RedragonReleased 2023

GAREN K656 Pro

63/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
90% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (77/100)
  • Strong performance (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (52/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the GAREN K656 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall526175775463
Build quality
52
Customisability
61
Performance
75
Productivity
77
Portability
54
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size90
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeBottom Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions35
Weight800 g

More specs

Height Mm35 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

GAREN K656 Pro vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
GAREN K656 ProHUAN63 HE
 RedragonGAREN K656 ProThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score63 /10064 /100Better
Build quality52 /10064 /100Better
Performance75 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeBottom MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes