Redragon Rudra K565R Review: A Great Budget-Friendly Mechanical Keyboard for Gamers

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Redragon Rudra K565R Keyboard Review

Thanks to Redragon for sending me the K565R Rudra mechanical keyboard for review purposes. I’ll be honest right from the start — I absolutely love a good keyboard. There’s something satisfying about that tactile click when you’re typing away. And this one? It feels pretty special under your fingers.

But here’s the thing… I’m not really a gamer.

Luckily, there’s someone in my house who is. My daughter Nerea is 16 and an amazing gamer. She switches between her PC and PS4 like a pro, and she takes her gear seriously — especially her keyboard. So when this one arrived, I knew she was the perfect person to help me put it to the test.

Specs & Features

• Mechanical switches rated for 50 million keypresses

• Full-size 104-key layout with N-Key Rollover and anti-ghosting

• RGB illumination with 8 preset themes + 2 DIY modes

• 4 brightness levels and various lighting effects

• Double-shot injection keycaps and durable metal base

• Gold-plated USB connector with braided cable

• Splash-resistant design

• Built-in wrist rest and 12 multimedia keys

• FN-lock gaming mode to disable the Windows key

• Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 11

Our Experience

From my side, I used the Redragon Rudra K565R mainly for typing. Writing blog posts, emails, editing documents — that kind of everyday work. And let me tell you, it’s a genuinely nice keyboard to type on. The keys have a great feel, there’s a satisfying feedback with each press, and I found myself really enjoying the experience. It just feels solid, like a keyboard built to last.

But where it truly shines is in gaming. And that’s where Nerea stepped in.

She’s spent hours using it — diving into her usual mix of adventure, and battle games — and honestly, she’s sold. Her verdict? This is the best keyboard she’s used in this price range… and even better than some more expensive ones she’s tried in the past.

She loves the customisable lighting, how each key lights up individually, and the way you can switch colours and patterns to fit your setup or mood. For her, that immersive visual experience adds something extra to gaming — and the performance follows through. Responsive, quick, and reliable.

What surprised us both is how affordable this keyboard is. We didn’t expect it to feel this good, type this well, or perform so strongly for gaming — especially not at this price.

It might be marketed as a budget keyboard, but don’t let that fool you. The Redragon Rudra K565R delivers way beyond expectations. And as a proud dad, seeing my daughter light up (pun intended!) over a new piece of tech we got to test together? That’s pretty special too.

Pros

• Very affordable

• Great build quality for the price

• Excellent typing experience

• Fantastic for gaming

• Beautiful RGB lighting with customisation

Cons

• Sometimes out of stock due to popularity

Conclusion

The Redragon Rudra K565R is a compelling pick for anyone after the feel of a mechanical keyboard without splurging. With solid build quality, durable keycaps, responsive switches, and attractive RGB backlighting, it outperforms expectations for its price point.

For me, typing blog posts and managing freelance work became more enjoyable thanks to its tactile feedback and reliable responsiveness. But the real star here is in gaming — my daughter Nerea,was wowed by both the look and feel. She remains absolutely sold on how it enhances her gaming — and she should know.

Yes, you can’t customise each key’s colour and it isn’t always in stock. But at under £50, you won’t find many keyboards delivering this level of satisfaction — especially not at this price.

The Redragon Rudra K565R is available on Amazon UK (here)

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📌 Final verdict: Affordable, well-built, and packed with enough features to please both typists and gamers alike.

Jerome

Jerome is a full-time lifestyle blogger and tech reviewer based in the UK. Since 2014, he’s been running Dapper & Groomed, helping men over 40 discover the best gadgets, headphones, and accessories through personal, real-world testing.