Redragon NOVA K709 Wired Gasket RGB Gaming Keyboard

Description

The Redragon NOVA K709 Wired Gasket RGB Gaming Keyboard combines innovative design and performance to deliver an exceptional typing and gaming experience. Featuring a unique gasket-mounted body structure, this keyboard reduces rigid noise and provides a softer, quieter typing feel with even feedback. It’s equipped with multiple noise-dampening materials, including 3.5mm PO foam, IXPE switch foam, and silicone gaskets, effectively minimizing hollow sounds for clean and satisfying keystrokes.

This 68-key ultra-compact keyboard sports a 65% layout, perfect for saving desk space while still including dedicated arrow and function keys. The keyboard supports true hot-swappable switches compatible with over 99.8% of mechanical switches, allowing easy customization without soldering. Its custom Dragon Hant linear switches come thickly lubed and paired with the gasket design to offer smooth, cushioned key travel and cozy typing feedback.

Designed with FPS gamers in mind, the K709’s compact layout leaves ample room for mouse movement, helping improve precision and gameplay comfort. Additionally, it supports advanced software for full RGB customization, macros, and key remapping, enhancing both productivity and gaming efficiency. The Redragon NOVA K709 is a perfect blend of comfort, customization, and performance for gamers and typists alike.

Specification

• Keyboard Type: Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
• Layout: 65% Compact with 68 Keys
• Switch Type: Custom Dragon Hant Linear Switches (Thick-lubed, smooth travel)
• Hot-Swap: True Hot-Swappable Sockets (Compatible with 99.8%+ mechanical switches)
• Key Mounting: Gasket-mounted design for noise reduction and softer typing feel
• Noise Dampening: 3.5mm PO foam, IXPE switch foam, bottom socket foam, and silicone gasket
• Connectivity: Wired USB connection
• RGB Lighting: Fully customizable RGB backlighting supported by dedicated software
• Software Support: Macro programming, key remapping, and lighting effects customization
• Dedicated Keys: Includes separate arrow keys and additional function keys
• Dimensions & Design: Ultra-compact, slim, and lightweight for space-saving on desk

Gasket-Mounted Body Design

The Redragon NOVA K709 utilizes a unique gasket-mounted body structure that sets it apart from traditional screw-fixed keyboards. Instead of rigidly fastening the keyboard components, it uses precision-locked covers combined with soft gaskets that act as cushioning layers. This design effectively reduces harsh noise and vibration during typing, delivering a softer, quieter experience. The gasket system also provides a more even tactile feedback by allowing slight flexibility in key presses, which reduces finger fatigue and enhances overall typing comfort. This innovation creates a crisp and clean typing feel that balances noise reduction with satisfying key response.

True Hot-Swap Compatibility

One of the standout features of the K709 is its true hot-swappable sockets, compatible with over 99.8% of mechanical switches available on the market. This allows users to easily customize or replace switches without any soldering, making switch upgrades or repairs hassle-free. The keyboard’s unique socket design stabilizes switches to minimize wobbling, ensuring a secure fit for each key. This flexibility is perfect for gamers and keyboard enthusiasts who want to experiment with different switch types to find their ideal balance of sound, feel, and actuation.

Advanced Noise Dampening System

The keyboard incorporates a comprehensive noise dampening system that includes 3.5mm PO foam, IXPE switch foam, and silicone gaskets placed strategically throughout the keyboard body. These materials absorb and muffle hollow and rattling noises often associated with mechanical keyboards. The combination of foams and gaskets creates an acoustically dampened environment that makes each keystroke sound clean, muted, and comfortable. This design significantly enhances the typing experience, especially in quiet environments, preventing distractions caused by loud clicks or reverberations.

Compact 65% Layout with Dedicated Keys

Despite its ultra-compact 65% layout, the Redragon NOVA K709 includes 68 keys, featuring separate arrow keys and extra function keys that are often missing in smaller keyboards. This layout strikes a balance between saving desk space and maintaining essential functionality, making it ideal for users who want a minimal footprint without sacrificing key access. Its slim and lightweight design helps keep the workspace neat, while freeing up more room for mouse movement or other peripherals.

Custom Dragon Hant Linear Switches

Equipped with custom Dragon Hant linear switches, the K709 offers a premium typing experience characterized by smooth and silky key travel. These switches come thickly lubed from the factory, reducing friction and providing a cushioned, cozy feel with every press. The linear action eliminates tactile bumps or clicks, favoring gamers who prefer quiet and consistent keystrokes. When paired with the gasket-mounted design, these switches deliver a rich and cushioned typing experience that enhances both gaming precision and prolonged typing comfort.

FPS Gamer-Friendly Design

The K709’s layout and size have been carefully crafted with FPS gamers in mind. By keeping the keyboard compact and placing it squarely on the desk, it creates ample space for wide, unrestricted mouse movements. This prevents accidental collisions between the mouse and keyboard during intense gameplay, allowing for better control and faster reflexes. The design promotes an ergonomic and efficient setup where gamers can focus entirely on their performance without worrying about cramped desk space or awkward positioning.

Pro Software and Customization

To complement its hardware innovations, the Redragon NOVA K709 supports powerful software that lets users customize RGB lighting effects, program macros, and remap keys. The software interface is intuitive and versatile, enabling users to tailor the keyboard’s appearance and functionality to their personal preferences or gaming needs. This includes creating unique lighting profiles or assigning complex shortcut commands for improved productivity and gameplay efficiency. Such extensive customization options elevate the keyboard beyond just a typing tool to a fully adaptable gaming peripheral.