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HyperX Alloy Elite vs HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Keyboard RGB UK

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 15identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Keyboard key switch technology
    • Alloy Elite:Cherry MX Red
    • HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Keyboard RGB UK:HyperX Red
  • Backlight type
    • Alloy Elite:LED
    • HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Keyboard RGB UK:RGB LED
  • Backlight colour
    • Alloy Elite:Red
    • HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Keyboard RGB UK:Red/Green/Blue
  • Wrist rest
    • Alloy Elite:Yes
    • HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Keyboard RGB UK:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Alloy Elite:2
    • HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Keyboard RGB UK:1

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Comparison of Alloy Elite, HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Keyboard RGB UK
41 specifications
Keyboard1 differ
Recommended usageGamingGaming
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceUSBUSB
Keyboard key switchMechanicalMechanical
Keyboard key switch technologyDiffersCherry MX RedHyperX Red
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard languageUK EnglishUK English
Pointing deviceKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard form factorFull-size (100%)Full-size (100%)
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Multimedia keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PurposeKnown for onePC/ServerUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
RolloverKnown for oneN-key rolloverUnknown — not stated by the source
Polling rateKnown for one1000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard keys operating lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 million characters
Design3 differ
BacklightYesYes
Backlight typeDiffersLEDRGB LED
Backlight colourDiffersRedRed/Green/Blue
Keyboard styleStraightStraight
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wrist restDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Surface colorationKnown for oneMonochromaticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomic designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Adjustable keyboard heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Cable length1.8 m1.8 m
Detachable cableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Removable keycapsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-ghostingYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Poweridentical
Power source typeUSBUSB
Mouseidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one444 x 226.8 x 36.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard weightKnown for one1.47 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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