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HyperX Alloy Core RGB vs HyperX Alloy FPS Pro
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Alloy Core RGB
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Alloy Core RGB (Black)
- Alloy FPS Pro (Black)
Our Verdict
HyperX Alloy Core RGB
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro
The HyperX Alloy FPS Pro is much better than the HyperX Alloy Core RGB. The Alloy FPS Pro has mechanical switches that feel much more responsive than the rubber dome switches found on the Alloy Core, and it has a significantly better build quality. The Alloy FPS Pro has individually lit backlighting instead of the zone lighting of the Alloy Core, but the Alloy Core has dedicated media keys.
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Alloy Core RGB
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Alloy FPS Pro
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Alloy Core RGB
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Alloy FPS Pro
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Amazon.comMain Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.8
7.7
Pre-Travel
2.9 mm
2.1 mm
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
Backlight Features
6.5
8.0
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Typing Quality
6.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.3" (3.3 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Width
17.4" (44.2 cm)
14.2" (36.0 cm)
Depth
6.9" (17.5 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
3°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
5°
8°
Home Row Height
27.3 mm (1.1")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
6.5
8.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
No
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
Red
Color Mixing
Red Only
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Mini USB
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
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Num Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Cherry MX Red
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
No Marketed Name
Cherry MX Red
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Operating Force
54 gf
52 gf
Actuation Force
34 gf
55 gf
Pre-Travel
2.9 mm
2.1 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
6.0
8.0
Typing Noise
8.9
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
46.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Latency
7.0
7.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
15.3 ms
10.9 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
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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Alloy Core RGB
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