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Corsair K95 PLATINUM vs HyperX Alloy Elite 2
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Corsair K95 PLATINUM
HyperX Alloy Elite 2
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Variants
- K95 RGB PLATINUM (Black)
- K95 RGB PLATINUM (Gunmetal)
- Alloy Elite 2 (Black)
- Alloy Elite 2 (TimTheTatman Edition)
Our Verdict
Corsair K95 PLATINUM
HyperX Alloy Elite 2
The Corsair K95 PLATINUM is better than the HyperX Alloy Elite 2. The Corsair comes with a wrist rest, it has dedicated macro keys, and the Cherry MX Speed switches we tested have a much lower pre-travel distance. However, the keycaps on the HyperX feel a bit more solid and don't come off as easily.
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Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.4
8.9
Latency
10
8.5
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)
Width
18.3" (46.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Depth
6.6" (16.8 cm)
6.6" (16.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.1" (23.0 cm)
N/A
Weight
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
3.38 lbs (1.535 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
2°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
8°
9°
Home Row Height
29.7 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
9.9
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
7.2 ft (2.2 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps & Num Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Speed
HyperX Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Linear
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Speed
HyperX Red
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Linear
Operating Force
45 gf
43 gf
Actuation Force
42 gf
42 gf
Pre-Travel
1.1 mm
1.7 mm
Total Travel
3.4 mm
3.9 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Typing Noise
7.0
6.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
58.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Loud
Latency
10
8.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
1.8 ms
6.8 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
iCUE
HyperX NGENUITY
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
7.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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