Redragon K552 Kumara
Redragon · TKL · standard height
The Redragon K552 Kumara is the archetypal sub-$40 wired TKL gaming keyboard with soldered Outemu switches, a metal top plate, and RGB (red-LED variants exist), a perennial first mechanical board.
Best for: budget, beginners, gaming.
Redragon K552 Kumara specs
| Layout | TKL |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No |
| Stock switches | Outemu Red, Outemu Blue, Outemu Brown |
| Keycaps | ABS double-shot, OEM profile |
| Case | ABS plastic with metal top plate |
| Mount | plate (integrated) |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No |
| Battery | n/a |
| Typical price | $35 |
| Sound (stock) | loud, clacky |
| Released | 2016 |
Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Where to buy
- Redragon , around $35
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Alternatives to the Redragon K552 Kumara
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