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Redragon FIZZ K617 HE vs Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Get the Redragon FIZZ K617 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.

FIZZ K617 HE (Magnetic Hall Effect Keyboard)

Hall effect

Redragon FIZZ K617 HE

from$39at Redragon

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Helix Kit

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

from$30at Mechboards

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What actually differs

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 FIZZ K617 HE

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Ortholinear, Split

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Metal, Plastic

  • Layout standard

    ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES

    ANSI

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Redragon FIZZ K617 HE
  • Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
Performance
97
45
Build quality
60
60
Productivity
55
58
Customizability
60
57
Portability
71
43

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Redragon FIZZ K617 HE vs Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 20 specs differ

Redragon FIZZ K617 HE

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Bottom Mount, Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

60%
—

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Ortholinear, Split

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Metal, Plastic

Plate material

Plastic
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

600 g
—

Dimensions

5 x 320 x 140 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • RedragonCN

    In stock
    $39Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$39Visit
  • MechboardsUK

    In stock
    $30Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$30Visit

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