Having personally tested on Windows 7 Pro 32-Bit and 8.1 systems the keyboard is plug and play, with the OS installing any necessary software as soon as it is plugged in and is usable within seconds of being plugged into either system with all features working without the need for additional software. (According to the manufacturer the keyboard is Mac compatible, however the programmable lighting function does not work with Mac systems). The manual indicates the keyboard is compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP, the product listing states the keyboard is also compatible with Windows 10 but neither the manual or product listing mention anything about Mac or Linux systems. There are no software or drivers included in the box, however, such is not required. Despite the rather thick booklet there are simply two pages of use that provide information on the additional functions of the keyboard which I will cover within my review.

The instructions included are in English, Chinese, Spanish, German and French. The keyboard is wrapped in bubble wrap and the cable is coiled, secured with a Velcro cable tie, sadly that is the extent of the protection offered to the keyboard within the box.

The Redragon KUMARA K552 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard comes supplied in flat cardboard retail packaging accompanied with an instruction booklet. (Only of concern to those planning to use the keyboard on the go such as with a laptop).

– Possible build quality issue regarding cable reinforcement. – No rear non slip pads on rear of the keyboard (when the feet are not extended the keyboard can move about a bit as a result). – Very noisy spacebar, far louder than other keys in operation. Not much of an issue when playing games, but can be for productivity related tasks. – Sadly only available in US layout (at least at the time of writing). – Blue switches are loud, headphones are a must. – Not as good as red switches (or even brown switches for that matter) for FPS games. – Some of the best retractable feet I’ve seen on a keyboard. – Unlike red switches blues are excellent for MOBA, RTS and MMO games as well as for typing and productivity. – Full Anti Ghosting feature not limited to certain keys.

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