Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Machenike K50060% vs 96%
Choose the FIZZ K617 for a smaller 60% footprint and the K500 if arrow keys and a numpad matter more.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon FIZZ K617
60%
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 60% boards under $50.
- Compact 60% layout and 61-key design.
- Hot-swappable socket supports 3- and 5-pin switches.
- Redragon lists 20 preset RGB modes, adjustable on the keyboard.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Machenike K500
96%
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 96% boards under $100.
- 96% layout includes arrow keys and a numeric keypad.
- Hot-swappable and supports 3-pin switches.
- PBT keycaps with an OEM profile.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Pick the Redragon FIZZ K617 if saving desk space, keeping the board lighter, or using 5-pin replacement switches is the priority. Choose the Machenike K500 if you rely on arrow keys and a numpad, and prefer PBT keycaps. Check the K500’s layout limitation if you need ISO keys.
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
Machenike K500
Layout size
60%
96%
Case material
Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Linear, Tactile
Weight
590 g
650 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Redragon FIZZ K617
- Machenike K500
- Performance
- 7180
- Build quality
- 5654
- Productivity
- 5462
- Customizability
- 5764
- Portability
- 7046
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The FIZZ K617 is the more focused choice for FPS play and a smaller desk or travel setup. The K500’s larger 96% layout makes it more practical for office work, programming, and numeric-entry-heavy content tasks. Modding favors the FIZZ K617 on switch-pin flexibility, although both boards are hot-swappable. Both remain wired RGB keyboards with N-Key Rollover.
Pick the Redragon FIZZ K617
- The FIZZ K617’s 60% layout leaves more desk space for mouse movement than the K500’s 96% layout.
- Redragon describes the K617 as dedicated for FPS gaming.
- Both keyboards include N-Key Rollover and wired connectivity.
Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Machenike K500 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 17 specs differ
Redragon FIZZ K617
Machenike K500
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
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
Machenike K500
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Redragon FIZZ K617 vs Machenike K500: your questions
The FIZZ K617 is a better fit for FPS play if a compact layout and more mouse room are priorities. Both keyboards are wired and include N-Key Rollover.
The FIZZ K617 has a 60% layout, and its compatibility rules specify that it has no dedicated arrow keys. Buyers needing dedicated arrows should consider the K500’s 96% layout.
Yes, the K500’s 96% layout includes a numeric keypad and arrow keys. Its layout is more compact than a standard full-size arrangement and lacks the gaps of a full-size board.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Redragon specifies 3- and 5-pin switch compatibility for the FIZZ K617, while the K500 listing specifies 3-pin switches.
The FIZZ K617 metadata lists linear and clicky switch types, while Redragon’s product description identifies linear red switches. The K500 is listed with linear red and tactile brown switch options.
The FIZZ K617 has a 60% layout, while the K500 has a 96% layout. The FIZZ K617 is also lighter at 590g compared with the K500 at 650g.
No, the K500 is listed in ANSI only, and its compatibility rules say ISO variants are not offered. The FIZZ K617 metadata lists ANSI and multiple ISO layout variants.
No, both are wired-only keyboards with USB-C connectivity. Neither product is listed with wireless operation.
The K500 uses PBT keycaps in an OEM profile. Its vendor describes them as wear- and oil-resistant.
The K500 product listing specifies EVA plate sound-absorbing foam. The FIZZ K617 listing does not specify a foam layer.
The K500 is the more convenient option if your work uses dedicated arrow keys or a numpad, since both are included in its 96% layout. The FIZZ K617 has a 60% layout, though Redragon describes software-customizable macros for it.
Yes, both are listed with RGB lighting and N-Key Rollover. Redragon specifies 20 preset RGB modes for the FIZZ K617, while the K500 vendor describes a per-key RGB backlight.
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