HyperX is typically a brand worth trusting, and that's especially true for its line up of Alloy mechanical gaming keyboards. Following in the shoes of its predecessor, the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is a solid piece of gaming hardware that impresses the minute it is opened up.

The first thing users are likely to notice is the weight that comes with the Alloy Elite 2. Its solid steel frame speaks volumes, as this is a keyboard built to last, and it'll easily last longer than a general run-of-the-mill keyboard. The best part is this weight actually comes into use, as while typing or playing vigorously, the keyboard will not budge, slide, or be easily moved. The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 provides a smooth flowing experience, whether on PC, PS4, or Xbox One.

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The impressive weight is joined by an equally impressive array of features that bring the keyboard to life. The ABS pudding keycaps make the RGB lighting genuinely pop, meaning players can see the lighting as more than a background feature. The translucent keycaps paired with the switches' exposed LEDs make a world of aethestic difference compared to the average solid-color keycap, but it doesn't even end there.

It doesn't only look nice, but the switches are designed with speed and responsiveness in mind, and it shows. The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is the type of keyboard that'll give players a genuine advantage over another, making it a solid addition to any battle station. One of the biggest differences from the original emphasizes that point. The HyperX Alloy Elite utilizes HyperX's red linear switches, which boasts an impressive 80 million lifetime click rating, and the sturdiness shows without being a detriment during gameplay.

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The small things also go a long way in making this more of an experience than a purchase. HyperX has made sure this keyboard has 100% anti-ghosting and Full N-Key rollover functionalities, making sure strokes are not lost and that each input is scanned independently by the Alloy Elite 2. In other words, when combined with the stability of the keyboard itself, users can have full confidence in every stroke. The keyboard also comes complete with dedicated media keys, quick access buttons, and a large volume wheel to ensure almost everything gamers need is within reach.

Strangely enough, there are a few extras included with the original HyperX Alloy Elite not present with its successor, so for those who are considering upgrading, it's worth looking into. For example, the Elite 2 does not come with a wrist rest, a key pulling tool, or alternate WASD keys. These are obviously not make-or-break omissions, but it will be disappointing to some.

The keyboard operates with HyperX NGENUITY software to customize the light bar, create lighting profiles, and set up custom game modes and macros. However, in our time with it, the software seems really finicky, at times not picking up the keyboard. At worst, though, this is just a bug on the windshield of a fantastic car. It never harmed the experience of using the keyboard, and it didn't really affect how we naturally customized the keyboard.

At the end of the day, it seems the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is easily one of the most impressive mechanical keyboards of 2020, and it's hard to see how it could not be a long-lasting investment. Those searching for a new keyboard or are looking at upgrading their original will like find the $129.99 price tag more than justifiable.

Game Rant was provided an HyperX Alloy Elite 2 keyboard for the purposes of this review.

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