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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
There is no doubt in my mind about recommending this keyboard for you to purchase. Priced at $109.99, it's only an additional $10 over its little brother Alloy FPS. Plus, I find the Elite edition to be better in every single way.The build quality of the E...
The HyperX Alloy Elite is overall a natural evolution of HyperX's mechanical keyboard lineup. Kingston realized that while eSports gamers want a more back to basics mechanical keyboard, others demand keyboards that offer more functionality, and what Hyper...
Handsome, sturdy steel frame, Cherry MX mechanical switches, Lengthy, braided USB cord, Dedicated media keys and volume wheel
No configuration software or macro editor, No mic/headphone ports, Uncomfortable hard-plastic wrist rest
If the absence of configuration software and a macro editor doesn't cramp your gaming style, this mechanical keyboard is a solid pick at a reasonable price. Read More...
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Published: 2017-07-18, Author: Barry , review by: pcmag.com
Handsome, sturdy steel frame, Cherry MX mechanical switches, Lengthy, braided USB cord, Dedicated media keys and volume wheel,
No configuration software or macro editor, No mic/headphone ports, Uncomfortable hard-plastic wrist rest
If the absence of configuration software and a macro editor doesn't cramp your gaming style, this mechanical keyboard is a solid pick at a reasonable price...
Published: 2017-07-17, Author: Wayne , review by: Techreport.com
The $110 HyperX Alloy Elite keyboard offers some features that I really like versus the company's existing Alloy FPS. The Elite's USB 2.0 pass-through port and dedicated media keys offer up real convenience that are missing from HyperX's earlier model. I...
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
Not RGB backlit, No configuration software
The Alloy Elite is a great entry into the gaming keyboard segment for the HyperX brand. it is a more versatile keyboard that the previously released Alloy FPS and seems to have a better design as well. You really can't go wrong with a solid steel frame an...
The HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard just looks and feels great. The design changes add a nice extra dash of color without turning gaudy. I love the accent stripe across the top! As with the entire Alloy line, the use of a steel frame and...
Given how good the HyperX headsets have been I came into this one with high expectations so forgive me if I seem ultra critical but I feel like the Alloy Elite is exactly what everyone wanted a few years ago and is a little late to the party. They did...
If you're in the market for a new mechanical keyboard and want to get something with great on keyboard volume control, a USB dedicated port, Cherry Switches and a whole lot of class look no further than the HyperX ALLOY Elite. It may not be RGB but when i...
Published: 2017-07-17, Author: E. , review by: anandtech.com
Kingston released the HyperX Alloy Elite as a step forward from the Alloy FPS, a gaming keyboard that was designed to be minimalistic, compact and easy to carry around. The Alloy Elite is a design that ditches the portability for additional practical feat...
