RedragonReleased 2024

FIZZ K617 HE

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (96/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the FIZZ K617 HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall747396857481
Build quality
74
Customisability
73
Performance
96
Productivity
85
Portability
74
Overall
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesMagnetic · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeBottom Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions5
Weight600 g

More specs

Height Mm5 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

FIZZ K617 HE vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
FIZZ K617 HEAjazz AK820 Pro
 RedragonFIZZ K617 HEThis pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score81 /10081 /100
Build quality74 /100Better72 /100
Performance96 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeBottom MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes