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ARedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

General

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Series

Kumara1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The maker names the product KUMARA K552.

Apex Pro Gen 33Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

K552, K552-KR, RED-K552-M13BK2Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India lists SKU K552 KR BK, which matches the model name K552-KR on Amazon.5Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store feed variant SKU RED-K552-M13BK.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number K552, Model Name K552-KR, ASIN B016MAK38U.

64871, KB251Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Selected JSON-LD identifies exact Wireless Gen 3 US SKU 64871. KB25 is regulatory keyboard model in matching wireless manual.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 40 identifies wireless keyboard KB25 and transceiver KB25TX. Only keyboard code is stored as keyboard model.

GTIN / EAN

4897093825148, 7400024003465Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store feed variant barcode 4897093825148. The feed also dates the listing to 2021-05-08, which is a store listing date and not the launch.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: GTIN 00740002400346 and UPC 740002400346. The listing also names two other UPCs, 796594786894 and 780682638264, not stored.

5707119058865, 8100529882211Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact selected 64871 JSON-LD contains GTIN13 5707119058865 and GTIN12 810052988221.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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24 September 20243Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Launch body explicitly September 24, 2024.

Status

Available1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026US store page for the black Outemu Red model. It shows Sold out on the access date. Amazon US lists it in stock, see the Amazon source.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Amazon US shows Add to cart for the Redragon K552 with Red Switches, 34.6K ratings. The maker's own store shows Sold out.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact selected 64871 offer is in stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$269.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Exact TKL Wireless Gen 3 MSRP USD 269.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€289.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Exact TKL Wireless Gen 3 EMEA MSRP EUR 289.99. Tax treatment not separately stated.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026US store page priced in USD at $44.99. Other regions are not covered.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Black. The store tag says Color-Black and the product has no colour option.

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The store sells it as a Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Sold fully assembled. The package list holds only the keyboard and a user manual.

Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

TKL1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Matrix Compact TKL (87 Keys). Store tag: Size 80% | TKL.

TKL2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026US QWERTY is the US ANSI layout. The maker photos show the wide ANSI Enter key.

ANSI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Regional layouts

US QWERTY1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Layout US QWERTY.

US1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

871Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Compact TKL (87 Keys). Features: Ultra-compact 87 Keys Layout. The 12 multimedia functions are on Fn plus F1 to F12 and add no keys.

878Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/32N-001D-000U2Read 23 October 2026Title explicitly identifies 87-key exact 64871 US ANSI model. Separate roller and media button excluded.

Key legends for

Windows1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The maker photos show a Windows logo key. The manual names the [WIN] key.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2 and 4: OS support Windows XP, Vista, Win7, Win8, Win10 and the [WIN] key.

Windows2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Numpad

No1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 202687-key tenkeyless layout without a numeric block. The maker photos show no numpad.

No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Function row

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show the F1 to F12 row. The manual lists FN+F1 to FN+F12 multimedia functions.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4: FN+F1 to FN+F12 are the multimedia functions of the F1 to F12 keys.

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show dedicated arrow keys with W, A, S, D swap legends.

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Full1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show dedicated Ins, Home, PgUp, Del, End and PgDn keys above the arrows.

Full2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Key stagger

Row-staggered1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show the usual row-staggered layout.

Row-staggered2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Bottom row

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Low profile

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Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Mechanical1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: Tenkeyless compact mechanical gaming keyboard with dustproof mechanical switches.

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 US SKU 64871 technical table identifies OmniPoint 3.0 switches as Analog Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor. The maker FAQ identifies 61 keys with adjustable actuation. This records the documented fitted OmniPoint technology. It does not claim that every key is adjustable or establish sensing on the remaining keys. No wired sibling evidence is used.4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34682221142925-Which-Keys-Can-Be-Adjusted-Apex-Pro-Gen-3-TKL-TKL-WirelessRead 23 October 2026This exact-model FAQ includes TKL Wireless and establishes the scope of 61 adjustable keys. Hall effect identification comes from the exact selected Wireless Gen 3 product technical table.

Switch feel

Linear1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: Linear. Redragon copy says fast action with minimal resistance without a tactile bump feel. The switch comparison table row Outemu Red lists Operation Style Linear.

Linear6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026

Switch maker

Outemu1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Switches Outemu Red Switch. Title: With Outemu Red Switch.

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Switch models

Outemu Red1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Outemu Red Switch.

OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Switch stem

MX cross8Reviewinputmag.com/reviews/redragon-k552-review-35-dollar-amazon-mechanical-keyboard-shouldnt-be-this-good/ampRead 21 October 2026Same review: the red Outemu linear switches are called a Cherry MX clone. The review says the board is hot-swappable with other Outemu switches. Stored as the MX cross stem.

MX cross6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly identifies widely used cross pattern for aftermarket keycaps.

Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

40gf1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The KEYBOARD SWITCHES COMPARISON table on the page lists Outemu Red: Linear, 40g operation force. The table is shared by Redragon store pages, and the row matches the Outemu Red switch the specifications name.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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45gf1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact selected Wireless Gen 3 feature section states 45 g bottom-out force. It is not actuation force.

Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

2mm1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Same comparison table, Outemu Red: Actuation Point 2.0mm.

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Total travel

4mm1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Same comparison table, Outemu Red: Total Travel Distance 4.0mm.

4mm7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact wireless model technical table states 4 mm key travel. This is separate from selectable actuation range.

Rated keystrokes

50million1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Same comparison table, Outemu Red: Life Span 50 million keystrokes.

100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Factory-lubed switches

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Yes3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 2026Launch explicitly applies factory-lubed switches to all three named Gen 3 models including TKL Wireless.

Adjustable actuation

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 20260.1 to 4.0 mm is the selectable setting range, not measured total switch travel.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/149-steelseries-take-the-worlds-fastest-keyboards-to-the-next-level-with-theRead 23 October 202640 adjustable actuation levels from 0.1 to 4.0 mm.

Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

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Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34682221142925-Which-Keys-Can-Be-Adjusted-Apex-Pro-Gen-3-TKL-TKL-WirelessRead 23 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly includes TKL Wireless. Only 61 keys have adjustable actuation. Remaining keys are not claimed adjustable.

Rapid trigger

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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Multi-action keys

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026

SOCD handling

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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No5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 review explicitly says keys cannot emulate analog stick or gamepad triggers. Adjustable sensing is not analog output.

Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

Other1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Hot-swappable with Outemu switch. The page does not say whether the sockets take 3-pin or 5-pin switches, so the socket type is stored as other. Older K552 versions with soldered switches exist, so the claim belongs to this listing only.2Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India: Hot Swappable with Outemu Switch, same as the US store page.

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Compatible switches

Hot-swappable with Outemu switch1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications, Hot-swappable: Hot-swappable with Outemu switch. Maker wording.

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Stabilizers

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

ABS8Reviewinputmag.com/reviews/redragon-k552-review-35-dollar-amazon-mechanical-keyboard-shouldnt-be-this-good/ampRead 21 October 2026Input review of the K552 with red Outemu switches, dated 2021-08-19. The spec list says Double shot ABS keycaps.

PBT1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Product description by the Redragon Official seller: Double Injection Molded Keycap, smooth, not easy to scratch and wear-resistant.8Reviewinputmag.com/reviews/redragon-k552-review-35-dollar-amazon-mechanical-keyboard-shouldnt-be-this-good/ampRead 21 October 2026Same review: the spec list says double shot ABS keycaps and the text says the legends will not disappear over time.

Doubleshot1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Keycap profile

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Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The maker photos show the legends lit. Page: keycaps offering crystal clear uniform backlighting.

Yes6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Exact tested wireless review says RGB shines through character markings.

Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

ARedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Polling rate (Hz)
1,000

Source7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact wireless model table states 1000 Hz but does not qualify which connection. Connection omitted rather than assigning wired, 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth rates.

Max polling rate

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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0.7ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 technical table says Response Time 0.7 ms, connection and method unstated. Launch press gives 0.54 ms with different unspecified conditions. Current exact product specification used.

Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

ARedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: all 87 keys are conflict-free N key rollover. Wired connection only.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Rollover
NKRO

Source7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 description explicitly states N-key rollover and anti-ghosting. Connection is not specified.

Anti-ghosting

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Anti-ghosting Keys 100% Anti-Ghosting.

Yes7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Keyboard Connectivity Wired.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Bluetooth

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5.07Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4400472/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3--omnipoint-3-0---wireless-gaming-keyboard--blackRead 23 October 2026Exact Nordic Wireless Gen 3 SKU 64873 spec table and description both state Bluetooth 5.0. Matching manual requires Bluetooth 5.0 or higher hosts.

Bluetooth device slots

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32Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed pages 7-8 explicitly store three Bluetooth profiles.

Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

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Keys2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026SteelSeries Function Key + Enter +1/2/3 selects host. Rear switch selects wireless mode.

Receiver connector

None1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Keyboard Connectivity Wired. The package list holds only the keyboard and a user manual, so there is no receiver.

USB-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Receiver storage in keyboard

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No6Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly tests Wireless Gen 3 and says there is nowhere to slot USB-C dongle.

Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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9.144m8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/32N-001D-000U2Read 23 October 2026Exact 64871 Wireless table states 30 feet. Converted exactly to 9.144 m. Radio mode is not specified.

Detachable cable

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Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Port on keyboard

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USB-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Cable plug

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USB-A2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Cable

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Braided2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Cable length

1.8m1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Cable Length 6 ft / 1.8 m. Cable type and whether it is detachable are not stated. Amazon calls it braided and the Switch and Click review of the RGB sibling calls it rubber, so neither is stored.

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USB passthrough

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, with limited macOS keyboard support. Linux comes from the Amazon bullets.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: MacOS, Windows. Bullets: compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux and most gaming systems.

Windows, macOS2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 PC and Mac compatibility, not inferred from software alone.

Consoles

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Xbox, PlayStation2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 explicitly lists Xbox and PlayStation.

Battery

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Battery type

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Li-ion2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Matching manual French safety section explicitly identifies lithium-ion.

Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

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5,920mAh8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/32N-001D-000U2Read 23 October 2026Specs identify exact Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3 part 64871 and battery 5920 mAh, 22.79 Wh, 3.85 V. Capacity and voltage agree within published rounding. Page is a marketplace listing.

User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

ARedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	On	37.5
Bluetooth	On	45

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 technical table gives 37.5 hours Wireless and 45 hours Bluetooth at default lighting. Default RGB brightness and OLED settings are not specified.

Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

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45h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

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Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

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45h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

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USB-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Key lighting, Built-in display, Software2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 9 keyboard pulses red under 5%, and Escape plus number row shows charging/battery level.5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact review says OLED Smart Screen shows battery life by default.10Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2025/11/05/GG-notes-98.0.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Producer release notes explicitly state GG Home shows battery/connection state and fix exact Wireless Gen 3 battery reporting over Bluetooth.

Build

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Case material

Metal alloy and ABS1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: the keyboard base is made of metal alloy and ABS with plate-mounted mechanical keys and switches. The store tag Case Material-Plastic is a coarse filter tag and the page text is stored.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item details: Enclosure Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Metal Steel. Keyboard Plate Material Metal. Agrees with the maker's metal alloy and ABS base.

Aluminum top plate1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Plate material

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Aluminium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact feature section names Aluminum Top Plate. Entire case is not asserted to be metal.

Mount style

Bottom5Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552.jsonRead 20 October 2026Store feed tag: Mount Style-Bottom Mount. It is a store filter tag and the page text gives no other mount detail. The page text says only that the keys and switches are plate-mounted.

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Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

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Foam, position not stated1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact product FAQ specifies triple-layer sound-dampening foam. Layer placements are not borrowed from wired teardown.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

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Spill resistant

Yes1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Page: splash-proof ergonomic design. This is a maker claim without an IP rating.

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

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RGB per key1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

LED position

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Lighting zones

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Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

52Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India lists 5 brightness levels for the Rainbow model. The US store page says multiple brightness levels. Whether off counts as one of the five is not stated.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

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SteelSeries Prism1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Fn layer1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026The manual lists 12 multimedia functions on FN+F1 to FN+F12. The store tag Media Keys-No means no dedicated media keys.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4, item 8: 12 multimedia keys, reached with FN plus one of F1 to F12.

Dedicated2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 8 OLED menu button provides single/double/triple-press playback actions.

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

01Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no separate media buttons. Playback is on Fn plus F-keys.

12Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026One physical OLED menu/playback button. Roller mute press is excluded.

Volume control

Keys1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Manual: FN+F10 volume down and FN+F11 volume up. No knob in the maker photos.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4: FN+F10 Volume Down, FN+F11 Volume Up, FN+F9 Mute.

Roller2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Knobs

01Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no knob or roller.

02Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete product map identifies a horizontal volume roller, not a rotary knob.

Programmable knob

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Knob press

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Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

01Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no separate macro keys.

06Reviewstuff.tv/review/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-review-my-new-hall-effect-heroRead 23 October 2026Exact tested wireless review explicitly says no dedicated macro keys.

Built-in screen

None1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no screen.

OLED2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Touchpad

No1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no touchpad.

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Fingerprint reader

No1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Maker photos show no fingerprint reader.

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OS mode switch

None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pages 2 to 4 list every FN function of the board. They name no OS mode switch and no key combination for one. The board is Windows plug and play.

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Windows key lock

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4, item 7: hold FN and press WIN to disable the Windows key, repeat to restore.

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Software

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Software

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SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Software runs on

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Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026GG Engine Windows 10+ and macOS 11+. Not all Mac features supported. QuickSet Windows only.

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

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51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Macros

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Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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Key remapping

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

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User firmware updates

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Yes9Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/page7Read 23 October 2026Producer software team release notes explicitly list Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3) among models receiving firmware updates.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Wrist Rest No.

Detachable2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Wrist rest material

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Rubberized surface5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-wireless-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review identifies smooth rubberized layer.

Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width354Depth123Height37mm(13.9 × 4.8 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Product Dimensions 123 (L) x 354 (W) x 37 (H) mm. Mapped by size: width 354, depth 123, height 37. Amazon lists 13.94 x 4.86 x 1.46 in, which is 354.1 x 123.4 x 37.1 mm.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item Dimensions 13.94 x 4.86 x 1.46 in.

Width355Depth129Height42mm(14 × 5.1 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design table gives body dimensions 355 x 129 x 42 mm. No front-height measurement published.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

880g(1.9 lb)1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications: Weight 0.88 kg / 1.93 lbs. 1.93 lbs is 875 g and Amazon lists 875 g. The maker's kg figure is stored.2Maker product pageredragon.in/products/kumara-k552-rainbow-gaming-keyboardRead 20 October 2026Redragon India: 0.88 kg, same as the US store page.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B016MAK38URead 20 October 2026Item Weight 875 g. The maker states 0.88 kg.

1,038g(2.3 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design table gives keyboard weight 1038 g. It is listed alongside body size, separate from box contents.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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EU RoHS 2015/863/EU, EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU EMC 2014/30/EU, EU LVD 2014/35/EU, REACH (EC) 1907/2006, UK conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB25/R-R-SSx-KB25TX2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Matching KB25/KB25TX regulatory section declares EU RoHS, RED, EMC, LVD, REACH, UK conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B and KC R-R-SSx-KB25/R-R-SSx-KB25TX.

In the box

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In the box

Redragon K552 Rainbow Backlit Gaming Keyboard, User Manual1Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026Specifications, Package Included: 1 x Redragon K552 Rainbow Backlit Gaming Keyboard, 1 x User Manual.

Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3 Gaming Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Extension Adapter, Wrist Rest, USB-C Wireless Dongle, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 3 Box Content table includes Product Information Guide in addition to manual page 3 package list.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact wireless package on page 3 and producer Box Content table.

Cables included

ARedragon K552 Kumara Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3

Type	Count
Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable	1

Source2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

redragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k5521Maker product pageredragonshop.com/products/redragon-kumara-k552Read 20 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0012/4957/4961/files/K552_User_Manual.pdfRead 20 October 2026Redragon Kumara wired mechanical gaming keyboard operating instructions, 2 sheets in 10 languages. English on pages 1 to 5. The file is titled for the single-light and rainbow K552 versions, so it is stored as the nearest maker manual.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdf2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_wl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years4Maker product pageredragonshop.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026Maker store warranty page: new products bought from Redragonshop.com have a 2 year warranty period. Keyboards are not named. The Amazon listing says 1 year.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026US offer JSON-LD specifies 12 months SteelSeries Limited Warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.