Redragon K1NG 4K Pro

[pzogel]

Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and capable of 4000 Hz wireless polling, the ambidextrous K1NG 4K Pro is Redragon's lightest mouse yet at just 49 g. Capable of both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth, the K1NG 4K Pro is also highly affordable at just $44.99.

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[Cheeseball]

This is not a bad mouse for the price. I use Redragon's M916AK which is technically the same (same sensor and all) but for a good price of US $36.

Their software is... significantly better than Logitech's stupid G Hub and Razer's Synapse. Amazing for a budget brand. The only thing that would make this better is if they had a QMK/VIA (web-based) equivalent for mice.

 

[Chrispy_]

Their software is... significantly better than Logitech's stupid G Hub and Razer's Synapse.

Sometimes less is more.

I was just thinking that Synapse isn't as bad as it used to be and it immediately asked for an update on two machines. Checking the \installer\razer folder I'd guess that I've downloaded about 1GB of synapse nonsense every 2-3 weeks for the last few years and not a single one of the feature updates or bugfixes has been relevant to me or my devices.

If I don't want rainbow cycling lighting though, I'm forced to have it installed.

Redragon's and Roccat's approach of a simple application for the device is question is vastly superior to thes Logi/Razer approach of an enormous, invasive, piece of software that has controls and drivers for all 4000 mice, keyboards, headsets, etc ever made by that company and the entire bloated library is updated every time any fix for any single product ever gets pushed out, whether it's the one you're using or not.

 

[Marcus L]

I missed the DPI is now CPI memo? why the change in terminology?

 

[Chrispy_]

Thanks for the more affordable mouse review, though I still can't help but notice this is a flagship mouse and the cheaper 1K wired/wireless Redragon models outsell their more expensive offerings ten-to-one or more based on customer review quantities.

Same shell, same button and wheel profile, 42g is lighter still, the software is likely very similar to the King 4K Pro.

Most people, even those with faster 144-240Hz displays are going to ask themselves if they need 8K wireless polling and 26000cpi, and likely say no to both to avoid paying almost triple the money they need to.

 

[Legacy-ZA]

I am using their Mechanical Horus Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard, Solid build, the switches are Red, okay I guess, but I prefer yellow linear switches, maybe they will make one in due time. It's not as good as my old linear Low-Profile from Corsair, but it get's the job done well enough. I got sick of the idiotic price tags associated with Razer / Corsair / Logitech.

You see, that is how it works you big 3? Now you got nothing from my end, nada, zero, zip, nothing, bugger all. The money went somewhere else. (A future lesson for you too Redragon) I don't like begin punked, especially when I know the true worth of items, people, you overpay, you overpay so damn much, just stop already, just stop.

My Razer mouse is still working great after all the years, that said, I will try this one next. Good price, and seemingly, good performance.

Thank you for reviewing these.

 

[raptori]

Making a decent mouse with good quality component and missing on the teflon feet is wild.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Great review! My only complaint is the battery. 400mah is just pathetic given that a 1200mah unit would take up only minimal amounts of extra internal space and is only marginally more expensive. The cost to the consumer would amount to an extra $2 or $3. More than worth it.

Making a decent mouse with good quality component and missing on the teflon feet is wild.

On a hard surface, yeah that makes a difference. Most people who are going to look at and buy this mouse though are using a soft surface mousing area. Teflon isn't as important in that use-case.

 

[pzogel]

I missed the DPI is now CPI memo? why the change in terminology?

DPI (dots per inch) being used for mice has always been a misnomer, the term "dots" only makes sense for something like printers. An ICS (image correlation sensor) works with counts, hence the term "CPI" (counts per inch).

 

[Chrispy_]

Great review! My only complaint is the battery. 400mah is just pathetic given that a 1200mah unit would take up only minimal amounts of extra internal space and is only marginally more expensive. The cost to the consumer would amount to an extra $2 or $3.

I doubt the cost is the reason for the battery - these days it's about weight reduction and 400mAh is enough to outlast the human. If you can survive 85 hours without sleep then I guess this isn't the mouse for you

 

[Onasi]

@pzogel
Out of curiosity, how do you measure CPI divergence? I forget if there is software that shows “real” CPI based on movement, most tests I have seen were manual versus a known zero deviation sample.

If you can survive 85 hours without sleep then I guess this isn't the mouse for you

Sounds like a challenge.

On a hard surface, yeah that makes a difference. Most people who are going to look at and buy this mouse though are using a soft surface mousing area. Teflon isn't as important in that use-case.

Depends on the soft surface too. On a good pad, the difference in glide between generic black skates, white PTFE, good aftermarket ones (like Tigers) and even exotic stuff like glass and ceramic is still present. Still up to preference, some might dislike TOO much glide.

 

[pzogel]

@pzogel
Out of curiosity, how do you measure CPI divergence? I forget if there is software that shows “real” CPI based on movement, most tests I have seen were manual versus a known zero deviation sample.

MouseTester has built-in functionality for this, which measures the number of counts across a distance of 10 cm.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I doubt the cost is the reason for the battery - these days it's about weight reduction and 400mAh is enough to outlast the human. If you can survive 85 hours without sleep then I guess this isn't the mouse for you

I would happily deal with more weight.

 

[Chrispy_]

I would happily deal with more weight.

Yeah, me too. That's why there are heavier mice on the market (even from Redragon) that have much larger batteries than this.

This mouse is not for us; In my case I leave wireless mice on the coffee table where there's no charge cable. I want maximum runtime between charges.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Yeah, me too. That's why there are heavier mice on the market (even from Redragon) that have much larger batteries than this.

This mouse is not for us; In my case I leave wireless mice on the coffee table where there's no charge cable. I want maximum runtime between charges.

Same here! I have the Ranger Lite(M910-WS) and opened it up. It's got a standard JST jack and plenty of room inside, so I ordered a 1200mah battery to replace the 350mah unit that came with it and it works wonders. Now I only have to charge it every 7 to 9 weeks instead of every 12 or 13 days.

 

[Ketadine]

Just got this mouse yesterday after my old CM MM731 scroll wheel starter acting up, going up and down, even after it was cleaned. Anyways, first impressions after a few hours of usage I can say 3 things that are different: the shape , the clicks and the 4K sensor.
For the shape, I won't go into details as it's not a problem imo.
The clicks seem a bit stickier than that of the previous mouse, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, I usually don't care, but it is a bit noticeable, in Win 10 and in the 2 games that I played Warthunder and Last Epoch, especially on the latter.
The 4K sensor is different and in this case I might say it's a downgrade imo as it's bulker and it's external (it has a female USB C connector). The one for the MM731 is a lot smaller and can be plugged directly into any standard USB port (it has a male USB A connector).
That's about it for first impressions.