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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

HyperX Alloy Core RGB vs Corsair K55 RGB

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

HyperX Alloy Core RGB
Corsair K55 RGB

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ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Rubber Dome

Variants

  • Alloy Core RGB (Black)
  • K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Corsair K55 RGB

The Corsair K55 RGB and the HyperX Alloy Core RGB are both non-mechanical gaming keyboards with rubber dome switches and similar typing qualities. That said, the Corsair has is a better overall keyboard with several additional features, including a wrist rest for better ergonomics, macro programmable keys, and companion software for customization.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.8
7.4

Operating Force 
 

54 gf
74 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.9 mm
2.3 mm

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
8.9

Latency 
 

7.0
9.4

Backlight Features 
 

6.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Top Picture
Corsair K55 RGB Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.3" (3.3 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)

Width  

17.4" (44.2 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)

Depth 
 

6.9" (17.5 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
9.1" (23.0 cm)

Weight 
 

2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)
1.67 lbs (0.757 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Close Up  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Build Quality Close Up
Corsair K55 RGB Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Side Picture
Corsair K55 RGB Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2°
3.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

5°
7°

Home Row Height 
 

27.3 mm (1.1")
29.4 mm (1.2")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Customizability Overview
Corsair K55 RGB Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

6.5
8.0

Backlighting Picture  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Backlighting Picture
Corsair K55 RGB Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Brightness Max
Corsair K55 RGB Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Brightness Min
Corsair K55 RGB Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes

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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
9.0

White Shot  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB White Shot
Corsair K55 RGB White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable

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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

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
8.9

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
6

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Extra Features
Corsair K55 RGB Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps & Num Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Bundle Picture
Corsair K55 RGB Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome
Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

54 gf
74 gf

Actuation Force 
 

34 gf
35 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.9 mm
2.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
4.0 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

6.0
6.0

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Typing Noise 
 

8.9
9.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

46.1 dBA
44.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Latency 
 

7.0
9.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

15.3 ms
4.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
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Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

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