REVIEW – These days, my kids are into computer gaming and my son is obsessed with Fortnite. We allow him to play with friends that we know and he is having a great time and seems great at the game. I want to equip him with some accessories he would enjoy using while playing, and I was researching gaming keyboards when this Redragon EISA K686 PRO SE Keyboard came up for review. Let’s see if he approves!!
What is it?
The Redragon EISA K686 PRO SE Keyboard is a wireless gaming mechanical keyboard featuring 5 sides of Dye-Sub PBT keycaps covered with themed patterns. The keys deliver a crisp, clean, and softer typing feel. It can be connected via USB-C, Bluetooth, and a 2.4 GHz wireless dongle.
What’s included?
- 1 x Redragon EISA K686 Keyboard
- 1 x Detachable USB Type-C Cable
- 1 x Nano Receiver
- 1 x Keycap & Switch Puller
- 4 x Spare Switches
- 1 x Redragon Sticker
- 1 x User Manual
Tech specs
Connectivity: 2.4Ghz, Bluetooth, USB-C
Keyboard Size: 16.93 x 7.48 x 2.36 inches
Switches: Hi-Fi Linear Switch
Hot Swappable: Yes
Item Weight: 1.20 kg
Matrix: 98 Keys
Height Adjustable: Yes
Layout: US QWERTY
Design and features
- 96% 98 Keys Wireless Gasket RGB Gaming Keyboard
- 3-Mode Compact Mechanical Keyboard
- Dedicated Knob Control
- Sound Absorbing Pads
- Hot-Swap Socket
- Custom Hi-Fi Linear Switch
The Redragon EISA K686 PRO SE Keyboard is a solid plastic/ABS keyboard with a design that covers the entire device. There is a knob on the upper right side for controlling media, including play, pause, and volume. On the bottom of the keyboard, there are retractable feet. The USB-C charging port, the Bluetooth/2.4 GHz/Off switch, and the Mac/Win switch are on one side of the keyboard. On the other side, there is the USB wireless dongle.
Performance
Once I fully charged the Redragon EISA K686 PRO SE Keyboard, it was time to connect it to my son’s computer and let him take it through his gaming process, particularly his Fortnite obsession. I mostly used his feedback to rate the keyboard. He loves the design, the feel, and the responsiveness of the keys, and I was amazed that he figured out what the keys were without any reference.
Redragon also provides software to program/customize the keyboard including key functions, lighting, etc. Here are some screenshots of the software:
Here is a quick video of my son enjoying this keyboard:
What I like about the Redragon EISA K686 PRO SE Keyboard
- The design and graphics are beautiful
- The keys feel nice
- My son loves the keyboard
- The charge lasts a long time
- It connects easily
What needs to be improved?
- I like it the way it is
Final thoughts
The Redragon EISA K686 PRO SE Keyboard is a nice gaming mechanical keyboard, and my son confirms that he loves it. He says that the keys feel great and it is the best keyboard that he has used for Fortnite so far.
Price: $74.99
Where to buy: Redgraon website and Amazon
Source: Redragon provided a free sample of this product. Redragon did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.
