Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Keychron V4
Choose the Keychron V4 for QMK and VIA customization, or the FIZZ K617 for a lighter, simpler 60% keyboard with preset RGB modes.
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from$34at Redragon
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from$39at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon FIZZ K617
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 60% boards under $50.
- 60% wired layout with a listed weight of 590g.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches, according to Redragon.
- The vendor lists 20 preset RGB modes with on-board brightness and speed adjustments.
Get the
Keychron V4
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 60% boards under $50.
- QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- Includes a steel plate and screw-in PCB stabilizers.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Pick the Keychron V4 if QMK and VIA, its steel plate, and screw-in stabilizers matter more than a lighter build. Choose the Redragon FIZZ K617 if you want a lower-weight 60% board with preset RGB modes and do not need the V4's firmware options. If you select the V4, check your preferred keycap style and regional layout against its compatibility notes.
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
Keychron V4
Case material
Plastic
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Bottom Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
590 g
730 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Redragon FIZZ K617
- Keychron V4
- Performance
- 7168
- Build quality
- 5687
- Productivity
- 5395
- Customizability
- 5798
- Portability
- 7075
- Layout size: 60%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The V4 takes most categories on the strength of its firmware support and listed features. The FIZZ K617 is the lighter option for buyers who want a small wired keyboard without needing the V4's customization toolkit. Both are 60% and hot-swappable, so neither offers a layout-size advantage. Check the V4's LED and regional-layout compatibility notes before choosing it.
Pick the Keychron V4
- The V4 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- The FIZZ K617 vendor description calls it dedicated for FPS gaming and highlights its compact 60% layout.
Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Keychron V4 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 26 specs differ
Redragon FIZZ K617
Keychron V4
Switch options
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
Redragon
ISO-FR
In stockShips to you
Keychron V4
Keychron
ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Keychron V4: your questions
The FIZZ K617 emphasizes preset RGB modes, linear red switches, and a 590g weight. The V4 adds QMK and VIA support, a steel plate, and screw-in stabilizers.
Yes, both are listed as 60% keyboards. Both also use wired-only connectivity.
The Redragon FIZZ K617 weighs 590g, while the Keychron V4 is listed at 730g. Both have a compact 60% layout.
Yes, the V4 lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes using its Launcher web app for key remapping and macros.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Their vendor descriptions specify support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The Keychron V4 is listed with a 1000 Hz polling rate. No polling rate is listed for the FIZZ K617.
The V4's compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark with its south-facing LEDs. Check your keycap set's lighting design before buying.
The V4 compatibility rules list ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and ISO-IT as missing layouts. Those layouts are listed for the Redragon FIZZ K617.
Redragon lists 20 preset RGB modes, with brightness and flowing speed adjustable on the keyboard. Its product description also mentions software for creating modes and effects.
Both support hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The V4 also lists QMK and VIA support and screw-in PCB stabilizers, while Redragon describes the FIZZ K617 as compatible with almost all other switches.
The V4 lists Mac and Windows support, and Keychron describes a system toggle and additional keycaps for both systems. The fully assembled version includes Mac and Windows keycaps.
Both are listed as wired-only keyboards. The vendor descriptions specify a USB-C connection for each model.
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