Product comparison · 2 keyboards

HyperX Alloy Elite vs HyperX Alloy Elite RGB

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 24identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Backlight type
    • Alloy Elite:LED
    • Alloy Elite RGB:RGB LED
  • Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Alloy Elite:444 x 226.8 x 36.3 mm
    • Alloy Elite RGB:444 x 226.8 x 37.4 mm

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Comparison of Alloy Elite, Alloy Elite RGB
43 specifications
Keyboardidentical
Recommended usageGamingGaming
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceUSBUSB
Keyboard key switchMechanicalMechanical
Keyboard key switch technologyCherry MX RedCherry MX Red
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard languageUK EnglishUK English
Pointing deviceNoNo
Keyboard form factorFull-size (100%)Full-size (100%)
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia keysYesYes
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
RolloverN-key rolloverN-key rollover
Polling rate1000 Hz1000 Hz
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
BacklightYesYes
Backlight typeDiffersLEDRGB LED
Backlight colourKnown for oneRedUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard styleStraightStraight
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wrist restYesYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Surface colorationKnown for oneMonochromaticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSteel
Light effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of brightness levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Featuresidentical
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 quantity22
Poweridentical
Power source typeUSBUSB
Mouseidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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,Windows 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 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Differs444 x 226.8 x 36.3 mm444 x 226.8 x 37.4 mm
Keyboard weight1.47 kg1.47 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Keycap removal toolKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Number of profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3

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