HyperX Alloy Origins
Score: 78/100
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 series offers a premium aluminum build, per-key RGB and detachable USB-C cable across multiple form factors. This particular model focuses on linear Red switches and solid features, though it lacks wireless support and has a heavier footprint.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,075 g | 590 gbest |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
45 gbest | — | |
— | 61 keysbest | |
1.8 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
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Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | HyperX Red | Red |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 1075 g | 590 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers highlight the premium aluminum chassis, bright RGB and deep software customization, while noting the lack of wireless connectivity and limited software distribution as drawbacks.
Users praise the smooth switches, vivid lighting and sturdy construction, but mention audible spring ping on larger keys and the inconvenience of Windows-only software.
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.
“The aluminum body feels incredibly solid-no flex at all.”
“Spacebar and backspace keys can produce spring ping or hollow noise.”
“Detachable 1.8 m USB-C cable makes it easy to travel.”
