Redragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The Redragon K552 is the entry point to mechanical keyboards. At $30, it costs less than most membrane keyboards while delivering the satisfying click and tactile feedback of real mechanical switches. The compact TKL layout saves desk space, and the rainbow RGB backlight adds visual flair. The aluminum base plate adds surprising rigidity for the price, and the keycaps are double-injection molded for durability. It's loud (blue switches), it's basic (wired only, no software), but it's a real mechanical keyboard for the price of a pizza dinner. 4,000+ reviews at 4.4 stars.