Redragon K745 vs K745 Pro: Wired Gasket vs Wireless Tri-Mode

Compare Redragon ANTONIUM K745 vs ANTONIUM K745 Pro Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two very similar full-size Redragon keyboards. The choice is difficult because they share many features like PBT keycaps, hot-swap sockets, and five-layer sound dampening. The core trade-off is between the K745's gasket mount design, which promises a specific typing feel, and the K745 Pro's tri-mode wireless connectivity and south-facing RGB.

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Main differences	Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Compatible with both Mac and Windows Features N-key rollover Uses a Bottom Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 61.8 Build Quality: 61.2 Productivity: 63.2 Customizability: 53.9 Portability: 43.5	Scores Performance: 74 Build Quality: 51.8 Productivity: 76 Customizability: 58.9 Portability: 51.7
Name	Name Redragon ANTONIUM K745	Name Redragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Bottom Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 38 x 445 x 142 mm	Dimensions 38 x 445 x 142 mm
Weight	Weight 1060g	Weight 1060g

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Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Compatible with both Mac and Windows
Features N-key rollover
Uses a Bottom Mount mounting style
Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 61.8
Build Quality: 61.2
Productivity: 63.2
Customizability: 53.9
Portability: 43.5

Scores

Performance: 74
Build Quality: 51.8
Productivity: 76
Customizability: 58.9
Portability: 51.7

Name

Redragon ANTONIUM K745

Name

Redragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro

Release year

2025

Release year

2025

Switch Options

Linear

Switch Options

Linear

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

100%

Layout Size

100%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Wired, Wired only

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Battery capacity

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Mount Style

Bottom Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

Plastic

Case Material

Plastic

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

38 x 445 x 142 mm

Dimensions

38 x 445 x 142 mm

Weight

1060g

Weight

1060g

Pros and Trade-offs

Your decision hinges on a single priority. If you value a wireless, clutter-free setup with high-performance specs for gaming, the K745 Pro is the clear choice. If your primary goal is to experience a specific, gasket-mounted typing feel at a lower cost and you don't mind a cable, the standard K745 is the better option.

Redragon ANTONIUM K745

+Features a gasket mount design for a potentially softer, more cushioned typing feel.
+Comes with four extra Dragon Chant linear switches in the package.
+Includes a set of extra red ESC and spacebar keycaps for customization.
+Utilizes five specific sound-dampening layers: PO foam, IXPE switch foam, PET sound pad, bottom socket foam, and a silicone bottom pad.

−Wired-only connectivity limits placement and device switching.
−Lacks a specified polling rate in its listed specifications.
−The vendor description does not mention N-key rollover.

Redragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro

+Offers tri-mode connectivity with USB-C wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless.
+Specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover for gaming.
+Features south-facing RGB LEDs, which are better for shine-through with Cherry-profile keycaps.
+Includes a nano receiver for the 2.4 GHz connection and four extra Mint Mambo switches.

−Uses a bottom mount style instead of the gasket mount found on the standard K745.
−The vendor page mentions its south-facing socket may have compatibility considerations.
−Carries a slightly higher price than the standard model.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The K745 Pro is the more versatile choice, winning in scenarios where wireless connectivity, device switching, or a confirmed high polling rate are priorities, such as for gaming, office use, and travel. The standard K745 holds its ground for modders specifically seeking a gasket mount construction. For programming and general typing, the keyboards are largely equivalent, sharing core features like hot-swap and full layout.

GamingRedragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro

•The K745 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, which the K745's specifications do not mention.
•It offers N-key rollover, a feature not listed for the standard K745.
•Tri-mode connectivity provides flexibility for a cleaner desk setup with the 2.4 GHz wireless mode.

OfficeRedragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro

•Tri-mode wireless connectivity (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, wired) allows easy switching between devices.
•The manufacturer lists explicit Mac/Win support.
•Both share the same quiet, dampened acoustics from five sound-absorbing foam layers.

ProgrammingTie

•Both offer a full 108-key layout with four extra hotkeys.
•Both are hot-swappable for switch customization.
•Both support software for macro programming, according to their vendor pages.

TravelRedragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro

•Wireless functionality removes the need to be tethered to a device.
•It includes a nano receiver for reliable 2.4 GHz connection on the go.
•Both are identical in size and weight (1.06 kg), so portability is otherwise equal.

ModdingRedragon ANTONIUM K745

•The K745 uses a gasket mount style, which is often preferred for its typing feel and is different from the Pro's bottom mount.
•It includes four extra Dragon Chant switches in the box for experimentation.
•Both have hot-swappable sockets, but the K745 Pro's vendor page specifies a 'south-facing LED socket' which may limit some aftermarket keycap compatibility.

Content CreationRedragon ANTONIUM K745 Pro

•Wireless connectivity reduces cable clutter on camera or in a streaming setup.
•South-facing RGB LEDs, as stated for the Pro, can provide better lighting with certain keycap profiles.
•Software support for macros on both can aid in shortcut-heavy workflows.

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