Testseek.com have collected 221 expert reviews of the Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS.
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
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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.
Published: 2017-04-17, Author: Mike , review by: kotaku.com
The HyperX Alloy FPS takes the basic building blocks of a mechanical gaming keyboard, houses them in a sleek steel frame, adds a splash of color and sends them happily on their way. It's a sturdy little board that's perfect for tossing into a backpack on...
Solid steel, open-frame design, Trim footprint, Cherry MX mechanical switches, Handsome appearance, Detachable, braided cord, Mobile-phone charging port
No configuration software, No dedicated media keys, ports for mic or headphone, Six-key rollover
If you don't mind the lack of complementary software and dedicated media keys, this moderately priced mechanical keyboard offers a thoughtful design and solid value. Read More...
Very slim footprint, Detachable mini-USB cable and travel bag for portability, Cherry MX switches
Only a few types of Cherry MX switches available, Few stand-out features, Detachable cable is too short for standing-desk purposes
It's not quite the industry-wide shakeup that resulted from the HyperX Cloud, but the HyperX Alloy is a fine debut. It's a competitively priced board with an attractive design, which is good enough for me.Whether it's good enough to stand out in the incre...
Experience with the HyperX Alloy FPS…There are minor differences which will make you appreciate this keyboard. Provided you want a good keyboard with a good build quality and keys' reliability, this is a great keyboard not just for gamers. That's the reas...
Published: 2017-03-16, Author: Wayne , review by: Techreport.com
Abstract: At least one mechanical keyboard seems to exist for every conceivable taste these days. Need a clicky keyboard with key caps that look like old-timey typewriter keys? Pick one from Massdrop. Want something that lights up the room with every color under th...
Abstract: The engineers at HyperX have certainly taken the PC enthusiast market by storm, first with premium memory and more recently with a series of award winning headsets. This month we will be taking a look at their latest effort, the HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanica...
Published: 2017-02-28, Author: Tom , review by: modders-inc.com
With the Alloy FPS being HyperX's first entry into the keyboard arena I feel they did a “good” job. The minimalist approach and hardware get the job done when it comes to actually using the keyboard. The keyboard's frame is barely wider than the keys. Key...
Published: 2017-02-27, Author: Ryan , review by: Bjorn3d.com
Solid build quality, Cherry MX switches (Blue, Brown, or Red), Removable USB cable, USB power passthrough, Travel bag
Only red lighting
The HyperX Alloy FPS is aimed squarely at FPS gamers, and we think that Kingston has hit their target. This is a no-nonsense keyboard that features only the bare necessities when it comes to aesthetics, save for the red LED lighting. The steel frame i...
Published: 2017-02-07, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
Easy to use. Great performance. Multiple LED lighting options. USB passthrough for charging mobile devices
No macro customization. USB passthrough is for charging mobile devices only
The HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a solid, compact, and simple to use mechanical gaming keyboard that performs well with its Cherry MX switches. With three versions — Cherry MX Blue, Brown, or Red — HyperX has an Alloy FPS for every prefe...
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...
