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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  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. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

HyperX Alloy Core RGB vs Logitech G213 Prodigy

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

HyperX Alloy Core RGB
Logitech G213 Prodigy

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HyperX Alloy Core RGB Picture
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Variants

  • Alloy Core RGB (Black)
  • G213 Prodigy (Black)

Our Verdict

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Logitech G213 Prodigy

Overall, the Logitech G213 Prodigy is much better than the HyperX Alloy Core RGB. The Logitech is more comfortable due to the built-in wrist rest, has macro-programmable keys, and software support for customization. However, the HyperX has a better build quality and brightness control for its backlighting.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.8
7.8

Latency 
 

7.0
8.9

Backlight Features 
 

6.5
8.0

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
4.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Top Picture
Logitech G213 Prodigy Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.3" (3.3 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)

Width  

17.4" (44.2 cm)
17.8" (45.2 cm)

Depth 
 

6.9" (17.5 cm)
8.5" (21.6 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.5" (21.6 cm)

Weight 
 

2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)
2.38 lbs (1.079 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Close Up  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Build Quality Close Up
Logitech G213 Prodigy 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
Logitech G213 Prodigy Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

27.3 mm (1.1")
27.5 mm (1.1")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Customizability Overview
Logitech G213 Prodigy 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
Logitech G213 Prodigy Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Brightness Max
Logitech G213 Prodigy Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Brightness Min
Logitech G213 Prodigy 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
8.0

White Shot  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB White Shot
Logitech G213 Prodigy 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
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Extra Features
Logitech G213 Prodigy 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, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

HyperX Alloy Core RGB Bundle Picture
Logitech G213 Prodigy Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.0
6.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.9
7.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

46.1 dBA
51.5 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome
Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

54 gf
51 gf

Actuation Force 
 

34 gf
32 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.9 mm
2.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
3.8 mm
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Latency 
 

7.0
8.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

15.3 ms
4.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.0
8.9

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

15.3 ms
4.9 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.3 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.2

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

5.3 ms

Key Release 
 

22.4 ms

Data Transmission 
 

7.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G213 Prodigy Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

7.1

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.9 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
Logitech G HUB

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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