Redragon K617
Score: 84/100
HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Aqua
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Redragon K617 Fizz packs hot-swappable linear switches, detachable USB-C, and full RGB into a tiny 60% chassis, delivering solid performance at a low price. Its compact size and feature set suit budget gamers, though the lack of media keys and limited macOS support are drawbacks.
The Alloy Origins 60 is a premium 60% keyboard with an aluminum top plate, per-key RGB and detachable USB-C cable. It offers solid build quality and smooth switches, though the compact layout introduces a learning curve and some hardware quirks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
61 keysbest | — | |
1,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 272 gbest | 780 g |
12 months | 24 monthsbest | |
— | 45 gbest | |
61 keysbest | 61 keysbest | |
— | 1.8 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
N-Key Rollover (keys) | 61 keys | Full keys |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting Type | RGB | Per-key |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | Red Linear | HyperX Red |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 272 g | 780 g |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Type | wired | Wired |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the K617 Fizz for delivering hot-swappable switches, detachable USB-C, and extensive RGB lighting at an astonishingly low price, while noting limited macOS support and the gimmicky product name.
Everyday users value the affordability, compact size and vibrant lighting, but complain about the cramped layout, lack of dedicated media keys, and limited macOS software.
“Perfect keyboard for FPS games”
“Very good for the price”
“Too small”
Reviewers consistently praise the solid aluminum build, smooth HyperX switches and striking exposed-LED RGB, while noting the learning curve of the 60% layout and the ABS spare spacebar as minor drawbacks.
Users love the sturdy feel, durable PBT caps and vivid lighting, but complain about spacebar stabilizer rattle and the ABS replacement spacebar.
