HyperX, Kingston’s gaming arm, makes some pretty decent mechanical gaming keyboards as we’ve found in our reviews here at Techaeris. The company has announced two new additions to the Alloy line-up: the Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
“Further raising the bar for personalization and comfort, HyperX is excited to reveal the new Alloy Elite Keyboard with Cherry MX Mechanical switches, detachable palm rest and custom lighting features. For TKL keyboard fans, the new Alloy FPS Pro was designed in our HyperX labs specifically for them,” said Marcus Hermann, senior business manager, HyperX. “Ensuring that gamers connect and play immediately, keyboard customization options can be accessed without the assistance of software via keyboard functions.”
The Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard features red LED backlighting, an 18 LED light bar, custom lighting modes, dedicated media buttons, a large volume wheel, Cherry MX switches, and more. On the other hand, the Alloy FPS Pro features a space saving layout and is a tenkeyless keyboard which ditches the number pad and making it ideal for gaming on the go.
The HyperX Alloy Elite has an MSRP of $109.99USD with the Alloy FPS Pro set to retail at $79.99USD. Both keyboards will be available starting on August 21st.
Are you going to be picking up one of HyperX’s new mechanical gaming keyboards? Check out the full press release below and let us know in the comments below or on Google+, Twitter, or Facebook.
FULL PRESS RELEASE
HyperX Unveils HyperX Alloy Elite and TKL HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboards
Two New HyperX Gaming Keyboards Deliver Enhanced Performance and Tactile Responsiveness to PC Gamers and eSports Pros
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.– July 17, 2017 – HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., today introduced two new additions to its award winning lineup of gaming keyboards used by eSports athletes worldwide – the HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. HyperX delivers all the components needed for the best competitive gaming set up, and the new HyperX Alloy Keyboards boasts Cherry MX Mechanical switches, lighting effects, 100 percent anti-ghosting, and solid-steel frames for the tactile feedback and performance gamers expect from HyperX gear.
“Further raising the bar for personalization and comfort, HyperX is excited to reveal the new Alloy Elite Keyboard with Cherry MX Mechanical switches, detachable palm rest and custom lighting features. For TKL keyboard fans, the new Alloy FPS Pro was designed in our HyperX labs specifically for them,” said Marcus Hermann, senior business manager, HyperX. “Ensuring that gamers connect and play immediately, keyboard customization options can be accessed without the assistance of software via keyboard functions.”
Featuring an all-new design, the Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard includes HyperX red LED backlighting, an 18 LED light bar with luminous lighting along with custom lighting modes, and 6 preset LED effects. Alloy Elite is built with a solid steel frame for durability, offers dedicated media buttons, and a large volume wheel along with quick access buttons for brightness, lighting effects, and game mode. Alloy Elite also includes a USB 2.0 pass through, HyperX titanium colored, textured WASD keys, and full N-Key rollover functionality. No software is required – Alloy Elite is ready for plug-and-play gaming and includes a detachable palm rest for added comfort during gameplay.
The HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
The new HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is geared toward users seeking a tenkeyless gaming keyboard option and enables dedicated FPS players to take their gaming to a professional level with its space-saving layout that maximizes desktop space for mouse movement. Designed for professional eSports teams and avid followers that prefer compact size, Alloy FPS Pro is the ideal keyboard for gaming on the go.
The HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
“HyperX Mechanical Gaming Keyboards have given me a true competitive advantage from day one. The build quality and features give our team the consistency needed to game at our best each and every time we load in,” said Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, CSGO team leader, SK Gaming. “Every keypress on our HyperX Mechanical Gaming Keyboards deliver the perfect amount of tension and release to keep out fingers firing off rapid actions. HyperX keyboards have that extra level of comfort, style and convenience to take our gaming performance the next level.”
HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Features and Specifications
Switch: CHERRY MX
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: Single color, Red
Light Effects: 6 LED modes and 4 brightness levels
Connection Type: USB 2.0 (2 USB connectors)
USB 2.0 Pass-Through: Yes
Polling rate: 1000Hz
Anti-ghosting: 100% anti-ghosting
Key Rollover: N-key mode
Media Control: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
OS Compatibility: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Cable Type: Attached, braided
Cable Length: 1.8m
Dimensions: 444.00mm x 226.8mm x 36.30mm
Weight (keyboard and cable): 1467g
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Features and Specifications
Switch: CHERRY MX
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: Single color, Red
Light effects: 6 LED modes and 5 brightness levels
Connection type: USB 2.0 (1 USB connector)
Polling rate: 1000Hz
Anti-ghosting: 100% anti-ghosting
Key Rollover: N-key mode
Media control: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
OS compatibility: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Cable: Detachable, braided
Length: 1.8m
Dimensions: Width: 359.00mm x Depth: 130.00mm x Height: 34.50mm
Weight (Keyboard and cable): 900g
Cherry MX Switch Specifications:
Typical Values
Brown
Blue
Red
Operating Force
45 cN
50cN
45 cN
Travel
4.0mm
4.0mm
4.0mm
Tactile Force
55 cN
60 cN
N/A
Life Cycle
50M
50M
50M
Availability and Support
The HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MSRP $109.99 U.S.) is available in Cherry MX blue, red and brown switch versions and will be available through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets starting August 21. The HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MSRP $79.99 U.S.) is available in a red switch version starting August 21. HyperX keyboards include a two-year limited warranty and HyperX’s industry leading customer service and support. Available switch types vary per country. Please check your local retailer, e-tail outlets for availability.
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