Redragon VISHNU K596
RedragonReleased 2023
VISHNU K596
97/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (98/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (58/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the VISHNU K596 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeBottom Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2400 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions42
Weight1260 g
More specs
Height Mm42 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowVISHNU K596 vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max
VISHNU K596Keychron Q6 Max
| RedragonVISHNU K596This page | KeychronKeychron Q6 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 97 /100 | 97 /100 |
| Build quality | 91 /100Better | 90 /100 |
| Performance | 72 /100 | 82 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Bottom Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
