Wednesday, July 30th 2025

Redragon Launches Antonius K745 Pro Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard With Enthusiast Touches and Custom Switches

Redragon has announced its latest full-size mechanical gaming keyboard in the Antonius K745 Pro, which features a surprisingly enthusiast-friendly design, wireless connectivity, and custom switches designed by Redragon to give the keyboard a "creamy" sound profile. The K745 Pro follows a traditional full-size layout, with 104 keys, and offers a row of four customizable shortcut keys above the num pad. This is largely the same layout featured in keyboards like the Keychron Q6 Max, and there are other similarities as well, like the retro-style double-shot PBT keycaps and the rear-mounted hardware switches for macOS/Windows mode selection and connectivity mode selection. The K745 Pro offers tri-mode connectivity, with 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 3.0/5.0, and USB Type-C wired, and the wireless connectivity is backed up by a 4,000 mAh battery, although Redragon makes no battery life claims.

The Antonius K745 is decidedly a budget mechanical keyboard, especially by enthusiast standards, with an MSRP of just $64.99 and an early bird price of $51.99. Given the relatively low price, the K745 features a plastic case to keep costs down, but Redragon has still opted to include five layers of sound damping material (PO foam, IXPE switch foam, PET sound pad, bottom socket foam, and a silicone bottom pad). Interestingly, the switch plate is made of polycarbonate, which is again generally reserved for higher-end mechanical keyboards, and the case features a gasket mount design with TPR gaskets to isolate noise and cushion the typing feel somewhat. The Mint Mambo switches used in the K745 are lightweight, factory-lubed linear switches with 40 gf actuation force.
The K745 uses proper hot-swap sockets—none of that Mill-Max nonsense that limited compatibility—meaning it is hot-swappable with support for most common 3- and 5-pin MX-style switches. The K745 Pro also has two stage flip-out feet for those who prefer a steeper typing angle. While the keyboard is also customizable and supports key remapping and macro functionality, it is only customizable using Redragon's proprietary Pro Software, which is only available for Windows. It also features south-facing RGB backlighting, which offers improved compatibility with thicker Cherry-profile keycaps but sacrifices the quality of the backlighting when using traditional shine-through keycaps. The stock keycaps are not shine-through, so this will only affect those looking to mod their keyboard.
Source: Redragon
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6 Comments on Redragon Launches Antonius K745 Pro Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard With Enthusiast Touches and Custom Switches

#1
Cheeseball
Not a Potato
C'mon Redragon, I just need this 100% layout with Hall Effect switches and less than $80 USD. :laugh:
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lexluthermiester
I like this keyboard! Another winner from Redragon! Hoping for a low profile version like the Horus k618/k619.
CheeseballC'mon Redragon, I just need this 100% layout with Hall Effect switches and less than $80 USD. :laugh:
I think they're working on an optical switch keyboard, but I have no idea when(if?) it'll be available.
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Battler624
If it was using QMK/VIA i would insta buy. Heck, if it was using a web-app I would be considering this even if not QMK/VIA but using a propriety software i have to install is a fuck no.
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#4
Cheeseball
Not a Potato
lexluthermiesterI like this keyboard! Another winner from Redragon! Hoping for a low profile version like the Horus k618/k619.


I think they're working on an optical switch keyboard, but I have no idea when(if?) it'll be available.
They did make a 96% keyboard (GHOSTBLADE K735) that does use magnetic switches (hall effect) but I do want one with a proper full 100% layout.
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#5
Chaitanya
lexluthermiesterI think they're working on an optical switch keyboard, but I have no idea when(if?) it'll be available.
Now that would be shocking, I have one of their keyboard and its not bad for the price(given it has been going strong for over 3 years at this point).
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lexluthermiester
Battler624Heck, if it was using a web-app
To me this would be an instant deal-breaker.
Battler624but using a propriety software i have to install is a fuck no.
There's nothing wrong with Redragon's utility apps. It would be nice if they were unified, but still. They only run when needed and are not intrusive.
ChaitanyaI have one of their keyboard and its not bad for the price(given it has been going strong for over 3 years at this point).
I have several, they are very good. I'm typing on one of them now. The above mentioned Horus K618 with red switches.
CheeseballThey did make a 96% keyboard (GHOSTBLADE K735) that does use magnetic switches (hall effect) but I do want one with a proper full 100% layout.
I did not know about that one! Nice! With you on the 100% layout. Also want volume control keys(up/down/mute). Link below for those who might be interested.
redragonshop.com/products/ghostblade-k735
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