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Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Get the Redragon FIZZ K617 for n-key rollover.

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

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Ortholinear, Split

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Metal, Plastic

  • Layout standard

    ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT

    ANSI

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Redragon FIZZ K617
  • Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split
Performance
71
45
Build quality
56
60
Productivity
54
58
Customizability
57
57
Portability
70
43

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split specs

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

6 of 16 specs differ

Redragon FIZZ K617

Mechboards MakotoKurauchi Helix Split

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Bottom Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

60%
—

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Ortholinear, Split

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Metal, Plastic

Plate material

—
FR4

Weight

590 g
—

Dimensions

38 x 99 x 36 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2021
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
    $34Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$34Visit
  • MechboardsUK

    In stock
    $30Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$30Visit

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