12 months ago, I reviewed Redragon‘s Wyvern Pro keyboard. Now, they have very kindly sent me their newest Wyvern model to try out: the K761 Wyvern Pro, with LCD screen.
The K671 is a 104-key / 100% keyboard. It has an ANSI layout, is compatible with Windows and Mac (two-position mode switch). It connects wired via USB-C or wirelessly via Bluetooth or 2.4G wireless (a three-position switch and a dongle underneath the board). Up to three Bluetooth devices can be stored/switched between.
The backlights can be controlled via the multi-use knob on the upper right of the board. This functions as a volume control by default (which I always like), but clicking it allows you to scroll through options on the K761‘s 1.41″ TFT LCD screen. You can also set the on-screen time and date, and choose to display a GIF of your choice instead of the info screen.
The K761 is available in two colourways: White & Green, and White & Blue. I got the white and green, which reminds me of a classic Mint Aero. I’m not sure why I always seem to end up thinking of chocolate bars when I’m reviewing keyboards… for the record, I don’t have a sweet tooth, and I don’t really like chocolate. The keycaps are OEM profile PBT, just like the standard Wyvern Pro. Transparent “Shine Through” characters on all keys, with the Alts and extras in dark grey/black.
The K761 comes loaded with custom Linear Mint Mambo Switches. The switches are, of course, hot-swappable.
The K761 has a 4000 mAh onboard battery and weighs 1.45 kg. Two-position silicone-footed flip-down feet ensure that you can adjust the typing angle to suit your preference.
The K761 is gasket-mounted and has five layers of noise-dampening: 3.5mm PO foam, IXPE switch foam, PET sound pad, bottom socket foam, silicone bottom pad along with the silicone gasket. This, coupled with the linear switches, means that it is a neighbour-friendly keyboard. No one is going to complain about the noise.
The K761 has RGB backlights, with 16+ preset patterns and loads of on-board tweaks possible (adjusting the colour, speed, brightness, etc). Additional customisation is available via the free-to-use software, including Macro editing and key redefining.
Back when I reviewed the Wyvern Pro, I said it had eschewed a lot of the bells and whistles that many modern keyboards opt for. The K761 is essentially the same board, but with those extras added. The screen feels like it is a genuinely useful thing now, whereas one or two years ago it was just a kind of flashy add-on. A vol knob is always a welcome addition to any board for me, and the fact that it also controls the backlights and other on-screen options makes it very useful.
All in all, the K761 has everything you could possibly need. If you liked the look of the previous version but felt that it lacked some features, then the K761 definitely has you covered.