I love this thing! I can't believe how good it is for the price...any price. Time will tell how long it will last but at this point I am completely satisfied.

Kingston HyperX Alloy FPS Review – HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical Gaming keyboard from Kingston is built compact, with a width of only 441.65 mm and height of 35.59 mm is just what I need for my slim desk.

The problem I have with this keyboard is the Cherry MX Blue Keys, it is very hard to play quickly and smoothly with them. I also find it hard to keep the keyboard clean without a compressed air canister.

This keyboard is supposed to be a plug and play with no additional software, so far the keyboard is unresponsive hence the 3 stars, might be a problem with windows 7–

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.

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

Although there are many people out there looking to get an elegant mechanical keyboard (much like the RETRO Classic Typewriter Inspired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard by AZIO which we finished testing just two days ago) for their office or home there's no denying that the majority of consumers are into...

- Excellent Build Quality (Metal Alloy Top; - Cherry MX RGB 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; - NGenuity Software; - USB 3.0 Pass Through Port,...

- Price (For Some; - No Dedicated Macro Keys

HyperX has become a favoured name in gaming peripherals thanks to an array of award-winning headsets , but can the Kingston subsidiary continue the good work in other areas The firm's catalogue of products has steadily grown to include keyboards and mice, and has now been expanded with its first...

Attractive design; Vivid RGB illumination and light bar; Multimedia keys and volume roller; Cherry MX Red key switches

Companion app is relatively basic; Quick-access buttons not backlit; Only USB 2.0 passthrough

Gaming keyboards are available in abundance these days. With an aim to provide a memorable experience for the breed of intense gamers, peripheral manufacturers have been offering attractive keyboards across various price points.

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The Alloy Elite RGB is the best of the best from HyperX at this time, but it does come at a cost. While strong, customizable, comfortable, fully featured, and all of that, the high price of admittance will likely keep this mechanical gaming keyboards out of reach for many!