HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Keyboard Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. HyperX Alloy FPS4. Testing5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

The Alloy FPS is an excellent first venture into the mechanical keyboard market by HyperX.

For a start, I am very appreciative of all the added extras that are included. Eight replacement keys, a key-puller and a padded carry bag are part of the bundle you get with the Alloy FPS, which says to me HyperX are keen to make a good first impression.

The keyboard itself is very well designed too, with a top-quality steel alloy frame which gives the Alloy FPS its name. It really does feel like a cut above the rest of the plastic keyboards I have used.

Cherry MX Blue switches are as good as ever – I really appreciate the tactile feedback. When I met with HyperX, too, they seemed confident that other types of switches will be available in the future – so even if blues are not your personal preference, there should be the option soon.

I did think about the lighting before coming to a final decision about how I should score the Alloy FPS. Admittedly, £99.95 is not cheap for a keyboard without RGB lighting. However, it is my opinion that while RGB lighting is cool, it does not make a good keyboard. Taking a mediocre keyboard and adding RGB lighting does not suddenly make it a great keyboard, for example. The HyperX Alloy is a good enough keyboard to justify the price without needing RGB lighting.

So all-in-all, I am very impressed with the HyperX Alloy FPS. It is very well made, with lovely extras and the legendary Cherry MX switches. If you are after a top-notch mechanical keyboard that just works, I am confident this is one of the best around.

You can pick one up from OverclockersUK for £99.95 HERE.

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Pros

• Great build quality.
• Bundled extras is a lovely touch.
• Cherry MX switches are as good as ever.
• Nice and compact.
• Gaming mode ensures n-key rollover.

Cons

• RGB lighting would be nice.

KitGuru says: For a first mechanical keyboard, HyperX have done an excellent job. I look forward to seeing what they can produce in the future, too.

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