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October 2016
(82%)
221 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
45 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent Build Quality (Metal Alloy Top)
Overall Size
Cherry MX Blue Switches (50 Million Actuations)
N-Key / 6-Key Rollover
6 Illumination Modes & 5 Brightness Levels
Removable Braided Cable
Bundle (8 Extra Red Painted Textured Keycaps & Mes
Removable USB Cable
Floating Keys Design
Thin ZAxis Height
USBPassthrough
Warranty
Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS Gaming Keyboard Review
Conclusion
Published
28th November 2016 | Source
Kingston | Price
£99.98 | Author
Bryan Waters
Now and again we have products in the office for review that are difficult to sum up. If the
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
Solid steel
Open-frame design
Trim footprint
Cherry MX mechanical switches
Handsome appearance
Detachable
Braided cord
Mobile-phone charging port
Very slim footprint
Detachable mini-USB cable and travel bag for portability
Cherry MX switches
Easy to use. Great performance. Multiple LED lighting options. USB passthrough for charging mobile devices
Streamlined design
Authentic Cherry MX switches
Braided
Detachable cord
No extraneous software
Solid build quality
Cherry MX switches (Blue
Brown
Or Red)
Removable USB cable
USB power passthrough
Travel bag
Cherry MX keys
Numerous backlighting options
No software to install
Loud
Clicky keys (may be a con to some)
AntiGhosting and Nkey rollover capable
Ideal for FPS games
Good set of accessories
Including a travel sleeve and replacement keycaps
Good build quality with a thick steel frame/plate
USB pass-through port available
And located in a useful position
Use of Cherry MX switches with excellent quality control
Min
Solid build
Quieter Red switches
Multiple lighting options
Extra key caps are a very nice addition
Easy to transport with included mesh pouch
Detachable USB cord
Red backlighting
USB passthrough for phone charging
Carrying bag.
The editors didn't like
No Macro Keys
Single Color LEDs
Price (EU)
None
Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS Gaming Keyboard Review
No macro keys or dedicated media controls
Limited color options
No configuration software
No dedicated media keys
Ports for mic or headphone
Six-key rollover
Only a few types of Cherry MX switches available
Few stand-out features
Detachable cable is too short for standing-desk purposes
No macro customization. USB passthrough is for charging mobile devices only
Limited customization options
Gaudy backlighting
Only red lighting
Limited to red LED color
Keys are higher than other keyboards
Poor quality stock keycaps
Relatively expensive for what you get
Secondary legends not uniformly backlit
Would be nice to have some sort of macro or key-binding options
A tad overpriced (US release pending). No wrist rest. No media keys.
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HyperX's entire modus operandi thus far has been to strip pretense and excess out of gaming peripherals, and make them streamlined and approachable instead. The Alloy FPS demonstrates that the company can make intelligent subtractions from its products, i...
Abstract: Let's take a look at the packaging and its contents.The front of the box.The back of the box.Opening the box, and inside you will find a carrying pouch for the keyboard and the cable.The HyperX Alloy FPS keyboard.The accessories that come with the HyperX...
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Published: 2017-09-11, Author: Sebastian , review by: pcper.com
In the end I was very impressed with both HyperX Alloy FPS keyboards, and that was before learning anything about their retail pricing. The 104-key Alloy FPS is a penny under $100, which is excellent considering its metal frame, Cherry MX key switches, an...
Ever since Kingston separated their HyperX brand to better cater towards gamers, I've had the opportunity to test quite a few of their new peripherals and despite HyperX getting into many of these product lines for the first time, most of their products h...
Good set of accessories, including a travel sleeve and replacement keycaps, Good build quality with a thick steel frame/plate, USB pass-through port available, and located in a useful position, Use of Cherry MX switches with excellent quality control, Min
Poor quality stock keycaps, Relatively expensive for what you get, Secondary legends not uniformly backlit
The HyperX Alloy FPS comes with options of Cherry MX Red, Brown, and Blue switches as well as several layouts. As of the date of this article, the ANSI layout costs $99.99 from retailers, including Amazon.com and Newegg in the USA. Good set of accessories...
Published: 2017-05-06, Author: Clinton , review by: theouterhaven.net
Abstract: Kingston HyperX is a brand mostly known for their headsets, memory and solid state drives, so when I found out that they would be going into the keyboard making business, I did have a little bit of trepidation. I now have the HyperX Alloy FPS in my hands...
Published: 2017-05-01, Author: Joe , review by: nerdreactor.com
Kingston has already made its name in the PC market with its selection of memory products. Now Kingston is aiming to leave an impact in the pro gaming market. The HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical gaming keyboard is the keyboard the pros expect. Compact design...
Solid build, Quieter Red switches, Multiple lighting options, Extra key caps are a very nice addition, Easy to transport with included mesh pouch
Would be nice to have some sort of macro or key-binding options
The HyperX Alloy FPS is still a very solid keyboard, in a compact and easy to transport package. Its red-switched version performs admirably, as did the blue-switched keyboard. Between the three available options — blue, brown, and red — there should be a...
There's no doubt in my mind that you'll see professional gamers on Twitch using this keyboard. It's rock solid, enjoyable to use, and well-built for travel or to forever sit on your desk. While the lack of RGB may have some looking for something else the...