First Impressions
Priced at $29.99, the Redragon K617 HE 60% is Redragon's entry in the gaming keyboards category. With 49 buyers rating it at 4.1 stars, it currently sits at #129 of 141 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 53% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Construction & Key Action
The Magnetic switches define how this keyboard feels in use. Switch choice is personal - what feels great to one typist can feel wrong to another, so it's worth knowing what category these fall into before committing. At $29.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
One feature owners single out about the Redragon K617 HE 60%: "Compact 60%".
Specifications
- Brand: Redragon
- Price: $29.99 (well below the $63.18 category average)
- Connectivity: Wired / Wireless
- Switches: Magnetic
- Amazon rating: 4.1 of 5.0
- Reviews: 49
- Category rank: #129 of 141 in gaming keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 27 products
- Higher-rated in category: 130 products
- More-reviewed in category: 128 products
Owner Reports
With only 49 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.1-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
Common positives:
- Rapid trigger
- Budget magnetic switch
- Compact 60%
Common complaints:
- No arrow keys
- Wired only
For context, the average rating in the gaming keyboards category is 4.5 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $29.99, the Redragon K617 HE 60% sits well below the $63.18 category average. 27 options are cheaper and 113 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard ($29.99, 4.5★, 39,549 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard - $29.99, 4.5★ (39,549 reviews) · Higher rated
- Redragon K552P Keyboard - $40.99, 4.7★ (15,454 reviews) · Higher rated
- RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Keyboard - $44.89, 4.4★ (15,021 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Guiheng 60% Mechanical Keyboard at $13.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional gaming keyboards without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
- Anyone needing a wireless setup without cable management
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Rapid trigger
- Budget magnetic switch
- Compact 60%
Cons:
- No arrow keys
- Wired only
Final Take
7.2/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.