Redragon CENTAUR K506
RedragonReleased 2025
CENTAUR K506
94/100
100% ISO-FRHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (98/100)
- Class-leading productivity (97/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the CENTAUR K506 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardISO-FR · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeBottom Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions35
Weight1100 g
More specs
Height Mm35 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCENTAUR K506 vs Keychron Keychron Q1
CENTAUR K506Keychron Q1
| RedragonCENTAUR K506This page | KeychronKeychron Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 94 /100 | 94 /100 |
| Build quality | 88 /100 | 90 /100Better |
| Performance | 82 /100Better | 72 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Bottom Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
