SteelSeries Apex 3
Score: 76/100
Redragon K617 Fizz
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Redragon K617 Fizz is a wired 60% mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable Linear Red switches and vibrant full-RGB lighting. Its compact size and budget-friendly price come at the cost of lacking wireless connectivity and a full function row. Best suited for FPS gamers and users with limited desk space who value customization.
The SteelSeries Apex 3 is a full-size membrane gaming keyboard offering 10-zone RGB, water resistance, and whisper-quiet switches at a budget price. Its main limitation is the lack of mechanical feel and hot-swap support. Best for gamers who value quiet operation, durability, and affordability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
104 keysbest | 61 keys | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,270 g | 272 gbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
10 zonesbest | — |
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|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Wired USB | Wired USB Type-C |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Switch Type | Whisper quiet gaming switches | Linear Red |
Key Count (keys) | 104 keys | 61 keys |
Weight (g) | 1270 g | 272 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 445×39.9×150.9 mm | 135x40x310 mm |
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Professional reviewers consistently commend the Apex 3 for its solid construction, minimal flex, and attractive floating-key RGB design.
Everyday users appreciate the keyboard's durability, spill-proof rating, vibrant RGB, and silent switches, often noting the comfort added by the magnetic wrist rest.
Professional reviewers and editors commend the K617 Fizz as a high-performance, space-saving mechanical keyboard tailored for FPS gamers, highlighting its smooth hot-swappable Red switches, extensive RGB customization, and solid build quality, while noting the absence of wireless connectivity as a limitation.
Everyday users consistently praise the keyboard for its value, quiet smooth switches, durability and compact footprint, describing it as a great starter budget keyboard that performs well in both gaming and everyday typing without notable complaints.
“great starter budget keyboard with nice sound and great endurance”
