Redragon K516 Shiva Keyboard Review

Priced at $19.99, the Redragon K516 Shiva Keyboard is Unknown's entry in the budget mechanical keyboards category. With 43 buyers rating it at 4.1 stars, it currently sits at #51 of 54 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 53% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.

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. At $19.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.

One feature owners single out about the Redragon K516 Shiva Keyboard: "Mechanical-feel keys".

• Brand: Unknown
• Price: $19.99 (well below the $42.23 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.1 of 5.0
• Reviews: 43
• Category rank: #51 of 54 in budget mechanical keyboards under $50
• Cheaper in category: 3 products
• Higher-rated in category: 52 products
• More-reviewed in category: 48 products

With only 43 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.1-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.

Common positives:

• Mechanical-feel keys
• Dedicated multimedia keys

Common complaints:

• Membrane switches feel less premium

For context, the average rating in the budget mechanical keyboards category is 4.5 stars, so this one is rated below typical.

At $19.99, the Redragon K516 Shiva Keyboard sits well below the $42.23 category average. 3 options are cheaper and 50 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard ($62.99, 4.5★, 49,469 reviews). The Redragon K516 Shiva Keyboard is $43.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.

Direct competitors at this price (±25%):

• MageGee Mini 60% Keyboard - $17.99, 4.4★ (2,503 reviews) · Better on both axes
• CACKBIRD Portable 60% Keyboard - $22.99, 4.6★ (1,743 reviews) · Higher rated
• Perixx PERIBOARD-407B Keyboard - $19.99, 4.3★ (1,028 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★.

Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.

Best fit for:

• Budget shoppers who want functional budget mechanical keyboards without overspending

Pros:

• Mechanical-feel keys
• Dedicated multimedia keys

Cons:

• Membrane switches feel less premium

7.2/10

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