CONCLUSION

   HyperX has hit most bases with the Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and for their very first try that’s not a small accomplishment. First of all the quality of the keyboard is excellent (the metal alloy plate at the top certainly stands out) and that along with the Cherry MX blue switches used are enough for us to recommend it to anyone who’s not looking for a keyboard with many bells and whistles. On top of those HyperX also gave the Alloy FPS 6 different LED modes, 5 brightness levels, detachable braided cable, USB port for when your mobile devices are running out of juice, high-quality mesh travel pouch and 8 red textured keycaps (unfortunately not metal ones). Now I don’t know if a USB port just to recharge your mobile devices was the right call on their part (I would had also made it work as a regular passthrough USB port) but it’s not like most gaming keyboards have USB ports. Being driverless is also something that will come down to personal preference since some people will probably like it while others will probably not since things can sometimes get less complex by using a control panel (not to mention you can perform FW updates easier that way). The single key color is something i personally don't have a problem with (i also like black and red as a combo) but some people just might since most gaming keyboards right now feature RGB key illumination.

   With so many mechanical gaming keyboards currently in the market it only makes sense that a big player like HyperX wouldn’t ask much for their own and that’s partially true since currently the Alloy FPS retails for USD99.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 119Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). For a limited time Amazon.com also bundles the HyperX FURY Pro Gaming Mousepad with the Alloy FPS for the same price of USD99.99 (different offer). Now although the price inside the USA is actually pretty good I can’t say the same about the EU and this is why I said “partially” and because of that I truly hope HyperX can cut down its price a bit. Regardless however the Alloy FPS is a solid mechanical gaming keyboard with just all the things a keyboard should offer and since we all liked it enough to consider using permanently in the lab it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Excellent Build Quality (Metal Alloy Top)
- Overall Size
- Cherry MX Blue Switches (50 Million Actuations)
- N-Key / 6-Key Rollover
- 6 Illumination Modes & 5 Brightness Levels
- Removable Braided Cable
- Bundle (8 Extra Red Painted Textured Keycaps & Mesh Travel Pouch)
- USB Recharge Port
- Price (USA)

CONS

- No Macro Keys
- Single Color LEDs
- Price (EU)