Are you trying to get the best mechanical gaming keyboard in India at a low cost? Check out our Redragon Magicwand SE review. For the price this keyboard is being provided, it appears to be very promising on paper. This compact, 75% mechanical RGB keyboard features hot-swappable red switches, dedicated media and macro buttons with a fully functional numpad. This is our review, after a week of use, of the Redragon Magicwand SE.
Redragon Magicwand SE Review: Design
Speaking of the contents of the box, you receive branding stickers and a user’s manual with the keyboard. Since it’s a wired keyboard, a decently long USB Type-C cable is included. It can be connected to any USB port on a laptop or PC. Additionally, if you need to replace a switch, the manufacturer has supplied extra switches, a keycap, and a switch puller.
Moving on, the keyboard features two colour schemes—white and grey—as well as RGB lighting throughout. It has a 78-key layout design, eliminating unnecessary space while retaining the media scroll/keys, macro keys, and numpad for increased usefulness. The keyboard also sports a metal scroll for adjusting brightness and volume in the upper right corner.
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Standard keys are used in place of mechanical keys for the media and macro buttons at the top of the keyboard. Because of this, they are a bit more difficult to press, yet they are strong and work well. You can also use software to personalise the macro keys, which adds even more functionality.
Its top board is made of solid aluminium and has the traditional frosted surface treatment applied to it. The user is provided with twin pull-out feet beneath the keyboard, which elevate it a few millimetres for a more comfortable and ergonomic experience.
The socket’s distinctive, proprietary construction design makes mounting the switch less difficult. Overall, it appears to be of excellent quality.
The Redragon Magicwand SE keyboard can select from up to 20 preset backlighting setting options. There are also onboard controls for brightness and flow speed so you can choose your favourite playing mode. Over that, cleaning is made simple by the ability to remove and separate the keys.
Redragon Magicwand SE Review: Performance
Now let’s discuss the Redragon Magicwand SE keyboard’s performance. This keyboard’s incredibly smooth keys are a pleasure to use. As soon as we placed our hands and fingers on this keyboard, we felt totally at ease. But there isn’t much room for movement between keystrokes. It will take some time for anyone accustomed to typing on laptops to get comfortable using this keyboard because it lacks flat keys. Nevertheless, typing on this brought back fond memories of our early days of learning to use a typewriter.
Redragon Magicwand SE has a travel distance of about 2 ms and requires an actuation force of 40 ms for a keypress. Additionally, the keyboard has a very low response time. Although three-pin switches have been used, it also supports five-pin switches, which is an additional benefit. The keys are also easily configurable. Since these are linear switches, typing on them is a treat.
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The keyboard is RGB illuminated, as we previously stated. To disable this feature, hit the backspace key. There are 20 easily adjustable backlight effects included.
Despite its small size, the keyboard still has arrow keys and a full-fledged numpad with media keys on top. A volume roller and more media keys are located in the upper right corner, while some macro buttons are placed in the upper left corner. All of these work flawlessly. Some of them are a little soft or more difficult to press than others because they are not mechanical switches. Nonetheless, easy to use.
Verdict
Redragon Magicwand SE is currently one of the most reasonably priced mechanical gaming keyboards, costing Rs 3,994. A word of caution: use the key puller that is included in the package with care, as it may cause scratches on the keys. If you’re looking for an affordable gaming option, Redragon’s keyboard will undoubtedly improve your setup.
Pros
- Affordable
- Removable switches
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Lacks flat keys