We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black compact mechanical keyboard with volume knob and RGB backlighting, wireless dongle attached

Redragon

Redragon K742 Wireless Gaming Keyboard Knob Bluetooth 5.0 2.4GHz USB-C 98% Linear Brown

SKU CH-TN58-V3QZT

A 98% layout wireless mechanical keyboard with a volume knob, tri-mode connectivity including Bluetooth 5.0, hot-swappable linear switches and RGB backlighting

  • Keyboard InterfaceUSB
  • Key SwitchTactile
  • Key Switch TypeTactile
  • Keyboard ColorBlack
  • Dimensions72"
  • TypeWired
  • Gasket structure with five sound-absorbing layers for quiet typing feel
  • Tri-mode Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz and USB-C wired connectivity
  • Hot-swappable PCB accepts three-pin and five-pin switches for easy customisation
  • 98% compact layout with multimedia volume knob saves desk space
  • Pre-lubed linear switches rated for 50000000 keystrokes with 40 gf actuation force

Compact 98% Layout

The Redragon K742 is a compact mechanical keyboard with a 98% layout that retains a number pad and a multimedia volume knob. It targets users who want full functionality while saving desk space in office or gaming setups. Hot-swappable sockets accept both 3-pin and 5-pin switches for easy customisation.

Wireless Tri-Mode Operation

Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz wireless via a storable USB dongle, and USB-C wired mode with one-click switching between up to three devices. The keyboard runs on battery power in wireless modes and draws power over USB-C when wired. A gasket structure with five layers of sound-absorbing padding reduces typing noise.

Tactile Brown Switch Feel

Pre-lubed linear brown switches provide a tactile keystroke with a 40 gf actuation force and 3.6 mm total travel, rated for 50 million presses. Double-shot PBT keycaps in OEM profile resist shine over time. Two-stage adjustable feet let you set the typing angle for comfort during long sessions.

Highlights

  • Gasket structure with five sound-absorbing layers for quiet typing feel
  • Tri-mode Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz and USB-C wired connectivity
  • Hot-swappable PCB accepts three-pin and five-pin switches for easy customisation
  • 98% compact layout with multimedia volume knob saves desk space
  • Pre-lubed linear switches rated for 50000000 keystrokes with 40 gf actuation force

Specifications

BrandRedragon
Keyboard InterfaceUSB
Key SwitchTactile
Key Switch TypeTactile
Keyboard ColorBlack
Dimensions72"
TypeWired
Mouse InterfaceUSB
Tracking MethodTouch Scroll
Mouse ColorBlack
Power SourceWired
Operating TimeBattery Powered, true
Operating System SupportedWindows 98 or Later
System Requirement1 USB Port
FeaturesAmbidextrous, Bluetooth

Questions about this item

How do I install the Redragon K742 and what step do people often miss?

Connect via USB-C wired, Bluetooth 5.0, or 2.4 GHz dongle; the step often missed is pressing the dedicated mode-switch key to activate the chosen connection before pairing.

What maintenance or replacement will the Redragon K742 need later?

The hot-swappable PCB accepts 3-pin or 5-pin switches; use the included 2-in-1 puller to swap worn switches or replace double-shot PBT keycaps after heavy use.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the Redragon K742?

The RCP POM linear switches are rated for 50,000,000 keystrokes, so switch fatigue is the first long-term limit under continuous typing or gaming sessions.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.