Redragon is a tech outfit that’s known for delivering budget gaming peripherals that offer amazing value for money. Its most recent offering, the K1ng Pro wireless mouse, promises high-end performance under Rs 3,000. On paper, it has all the essential specs you want in a gaming mouse. At the heart of the device lies PixArt’s PAW3395 sensor with a maximum resolution of 26,000 DPI. To eliminate any sort of latency, the mouse uses a 2.4Ghz receiver for wireless connection. Here is our review of the Redragon K1ng Pro gaming mouse after using it for a week.
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Redragon K1ng Pro (M916AK-PRO) Review: Design
Here’s what you get inside the Redragon K1ng Pro’s retail box:
- Mouse
- USB Type-A to Type-C braided cable
- 2.4GHz wireless receiver
- USB Type-A/Type-C converter
- Stickers
- User manual
Despite its all-plastic build, the Redragon K1ng Pro does not feel cheap in any way. The panels do not have any flex to them. The shell maintains its rigidity when pressure is applied to it. The upside to having an all-plastic body is that the mouse feels extremely light. It weighs just 49 grams, which is incredible for a gaming mouse.
The K1ng Pro has an ergonomic design for left-handed use. Its shape is suitable for different kinds of grip styles. You can rest your panel on the mouse without feeling fatigued after multiple hours of use. If you prefer a claw-style grip, the K1ng Pro’s design will not produce any problems.
Redragon’s anime character ‘Eisa’ is printed on the top body panel. The front buttons are also customised with anime aesthetics. The Redragon branding can be found on the left side of the mouse, along with two secondary buttons. The topmost button on this array has a grip-like texture. The scroll wheel between the left and right click buttons is finished in rubber.
The bottom panel of the mouse houses PixArt’s PAW3395 sensor, a DPI switcher, and a connection toggle. The top and bottom ends of this panel have rubber feet. While the mouse glides easily on most surfaces, a couple of small feet along the sides would have been ideal.
The two main buttons use Huano switches. Redragon claims that these switches are reliable up to 50 million clicks. The buttons have a good travel and a nice tactile response. The clickiness isn’t muted, but it doesn’t amount to a nuisance if you’re using this mouse in a public setting. We found the clickiness of all the buttons on this mouse to be very satisfying.
Redragon K1ng Pro (M916AK-PRO) Review: Performance
The Redragon K1ng Pro has 3 connectivity options: USB Type-C (wired), Bluetooth, and 2.4Hz wireless. The last option requires using the 2.4GHz wireless receiver that comes in the box. This was our primary choice during the review period.
The PixArt PAW3395 sensor performs beautifully on this mouse. It has a maximum resolution of 26,000 DPI, which allows it to track seamlessly on most surfaces. The DPI level can be altered using the dedicated switcher on the bottom panel. There are 5 default levels to choose from: 1,000, 2,000, 4,000, 8000, and 26,000. The switcher can be programmed to toggle the resolution from 100 – 26k DPI using the companion software. The optical sensor also has a 50G acceleration, while its speed is capped at 650 IPS.
We played FPS games like Call of Duty and CS: GO with the Redragon K1ng Pro. The wireless mouse offered a tremendous response rate at a very low latency. It registered the minutest of movements and kept up with the pace of the game. The gaming experience was very silky. The mouse’s light weight was pivotal in making quick movements and getting those crucial hits in the game.
Redragon’s companion software can be used to customise all five buttons on this mouse. You can use this software to create tactical keybinds for specific games. The side buttons are programmed to go back and forward by default, which is a setting we didn’t mind in regular usage.
The wireless mouse is equipped with a 400mAh battery pack. Redragon promises a battery life of up to 150 hours if you stick to a low DPI level. During the week-long review period, we kept the resolution of the Redragon K1ng Pro under 2,000 DPI. Needless to say, we were unable to exhaust the battery of the gaming mouse.
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Verdict
The Redragon K1ng Pro is one of the finest gaming mice you can buy under Rs 3,000 right now. Its lightweight build, tactile buttons, and high resolution make it a winner in our books. The anime aesthetics are a nice touch. However, what impressed us the most was the mouse’s superior build quality despite an all-plastic body.
If you don’t want to splurge a lot of money on a high-end gaming mouse, the K1ng Pro will fit all your performance needs. Its relentless PAW3395 sensor can track on all surfaces and keep up with fast-paced gaming. All 5 buttons on the are programmable using the companion software. Our only minor complaint is that the bottom panel lacks secondary feet along the sides, which slightly inhibits the gliding ability of the device.
Redragon K1ng Pro: Pros
- Weighs just 49g
- Programmable buttons
- Good build quality
- Affordable
Redragon K1ng Pro: Cons
- Lacks PTFE feet along the sides
 for a week, here is our review of the gaming mouse. The K1ng Pro is currently priced at Rs 2,840.){kind=link}