HyperX Alloy Origins Core TKL
Score: 84/100
Redragon K617 Fizz
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Redragon K617 Fizz delivers a compelling budget package with hot-swap linear switches, full RGB, and high-speed polling in a compact 60% form factor, though it lacks dedicated media controls and macOS software.
The Alloy Origins Core is a high-end tenkeyless keyboard with an aluminum build, vivid per-key RGB and detachable USB-C cable. It delivers solid performance with full NKRO and onboard memory, but lacks media keys and wireless connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 g | 590 gbest |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
60 gbest | — | |
87 keysbest | 61 keys | |
1.8 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | HyperX Aqua | Red |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Form Factor | Tenkeyless | 60% |
Key Count (keys) | 87 keys | 61 keys |
Weight (g) | 900 g | 590 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the premium aluminum build, vivid lighting and tactile Aqua switches, while noting the missing media keys and USB pass-through as drawbacks.
Everyday users rate it highly, calling it "perfect for PC gamers" and "the best board I've ever owned," though they miss dedicated media controls and note occasional early hardware failures.
“perfect for PC gamers”
“the best board I've ever owned”
“Premium feel and bright lighting make it stand out on my desk”
Professional reviewers praise the K617 Fizz as a standout budget mechanical keyboard, highlighting its exceptional value, hot-swap capability, stylish dual-tone aesthetics, and comprehensive software customization, while noting the overuse of the pink color variant.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the K617 Fizz highly, lauding its responsiveness, affordability, easy setup, and attractive design, with common complaints about the compact size, missing navigation keys, and lack of macOS software support.
