HyperX HX-KB1SS2-UK Alloy FPS RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Kailh Silver Speed Switches (UK Layout)

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Durable Kailh Silver Speed keyswitches are rated for 70 million keypresses and feature an ultra-light actuation force making it ideal for gamers looking to get every extra split-second of advantage over their rivals. Overall, it feels pretty light and responsive, and shouldn't cause much fatigue even after typing on it for long periods. Using marbled white as the backdrop, it makes the image of the Alloy FPS RGB stand out and easy to see. Today, we’re looking at a refresh of one of their most popular mechanical keyboards with the Alloy FPS RGB.

This keyboard comes with Kailh Speed Silver switches and those only, there’s no variety (like Kailh Speed Copper or Bronze) but that’s the least of my worries, it could very well be due to mass production of one single keyboard type being cheaper than producing 2 to 4 different variants not counting different layouts and keycaps. While also not directly related to my in-game experience, I can’t state enough how gorgeous the backlighting looks.Since it is a “speed” switch, the operating travel distance is much shorter than the Cherry MX switches at only 1.

Finally, size and other features like aluminum top plates, extra macro keys, dedicated media buttons and removable wrist rests also matter but to a lesser degree than the above. With RGB illumination and Silver Speed switches, do these new bells and whistles justify the extra cash over the previous version? The FPS is designed to travel, so HyperX has wisely kept its weight down, but using steel also makes the board quite rigid and flex-free. If you happen to bin the box, should an issue come up after some use, you will need the model and serial numbers found there for support.Once you install and launch the NGenuity software it will check the firmware installed in your keyboard and if it includes a newer version it will ask your permission to continue with the update process (it may take up to a minute to complete). That being said it does deliver on the one area we felt its predecessor should have and since everything else remains the same it also certainly deserves our Golden Award. Below the image we see that Alt+Tab, Alt+F4, even Shift+Tab can also be locked making it nearly impossible to accidentally leave the game.

The ARM Cortex-M0 processor is a 32-bit, LPC11U35F/410, which is more than capable of handling what the Alloy FPS RGB offers in features and software options. The switches require so little force and the actuation is so close to the top, it’s easy to brush keys and make mistakes. Far to the right are the lock LED indicators next to the HyperX name, as well as a full number pad, with optional arrow keys on it.Hello there, I bought an Alloy FPS RGB in June of this year and after using it for a bit of time I felt like making a review for it, I hope you enjoy. While HyperX makes no mention of software, the Alloy FPS RGB works with NGenuity software, which delivers features like remapping, Macros, lighting control, and so much more. Since the Alloy FPS RGB doesn't feature dedicated media keys F6 through F11 double as those (previous/play/pause/next/mute/volume up and down - with the FN key) while the F12 key enables gaming mode (disables windows keys). It provides a good typing experience that shouldn’t cause much fatigue over time, but the quick responsiveness of the switches may lead to more typos if you're not used to it.