Testseek.com have collected 106 expert reviews of the Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS RGB and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS RGB.
May 2019
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200 Reviews
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The editors liked
Well priced relative to the mainstream options
Full programmability and software profiles via the driver allow for the use of different OS/typing/language layouts
Per-key 16.8 M RGB backlighting
USB pass-through port available even though it is only fo
Compact size
Affordable
Does not require software
Supports USB pass-through and features charging port
Comes with convenient mesh carrying case
Optional red textured key caps are attractive and easy to put on
Reasonable price
Pretty RGB lighting
Good in-game performance
Small footprint and minimalist look
Beautiful lighting
Silver speed switches are great for gaming
Frameless design
Metal top-plate
Great RGB lighting
Very comfortable
Removable USB cable
Full RGB backlighting
Fantastic software support with plenty of customization options
Very short pre-travel distance
Smooth and brilliant LED lighting effects
Heavy steel top plate
Reasonably easy to use utility software
Editable macros
Comfortable Feel
Beautiful perkey RGB
Soild Construction
Bright and vibrant lights
Accurate keystrokes
Steel frame
The editors didn't like
Loss of accessories compared to the older
Non-RGB version
And wrist rest is an optional purchase too
Stock keycaps are average at best and will show signs of wear and tear sooner rather than later
The software driver needs to be better laid out and pa
No macro keys or dedicated media controls
Limited color options
So-so key switches
Cumbersome software
Few bells and whistles
Secondary USB limited to power
Not data
Software footprint is enormous
No other switch options (Blue/Brown/Red/et cetera)
Abstract: Kingston HyperX returns with a new keyboard for hardcore game enthusiasts: the HyperX Alloy FPS RGB The HyperX Alloy FPS RGB is a gaming keyboard for those looking for league-quality gaming as well as style and high performance The new keyboard features K...
Reasonable price, Pretty RGB lighting, Good in-game performance
So-so key switches, Cumbersome software, Few bells and whistles
For all of my nitpicks, the Alloy FPS RGB works very well, and it costs a lot less than you might expect for a full-size RGB mechanical keyboard. I'm not thrilled with the Kailh Silver switches, the software still needs some work and the physical design e...
Published: 2018-09-11, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
You'll find plenty of options in the $100-plus keyboard pricing segment, but I don't think any look better than the Alloy FPS RGB and only a few can come close to matching it. On top of that gorgeous design, it also has plenty of features that gamers will...
Published: 2018-09-10, Author: Sebastian , review by: pcper.com
The HyperX Alloy FPS RGB mechanical keyboard offers excellent build quality and fully customizable RGB lighting effects in a more attractively priced package than the previous HyperX Elite keyboard, and at $109.99 it is quite competitive among per-key RGB...
Smooth and brilliant LED lighting effects, Heavy steel top plate, Reasonably easy to use utility software; editable macros
No pass through USB port
The intense competition in the mechanical gaming keyboard field has spawned fierce levels of innovation and design, but perhaps most important for the consumer is the price competition, helped by the influx of high quality clones of Cherry's MX switches s...
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Published: 2018-02-20, Author: Chris , review by: hothardware.com
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Published: 2017-01-26, Author: Victoria , review by: pcmag.com
Compact size, Affordable, Does not require software, Supports USB pass-through and features charging port, Comes with convenient mesh carrying case, Optional red textured key caps are attractive and easy to put on,
No macro keys or dedicated media controls, Limited color options
The HyperX Alloy FPS Keyboard is a sturdy, minimalist gaming keyboard in design and features, but won't appeal to gamers who prize personalization...
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Ngenuity aside, I think the HyperX Alloy FPS RGB is a pretty great keyboard. As with the rest of HyperX's keyboard lineup, it doesn't really do anything to stand out. It's quietly competent though, with an attractive design and backlighting, enough featur...
The Alloy FPS RGB delivers an immersive gaming experience with beautiful rainbow backlighting, at a much lower cost than you'd expect for a full-size RGB mechanical keyboard.However, the key switches are difficult to get the hang of for everyday typing bu...
