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Exploring the Features of Redragon Wyvern K761: Comfort and Performance

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Disclaimer

Redragon sent me the Wyvern K761 Pro to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my review for the Galatin Pro K719 and Antonium K745 Pro mechanical keyboards. I’ll be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use it before buying anything.

Table of contents

Unboxing

What’s in the box?

Features

The Redragon Wyvern K761 is a full sized keyboard with the features all gamers need at a price no one else can beat. If you are looking for a reasonable upgrade that looks good and will elevate your game, the Wuvern K761 might be what you’re looking for.

Aesthetic

The Wyvern K761 Pro comes in two colors: Jade Cloud and Abysal Blue. I got mine in Jade Cloud, but the choice depends on what fits your aesthetic better.

Both colors feature the customizable LED screen and a knob for onboard media/volume controls. The round pbt give the keyboard its unique look, while supplying users with a comfortable typing experience. The linear Mint Mambo switches make typing soft, but give it that satisfying thacky sound you want in a mechanical keyboard. Each key is lit with a customizatble RGB that shines through the keycaps for a bit of added flair. The keycaps and switches are easily swappable if you ever decide to change up your aesthetic.

Comfort

The Wyvern Pro has a five layer gasket design that provides enough noise dampening to keep that sweet typing ASMR at a respectable volume. Loud enough for you to enjoy, quite enough for the house to sleep. The adjustable kickstands give users the option to find the ideal typing angle, although the default should be good enough for most users. The round PBT give the keyboard its soft and satisfying feel, and the mint mambo switches give it its comfort.

Gimmicks

The Wyvern Pro features a customizable LED screen. It displays useful information like battery life, date, and time, but can also be customized to feature one of your favorite gifs. This can be easily customized through the official software found on the product page. The keyboard also has a useful dial for volume and media controls.

Utility

This budget mechanical keyboard has a respectable amount of utility. Each of the 104 keys can be rebound or reprogrammed with useful macros through the official software. The software can also change up the RGB for some added customization. The fast/low latency wireless connections make it ideal for the gamer who wants to reduce that wire clutter, and the respectable 4000 mAh battery keeps that wire away unless you really need it. Users can switch between connections easily with the the onboard switch, and there is a mac switch for those who need it. The K761 bundles a lot of value in a very affordable package.

Sound Test

Review

The Wyvern K761 gives a very respectable performance at an unbeatable price. If you are looking for a full sized keyboard that will handle most workloads, you can count on the K761.

Quality

I was a little disappointed at first. My mailman played soccer with the box, leaving it mangled and its contents out of place. All of the contents spilled out when I did my opening, and I was worried they keyboard wasn’t going to work. At this price point, they tend to break with the slightest pressure. The keyboard and the contents looked fine. The keyboard is well machined, although cheap feeling and plasticky and the extra switches although scattered, work. After a week of using the keyboard, I can attest that the quality is solid. Everything works despite the lack of care for my postman.

Aesthetic

I got the keyboard in Jade Cloud because I like the fun mint green color scheme. In person, the colors are good, but the font is a little hard to read with my dyslexia. It isn’t a huge problem, but the font looks cheap with the lights off. With the lights on, the keyboard looks a lot cooler, but there are some letters that look strange. For $75 tho, they look fine and will look cool against any setup. You can always upgrade them down the line if you really want to.

Comfort

I was not expecting the Wyvern Pro to be as comfortable as it is. It took no time to get used to this keyboard, and I could use it all day without issue. The rounded keycaps give the keyboard a satisfying and comfortable feel. The mint mambo switches are very soft and they give off the perfect typing ASMR. I love how this keyboard sounds, but it is a little loud. I had to be careful or else I would wake up the baby in the other room. However, if you are looking for a keyboard with that sweet thacky goodness, the Wyvern K761 is perfection!

Performance

I am always worried when testing these cheaper keyboards because there is always a chance they come defective. I’ve gotten my share of defective ones. The K761 had no issues out of the box, nor did it show signs of failing. I was able to do some meaningful raids and dailies in my MMO grind without issue, and it handled my day to day just the same. The battery is incredible! I got about 30 hours on a single charge, and that is with all the lights on.

Gimmick

The more keyboards I get with LED screens, the more I appreciate them. I like being able to see how much battery I have left on a charge, but other than that, its useless. Setting up the GIF is easy, and it adds a little flare to your setup. I usually forget about the GIF after setting it, but its nice if you like to theme your aesthetic. The volume dial is fantastic. It has a smooth and responsive glide, and it lets me pause my media (even if its in the background).

Conclusion

If you only have $70 to upgrade your setup, the Wyvern K761 will get the job done. This is a good looking mechanical keyboard with enough utility packed into a respectable package. You can buy a more impressive looking keyboard at this price point, but you will be losing out on the comfort and performance. I definitely recommend it.

You can pick up the WYvern K761 on the official Redragon store, or through Amazon using my Affiliate link.

Tech Reviews

Why the K745 Pro is Your Next Budget-Friendly Mechanical Keyboard

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Disclaimer

Redragon sent me the Antonium K745 Pro mechanical keyboard to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. I will be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you click it before you buy anything.

Table of contents

What’s in the box?

  • K745 Pro Mechanical Keyboard
  • Wireless Receiver
  • USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • Stickers
  • 4 Extra Switches
  • User Manual
  • Key/Switch Puller

Features

The K745 Pro is a the affordable fullsized keyboard that is loaded with the features gamers need. This good looking keyboard comes in two beautiful color shemes: Purple and Blue. I got my keyboard in purple because it is my favorite color. I got the wireless keyboard, but you can also opt for the wired version if you want to prioritize performance.

Design

The K745 Pro comes with 108 keys, and an additional four useful macros for additional utility. Each key lights up with programmable southfacing RGB leds. The specialized gasket design gives the keyboard enough sound dampening to allow a healthy amount of typing ASMR. The K745 is built with quality, with enough features to make it a strong contender for your next setup.

Comfort

While other cheap keyboards skimp on quality for affordability, Redragon innovates the space with affordability that won’t destroy your hands. The custom Mint Mambo switches boast the perfect blend of performance and comfort, while the keyboards natural typing angle is perfect for most users. Those who prefer a steeper angle like I do will appreciate the two additional height adjustments. This is an ergonomic keyboard with the performance to back it up.

Utility

Users will appreciate the high speed wireless connections with the peace of mind that the 4000 mAh battery gives them. The included high quality USB-C cable is ready to support players with an even faster connection. Each of the keys can be easily rebound or programed with useful macros to upgrade your productivity. While the keyboard is incredibly easy to remap, the K745 comes with four useful macro keys out of the box.

Included macros:

  • Mute
  • Launch Calculator
  • Minimize/Maximize all Windows
  • Lock Computer

Keyboard sound

Review

If you are looking for an affordable full-sized keyboard for gaming, it doesn’t get much better than the Redragon K745 Pro. This is easily one of the best affordable keyboards I’ve gotten to try. This keyboard is comfortable, with enough quality and performance to make it worth the money.

Quality

I was impressed by the look of the keyboard out of the box. At this price point, you always run the risk of pulling a cheap, toy looking keyboard, but the K745 has solid construction. It is light, so it makes it nice to move around, but I wouldn’t call it portable. The legs swivel nicely and the typing sound is very good. My only complaint is that the lettering already looks faded. It looks like it will rub off after a bit of use, although none of it did during my testing.

Design

I love the purple scheme of the keyboard. Purple is my favorite color, so I am very happy with my choice. I am a little disappointed by the lettering. The letters looks faded and it feels like they will rub off with a bit of use. None of it did during my testing, but I am not a fan. The font is also a bit hard to read. This might be a personal issue, but the font is not good for my dyslexia. It isn’t unusable, but I’d probably swap them out for different keycaps if it became my main keyboard.

Comfort

I was very surprised by how comfortable the K745 is. The keys have enough spacing for my big hands, and the switches are soft enough to avoid any fatigue. I’ve tried other keyboards at this price point that have destroyed my hands, but I had no issues with the K745. I had a few intense gaming sessions and not only did the K745 meet my expectations, they didn’t tire me out. The default typing angle is solid, but I like that it supports my preferred angle. I like my keyboards a little high. As an added bonus, the keyboard has a fantastic typing sound without being disruptive. I could use this next to my sleeping wife and baby without issue.

Performance

I did not do any reprogramming, but it is very easy to do with the official software. Everything connected easily and quickly, and I had no issues after initial setup. All the keys were responsive without any noticeable latency. The battery was very good and I got a good 8 hours of continuous work with the RGB on. My favorite aspect of this keyboard is the included macros. I usually forget about a keyboard’s gimmicks shortly after opening, but I had a lot of use for the included macros. They were very handy for my workflow, but they can be reprogrammed to maximize utility.

Conclusion

The Redragon K745 Pro is a fantastic affordable keyboard for the gamer that needs to perform at their next important team fight, but needs to be conscious of their budget. I am very satisfied with how good this keyboard is, especially at $60. I recomend it to anyone looking for a full sized keyboard.

You can pick up your Redragon K745 from the official Redragon store, or through Amazon using my Affiliate link.

Tech Reviews

Tech Review: Redragon K585 DITI Keypad

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I want to start off by mentioning that this isn’t a sponsored review. I bought this with my own money and these will be my honest review. All links in this review are my affiliate links, I get a little money if you choose to buy anything I link to.

The Redragon K585 DITI is a mechanical gaming keypad. The keypad has 42 keys and 7 onboard macro keys that are easy to program through their software. You get three options for key switches: red, brown, and blue. The red switches are their silent option, blue is their loudest, and brown is in between. The Redragon K585 DITI is available in both wired and wireless options. And just so you know that this is a gaming keypad, it has RGB.

Out of the box, you get the keypad, a plastic wrist rest, a keycap puller, a switch puller, a braided USB-c cable, a wireless dongle, extra switches for replacement, and a sticker. I choose the wireless option with the blue caps, so my set came with five blue switches.

Images taken from Amazon product page

At first glance, this keypad looks cheap. When you use it, it feels and sounds cheap as well. It’s not unusable nor breaks easily, but it is something to keep in mind. The blue switches are very loud; I recommend you buy one of the quieter options even if you like the sound. The blue switches do not produce the satisfying mechanical sound I am used to, but rather a cheap clanging that will annoy your housemates. You can probably lube the switches to reduce the sound and eliminate some of the clangings, but that is too much effort for a cheap keypad. You are better off spending a bit more for something better.

I used the keypad for about a month for all my gaming. The performance of the keypad was great at first. There was no noticeable latency, but the clanging got annoying. If you are using voice chat, everyone is going to hear your keypresses. Unfortunately, the wireless feature stopped working after a day. I tried updating the firmware, switching ports, and charging the battery, but the fixes were only temporary. I ended up returning the keypad because I couldn’t use it wirelessly.

Programing this keypad is easy. You plug in the keypad and use the software to customize the keys, macros, and lighting profiles. You can change the lighting profiles on the keyboard without having to go into the software which is nice. The macros were nice and I would use them to bind keys that I needed for gaming that this keypad didn’t have. Unfortunately, my bindings kept clearing so I stopped using them pretty early on as well.

The RGB is okay and offers a few options, but you are limited to the preset profiles. If you want better customization, I suggest you get a different keyboard. One pretty cool feature this keyboard has is that the backlight turns off when it is not in use. Unfortunately, I can’t speak about the battery life since I was forced to mostly use it wired. I recommend buying the wired version instead.

Maintenance for the keypad is very easy. The keycaps and switches are easy to remove for cleaning and replacement. I dropped the keypad accidentally from a low height, and one of the keycaps fell off. I was able to put it back without an incident, but I fear a higher drop might prove disastrous.

If you are looking to make your setup more ergonomic, look elsewhere. Although I found my hand position on this keypad comfortable, I could only game on this for an hour before my hand would cramp out and remain useless. The wrist rest offers no additional support and seems more like a gimmick than a feature. You are better off purchasing a third-party wrist wrest. If you are looking for an ergonomic mechanical keyboard, you are better off with the Kinesis Freestyle. You can see my full review on that here.

So is the Redragon K585 DITI worth your money? No, it is not. It feels, looks, and sounds cheap. The only reason I can see someone buying this keypad is if they need the portability. Otherwise, I suggest you spend a little more and buy a full-sized or split keyboard. If you are getting this keypad, get the wired version with quieter switches. You can buy both wireless and wired on Amazon with my affiliate links. The Redragon K585 DITI isn’t a terrible product, but you have better options.

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