More HyperX Alloy Keyboards, Including A TKL Model

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro

And then there were three--mechanical keyboards, that is--in HyperX’s growing lineup. The company has added two new SKUs, both bearing the “Alloy” branding: the Alloy Elite and the Alloy FPS Pro. The previous model was the sharp-looking Alloy FPS; the Alloy RGB (a fourth model) is slated to debut later this year.

HyperX Alloy Elite

The Alloy Elite costs $110. Considering that, we’re a little surprised that the forthcoming Alloy RGB (which is due out later this year) will still cost the expected $150. Now that we know how much the former costs, we would have pegged the latter at perhaps closer to $130, but you may be paying for the additional software there, too.

Assuming we’re close on that estimation, all of the HyperX keyboards are priced well, although the Alloy RGB is maybe a bit too pricey for what it offers. Keeping those costs low, though, is going to reap rewards for HyperX in a terribly crowded market.

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Header Cell - Column 0 Alloy FPSAlloy FPS proAlloy EliteAlloy RGB
TypeFull sizeTKLFull size
SwitchCherry MX Red, Brown, or BlueCherry MX RedCherry MX Red, Brown, or Blue
Polling Rate1,000HzUnknown
LightingRed backlightingRGB
Key RolloverNKROUnknown
InterfaceUSB
Cable1.8M, braided, removable1.8M braided
Additional PortsUSB (charging only)USB passthrough
Key CapsABS
Dimensions441.65 x 129.38 x 35.59mm 359 x 130 x 34.5mm444 x 226.80 x 36.30mmUnknown
Weight1,049g900g1,467gUnknown
SoftwareNoneYes
ConstructionSteel frame
Misc.-6 LED modes, 5 levels brightness-Game Mode-Windows 7/8/8.1/10-8 metallic red keycaps-6 LED modes, 5 levels brightness-Game Mode-Windows 7/8/8.1/10-6 LED modes, 4 levels brightness-Game Mode-Windows 7/8/8.1/10-Detachable wrist rest-8 extra “titanium” keycaps-Dedicated media and lighting buttons-Detachable wrist rest-Dedicated media and lighting buttons-Will have software
AvailabilityNowAug 21Aug 21Later this year
Price$100 (street prices lower)$80$110$150 (expected)
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Seth Colaner previously served as News Director at Tom's Hardware. He covered technology news, focusing on keyboards, virtual reality, and wearables.

  • DookieDraws
    Nice looking keyboards. I'm not willing to pay $150 for one, though. No way.
    Reply
  • Pixdawg
    I'll never buy another 'flat' keyboard. Nor another 'flat hand' mouse. Keyboard: I need the split or semi-split layout similar to the MS Ergo 4000. Mouse: the design I currently favor is that used on the Anker ergo mice. Gets my wrist almost vertical, and no semblance of RSI.

    When will the 'gaming' peripheral makers catch on that pain is no fun?
    Reply
  • gggplaya
    I wish they made the elite with the volume dial in a tenkeyless version.
    Reply
  • scolaner
    19952980 said:
    I'll never buy another 'flat' keyboard. Nor another 'flat hand' mouse. Keyboard: I need the split or semi-split layout similar to the MS Ergo 4000. Mouse: the design I currently favor is that used on the Anker ergo mice. Gets my wrist almost vertical, and no semblance of RSI.

    When will the 'gaming' peripheral makers catch on that pain is no fun?

    PAIN IS CLEANSING.

    I kid, I kid.

    You won't catch bigger companies like Kingston/HyperX trying out those ideas. They all keep it pretty conservative. Fortunately, there are tons of small outfits (and even individuals) making really cool keyboard stuff. Including split designs and the like.

    We wrote about this one a bit ago, for example: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/kinesis-gaming-freestyle-edge-split-design-gaming-keyboard,33860.html
    Reply