Redragon Horus TKL K621 unboxing, review, sound test and more
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2022
- This is the Redragon Horus TKL K621, a keyboard that looks remarkably similar to my favourite low profile keyboard, the Logitech G915 TKL. That other keyboard is remarkably expensive by comparison and this one seemingly offers a number of very awesome features for a low, low price. But is it good?
Redragon Horus TKL features:
3-Mode Connection: USB, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz
80% TKL Low-Profile design with red switches
Dedicate macro keys that you can record on-the-fly at hardware level
Multiple on-board memory profiles
Dedicate media playback buttons
20 onboard lighting profiles and the ability to adjust brightness or just switch to white
Hot swappable switch design which lets you change switches easily:
Red switches - Linear operation, 40g operating force, 2mm actitation point, 4mm total travel, 50 million clicks.
The Redragon Horus TKL is surprisingly good for a number of reasons:
It's really affordable
It's comfortable to type on and has loads of features including easy on board controls, software for key remapping, etc
It sounds great to type on and is a pleasure to use
Lowlights though:
2.4GHz connection seems flakey and signal loss is a problem (BUT I have a lot of wireless devices in my room)
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Redragon Horus TKL specs:
Bluetooth/2.4Ghz/Wired Tri-Mode Ultra-Thin Low Profile TKL Gaming Keyboard
Low Profile Linear & Quiet Red Switches
30% Cutted Ultra-Thin with Dedicated Media Control
Professional Software
RGB Backlit
Design
Keyboard Size
14.0*5.8 in
Item Weight
0.60 kg
Switches
Low Profile Red Switches
Keyboard Connectivity
Wired/BT/2.4Ghz Wireless
Matrix
87 Keys (Full Rollover)
Extra G Keys 4
Battery
1900 mAh lithium
Package Included
1 x Redragon K621 TKL gaming keyboard
1 x Detachable Type-C Cable
1 x User Manual
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This is such a professional review! Thank you making this video it definitely helped me a lot.
The light flicker is there, it's just that our eyes are too slow to see it as flickering in real life, while camera isn't. If you had a room light with this amount of flickering, you would likely still not see it flicker, but you would likely experience stroboscopic visual effect, for example, if you moved your hand quickly, instead of a motion blur, you would see multiple instances of your hand.
I'm from Brazil and verybglady for found someone show this keyboard in details. Thanks!!!
That tiny foldable knife cracked me up xD Love it!
It's a Wish special 😂
@@TheProvokedPrawn You found the perfect purpose for it!
Awesome lol. I think huge knives for un boxings are way overkill
I like that design is similar to G915, nice review 👍
Redragon customer support is second to none, i had my first experience with them and they are simply amazing!
Good to know thanks 👍 been looking at their keyboards.
@@camotech1314 So far i am very happy with it, the only negative point is the flimsy volume wheel but when it broke they send me a brand new one without asking for returning the faulty one so i have a spare if i ever need to change keys or any other parts.
I have wired logitech keyboard and the only reason i was keeping it around was the volume roller on the top right hand side. It is by far THE most convenient thing in the whole keyboard world for me. So I've seen this video(thank you for it!) and grabbed one of this redragon horus just today and I must say I'm in love and it exceeded my expectations. Especially for the 1/4th of the price tag for the g915, I can't complain about it. It is heavy, stiff, doesn't feel cheap and It's a pleasure to type with.
The only thing I couldn't figure out is how to turn off the RGB lighting. In the manual it says Fn+PrtSc should turn on/off the lighting but it doesnt do anything. for now I'm using the brightness level to turn off the lighting which is not ideal but it does the job.
Try Fn + Ins or Fn + Del or Fn + Tab (twice)
What's your review after 5 months? What's the battery life like? I want to buy, but not if I have to charge it every day.
@Gourav Kumar keyboard is great, I can't really say anything bad about it. Charging is done once in a week
@@orhanyor How is the keyboard treating you after almost a year? I am currently using Razer DS V2 Pro TKL which has a problem with a buzzing noise when the backlight is on. This one from Redragon seems like a good choice for a fair price.
@@TyKokote still going strong no problems like that. With a bluetooth has a decent battery life as well
received mine today, really glad to get this one. having used blue switches before, which are very clicky and loud tbh, this feels like cotton. had a very limited budget to play with and this was ideally the only one in that bracket, and oh coz of the white scheme as well, coincidently, currrent mouse also being used is by redragon, and that hasnt disappointed me a bit over the past 3 years.
regarding reviews for it, its too early to tell. for now love the difference in typing and sounds are not too loud to wake the next door neighbor,.l the color scheme is lovely as well. not a big fan of macros etc, but ultimately hoping it will serve me well :) will give a solid review over the weeks of usage.
What's your review after 6 months? Did you face any connectivity issues like pointed out in the review above? How's the keyboard keeping up? How's the battery life over wireless/bluetooth?
GREAT REVIEW! WELL PLAYED
Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed enough to sub
Bought this keyboard and it will not register on my pc. It lights up so it’s receiving power but I can’t get it to respond. I’ve tried to update drivers but it says they are already updated
Love the voice over! 👍
Like a soothing relaxing radio talk!
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did you have problems with its 2.4ghz inputs? Im seeing a lot of people complaining about that online but I also knows (I work on an ISP, dealing with home and corporative wifi) most of them dont know s**t about how it should be used. Id like a feedback from someone with some millage on computers and stuff.
i have this wierd problem with my keyboard - one of the m1-m4 keys always hasa a constant white color. do you know why this is happening? thanks!
Hey, very nice review! Got a question. I have two computers on my setup, do you think If I plugged in the 2.4 wireless USB on the first device and the USB cable to the second device I could use the keyboard for both computers just by switching with FN 4 and 5?
Just got a Red Dragon Horus 618. I use a mac so no software controls for me... boo. Wait... hit FN, then INS... HOLY COW!! Very funky! Thanks for the tip!
I opted for the brown switches... less clicky than the red switches on my previous one (coffee spill. RIP). Enjoying it so far.
hey, have you tested to see if this keyboard is compatible with the playstation 5? Some other redragon keyboard seems to be compatible, but i'd like confirmation before I buy this one (A lot of 2.4ghz keyboards do not work with the PS5)
How different is the battery usage time from G915?
G915: About 3 weeks
K621: I want to know
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2.4GHz wireless with LED (LED on that only the pressed key lights up)
Only those who have G915 know it, and I expected it to be introduced in the video.
Charged mine 9 days ago and the light it still Green. So at the moment I wont know what the full battery life of it is. I do however know that the power saving on it is great. RGB goes off around 30 seconds after last key press. Running it with rainbow effect at around 20-30% brightness and still going strong.
5:01 is anyone gonna say anything about pulling the switch in a wrong way? Yours little nubs you're suppose to push into the switch and then pull so the switch doesn't pop out and potentially get damage.
Does it have any shortcut key to control brightness of OS (Not the brightness of keyboard) if yes Can you tell me which key controls the brightness??
Amazing keyboard
Shouldn't total travel be 3mm instead of 4mm??
I know this is an old video, but I’m gonna ask a question anyway… Are the keys wider on this keyboard vs the K618 Full Size? I just got that one, and the keys seem much more tiny compared to this model 🧐 Maybe it’s just because they’re white vs black, and simply look bigger…
Interesting, I would like to know this too...
can I replace the keys with blue switches coz the pins are short I think
Im grabbing one and wait for the update version of the G915.
i have the k618 its the exact same as the k621 but a full size keyboard, so if you prefer a full size keyboard id recommend the k618.
Regarding the typing sound in the video:
I can confirm after having purchased it, that the sound that you are hearing in the video from the typing is very accurate. They are very pleasant to type on and are surprisingly silent imho.
Is it still working fine?
@@arulwastaken Sure is!
@@Rain-Dirt how's the wireless connection like?
@@thealterlion7163 I haven't tried that feature yet. I like to have it as an option. If I can, I prefer wired.
I would like to buy but im afraid of reviews say its register multiple inputs and some keys not working after week or month
Heey you made it really hard for me… is the problem with the connectivity only on bt or only on 2.4ghz or on both? how long did it not register keypresses? 1 sec or 5 mins? I really wanna buy it and your video is otherwise amazing but this unknowing makes the video useless on my buying decision 😅
Haven't had a issue on mine yet. My Wifi Dongle is plugged into a USB 3.0 hub that's on the side of my desk. I had to once plug it into another port when it started to double press keys. Once plugged into a different port it went away completely. Mind you I had the exact problem on my Deathstalker v2 Pro but at 6 times the price. Think its got to do with the environment and how many wifi devices you are running
Thanks. I'm always in the hunt for low profile, tkl keyboards. My Havit HV KB390L is 4 years old and the paint on some of the caps are gone. I'd buy another but it's not available anymore.
have you found your alternate of kb390? i have the red keys, but cannot find a replacement that feels the same or better
@@dcman2384 Mine are blue. If you can find them they're really fast keys. Made by Kailh. Google them, they're a fairly popular switch brand (I believe the 'Logitech G915' stole them from Havit ). The ReDragon Horus TKL K621 is the board I'm currently using right now. It's a little stiff but doesn't allow your finger to hit other keys. Yeah, they're red. I check every month on line to see if someone or some company released a key version to fit my boards. I also have a Velocifire TKL 02 I put a Rosewill '0' rings kit on to shorten the key stroke. Really worked well. They are red round stem switches. ReDragon also has a K 607 RGB tkl board that uses blue switches from whom, I have no clue. But for $40.00, it's on my list to check out.
I replace the switches in my Cougar Revenger S mouse (from Omron to Kailh) a year ago. I thing they're made better. The Omron switches began to 'double click'. Like the Razor 'Viper', Revenger S has a high polling rate which I think is better than most gaming mice. Smoother high speed mouse whips if you're into high fps rates.
Thank you for the review.
Is it possible to use macros to use certain keys as arrow keys?
Hmmm has anyone tried swapping the keys? Are they really hot swappable?
my damn G915 tkl broke 1 year 3 months down the line. ctrl, win and down are sticking. i ended up falling back to my old redragon k598 knight wireless keyboard and was looking to buy another redragon. im leaning towards this and hopefully its more durable than the absurdly price junk that is the g915.
Man! Help pls it's the keyboard of my dreams, I can't find it anywhere in white, do you know if the brand stopped manufacturing them? (Excuse my English)
Just got k618 and k621. I experienced on both of them unpleasant mushy clicks. I tried sharkoon purewriter on red kailh switches and it was a way better, however - the keyboard was not cordless, so I decided to return it back. I am not sure if all redragon low profile red switches have this mushy feeling. If it is the case - it isncompletely unacceptable for me.
hey i've had this for couple of weeks, i wonder if this keyboard always go on sleep mode after awhile? because the LEDs will always go out and i can't adjust volume via the volume knob when it's in that state, i have to wake it by pressing random keys everytime.
Yes, you'll have to use the USB connection to keep it on all the time (as other keyboards do as well).
I have 4 desktops at home and I want a mechanical keyboard. This is pretty much the only keyboard I found which can fulfill my requirement. However, I'm bit skeptical of the longevity, especially because it's slightly on the expensive side for me (being from a low income country with high import duty). Can the reviewer, or other users, comment on the longevity of redragon products? Ideally, I would want it to last for at least 3 years.
I'm unable to connect my Redragon K621 keyboard with software. It says Device Disconnected while its already connected. Can you please advise me.
Have to plug it into the USB port for the software to pick up the keyboard. It wont pick it up over wifi
Is it worth purchase, This gonnabe first mechanical keyboard and i hope it work longer
which one would you say is better, the Redragon or the Corsair K60 low profile?
To be honest, the Corsair keyboards will have an overall better experience than RD KB's. One of the main parts of that is the deck flex. But if you use alot of wireless devices that are far from the PC the receivers are plugged into, the better constructed Corsair receivers will probably perform better.
My main KB was a K70 TKL. Had 0 issues with it for the year or so I used it. Needed a WL keyboard for work stuff so I just got a RD K618. So far, no issues as long as I keep the KB within a few feet of the WL receiver, and dont have any metal/thick objects between the KB and receiver.
how do u update firmware? the software on their website doesn't discover the device
If you install the correct software for the device you have and plug it into the USB port it will prompt you for a firmware update if there is one. If there is no prompt you are already on the latest version
Can you show how to disassemble this keyboard
Thank you sir for reviewing this keyboard! There's also a K622 model which is cheaper but comes without wireless.
Most wired ones are more expensive here for some reason lol
HELP PLS. how to disable auto idle/off mode of wireless keyboard redragon?
UPPP
NO Mute button or does the Speaker/Brightness MM button also act as a Vol Mute?...thanks.
did you find how to use M or G buttons?
Is this keyboard available with a UK layout?
WHAT DOES THAT CYLINDER ON THE TOP RIGHT DO
edit: 7:12 got it
Commented something interesting in the sound test video
is this keycaps are double shot ?
Hi, how did you update the firmware??
I like this keyboard. I got black one about 6months ago and now I ordered white one because I found it sold only at 43$ ;;
Do you use it on wireless? How's the battery life? How's the keyboard performing after all this time?
I'm using this keyboard and trying to figure out what the little down arrow means with the red light at the top right of the keyboard. it's not in the description and annoys me because it's often shining for no reason even though it's fully charged. great review thanks. That is very accurate also to mention that there is definitely not a great 2.4ghz connection. I have problems at 1.5 meters away. the media scroll wheel is also very iffy. It takes a while to register and you have to scroll really slowly for it to register the input reasonably. the faster you scroll the slower it input is.
That symbol is the indicator light for the Scroll Lock. (ScrLck key is directly below the volume roller) All keyboards that have that key, will have that light.
Is it possible to get a static off white/ yellow or white back glow without flickering?
Flickering is only on the video due to video recording at 30-60 fps. The keys dont flash during use
@@heinifalk809 Ok. Thanks. Is it possible to get Yellow/ Off white shades?
@@AX-fx7ng Yes you can. You can pick out of all the 16million colors
Is it completely compatible with macbooks?
i turm it on but lights dont work
The M in my keybored keeps flashing ? How to fix it will connect to my laptop but the keys won't work or anything
Hold down FN and ESC for 5 seconds. It should reset the keyboard
@@heinifalk809 thanks that's what I did and it worked !
Are these outemu red switches..?
Where is the usb connection? I won't be using it as a wireless keyboard for the most part. Too bad about that flimsy logo, but I could upgrade it. Really like that the switches are hot swap & key caps can be upgraded. I'm com ,paring it to 3 other keyboards RK84, Fantech MAXFIT87,
There is a USB connection. I thought I showed it.
Subscribed, I know you will be dropping a full Vs video, but can i which one is actually lower profile?
They're very much the same in terms of height off the desk.
When are you dropping your comparison video?😂 can’t wait
@@abdullahalalwani9936 middle of next week hopefully
Is it 1000 Hz polling rate?
Is this 1000 polling rate?
How's Bluetooth connectivity?
Did the connectivity issues ever clear up? Only thing stopping me from buying this.
Haven't had a issue on mine yet. My Wifi Dongle is plugged into a USB 3.0 hub that's on the side of my desk. I had to once plug it into another port when it started to double press keys. Once plugged into a different port it went away completely. Mind you I had the exact problem on my Deathstalker v2 Pro but at 6 times the price. Think its got to do with the environment and how many wifi devices you are running
@@heinifalk809 Appreciate the response.
Is it possible to switch these low profile switches for regular sized ones?
No it wouldn't be, the stems are different.
ughhhh the F1 (is lighting) is keep bothering me, how to turn this off???
and why my keyboard don't have the minimalist backlight??? pls anyone help meeee
G915 used or this brand new, which one would you go for?
Depends on "used" but my G915 is over a year old and still my favourite and my main with no issues ua-cam.com/video/ZqgZCZCZZHk/v-deo.html
Just got mine with Brown switches - don't like it at all, the left Shift is hard to push while gaming (specially when it uses for SPRINT in games).
Too bad I didn't took the Red switches version
How can I remove the solid color of the f1 keys?
did u get it?cuz i have the same problem
Hold down FN and ESC for 5 seconds. It should reset the keyboard. Had the same issue
@@user-sq4oz3ju3w Hold down FN and ESC for 5 seconds. It should reset the keyboard. Had the same issue
@@heinifalk809 THANKS
Where can I find other type of switches? Anyone knows?
aliexpress
would be great to have possibility to buy numpad part in same design and specs.
You can. K621 is the TKL . K618 is the full keyboard in exact spec
@@heinifalk809 Just numpad. I use graphics tablet with right hand and love to have numpad on the left from keyboard
@@Mati_Motion You will need to look at the Asus Claymore II then. As they can move the numpad to the other side. I know Redragon do make a standalone numpad but have no details on it
holy, I was just thinking that I need a comparison between these two its the different between $90 and $230. they look identical. i currently got a piece of shit dierya
honestly very impressed by the value-for-money of RedDragon products.
But i wouldn't accept even a FREE keyboard if it had connectivity issues.
Saved me from wasting €60.
It doesnt have that issue if you keep the keyboard within a few feet of the receiver. Dont put the receiver too far above the keyboard, and make sure to not put thicker metal objects between the KB and receiver. Try to put it on your center monitor's stand and just run a USB cable between the receiver and the tower.
Thats where I put my Aerox 9, G502 LightSpeed, and K618 Horus wireless receivers. I have yet to have any DC's/missed inputs on any of the devices. I use them for hours (6-12 most days as I use my PC to run my business and to game). I also use the K618 to do OS/software work on client PC's.
How did you update the firmware?
There's a link on their site.
Does it exist in AZERTY ?????
I just hate how gamey it looks because I actually like the more professional look of the g915
I expect you have bought the blue keys, but the red keys are the closest too g915
Did you watch the video? He got the red switches.
Many thanks for the review, it looks tempting.
However, I am very sensible about the slightest sound abnormalities.
The space bar... it seems to make a "tone" (roughly an "e" of the middle octave) rather than a "normal" space tapping sound.
I am not sure if I could get along with it, if every space press (e-tone) sticks out of the typing rhythm.
Are you seriously that weak you cant just tune it out, like every other sane person in the world?
@@asrahxai1726 Are you really that weak, that you don't hear and notice it?
If I need to use a keyboard all day, I prefer to have one with a sound that I like, that's all. Even if I could tune it out, why should I, if can continue the search for a better one?
By the way: I don't like your attitude as far as I can sense it out of your words. I hope you get better soon. Have a good time. Bye.
Says the dude who is acting extremely childish over keyboard noises. Bro called me weak for displaying evidence of strength. Correcting the weakness in another so they might grow one day (unlikely in your case).
Imma use my new BlackWidow V3 Mini with its loud ass clicky clack switches. Im going to revel in the noise while you complain that you cant handle a space bar.
Shift keys , Backspace are anoying, enter is not too bad which i dont get. the numeric keypad Plus and Enter are also horrible.
Metally or plasticy sound
The spacebar sound like clanking a hollow rod.
The lights look more elegant when the keyboard color is black. With white, not so impressive.
Remove the switches is very difficult, i need to use a knife
i have both redragon keyboard and logitech keyboard
and my personal opinion is logitech keyboard is soo overpriced with little feature..and the software is horrible...a thousand update but none for my keyboard on feature and fixes
whereas the redragon keyboards which has many version is cheap,good quality and excellent software (macro-wise)
i'm a big fan of macro keys and if you see on the redragon keyboard lineup they have much to offer than logitech.
Its funny that RD has been very solid with its price to options ratio. My K618 Horus has been wonderful to work with. Ive even used it for work, and get an average of 6+ hours a day on it. Had 0 issues.
For a sub $100 USD keyboard, being able to hotswap switches for repair or preference, as well as having solid RGB, good connectivity (make sure to not have thick metal between KB and receiver. Also be mindful of distance) and solid enough construction (obviously dont use it as a weapon, take care of it itll be fine) for desk/mobile use, are amazing features.
Im still gonna keep my K70 TKL just in case. But a wireless keyboard that has the "higher end" options, functioning as well as it does, is good in my book.
lmao how did logitech not sue them for straight up ripping the design lol
There literally is no single 100% 2.4Ghz per-key RGB low profile mechanical keyboard on the market! Not a single one! Modern technological monoculture is so disgusting! :( I hope at least low-profile becomes standard for mechanical keyboars, soon, because the high ones are unuiseable, and so there would at least a chance for some variations ..Well, thanks for the video. Maybe I will choose a TKL and get an additonal Numblock. Are the sockets compatible with maybe cherry mx or Gateron low profile switches? Or is it at least compatible with the 'normal height' Redragon switches?
Wished that this didn't have the low profile switches
Lagitech G919 FTL
🤣
This Chinese keyboard has a crooked logo. So there are questions about its quality.
the finish also looks tacky the sticker isnt even on straight.....
cheap, thats my verdict.
had it 6 months.
Straight G915 TKL rip off lol
The G915 keycaps are horrible design. Like typing on eggshells. After a while one of the two unique legs holding the keycaps will crack or break off. They're fragile.
Lol was gonna say, definitely looks like a G915 ripoff
They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery
@@TheProvokedPrawn In that case I don't blame them
The keyboard worked for me for one month! Don't buy!!!
Looks so cheap.
It is cheap 🤣🤷♂️
Жесточайший отвратительный звук.
У меня в мозгу отстукивает от этих звуков. Я бы сразу стукнул кувалдой чтобы больше ей не пользоваться
people are fuckin weird these days...
Yeah?