Redragon Falchion vs Redragon K617 Fizz
The Redragon Falchion and the Redragon K617 Fizz are close alternatives. The main differences: the Redragon K617 Fizz is the cheaper of the two at $30 versus $49.99; the Redragon K617 Fizz is hot-swap while the Redragon Falchion is soldered; the Redragon Falchion runs wireless where the Redragon K617 Fizz is wired-only.
- Lower priceRedragon K617 Fizz$30 versus $49.99
- Easier to modRedragon K617 Fizzhot-swap sockets
- More ways to connectRedragon Falchion2 connection modes versus 1
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Choose the Redragon Falchion if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you need wireless.
Choose the Redragon K617 Fizz if
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($30).
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Redragon Falchion vs Redragon K617 Fizz, spec by spec
| Redragon Falchion | Redragon K617 Fizz | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | 60% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT | ABS double-shot |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic (two-tone) |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $49.99 | $30 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, tray-mount ping | light, clacky |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
3% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Redragon Falchion; 0% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Redragon K617 Fizz.
33% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Redragon Falchion.
Where to buy the Redragon Falchion
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Where to buy the Redragon K617 Fizz
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