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July 2017
(83%)
197 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
24 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Solid design with steel frame
Cherry MX mechanical key switches (Red
Brown
Blue options)
18 LED light bar at the top of the keyboard
Included wrist rest
Extremely comfortable
Solid build
High quality components
Looks great
Quick key response
Excellent Build Quality (Metal Alloy Top)
Cherry MX Switches (50 Million Actuations)
100% Anti Ghosting NKey Rollover
Dedicated Media And Lighting Buttons
6 Illumination Modes & 4 Brightness Levels
LED Light Bar
Extra Key Caps
USB 2.0 Pass T
Cherry MX RGB Switches (50 Million Actuations)
NGenuity S
Handsome
Sturdy steel frame
Cherry MX mechanical switches
Lengthy
Braided USB cord
Dedicated media keys and volume wheel
Crystal-clear Cherry MX RGB lighting
Dedicated media controls
Including a volume wheel
Software is 100% optional
And HyperX won't nag you about it
Excellent build quality
Light bar colors blend well
Standard bottom row allows keycap replacement
Authentic Cherry MX keys
Beautiful design
Discrete media keys
Great performance
Smart design
Dedicated on-board media buttons and volume scroll wheel
Good build quality
Consistent
Genuine Cherry MX switches
Multiple lighting modes and effects controlled via dedicated on-board buttons
Fairly clean aesthetics give it the ability to fit into di
100% plug-and-play
Cherry MX Red switches are perfect for gaming
Textured replaceable keys
Incredibly sturdy construction
Braided cable and pinch point grommet
The editors didn't like
Not RGB backlit
No configuration software
Quite expensive but for some users it's still worth it
No Macro Keys
Single Color LEDs
Price (For Some)
No Dedicated Macro Keys
No configuration software or macro editor
No mic/headphone ports
Uncomfortable hard-plastic wrist rest
Flimsy wrist rest
Oversized footprint
With a lot of empty space
The software (somehow) weighs in at over 1.1GB after install
Aging USB 2.0 passthrough port
Software UI can be clunky
Keycaps will show finger grease and shine quickly
Software needs some work
Typing requires some practice
Garish backlighting
So-so pricing
Fairly expensive given the feature set
Relative to its competitors
Thin ABS keycaps with laser etched and pad printed legends will wear out sooner than later
Authentic Cherry MX keys, Beautiful design, Discrete media keys, Great performance
Software needs some work, Typing requires some practice
The HyperX Alloy Elite keyboard is a beautiful, colorful peripheral with top-of-the-line key switches and a sleek aesthetic. The unoptimized software keeps the keyboard from reaching the upper echelons of gaming-keyboard greatness, but this HyperX comes p...
Dedicated on-board media buttons and volume scroll wheel, Good build quality, Consistent, genuine Cherry MX switches, Multiple lighting modes and effects controlled via dedicated on-board buttons, Fairly clean aesthetics give it the ability to fit into di
Fairly expensive given the feature set, relative to its competitors, Thin ABS keycaps with laser etched and pad printed legends will wear out sooner than later, USB pass-through port is USB 2.0 only
The HyperX Alloy Elite has an MSRP of $109.99 for all three Cherry MX switch options from their web shop for customers in the USA, as well as from third-party retailers, including Amazon.com as of the date of this article. Dedicated on-board media buttons...
Published: 2017-11-08, Author: Christopher , review by: gameranx.com
Abstract: Kingston's HyperX brand of gaming peripherals has quickly garnered a praise-worthy reputation. Their Cloud headsets, for example, are some of the easiest to recommend for performance and price. The latest in the HyperX lineup is the Alloy Elite mechanical...
The HyperX Alloy Elite is a solid contender in the mechanical keyboard market. The rock solid Cherry MX key switches paired with the thick steel frame make for a durable design, and the quick access and media controls work well and are easy to reach and u...
solid build, high quality components, looks great, quick key response
quite expensive but for some users it's still worth it,
If you are looking for a top gaming keyboard then HyperX Alloy Elite should be on top of your list. It's clearly a product designed for the most demanding gamers. It combines high quality, high functionality, high durability and amazing performance.HyperX...
Abstract: HyperX entered the keyboard scene as a serious contender when they released the superb HyperX Alloy FPS back in 2016. By strictly focusing on high-quality materials and raw performance, HyperX managed to stand out amongst competitors by offering a leaner...
The moral of the story here is if you are looking for a great keyboard with simple features and customizability the HyperX Alloy Elite is on of the best choices out there! Take your gaming to the next level...
Published: 2017-08-07, Author: Ron , review by: gamingtrend.com
100% plug-and-play, Cherry MX Red switches are perfect for gaming, Textured replaceable keys, Incredibly sturdy construction, Braided cable and pinch point grommet
Single USB pass-thru port, Pass-thru is only USB 2.0
At $109.99 MSRP, the Alloy Elite from HyperX is right in the sweet spot for a quality keyboard. However, the overall construction, Cherry MX switch hardware, steel frame, and driverless nature could easily justify a higher price. HyperX continues to estab...
If you are a gaming professional or someone who wants a strong and efficient input device for your computer, the HyperX Alloy Elite is something you should strongly consider. The HyperX Alloy Elite combines high quality and efficiency with an attractive p...
Authentic Cherry MX keys, Smart design, Discrete media keys, Great performance
Garish backlighting, So-so pricing
HyperX hasn't been producing keyboards for very long, which only makes it more impressive that the Alloy Elite is so good. While it's not as deeply customizable as some of its competitors, and the backlighting will not suit everyone's taste, its fundament...
