Keychron V4 vs Redragon K552P KB60% vs TKL
Choose the Keychron V4 for hot-swapping and QMK customization, or the Redragon K552P KB if you prefer a larger TKL layout with clicky switches.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V4
60%
Build quality in the top 5% of 60% boards under $100.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
- QMK, VIA, and the Keychron Launcher web app support key remapping and macros.
- The 60% layout measures 20 x 117 x 304 mm and weighs 730 g.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Redragon K552P KB
TKL
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 80% boards under $100.
- The TKL layout provides a larger key arrangement than the V4's 60% layout.
- The vendor specifies N-key rollover and anti-ghosting across all 87 keys.
- The case combines metal and ABS, and the switches are plate-mounted.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Choose the Keychron V4 if switch swapping, QMK/VIA support, and a smaller footprint matter most. Pick the Redragon K552P KB if you want a TKL layout, N-key rollover, and clicky blue switches without prioritizing switch swaps. Check the V4's missing dedicated arrow keys and the Redragon's lack of ISO layouts against your preferred setup before buying.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Keychron V4
Redragon K552P KB
Layout size
60%
80%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
ABS, Plastic
ABS, Metal
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Mount style
Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Plate Mount
- Keychron V4
- Redragon K552P KB
- Performance
- 6875
- Build quality
- 8745
- Productivity
- 9558
- Customizability
- 9858
- Portability
- 7655
- Connection: Wired
What will you mostly use it for?
The V4 leads for customization, programming, and portability, while its smaller layout means fewer dedicated keys. Gaming is a close choice: the V4 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and switch options, while the Redragon specifies N-key rollover and anti-ghosting. For office and content work, the V4's remapping features are the stronger differentiator, though the Redragon's multimedia keys may appeal to buyers who want direct media controls. Neither keyboard is wireless.
It's a tie
- The Keychron V4 specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate and supports hot-swappable switches.
- The Redragon K552P KB supports N-key rollover, and its vendor description specifies anti-ghosting across all 87 keys.
- The Keychron offers linear, tactile, and clicky switch options, while the Redragon listing describes clicky blue switches.
Keychron V4 vs Redragon K552P KB specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 26 specs differ
Keychron V4
Redragon K552P KB
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron V4
Keychron
ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE
In stockDoes not ship to you
Redragon K552P KB
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron V4 vs Redragon K552P KB: your questions
The Keychron V4 is a 60% keyboard measuring 20 x 117 x 304 mm. The Redragon K552P KB is a TKL model with listed dimensions of 37 x 354 x 124 mm.
The Keychron V4 weighs 730 g, while the Redragon K552P KB weighs 870 g. Both are wired-only keyboards.
No, the Redragon K552P KB has soldered switches, so changing them requires soldering. The Keychron V4 has hot-swappable sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
The Keychron V4 lists both QMK support and VIA support. Its vendor description also identifies the Keychron Launcher web app for key remapping and macros.
Yes, the Redragon K552P KB lists N-key rollover. Its vendor description says all 87 keys support N-key rollover and anti-ghosting.
The Keychron V4 specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate. No polling-rate figure is listed for the Redragon K552P KB.
No, the V4's compact layout has no dedicated arrow keys or function row. The Redragon K552P KB has a TKL layout, but the listed specifications do not describe its individual key arrangement.
The Keychron V4 metadata lists ISO, JIS, ANSI, and ISO-DE layouts, and the vendor describes several V4 ISO variants. The Redragon K552P KB is listed as ANSI only, with no ISO variants offered.
The V4's listed double-shot PBT keycaps are not shine-through, and its south-facing LEDs can leave shine-through legends dark. Its compatibility notes also warn that some sculpted keycaps may clip the LEDs.
The V4 vendor page lists Keychron K Pro Red, Blue, and Brown switch options, as well as a barebone option. The Redragon vendor description specifies blue switches, while its metadata categorizes the switch type as linear.
The Keychron V4 lists hot-swappable switches, QMK, VIA, and screw-in stabilizers, with a vendor-described web app for remapping and macros. The Redragon K552P KB has soldered switches, so switch changes require soldering.
No, both keyboards are listed as wired-only. The V4 specifies USB-C connectivity, while the Redragon vendor description identifies a USB wired connection.
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