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The spec sheet,
made useful.

Start with layout and controls. Use the guides to decide what those differences mean for you.

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COMPARE THE DIFFERENCES, NOT A SCORE

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Keyboards / space versus direct access

Selected wired mechanical US editions
What mattersK617 FIZZK582 SURARA
Layout60% · 61 keysFull-size · 104 keys
ConnectionWiredWired USB
Switch editionMechanical redOUTEMU red
Reason to considerFree desk spaceKeep a full key set
Key caveatExtra functions use layers; magnetic editions differLarger footprint; SE is a different edition
Verify at sourceK617 official page (opens in a new tab) ↗K582 official page (opens in a new tab) ↗

Scope: K617 FIZZ White & Grey mechanical US-ANSI and K582 SURARA red-switch US listing. Hot-swap socket compatibility must be checked for your revision.

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Mice / map the controls you actually need

Standard wired editions; total programmable buttons
What mattersM711 COBRAM612 PREDATOR
ConnectionWiredWired
Programmable buttons711
Advertised DPI ceiling10,0008,000 via software
Reason to considerIts control arrangement meets your needsYou want more programmable controls
Key caveatNot M711-FPS or PRONot a wireless edition; 11 does not mean 11 side buttons
Verify at sourceM711 official page (opens in a new tab) ↗M612 official page (opens in a new tab) ↗

DPI is sensitivity, not a measured performance ranking. Bare-mouse weight, latency and grip comfort have not been tested.

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One last check before checkout.

Match the model, regional layout, switch and seller. Compare the final delivered total after any discount.

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Sources & version notes

Manufacturer specifications can change. Match the full model, switch, connection type and regional layout before paying. A specification is not an independently measured performance result.