Redragon K596 Vishnu 2.4G Wireless/Wired RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 87 Keys TKL Compact Keyboard with 2400 mAh Battery, 10 Onboard Macro Keys & Wrist Rest, 10H Play Time, Red Switches
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Professional SoftwareUse the software to make some unique macros on your keys. Complex and cool combo can be activated with just only one click. | Dual Wireless/Wired ModesEasy to choose the wired or 2.4G wireless mode just via a type-c cable. Working and typing wireless or gaming and entertaining with wired mode. | RGB Side LightsIn addition to the 18 RGB modes for the main keys, there are 5 modes of RGB side edge lighting. Angled down and to the side, they will dazzle up your desktop! |
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| Dimension/size | 15.2*8.6 in | 11.5*3.9 in | 17.3*5.0 in | 11.5*3.9 in |
| Keyboard Weight | 1.26 kg | 0.54 kg | 1.15 kg | 0.61 kg |
| Switch Type | Red Switch | Blue Switch | Red Switch | Brown Switch |
| Keys | 92 | 61 | 104 | 61 |
| Connection | Wired/2.4Ghz Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired/BT Wireless |
| Extra G Keys | 10 | / | / | / |
| Software | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions: | 43.18 x 17.78 x 5.08 cm; 1.26 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Redragon |
| Model: | K596 |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Manufacture: | Redragon |
Got this for my son and he loves it. Says it works great for his gaming.
Amazing keyboard for the price! Only tiny issue is that I don’t like the macro keys on the left side.
I used about every brand, Corsair is my favorite hands down but Redragon delivers something they don’t and that’s Product to Money ratio you get everything with this keyboard with out breaking the bank
I can tell you now, that I use the keyboard for a month and I use it both wirelessly and Connected ( playing FPS connected / casually Wireless) input is seamlessly. Materials are really good battery last a few days of use. All macro keys and shortcuts are A+. Then having that volume nob is the best thing eve
The battery life is great. The key feels comfortable. Extra game key can be reprogrammed and very handy. Only thing I don’t like very much is the g6–g10 keys are different. Not as comfortable as others.
Very nice keyboard, heavy and solid. Definitely would purchase 100x over.
Keyboard stoped charging after about 5 months . I thought it might be the port or the cable but it’s the connection on the back of the keyboard.
Love the wireless non wireless option. Plus so many backlight features, highly recommended for gaming
The keyboard is nice, has a good heft to it with a very big legible shine through font. Keycaps are thin but good. Love the volume wheel. Top media/macro buttons arent very stylish just kinda big and clunky but I’m glad to have them.
My keyboard came with a loose magnet (the ones that hold the palm rest) and the plastic around the magnet was slightly warped. The software is meh, be aware that while software is running I saw CPU utilization go up around 20%. Very sus… Id say program your macros and uninstall.
The only real negative I’d say is the led whine… At full brightness in a silent room its unbearable. Turn up some music and youll be fine, or dont use RGB…(This issue might just be my unit)
This is my first mech keyboard and I didnt want to break the bank. So for around 50 dollars Id say its decent.
I love this brand this is my 3rd Redragon product I own. Good priced gaming hardware with high-end performance and feel. I just wish I could’ve bought this with brown switches I dont like the red switches it came with they’re just to mushy for me. so I installed brown switches and G.Skill keycaps.
The k596 feels like a racist joke in the aspect that it’s either hit or miss. While typing on the board sometimes it’ll feel like garbage and the other time it’ll feel great. Coming from blue switches (redragon k552) it felt somewhat mushy if I was typing really slowly and if I was paying attention. The sound is generally always good. Using the software to assign macros and color is very understandable after about 10 seconds of looking at it. The final thing I’ll talk about is the wrist rest. I thought the keyboard looked really good with the rest but when I tried using it, it felt pretty odd since it changed the way my hand was positioned. After about 0.5-2hours it felt way better than it had before using it and felt intuitive. Over all 7/10, only missing 3 just because of the switch type, which is a personal thing and can be switched pretty easily because it is hot swappable.
I am happy to make the change to mechanical keyboard after using cheap old keyboards. Lighting is good, some buttons lighting is not customizable but I dont really need them to be, I only need to be able to see them on the dark. Feel is overall good, I do feel they make a little more sound than expected but not overall annoying. Good thing is switches can be exchanged as well as keycaps, it even includes a switch testing set to see if you would like another color of switches better. Volume knob is really useful and I enjoy using the wrist rest it includes. It being a Hybrid keyboard that can be used wireless and wired for this pricepoint is pretty good and do not regret the purchase at all.
Bought as a replacement for my laptop keyboard and i love just about everything it has to offer, the size is the exact length and width that i needed. Only problem I’ve had is that the key switch for my W key seemed to go out very quickly, i replaced it with the extra switches it came with and the problem hasn’t happened since. Fragility may be a problem in the long ru
I reallyh like this keyboard. Easy to use and like the feel of the keys. I did have trouble with making it wireless and will work on it.
The keyboard comes with many features like led RGB with many modes that you can choose. The scroll for the volume or brightness and the macro keys are quite a lot to spare. The depth of each key is acceptable, and the signal from wireless mode is a plus point. They did not tell you that if you want to customize the RGB or input the macro keys, you have to download it from the Redragon website, and the app only recognizes your keyboard in a WIRED mode, not in wireless mode. Also, the receiver must put in the transfer port, not the USB A mode; otherwise, lagging will appear. Last but not least, the keyboard is somehow attracted to dust even when you use a wet wipe to clean it every day.
A nicely built gaming keyboard comes with a bag of replaceable keys. Very comfortable to use. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a lighted wireless keyboard.
Fantastic quality and feel. 100% recommend. Long battery life and can use while charging. Also comes with extra keys.
I like a lot all the customization that has the keyboard and mouse, the materials are premium and feels comfortable, I quite reccomend it.
Wonderful mechanical keyboard. Very well made and responsive. Even comes with spare parts and tools. Suck it Alienware. RedDragon is smoking you. Nice job guys!
I was having some issues with keys that weren’t responding well. After reaching out to their customer support I received EXCELLENT service. With prompt responses, they helped me trouble shoot the issue, and when that wasn’t effective they quickly opted to send me a replacement keyboard. I was very impressed.
Really wanted to keep this. The keyboard is super heavy and sturdy. The RGB is nice and the red switches performed well. When I plugged in mac and pc it would send a repeated signal that would send the mac and windows sounds that indicate an error. I would get it again because it’s the nicest and best price TKL keyboard. Redragon sells solid keyboards. I have their 551 mechanical keyboard for work.
This keyboard is nice and heavy very good button push I recommend the bundle as what I got it is worth every penny. The different light strobes and effects are better than any keyboard I have seen. Also comes with replacement buttons
Heavy product, well made easy to use. Wish I would’ve paid more attention because I didn’t notice the keyboard didn’t have the number pad but that’s ok. Beautiful product, lights up bright or dim depending on your preference.
I love my keyboard. The brightness and colors are adjustable. The keyboard is very sturdy. I was disappointed that my T key stopped functioning. I contacted RedDragon’s Customer Service. After they helped me troubleshoot, they found my keyboard was having a problem. They sent me a keyboard within a week. My new keyboard is working flawlessly. I will be back to purchase more items!
I like the wireless redragon keyboard! Just got to get used to where my keys are now that I changed to a keyboard without the number pad keys.
great keyboard for the price ($58.85). the keycaps are plain slick hard plastic which is expected for the price.
i did replace some keycaps with Foamy Lizards 18 set of grey for ($34.00), yeah over half the cost of the keyboard.
software is straight forward, simple to use as apposed to my K70 software which I absolutely hate.
i definitely recommend this keyboard and as well the M686 Vampire Elite wireless/wired mouse.
Redragon keyboard wireless is amazing love the design love the keyboard very smooth the RBG lighting very bright but you can control the dimness the lights the keyboard everything in the software. Great design recommend
great for the price, punches wayy above its weight class
My nephew just picked this keyboard up on his first gaming rig. This keyboard is awesome and it’s quality is on par with the more expensive Brands. I don’t understand how they do this for this price. Another cool thing is the keyboard comes with a set of sample switches by Red Dragon. My nephew and I really think this is a quality keyboard great job Red Drago
Well built and came as a mouse and keyboard set. Plus you can use it wired or via usb hub.
Seems good for the price. It has that mechanical gaming features. Looks ok, not super cheap look and feel, not premium feeling either though. Great for rhe price.
The Wired/Wireless keyboard functionality makes it so easy to quickly swap your keyboard between different pc’s/laptops. The fact that you can program the keyboard without any software also blows my mind, and it remembers your macro keys and light preferences between devices. Super happy with my keyboard
I picked this keyboard mainly because it has dedicated macro keys – but they’re *not* hardware programmable, it requires your keyboard to be plugged in for the macros to work. Also in turn, some logins prevent the macros from working as well. I was hoping for functionality like the old Gateway Anykey keyboard. Otherwise a nice build. Hot swap-able with Outemu. Magnetically attached wrist rest works amazingly well. Volume roller a nice touch. Battery life seems sufficient unplugged, haven’t had a problem with it going dead.
Really nice keyboard! The key board is solid and almost no flex. The battery lasts a while and I have the cord under my desk so charging is quick. I only use it in wireless mode and only got lag issues when the battery is low (entire key board starts flashing).
My only cons are three:
1. The macro buttons on the left and be accesentally pressed with my hand as I have big hands and the macros by default and the F keys 1 through 10 so having F5 by control causes things to refresh.
2. The software doesn’t work over wireless so I have to plug it into the computer and update the RGB and macros. Luckily you only have to do this once as the stuff is saved once you unplug, so not a huge deal.
3. The few other macro keys don’t light up, which is not a deal breaker but weird.
The 3 cons, to me, are minor and I’m very pleased with the keyboard.
Quality stuff! I own other Red Dragon full-size keyboards and bought this smaller keyboard to use with an Intel NUC PC and it did not disappoint! I first tried a cheaper Rii keyboard with integrated mousepad and it was a piece of junk. Upgraded to the Red Dragon and you get the quality you’re paying for! Highly recommend their products!
Got this for my 14-y-o and he could not love it more. The multiple options for light presentation are all so cool. It is bright and really enhances his gaming experience. Easy to use and good quality.
This keyboard is awesome. I wasn’t expecting much for the price, but it exceeded expectations. It stays connected wirelessly with no noticeable lag, and also works great wired. The lighting is at a perfect level of brightness, and that is also adjustable. Actually, literally everything is adjustable/customizable. Each individual key can be even customized to whatever color and you can save six different profiles for the keyboard. The keyboard does not come with a disc to install the software to customize the board, but just Google “reddragon Vishnu keyboard software” and the company’s website has it available for free.
I love it, it is my first keyboard of this type and I really love it, my only problem is the G’s on the left side, when I program them they are permanently green and if for example I drop that my color is red, with that green it will look Christmas always, for now that is my only problem.
Excellent keyboard for a first time RGB enthusiasts. Pricing is perfect for those that wants to get into the RGB scene and dont want to spend too much…yet. I would suggest switching out the keycaps for a better visual presentation, but the original keycaps are still good too.
So far so good. Same quality as a $150+ keyboard in my experience.
Pretty good keyboard. I’d say the wireless works fairly well, but do sometimes have periods where it lags which are random. Plugging in resolves the issue.
Little on the light side.
I do like the wrist rest and moving forward would only by a mechanical keyboard with one. Helps with the higher key caps of mechanical keyboards.
Overall good value for the price.
Customer service promptly dealt with an issue where the keyboard was damaged in shipping.
after using for a period of time i love it it has a ton of features and customizations
Red dragon is a dam good gaming company at a low price…please don’t change anything
Doesn’t require software, has great range, great keys, great functional design, wrist rest easily detatches/attaches but stays secure.
The battery life is surprisingly short (having to charge 1x every day or two), if not for that it would be perfect. Great for the price.
Its a great keyboard and had no problems with it for the first year but the only thing that seems to be wrong is if you don’t press the space bar directly in the middle, like on far right side for instance, there is a chance it becomes off its track and acts as a see-saw where the key is no longer being pressed down all the way therefore not registering. It was barely noticeable at first but as the keyboard becomes worn, it happens more and more frequently.
Previously Was Using There K552 Wired Mechanical Keyboard And The Quality Was Amazing And Now I’m Using This One And It’s Amazing Redragon Really Do Have Great Quality All Around Battery Usally Lasted Me Any Where From 8-9 Hours Of Constant Use Overall Bang For Buck
Running wireless on my laptop and wired on my xbox. Simply flip usb hub button and they switch between devices. Build quality seems adequate. Not a huge fan of the macos button placement has it messes with my hand placement, but overall happy with the keyboard. Software is easy and fun to use.
Highly recommend. Works just as good as expensive name brands.
Just to set this straight first, I am not a PC gamer. I’m playing on Xbox and I wanted a keyboard that I could use for playing any games on Xbox using KB&M support. This one caught my eye because of its versatility with being able to sport a wired or wireless connection since I was still on the fence about how I wanted my setup to be at the time. All of the other features this keyboard offers is what kept my attention hooked. The only complaint I have which is more of a complaint for me and has nothing to do with the product’s quality is that I can’t really use any of the special features of this keyboard since I don’t have a windows computer to access the software with, which happens to be a .exe file. But other than that, highly recommend this one.
– keys feel clicky and easy to type with
– wrist rest is a great addition
– comes with macros, which I’ll be using later
– cool rgb customiztion
– I’ve heard great things about the level of customization the software offers for this KB too
I really like this keyboard. It’s great form gaming and typing. It just takes some practice to get used to it while typing.
The spring’s echo that other review’s are talking about is there but it’s not that bad. There was someone in a review saying that he couldn’t find a way to turn off the side RGB lights but it actually can be turned off using the software from REDRAGON’s official website. Just go to their website click downloads, select keyboards and right the keyboards name then download the software. The software is great. It gives you full control of the keyboard’s lighting effects, macros, and pretty much everything.
A good mechanical Keyboard
Good things:
– Customizable RGB
– Rechargable
– Mechanical
– Can be used wired and wireless
Things that can be improved:
– The software for the keyboard is difficult to find
– The software doesn’t have the battery level
The only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is because of the distance of the wireless. Playing a game, i noticed a lag when the keyboard is wireless. That being said, the cable that comes with it is super long so I have just been keeping it plugged in instead. Absolutely great keyboard with amazing response times. Would definitely recommend. And if your keyboard is close to your tower (I am much further away then I should be) you shouldn’t have any trouble whatsoever with the wireless.
This keyboard is great! WIreless connectivity is responsive enough for gaming without any issues, lighting is great, USB-C connector for charging is excellent. AND the media and volume keys work OOTB in linux without any additional software. VERY happy about that. The switches are outemu reds, they feel like reds, they are very responsive, not clicky like blues (as expected with reds), What a great keyboard!
Nice Mechanical wireless keyboard, switches are linear red. Slight ping noise when typing and the rgb lighting has a lot of great options.
When the brightness is maxed there is a slight buzzing sound from the keyboard, must be electrical noise or a cooling fan.
Great keyboard all in all. Comes with a braided charging cable.
FYI my manual said press alt + esc to get to FPS mode, but after messing around I found that it is actually alt + ~ to switch over to FPS mode.
Can not stress this enough the keyboard and any redragon product is more bang for your buck than the other brands hands dow
I have wanted to review gaming hardware from Redragon especially their RGB mechanical gaming keyboards.
And I am reviewing there Redragon K596 Vishnu 2.4G Wireless/Wired RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This keyboard utilizes OUTEMU red linear switches and is good enough to last for 10 hour playtime via wireless. It comes with a magnetic wristrest as well.
For those confused about the term blue switch, brown switch or red switch, blue switch are loud keyboards, brown switch is not as loud and red switch are quiet.
Granted, if you want the quietest gaming keyboards, look towards gaming keyboards which offer cherry red switches (I don’t like the feel of cherry red switches, but it’s great for those who definitely want quiet key strikes).
The keyboard is charged via a USB-C cable.
The keyboard is plug and play and features RGB backlighting with one single plug. Some keyboard makers have one dedicated for the keyboard and a second dedicated to lighting, this is just a single.
NOTE: You can download the software from the Redragon website to change to colors and various effects. As well as set the delay, speed, etc. And to update the firmware.
I like how the lighting is on the keyboard and underneath on the sides of the keyboard.
I would run an update on the software, which would upgraded the firmware to 1.01. You may get an error at first that says the software app could not install on the hardware but seconds later, you will see that the update of the firmware is successful.
As for the keyboard itself, it has a 2400mAh battery good for 10 hours. The keyboard has a 10 key-less design with added macro keys and dedicated media keys. On the upper right, you can mute volume. There is a button to activate volume or LED control, you can forward or go back a track and a pause button and also volume control (or LED brightness control).
The keyboard offers 40cN force which allow for easy strokes and 2mm actuation point for responsiveness. The macro-keys are easily programmable.
It comes with a magnetic detachable wrist-rest which is not that great, so I take it off.
You also get about eight extra optical switches.
As for keys, similar to other gaming keyboards, Redragon does use a stylized typeface for their keyboards. Some people may not like this.
But overall, the Redragon K596 Vishnu is a good gaming keyboard. It’s not super quiet, as one can hear my finger clicks compared to my brown switch keyboards. But I do like the extra things added on this keyboard, such as the programmable macro keys and the media controls, which are a plus!
Definitely recommended!
I love the keyboard, size is optimal for my setup. i’ve recommended it to all my gaming friends.
This is my initial review for the Redragon K587 , and I’ll continue updating it as I use it.
Like:
+ Strong build quality
+ Dedicated media controls
+ Optical blue switches
+ Intuitive design
+ RGB backlights keys
+ 18 RGB modes
+ RGB side lights
+ Easy to use
+ Compact design
+ Detachable Wrist-Rest connected by magnets
+ Macros
+ Ergonomic design
+ Type C USB
Dislike:
– Expensive
– Ugly font
– Blue switches are very loud and clicky
– Some keys double clicks like the N and the backspace
– No USB A outputs for charging other devices like Razer
Conclusion:
This is a solid, compact design TKL mechanical gaming keyboard but I found some minor annoyances, but could be just a defective unit that i received. I would still recommend it though, but not for pro gamers, a wrong move could cost us a lot in competitive matches.
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I’ve never used any gear from Red Dragon, and I’ve never used a mechanical keyboard that’s wireless. These two concerns proved unwarranted. For starters, this is a very well made keyboard. Keypresses yield a rewarding and productive click, and you can configure the backlighting however you see fit. Wireless use is a nice plus, and it’s responsive. I ended up using wired 99% of the time, but it’s nice to have a wireless option when needed.
I would say this is a good budget and space saving keyboard. The first thing I will note about this keyboard is that the keyboard is very quiet being a red switch. You hardly hear the pressing. The responsiveness of the keys are also very nice whether it be wired or wireless. Another thing about the key set up is that there are openings on the bottom and edges making it easier to clean. You can easily just spray air into the sides and collect it at the other end. Although you can easily pull the keys off, with this feature you do not have to do that unless there is tough dirt under the keys. The keys themselves feel pretty nice. The symbols and letters are printer on and not laser edged on. That being said if you use the keyboard a lot it may start to fade the print overtime. so you I do not really see any lag time whether you are using wired or wireless which is nice. The battery life is nice. I would not say it last 10 hours as advertised. With all the LED lights on and depending on how close or far you are to the dongle, your keyboard could last nine to eight hours of solid keyboard game time. It does have a sleep mode so you do not have to switch the keyboard on or off. One press will turn the keyboard back on and even wake up your computer. There is a nice wrist grip. What is nice about this is that you do not have to hook it to the keyboard. I have bad luck where the hooks on the keyboard actually break. This one uses magnets so you do not have to worry hinges breaking. The grip however is not a smooth solid surface. It is more of a rough surface to prevent you from slipping but it does trap dirty and stuff between the creases unfortunately. There is no number pad on the side but for most games I have seen those are not really needed. Also without the number pad it is easier to fit the keyboard on a smaller table. It gives you a bit more room on your desk for sure without having the number pad. There is a volume wheel and media keys on the top. The media key I cannot figure out how to stay lit. It shuts off after not being used overtime. Although I do not use it as often I feel some would want to have this available when watching movies on their computer. The connection distance I would say is about fifteen or so feet before you run into lag issues. You can run this keyboard on wired alone. The wire is connected directly into the keyboard and you can use the keyboard while it is being charged. There are several (18) programmed light settings that you can use. Unfortunately you cannot customize you own but I found a few to my liking just scrolling through the defaults. The LED lights are not too bright where they would be distracting, but strong enough that I can see the keys pretty clearly. The gaming experience is nice for a wireless keyboard. I do not have any issues with commands and button response. Overall I think this keyboard is a great addition for a budgets gaming keyboard. It provides good response time while also providing decent battery life during gaming. The only issues I found was that the media keys do not stay lit unless you press them so if you are in the dark you could have a hard time finding them.
Very cool wireless keyboard . Cool lighting and good feel for gaming and long typing. Longer keystrokes good button placement, roller for volume control. Magnetic wrist rest makes using this keyboard more comfortable.
My first purchase was the Redragon K85 one handed gaming keyboard. I liked the quality, look, and definitely the price. Just after a couple days of using it I purchased the K596 Vishnu wireless/wired keyboard. Guys if your looking for keyboards Redragon is tops at this point. The quality is so much better than Razer, Corsair, and even Logitech. You will not be disappointed on your purchase or even giving it a second thought.