Redragon K580 VATA RGB LED Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Macro Keys & Dedicated Media Controls, Hot-Swappable Socket, Onboard Macro Recording (Blue Switches)

My wants for a perfect keyboard were "manual light control", "softer and quieter key switches", "good quality", "decent backlighting", "easy to read keys" and an attached palm rest that was worth a darn.So looking for a "gaming keyboard" with a decent palm rest, is like looking for a famous unicorn fart. All the supposed "gaming keyboards" that are on Amazon with a built in palm rest are complete garbage or so freaking expensive as to be out of my reach.So I had just given up. But then I found this keyboard by happen chance after watching Jayztwocents show a couple of cool keyboards and it renewed my desire to look for a better keyboard.I love that fact that it has the brown switches and you can manually set the colors without some crappy software.But it doesn't have a palm rest you say! Yes your right, it didn't : ) But I took a chance and purchased the NPET WR30 Keyboard Wrist Rest Pad here on Amazon with this keyboard and hoped for the best.I had an idea, but I didn't have a plan. You see, I type with my keyboard on my lap. And I absolutely have to have a palm rest when typing. So when it got here today, I took them both out and instantly knew that I was going to make this to work. Went digging around all the left overs from the garage and found some old plastic wall file holders and the fix was in. These were the older plastic type with a smoked color and around 1/8" thick. Took me three times to get the cuts right, but in the end, I had what I needed.A platform to hold my keyboard and wrist rest together without any bulk. Scuffed it up and gave it a paint job, and with some Gorilla double stick tape, the new set up was finished. I took off the rubber pads from the wrist rest and applied them to the new base and walla, an awesome keyboard with an awesome wrist rest.I'll be honest, this is the first day. But I already know I will not be sending this baby back. It blows my other "gaming keyboard" right out of the door and the brown switches are so nice. The biggest sell for me though was the fact that they used a font that is so easy see. I can type pretty good, but the dang symbols on the top row have always been a bugger for me. So now I can see the right symbol when I need it.Typing on this thing is a dream. The added wrist rest is just the icing on the cake. Super comfy and at the perfect height.So if your looking for a good typing, er I mean "gaming keyboard" with the ability to add a really nice wrist rest super easily, then this is your keyboard and wrist rest combo. Super sturdy and it didn't add hardly any more weight to it.There is also a guy on Youtube that did a nice video explaining every light setting and macro setting walk through that I highly recommend titled "Redragon K580 Vata RGB controls Tutorial".Over all, the build is super nice. I did take the top cover off initially just to see what I was dealing with as far as space for fasteners (none). The internals are top notch, and with the aluminum top deck making a very sturdy keyboard for a very affordable price. I would highly recommend this keyboard no matter what keys you choose. Very well made, and well worth the money.

I ordered this keyboard as a replacement for a Roccat Vulcan 121. So far this keyboard is great. It feels and sounds better than the Roccat did(Roccat had Titan 2 Brown switches). I also like the fact that I can replace the switches if needed (issue with the Roccat was failing keys after 1 year) I tried to read before if you could use Cherry switches or had to stick with the Outemu switches and it seemed that you couldn't. However I also purchased a Cherry tester set and put the green switch in place for the space bar and it fit just fine with no need to adjust the pins (some answers on the web stated you had to file down the Cherry's to make them work. This was not the case for me).Typing seems a little more accurate due to the clicky nature than on the Roccat(even before the failing switch). I am a fan of the old Model M Keyboards and the blue/green switches are a decent enough replacement for that.I also like the fact that the USB cable is removable. the Quality of the keyboard seems OK. I liked the Roccat for the Aluminum chassis and this one is plastic. But it seems fine so far.The per key lighting is nice function. I am not a huge fan of the software but since you can set all the colors via the keys and don't need the software that is not such a big deal.Since I have only had the keyboard for a few days I can't truly speak to the Longevity of the keys and board but if needed I will update this review if something needs to be pointed out.I would definitely recommend getting this keyboard as it is not too expensive and seems like good quality.

The Redragon K580 VATA is a fantastic keyboard for its price, the build quality is fantastic and feels better than a lot of the brand-name boards like Logitech or Razer. The feel of the keys is excellent, and the brown switches strike a nice balance between tactile feedback and smooth operation. However, they are slightly quieter than I'd prefer—I’m hoping to find switches that offer a sound and feel somewhere between blue and brown which is why I ultimately went with the hot-swap option.The RGB lighting is another standout feature, they are bright, crisp! The hot-swappable sockets add a ton of versatility, allowing for easy upgrades or experimentation with different switches. The macro keys are also a huge bonus, providing added functionality for both gaming and productivity.Overall, it's a solid keyboard with plenty of features to love. If you're looking for a highly customizable and visually impressive mechanical keyboard, this one is a great pick.

The media could not be loaded. Really nice keyboard. Many people say it is loud but I find it to be at the right noise level. The keys come off very easily and the multiple design functions for bad boy is awesome. An awesome purchase I've made for my PC; I'm really glad I spilled Kool-Aid on my Corsair.- Detachable USB Cord- A plethora of light options- Multiple media controls- Macro Buttons- Heavy/sturdy frame- Favorite Light Setting: Pass Without a Trace