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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

Kataaa Model VI vs Redragon K552 KR

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Kataaa Model VI

Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.

Get the

Redragon K552 KR

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

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

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.

Kataaa Model VI

Redragon K552 KR

  • Layout size

    65%

    80%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Plastic, Steel

    ABS

  • Display

    None

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Weight

    770 g

    870 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Kataaa Model VI
  • Redragon K552 KR
Performance
50
78
Build quality
71
62
Productivity
64
64
Customizability
67
73
Portability
84
57

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: ABS
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Full specs

Kataaa Model VI vs Redragon K552 KR specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

Kataaa Model VI

Redragon K552 KR

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

65%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic, Steel
ABS

Plate material

Steel
Aluminum

Keycaps

ABS
ABS

Weight

770 g
870 g

Dimensions

28 x 164 x 330 mm
37 x 354 x 124 mm

Typing angle

17°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2026

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