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Mechboards PocketType vs Redragon K552 KR

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Mechboards PocketType

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Redragon K552 KR

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $100.

What actually differs

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.

Mechboards PocketType

Redragon K552 KR

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Display

    None

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Mechboards PocketType
  • Redragon K552 KR
Performance
42
78
Build quality
51
61
Productivity
44
65
Customizability
46
74
Portability
40
57
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Full specs

Mechboards PocketType vs Redragon K552 KR specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 18 specs differ

Mechboards PocketType

Redragon K552 KR

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

—
870 g

Dimensions

18 x 60 x 135 mm
37 x 354 x 124 mm

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2026

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