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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro vs ASUS ROG Claymore II

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro
ASUS ROG Claymore II

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HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Picture

Variants

  • Alloy FPS Pro (Black)
  • ROG Claymore II (Black)

Our Verdict

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro

ASUS ROG Claymore II

The HyperX Alloy FPS Pro is a wired TKL board, while the ASUS ROG Claymore II is wireless full-size model with a modular numpad that you can place on either side of the board or remove completely. The ASUS is a better gaming board thanks to its much lower latency, macro-programmable keys, passthrough, and Windows key lock. Also, it has customizable RGB backlighting, and you can use the board wired or wirelessly, while the HyperX has red backlighting, and you can only use it wired. The HyperX is only available in linear Cherry MX Red switches, while the ASUS is available with proprietary linear and clicky ROG RX Optical Mechanical switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.7
8.8

Operating Force 
 

52 gf
67 gf

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
All

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
9.6

Backlighting 
 

8.0
10

Pre-Travel 
 

2.1 mm
1.5 mm

Latency 
 

7.4
8.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Top Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

14.2" (36.0 cm)
18.2" (46.2 cm)

Depth 
 

5.1" (13.0 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.5" (21.5 cm)

Weight 
 

1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
2.35 lbs (1.066 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Build Quality Close Up
ASUS ROG Claymore II Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
7.5

Side Picture  

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Side Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

3.7°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

9.4°

Wrist Rest  

No
Detachable
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Backlighting 
 

8.0
10

Backlighting Picture  

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Backlighting Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro White Shot
ASUS ROG Claymore II White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Brightness Max
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Brightness Min
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

Red
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Red Only
Great

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

No
Yes
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Mini USB
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
1.3

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Extra Features
ASUS ROG Claymore II Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

No
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Bundle Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Red
ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

52 gf
67 gf

Actuation Force 
 

55 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.1 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
4.1 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Loud
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Latency 
 

7.4
8.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

10.9 ms
1.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
9.7 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

0.0
9.6

Software Picture  

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Software Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Software Picture

Software Name  

No Software
Armoury Crate

Account Required 
 

No Software
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No
Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.6
7.2

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Full
Partial

Android  

No
No

iOS  

No
No

iPadOS  

No
No
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Alloy FPS Pro
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ROG Claymore II
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Alloy FPS Pro
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Black
ROG Claymore II
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Alloy FPS Pro
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ROG Claymore II
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HyperX Alloy FPS Pro

ASUS ROG Claymore II

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