HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Gaming Keyboard

The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 has the bold looks gamers deserve. Its linear switches and premium keycaps are allies on the battlefield, but the broad keycaps may tire your fingers.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
HyperX Alloy Elite 2 Gaming Keyb 1

Product details

  • HyperX Pudding Keycaps: Pre-installed translucent ABS pudding keycaps provide more brilliance compared to solid-color keycaps.
  • HyperX Mechanical switches: These reliable key switches are a balance of responsiveness and accuracy, with a short travel time and actuation distance. They feature an exposed LED for brighter, more luminous RGB lighting.
  • Signature light bar & dynamic RGB lighting effects: The signature HyperX light bar and vibrant lighting effects form a truly dazzling display.
  • Dedicated media keys and large volume wheel: Have control at your fingertips with a prominent volume wheel and dedicated keys for media, profiles, and Game Mode.
  • Solid steel frame: The solid steel frame provides durability and the sturdy weight of the keyboard helps prevent slippage when the action heats up.

PROS

+ USB passthrough
+ Steel top plate
+ Pudding keycaps
+ Responsive linear switches

CONS

- Attracts fingerprint smudges
- Not significantly different than prior version
- No extra keycaps like prior version
- Wide keycaps can tire fingers

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 06, 2020
The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 has the bold looks gamers deserve. Its linear switches and premium keycaps are allies on the battlefield, but the broad keycaps may tire your fingers.
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