AULA S99 Gaming Keyboard Review

Looking for a budget mechanical keyboards? The AULA S99 Gaming Keyboard comes in at $36.99 and has earned 4.3 stars across 807 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #29 ranking (out of 54) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.

The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. The price range here typically gets you a sturdier frame and PBT keycaps that resist shine over time, which is a meaningful upgrade over budget tier.

If there's one phrase that comes up across reviews of the AULA S99 Gaming Keyboard, it's "RGB backlighting".

• Brand: Unknown
• Price: $36.99 (slightly below the $42.23 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
• Reviews: 807
• Category rank: #29 of 54 in budget mechanical keyboards under $50
• Cheaper in category: 25 products
• Higher-rated in category: 40 products
• More-reviewed in category: 27 products

A 4.3-star average from 807 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.

Common positives:

• Tri-mode connectivity
• RGB backlighting

Common complaints:

• No brand specified

At $36.99, the AULA S99 Gaming Keyboard sits slightly below the $42.23 category average. 25 options are cheaper and 28 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard ($62.99, 4.5★, 49,469 reviews). The AULA S99 Gaming Keyboard is $26.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.

Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):

• Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard - $62.99, 4.5★ (49,469 reviews) · Higher rated
• Redragon K552 Kumara - $39.99, 4.6★ (39,000 reviews) · Higher rated
• Redragon K552 (White) - $39.99, 4.6★ (20,000 reviews) · Higher rated

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the MageGee Mini 60% Keyboard at $17.99.

Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (tri-mode connectivity or rgb backlighting), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.

Best fit for:

• Users who specifically need portability or compact size
• Buyers who want RGB or aesthetic features

Pros:

• Tri-mode connectivity
• RGB backlighting

Cons:

• No brand specified

7.5/10

Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.