Redragon FIZZ K617 HE vs Keychron V18K vs 75%
Choose the FIZZ K617 HE for Hall Effect gaming features, or the Keychron V1 for a 75% layout and deeper customization.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon FIZZ K617 HE
8K
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 60% boards under $50.
- Hall Effect magnetic linear switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- 8,000 Hz polling rate listed in the product metadata.
- Compact 60% layout and 600 g listed weight.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Keychron V1
75%
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $50.
- 75% layout with multi-media keys and a programmable knob.
- QMK and VIA support, with hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
- Vendor-listed layout options include ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-FR.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the Redragon FIZZ K617 HE if adjustable Hall Effect actuation, Rapid Trigger, and 8,000 Hz polling are your priorities. Choose the Keychron V1 if you need a fuller 75% layout, broader regional layout options, or MX-switch customization through hot-swap sockets and QMK or VIA. For general typing and programmable controls, the V1 is the more flexible fit.
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
Keychron V1
Layout size
60%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Plastic
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear, Magnetic
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Redragon FIZZ K617 HE
- Keychron V1
- Performance
- 9691
- Build quality
- 5989
- Productivity
- 5598
- Customizability
- 5998
- Portability
- 7164
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
What will you mostly use it for?
The FIZZ K617 HE takes the gaming category on its Hall Effect controls and higher listed polling rate, while its smaller and lighter build makes it the travel pick. The Keychron V1 is the practical choice for office work, programming, and content creation, where its 75% layout and programmable features have more relevance. It also leads for modding thanks to MX-compatible hot-swap support and QMK and VIA. Both remain wired-only keyboards.
Pick the Redragon FIZZ K617 HE
- Hall Effect switches support adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger on the FIZZ K617 HE.
- Its listed polling rate is 8,000 Hz, compared with the V1's 1,000 Hz in its vendor specifications.
- The vendor describes PRCS modes for SOCD-style input handling.
Redragon FIZZ K617 HE vs Keychron V1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
20 of 28 specs differ
Redragon FIZZ K617 HE
Keychron V1
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Redragon FIZZ K617 HE
Redragon
ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
Keychron V1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Redragon FIZZ K617 HE vs Keychron V1: your questions
The FIZZ K617 HE is the more gaming-focused choice, with Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate listed in its metadata. The Keychron V1 has a 1,000 Hz polling rate in its vendor specifications and does not list Hall Effect switches.
Yes. Redragon describes Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation for the FIZZ K617 HE's Hall Effect switches. Its vendor description gives an actuation adjustment range of 0.1 to 3.4 mm.
No. The FIZZ K617 HE uses magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. Redragon also describes its magnetic switches as incompatible with other brands' Hall Effect switches.
Yes. The Keychron V1 has hot-swappable sockets that support 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches. Its vendor description says switches can be changed without soldering.
The FIZZ K617 HE is a 60% keyboard, while the Keychron V1 is a 75% keyboard. The V1 layout provides more keys, while the FIZZ lacks a function row and dedicated arrow keys.
The Keychron V1 metadata lists both QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes the Launcher web app for remapping keys and creating macros.
The Keychron V1 is listed in ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-FR, among other layouts. The FIZZ K617 HE compatibility rules list those three layouts as unavailable.
Redragon's vendor description says the FIZZ K617 HE is not compatible with Mac or non-PC platforms. Keychron lists Mac and Windows support for the V1.
The FIZZ K617 HE weighs 600 g in the metadata, while the Keychron V1 is listed at 995 g. Both are wired-only, so neither provides wireless operation for travel.
The V1's south-facing LEDs do not illuminate shine-through legends effectively, according to its compatibility rules. The vendor describes its supplied double-shot PBT keycaps as not shine-through.
Neither keyboard has a built-in numpad. The FIZZ K617 HE compatibility rules specify its 60% layout lacks one, and the Keychron V1 compatibility rules also list no numpad.
The Keychron V1 combines QMK and VIA support with a programmable knob that can be assigned to macros or controls such as zoom and volume. The FIZZ K617 HE instead emphasizes gaming adjustments, including actuation settings and Rapid Trigger.
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