Kingston HyperX Alloy Elite

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 reviews of Kingston HyperX Alloy Elite. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and durability. The design and price also get good opinions.

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Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)

HyperX Alloy Elite RGB review: A solid, Cherry MX-based option, despite its iffy software

HyperX's flagship keyboard has brilliant lighting and true Cherry MX switches, but it's oversized and a bit pricey. Oh, and did we mention HyperX's software utility takes up over a gigabyte of space?

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

Flimsy wrist rest ; Oversized footprint, with a lot of empty space ; The software (somehow) weighs in at over 1.1GB after install

Like the Alloy FPS, HyperX’s Alloy Elite RGB is a perfectly fine keyboard. The only real issue is that it’s a perfectly fine keyboard in an ever-more-crowded market. It doesn’t undercut the competition on price the way G.Skill has, nor does it have a...

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Gabe Carey (pcmag.com)

HyperX Alloy Elite RGB

True Cherry MX switches, per-key RGB lighting, and a slick, Corsair-style volume roller set apart HyperX's Alloy Elite RGB mechanical gaming keyboard, but its software could do with a touch-up.

Per-key RGB backlighting. Choice of three Cherry MX switch types. Dedicated media keys and volume scroller.

Software needs improvement. No dedicated macro keys.

Bottom Line: True Cherry MX switches, per-key RGB lighting, and a slick, Corsair-style volume roller set apart HyperX's Alloy Elite RGB mechanical gaming keyboard. But its software could do with a touch-up.

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

HyperX Alloy Elite RGB Keyboard Review: Gorgeous Design, So-So Software

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...

Authentic Cherry MX keys ; Beautiful design ; Discrete media keys ; Great performance

Software needs some work ; Typing requires some practice

With top-notch Cherry MX keys, a gorgeous design and stellar in-game performance, there's a lot to recommend in the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Aron Schatz (aselabs.com)

HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

It was last year when we reviewed HyperX's first mechanical gaming keyboard, the Alloy FPS. While they showed off some designs for this keyboard at CES, the final product was different and lacked the RGB lighting. Sticking with the traditional red...

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Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

HyperX Alloy Elite Is a Great, No-Nonsense Keyboard

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...

Authentic Cherry MX keys ; Smart design ; Discrete media keys ; Great performance

Garish backlighting ; So-so pricing

The HyperX Alloy Elite has a spacious design, authentic Cherry MX keys, dedicated media controls and an interface that requires no software.

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Bob Buskirk (thinkcomputers.org)

HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Today we are checking out their brand new Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which were were given a first look at back in January at CES. The Alloy Elite

– 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...

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

HyperX Alloy Elite RGB review

One of the best gaming keyboards made better with RGB

Simple, ergonomic design ; Colorful, diffused RGB lighting ; Preloaded with game profiles

RGB lighting hikes price ; Build quality betrays price point ; Underbaked software

The HyperX Alloy Elite RGB is a gorgeous and great-looking keyboard that lighting enthusiasts will love, but its software could use a little more time in the oven.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

HyperX Alloy Elite review

A gaming keyboard everyone can love

Reasonably priced and fully featured ; Handy media keys and volume dial ; Comfy palm rest

Seriously thick cable ; No macro programming ; Limited lighting modes

The HyperX Alloy Elite is a reasonably priced gaming keyboard with nearly all the features of its more expensive competitors.

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Luke Lancaster (cnet.co.uk)

HyperX Alloy Elite RGB is trying to compete on Razer's turf

HyperX has made a name for itself with quality, no-frills hardware. So what's their first RGB backlit keyboard like?

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Expert review by : Alec DeVries (tomshardware.co.uk)

HyperX Alloy Elite RGB Keyboard Review: RGB Light Bar Bling

HyperX, a subsidiary of desktop memory giant Kingston, is actively following the path into the peripherals market that was paved by the company's well-received line of headsets--the HyperX Cloud Alpha is our current pick for best wired gaming headset....

Excellent build quality ; Light bar colors blend well ; Standard bottom row allows keycap replacement

Aging USB 2.0 passthrough port ; Software UI can be clunky ; Keycaps will show finger grease and shine quickly

If you need a light bar on your mechanical gaming keyboard but don’t want or need extra macro keys, the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB is a high-quality option. But competing options feel more polished overall.

Jun, 2018

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