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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.
Abstract: For some PC gamers, having the right keyboard attached to your computer can be almost as important as the hardware inside it. However, for the uninitiated, it can be hard to see what all the fuss is about. Is there really any difference between fancy gami...
At the asking price of Rs. 8.999, you can't go wrong with the HyperX Alloy FPS. With spartan good looks and a minimal portable form factor, excellent build quality, you know you're getting a dependable keyboard form a good brand...
The HyperX Alloy FPS is an impressive keyboard, and not just for FPS gamers. It's minimalist compact design is an excellent choice for gamers who travel quite frequently, and don't want to leave their gear behind. However, it does lack some features that...
Portable with a detachable cable, Mobile device charging port
Bad keycap stem quality
The HyperX Alloy FPS has all the basic features one would need for typing and gaming. The most interesting feature about the keyboard is its portability. The cable can be detached and stuffed inside a spongy-meshed pouch (shipped inside the box) along wit...
Good Comfort, Impressive MX Brown Switches, Detachable Braided Cable, 8 Extra Keys Included, A Carrying Pouch for Protection, Reasonable Price
Uses an old USB 2.0 Port
Of all the keyboards I have used so far, the HyperX Alloy FPS is surprisingly nice to use. I personally love the minimalist design and not to forget about the fact that it has really good comfort. Thought I would never enjoy an MX Brown keyboard but it lo...
Compact design, Fit for small desks, Cherry MX Switches, Travel bag, USB pass-through
No software, Not RGB
Overall, the HyperX Alloy FPS can shine in both ends of the computing world: gaming and typing. Heavy gamers would have to look for another option if customization plays a significant role in their gaming mood. On the other hand, if you are the type of pe...
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Published: 2017-02-27, Author: Leo , review by: techporn.ph
The HyperX Alloy FPS is an excellent mechanical gaming keyboard at 5, 990 PHP. It's a bit pricey but do note that it comes with a 2 year manufacturer guaranteed warranty, together with some niceties that has been left out by most. For HyperX's first keybo...
