry blue type clicky keyboards end up wanting something tactile, but a bit quieter.  I found through experimentation, that I can eliminate the 2nd component, the bottom-out "tock" by adding o-rings to the keycap stems. 
Either a 0.4mm. or double 0.2mm rings.   This brings the Cherry blue sound into a more civilized and pleasant realm. This is where I am at,   Tried some quiet tactile switches , e.g. Halo Clear-s , and those are not tactile enough for me.   I modeified a couple of  keybpards ) A coolermaster 10kless
that came with genuine cherry blues, and the K552 ( which came with the Outemu blue Cherry mx blue clones. Added the o-rings, and the result is quite satisfying.  Still clicky, but overall more quiet and pleasant sounding.   The Captain O-ring 0.4mm blue o-rings qoeked well for me. 
Talking abuot sounds, the K552 ( and also its full size brother, the K551) adds a metallic ringing echo to the key sound.

**Q: Is there a way to toggle the lights? only half my keyboard lights up. the qwerasdgb keys are backlight. did i toggle something accidentally?**
A: This is most likely a "mode". Fn+INS cycles through the 9 modes.
Fn+PgUp resets all current settings, including both custom presets or schemes, current mode, and current backlight level.

This is specific to the model K552-KR. The model is printed on the back of the keyboard, and I received the K552-KR (Kumara) from the listing for the black keyboard.

One of the modes is "Zone-Defined". In this mode, pressing Fn and a number key (0-9) cycles through 8 predefined zone modes, and two custom modes.

The custom ones are Fn+9 and Fn+0.

When the keyboard is first plugged in, and the mode is cycled to "Zone-Defined", it defaults to the first preset, Fn+1, "First Person Shooter mode" where the only Esc, WASD, and Arrow keys are lit.

With the mode set to "Zone-Defined", and either Fn+9 or Fn+0 set, press Fn+Home to start recording a custom scheme or preset. To indicate the keyboard is in recording mode, the Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lights on the Redragon badge on the right side of the keyboard will pulse.

While recording, press any key to turn the backlight on for that key. Press again to turn it off.

The color and brightness can not be set individually for this model, only whether it's on or off.

Press Fn+End to save the preset.

Note that the backlight on the Fn is toggled as Fn+End is pressed, so if you don't want the Fn key to be lit in this preset, press it once to turn it on, the press Fn+End to save the preset, and in so doing, the backlight for the Fn key will be turned off just before saving it.

Fn+Up/Down brightens and dims the light for every key simultaneously.

Fn+Left/Right slows down and speeds up the rate of some of the animations in the different modes.

Fn+W toggles "left hand mode, where the function of WASD is swapped with the Up, Left, Down, and Right arrow keys. Pressing again swaps the function of the four letter keys and the direction keys again.

Fn+Windows toggles whether pressing the Windows key sends a Windows key keypress or not, but does not disable animations or backlight for the key.

Fn+F12 toggles "lockout mode", which disables the keyboard, so that pressing any keys or combination of keys does not send any keypresses to whatever it's plugged into. The keyboard still responds to the key combinations mentioned above.

**Q: Please someone give me some details about the Reddragon K552 KUMARA mechanical keyboard, build / feel / overall performance? thanks!**
A: It's sturdy AF and kinda heavy so it doesn't slide around your desk.  I've had mine for several months now and haven't noticed any issues.  It is very satisfying to type on.  I really enjoy the clicky blue switches.  I play all sorts of games including FPSs and unlike the other person who answered it doesn't bother me at all to play games on this awesome KB.  I've been told by coworkers that I'm NOT light/gentle on my keyboard but I also type hella fast.  If you type fast and aren't light on the fingers this KB will create a noticeable din.  The RGB is well lit and I had fun playing with all the light features including the one memory slot to completely customize every single keycap's light.  You cannot custom animate the light for each key but the pre-installed options available seem plenty since you can cycle through all the colors including one option for all the colors and this works well on all the different animations.  For example, there's a matrix style 'rain' animation which you could keep as classic green or the other several colors available, OR you can go all colors in which case you'll see the rain animation but each drop is changing color as it moves down the keys and the lingering/fading trails are also going through RGB.

**Q: What is the exact usb cable length?**
A: It’s 6ft 3 inches

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good buy in 2026f
*by C***S on February 4, 2026*

Not a bad keyboard, even in 2026. As long as the noise levels isn't a dealbreaker with you, the switches sound good and the keyboard is responsive. This keyboard is known for being a reliable tank, at a good price. The stabs aren't bad, maybe it's masked by the blue switch noise. Colors are nice and bright. It's a excellent buy for 30$, but once over 40, I'd advice looking into the Aula F75, especially if you aren't into Clicky switches, as the Aula doesn't provide anything other than Linear options but those linear options are better than the linear option for the redragon k552. Keyboard is a buy it and it just works.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I will always get my keyboards from I m red dragon
*by D***N on January 29, 2026*

I swear by the red dragon keyboards nicely price and very good quality that last for years of active daily gaming. You cant go wrong with this keyboard. Still in great condition years after buying. Nice feel and well weighted. Built with good material. Keyboard is made with metal not cheap plastic. Nice clicky keys and feels good to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An ACTUAL Mechanical Keyboard.
*by K***Y on February 18, 2016*

Lets keep this review short and simple, You want a mechanical Keyboard, you can't really afford a mechanical keyboard, but hey this one is only a few bucks more than a similar membrane keyboard? why not this one? Pros : It's cheap AF. seriously, $30? that's like 6 pumpkin spice lattes. It's actually mechanical, not like mechanical feel keyboards, you do actually get that sweet sweet clickity clack! Backlit! Not only is it mechanical it's actually backlit too! and it's not too bright, just right, easy to see even with the monitor right infront of it. Raised keys, a simple little touch, but makes the keyboard look that much better. Now onto the cons: There aren't that many cons really, at this price point it's bettery tactile wise than literally every keyboard out there, due to the fact it is an actual mechanical keyboard. But the only real Con that I can find is that it says the switches used are a Cherry Green Equivalent, but they're not. They're a Cherry MX Blue clone if even that, a real cherry MX Green has about 70grams of actuation force, this keyboard has 55grams. I measured using quarters, it took 10 quarters to make the switch depress. But more on these switches, they say that they're Greetech switches, however I can't find the same or similar switches anywhere online! These switches might be a knock off of a knock off..... but lets be honest, it's a $40 mechanical keyboard. that's actually mechanical. The only thing that would make this better, would be, slightly larger keys, I don't have little child hands. and possibly a wrist rest, but honestly? This keyboard is an incredible value and I would highly recommend it!

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