Redragon K521 Keyboard Review

Redragon positions the Redragon K521 Keyboard as a budget-friendly gaming keyboards, asking $15.99. After 3,237 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #26 out of 141 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.

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 $15.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.

Worth noting on the Redragon K521 Keyboard specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "RGB backlighting" as a standout.

• Brand: Redragon
• Price: $15.99 (well below the $63.18 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
• Reviews: 3,237
• Category rank: #26 of 141 in gaming keyboards
• Cheaper in category: 6 products
• Higher-rated in category: 108 products
• More-reviewed in category: 16 products

A 4.3-star average from 3,237 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:

• RGB backlighting
• Multimedia keys

Common complaints:

• Wired connection only

At $15.99, the Redragon K521 Keyboard sits well below the $63.18 category average. 6 options are cheaper and 134 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard ($29.99, 4.5★, 39,549 reviews). The Redragon K521 Keyboard is $14.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.

Direct competitors at this price (±25%):

• Rii Keyboard and Mouse Set - $18.99, 4.5★ (4,125 reviews) · Higher rated
• Rii RK100+ Gaming Keyboard - $14.99, 4.4★ (3,014 reviews) · Better on both axes
• Rii RK100 Keyboard - $14.99, 4.4★ (2,972 reviews) · Better on both axes

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard at 4.9★.

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 gaming keyboards without overspending
• Users who specifically need portability or compact size
• Buyers who want RGB or aesthetic features

Pros:

• RGB backlighting
• Multimedia keys

Cons:

• Wired connection only

8.5/10

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