Redragon CASTOR K631 vs Zerodate K61
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon CASTOR K631
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 65% boards under $50.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Zerodate K61
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards under $50.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Redragon CASTOR K631
Zerodate K61
Layout size
65%
60%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Linear
Linear, Magnetic
Weight
430 g
480 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Redragon CASTOR K631
- Zerodate K61
- Performance
- 7184
- Build quality
- 5774
- Productivity
- 5566
- Customizability
- 6186
- Portability
- 7266
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Keycaps: ABS
Redragon CASTOR K631 vs Zerodate K61 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 19 specs differ
Redragon CASTOR K631
Zerodate K61
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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