RedragonReleased 2021

KUMARA K552

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (79/100)
  • Strong customisability (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (57/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the KUMARA K552 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall577679645767
Build quality
57
Customisability
76
Performance
79
Productivity
64
Portability
57
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
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

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions37
Weight880 g

More specs

Height Mm37 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KUMARA K552 vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KUMARA K552Hero 68 HE
 RedragonKUMARA K552This pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality57 /10057 /100Better
Performance79 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeBottom MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes