当我们听到HyperX时,我们会立即想到内存模块、固态驱动器或USB闪存驱动器。但是,在过去几年中,母公司金士顿(mother company)认为(Kingston),是时候让HyperX也成为全球知名的游戏配件品牌了。我们最近在工作中看到了他们的 Cloud Stinger 游戏(Stinger gaming)耳机,我们对它所提供的功能感到满意。您可以想象,我们非常想知道他们的第一款游戏键盘有多好。最近,我们有幸测试了HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘,这是一款极简键盘(minimalist keyboard)专为热爱第一人称射击游戏的游戏玩家而设计。我们在上面玩过很多游戏,包括射击游戏,我们还用它来写教程、评论和各种文件。以下是我们对HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘的看法:
拆箱HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘(gaming keyboard)
HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘采用高级包装:一个由高品质光面纸板制成的盒子,漆成黑色,到处都有红色装饰。在盒子的正面,你可以看到一张键盘的大照片,周围是一些印刷信息,比如键盘的品牌和名称,以及它使用(brand and name)Cherry MX Blue开关的事实。
盒子的背面和侧面包含有关HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘的大量细节。例如,您可以阅读键盘的简约设计、“坚固耐用(durability and stability)的坚固钢框架”、可拆卸的USB 数据线(USB cable),或用于射击游戏的 8 个额外游戏键帽。
滑动打开包装盒,您将看到全新HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘的所有荣耀:
在包装盒内,键盘正下方,您会发现一个手提包(carry bag)非常有用,尤其是当您去参加LAN聚会并且想随身携带键盘时。您还可以找到用于WASD 键和 1234 键的编织(WASD keys)USB 电缆(USB cable)和 8 个额外的金属红色键帽,以及帮助您轻松切换键帽的工具。当然,盒子里还有一些文件:快速入门指南(start guide)、保修和金士顿(Kingston)的欢迎信。
拆箱 HyperX Alloy FPS 机械游戏键盘是一个非常愉快的过程。有很多捆绑的配件,所有东西都小心翼翼地放在盒子里,这表明公司知道细节很重要,尤其是对游戏玩家来说。🙂(Unboxing the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard was a very pleasant process. There are plenty of bundled accessories and the way everything is carefully placed inside the box shows that the company knows that details are important, especially for gamers. 🙂)
硬件规格
HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘是一款嘈杂的键盘,这是毫无疑问的。我们测试的型号使用Cherry MX Blue开关,这是一种非常有点击感的开关,比其他类型的机械开关更响亮。Cherry MX Blue开关的行程为 4.0 毫米,其驱动点(actuation point)为 2 毫米,其按键开关所需的驱动力为 50(actuation force)厘牛顿(centinewtons)。根据Kingston的说法,Cherry MX Blue开关用于他们的HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘(gaming keyboard)保证每次击键 5000 万次。该公司还表示,开关内部的金触点可以防止灰尘和污垢(dust and dirt)堆积。
HyperX Alloy FPS 键盘(HyperX Alloy FPS keyboard)上的每个按键都有一个红色LED背光。它们也是可定制的:您可以选择使用五种预设LED 照明(LED lighting)模式中的一种,或者您可以创建自己的并仅点亮您想要的按键。按键的背光级别也可以根据亮度进行调整,您可以使用五种不同的亮度级别(brightness level)。
开关安装在由金属合金制成的(metal alloy)实心钢框架(solid-steel frame)上,这意味着两件事:稳定性和耐用性(stability and durability)。这也可能是键盘名称中合金(Alloy)部分的原因。
为了连接到您的电脑,这款游戏键盘使用了一根可拆卸的编织USB 线缆(USB cable),在键盘端有一个Mini USB 连接器,在(Mini USB connector)电脑端(computer end)有两个USB 2.0连接器。
金士顿(Kingston)还为HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘配备了右上角的USB 充电端口。(USB charge)这是一个专为智能手机或其他类似便携式设备充电而设计的端口。但请注意(Take care),将键盘USB 电缆(USB cable)的两个USB 2.0连接器插入您的计算机,否则USB充电端口将无法为您的智能手机提供足够的电量来为其电池充电。
HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘上还拥有一系列媒体键、专用游戏模式(game mode)、1000Hz轮询率(polling rate)、全面 100% 防冲突支持以及 6KRO 和NKRO 支持(NKRO support)。如果你需要一些翻译,6KRO 的意思是“6 键翻转”,这意味着键盘可以同时记录多达 6 个不同的键,并且不会“忘记”它们。NKRO 来自“N-key rollover”,意思是键盘可以一次注册尽可能多的键,并且不会“忘记”其中任何一个。这是任何游戏玩家都想要的。
尺寸方面,HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘宽 17.39 英寸(441.65 毫米),深 5.09 英寸(129.38 毫米),高 1.40 英寸(35.59 毫米)。键盘也比较重,重 2.31 磅或 1049 克。
HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘适用于任何现代操作系统(operating system),包括Windows 10、Windows 8.1、Windows 7 和Mac OS(Mac OS X) X。如果您想知道为什么,答案是该键盘是即插即用设备,无需特殊软件即可工作,从兼容性的角度来看(compatibility perspective),这非常棒。
如果您想了解更多关于其官方规格的信息,您可以在HyperX 网站(HyperX website)上找到它们,这里是:HyperX Alloy FPS 机械游戏键盘(HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard)。
使用HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘(gaming keyboard)
HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘是一款极简键盘。首先引起您注意的是其非常薄的实心钢框架(solid-steel frame)。金士顿(Kingston)认为,玩第一人称射击游戏的玩家需要并且更喜欢具有薄边框和非常小的按键边框的键盘。我可以告诉您的是,您不必成为游戏玩家就可以欣赏这款键盘在您桌面上的小巧占用空间。特别是如果你有一张小桌子,就像我一样。🙂
虽然键盘以合金(Alloy)的名字命名,但事实是它的框架并非完全由金属制成。框架的顶部是金属的,但键盘的底部是塑料的。即便如此,金属部分的手感还是很扎实的,扭动键盘是一件非常困难的事情。
这款键盘上的按键采用(keyboard use)优质黑色塑料制成的键帽,其上书写的字符、符号和单词全部采用简单的大写字体,任何人都可以轻松阅读。键帽的另一优点是它们具有凹形形状,这使得它们也非常适合书写,而不仅仅是游戏。
我们测试的模型使用Cherry MX Blue开关,它以非常响亮而闻名。如果您打算使用此键盘与您周围的其他人一起演奏或工作,您应该从一开始就知道他们可能会对您发出的噪音感到恼火。另一方面,Cherry MX Blue开关是游戏的绝佳选择,尤其是因为它们的触觉和听觉反馈非常令人满意。出于同样的原因,它们也可能是最好的打字开关。
我们之前提到过,HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘有一个窍门,它针对的是喜欢第一人称射击游戏的游戏玩家。在其包装中,捆绑了 8 个附加键盘:4 个用于WASD键的键盘和 4 个用于 1234 键的键盘。如果您想知道为什么,WASD键是射击游戏中最常用的移动键,而 1234 键通常与武器相关联。这 8 个额外的键帽都涂成红色 - 与所有其他涂成黑色的键盘形成鲜明对比 - 和WASD键帽也有不同的纹理,使它们更容易用指尖识别,并提供更好的抓地力。你会在游戏中感觉更好,这是肯定的。
与当今大多数游戏键盘一样,HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘上的每个按键也都有 LED 灯。它们仅以一种颜色亮起,即红色,但您可以控制它们的亮度级别(其中有 5 种),您还可以选择使用 6 种不同的照明模式之一:静态、呼吸、波纹、反应、波浪, 和自定义。通过按 Fn 和键盘上的方向键(箭头)来更改亮度级别和浏览照明模式。您可以在下面的视频中查看所有这些模式的演示。
就个人而言,我发现静态和自定义照明预设是最有用的。在写作或浏览等日常活动中,静态效果是您所需要的,因为它可以让您轻松查看所有按键,而不管您办公桌周围的照明条件如何。另一方面,自定义照明预设是我玩游戏时想要的。自定义模式(custom mode)可让您选择点亮的按键。例如,如果你经常玩射击游戏,你可以选择只点亮WASD、1234、Tab、Shift、Ctrl 和 Space 键(Ctrl and Space keys). 毕竟,这些是此类游戏中最有用的按键。关闭其他键将使它们不碍事。如果您想知道如何进行这些设置,请知道您必须先进入自定义模式(custom mode),方法是按Fn + Right key直到您到达它。然后您必须按Fn + Right Ctrl key,这将使键盘进入(keyboard enter)其自定义模式(customization mode)。现在点击您要点亮的每个键。完成后,再次按Fn + Right Ctrl key,您的设置将自动保存在键盘的闪存中。
HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘还具有专用的游戏模式(Game mode),可通过同时按下Fn + F12键来激活。它将禁用键盘上的Windows 键(Windows key),这可以防止您在最意想不到的时候意外退出战斗。F6- F11键,配合同一个全能的Fn键(Fn key),用于控制媒体播放和电脑音量等常用功能,相信每个人都会承认它很有用。
在测试期间,我使用HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘玩了一些我一直以来最喜欢的第一人称射击游戏。我在Metro 2033、BioShock Infinite和Wolfenstein: New Order中使用过它。在他们每个人中,键盘都完美无缺 - Cherry MX Blue开关、防重影和NKRO功能意味着一路快速、迅速且无错误的击杀。谁还能要求更多?
我喜欢这款键盘的简约设计和整体简洁性。无论您是游戏玩家还是打字员,HyperX Alloy FPS 机械游戏键盘都能满足您的所有基本需求。它不吹嘘花哨的功能或复杂的想法。这是一个键盘,其工作与古希腊的斯巴达士兵一样严格。(I love the minimalist design and the overall simplicity of this keyboard. The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard has all the basics you need, whether you are a gamer or a typist. It doesn't brag about fancy features or complicated ideas. This is a keyboard that does its job as rigorously as a Spartan soldier from the ancient Greece.)
软件:没有!
我怀疑我们是否应该在这篇评论中包含这一部分,因为HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘没有任何软件。从字面上看,这是一个即插即用的键盘。它不需要特殊的驱动程序即可运行,金士顿(Kingston)也不提供任何定制软件(customization software)。虽然这种最小的方法确实使事情变得非常简单,但这也意味着您无需为您玩的不同游戏创建宏或保存和使用多个个性化配置文件。此外,您不会像使用其他品牌的游戏键盘那样获得任何统计数据和使用报告。缺少任何软件可能会让某些用户感到厌烦。
优点和缺点
关于HyperX Alloy FPS(HyperX Alloy FPS)机械游戏键盘,我们有很多好话要说:
- Cherry MX Blue开关具有出色的触觉和听觉反馈,这意味着它是一款深受游戏玩家和打字员喜爱的键盘
- 所有按键都有背光,您可以自定义亮度和照明模式
- 对于第一人称射击游戏中最常用的键,您可以获得八个额外的键帽:WASD和 1234。键帽具有独特的纹理并涂成红色
- 键盘采用简单简约的设计
- 键盘的框架非常低调,由实心金属制成,这意味着它可以持续使用
- 您无需安装任何驱动程序或软件即可运行
- 它很容易随身携带。如果您参加LAN派对,您会喜欢它的手提箱和可拆卸USB 数据线(USB cable)
不利的一面是,HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘:
- 没有软件,这对某些用户来说可能是一个重要的缺点。因此,您不会获得宏、多个自定义配置文件、高级设置或报告
- 没有RGB照明,按键仅以红色亮起。有些人可能不喜欢这样。
判决
HyperX Alloy FPS机械游戏键盘是一款出色的键盘,是喜欢玩游戏的人的绝佳选择。它采用简约简约的设计,低调和纤薄的边框使其非常适合需要尽可能多的自由空间来移动鼠标的人,也适合那些有小桌子的人。它的Cherry MX Blue开关虽然很吵,但对于玩很多电脑游戏的人和写很多东西的人来说,它是一个理想的选择。它的定价对于它所提供的东西来说是相当合理的,我们认为您会对您的购买感到非常满意。
Reviewing the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard: minimalism always wins!
When we hear about HyperX, we instantly think aboυt memory modules, solid state drives or UЅB flash drives. But, in the last few years, Kingston - the mother company - decided it was time for HyperX to become a brand known worldwide for gaming accessories too. We recently saw their Cloud Stinger gaming headset at work, and we wеre pleased with what it had tо offеr. As you can imagine, we were very curious to see how good their first gaming keyboard is. Recently, we had the pleasure of testing the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard, a minimalist keyboard that's designed for gamers who love first person shooters more than anything else. We've played a bunch of games on it, including shooters, аnd we also usеd it to write tutorials, reviews and all kinds of documents. Here's our оpinion about the HyperX Alloy FPS mechаnical gaming keybоard:
Unboxing the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard
The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard comes in a premium package: a box made from high quality glossy cardboard, painted black and with red accents everywhere. On the front of the box, you can see a large photo of the keyboard, surrounded by a few bits of printed information, like the brand and name of the keyboard and the fact that it uses Cherry MX Blue switches.
The back and the sides of the box include a wealth of details about the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard. For instance, you can read about the the minimalistic design of the keyboard, its "solid-steel frame for long-lasting durability and stability", its detachable USB cable, or the eight additional gaming keycaps destined to be used in shooters.
Slide to open the box and you'll get to see your new HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard in all its glory:
Inside the box, right under the keyboard, you'll find a carry bag that's useful especially if you go to LAN parties and you want to take the keyboard with you. You'll also find a braided USB cable and 8 additional metallic red keycaps for the WASD keys as well as the 1234 keys, plus a keycaps removing tool to help you switch them easily. Of course, there are also some papers inside the box: a quick start guide, the warranty and a welcome note from Kingston.
Unboxing the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard was a very pleasant process. There are plenty of bundled accessories and the way everything is carefully placed inside the box shows that the company knows that details are important, especially for gamers. 🙂
Hardware specifications
The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard is a noisy keyboard, there's no question about that. The model we tested uses Cherry MX Blue switches, which are very clicky switches, louder than other types of mechanical switches. Cherry MX Blue switches have a 4.0mm travel, their actuation point is at 2mm and the actuation force required for their keyswitches is 50 centinewtons. According to Kingston, the Cherry MX Blue switches used in their The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard are guaranteed for 50 million keystrokes each. The company also says that the gold contacts inside the switches will prevent dust and dirt from piling up.
Each and every key found on the The HyperX Alloy FPS keyboard is backlit by a red LED. They are also customizable: you can choose to use one of the five preset LED lighting modes, or you can create your own and light only the keys you want. The level of the backlighting of the keys can also be adjusted in terms of brightness and you have five different brightness level at your disposal.
The switches sit on a solid-steel frame made from a metal alloy which means two things: stability and durability. It's also probably the reason for the Alloy part in the keyboard's name.
In order to connect to your computer, this gaming keyboard uses a detachable braided USB cable with a Mini USB connector at the keyboard end, and with two USB 2.0 connectors at the computer end.
Kingston also equipped the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard with a USB charge port at the top right. It's a port designed to be used for charging your smartphone or other similar portable devices. Take care though, to plug both USB 2.0 connectors of the keyboard's USB cable into your computer, or otherwise the USB charging port won't be able to provide enough power for your smartphone to charge its battery.
The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard also has a series of media keys on it, a dedicated game mode, 1000Hz polling rate, full 100% anti-ghosting support and 6KRO and NKRO support. If you need some translation, 6KRO means "6-key rollover" and it means that the keyboard can register as many as 6 different keys you press simultaneously, and it will not "forget" them. NKRO comes from "N-key rollover" and it means that the keyboard can register as many keys as you can press at once, and it will not "forget" any of them. That's something any gamer wants.
In terms of size, the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard is 17.39 inches (441.65 mm) wide, 5.09 inches (129.38 mm) deep and 1.40 inches (35.59 mm) high. The keyboard is also relatively heavy, weighing 2.31 pounds or 1049 grams.
The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard will work with any modern operating system, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and Mac OS X. If you're wondering why, the answer is in the fact that this keyboard is a plug-and-play device, with no special software required for it to work, which is great from a compatibility perspective.
If you want to know more about its official specifications, you will find them all on the HyperX website, here: HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard.
Using the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard
The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard is a minimalist keyboard. The first thing that draws your attention is its very thin solid-steel frame. Kingston believes that gamers who play first person shooters need and prefer keyboards with a thin frame and very small borders around the keys. What I can tell you is that you don't have to be a gamer to appreciate the small footprint this keyboard has on your desk. Especially if you have a small desk, like I do. 🙂
Although the keyboard bears the name of Alloy, the truth is that its frame is not made entirely of metal. The top part of the frame is metal, but the bottom of the keyboard is plastic. Even so, the metal part feels very solid and twisting the keyboard is a very hard thing to do.
The keys found on this keyboard use keycaps made from high quality black plastic and the characters, symbols and words written on them are written with a simple font in all caps, making them all easy to read by anyone. One other thing that's nice about the keycaps is that they have a concave form, which makes them ideal also for writing, not just for gaming.
The model we tested uses Cherry MX Blue switches, which are known for being very loud. If you intend to use this keyboard for playing or working with others around you, you should know from the start that they will probably get irritated by the noise you'll make. On the other hand, Cherry MX Blue switches switches are a great choice for gaming, especially because their tactile and audible feedback is very satisfying. They are also probably the best switches for typing, for the same reason.
We've mentioned earlier that the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard has a trick up its sleeves, that's aimed at gamers who love first person shooters. In its package, there are bundled 8 additional keypads: 4 keypads for the WASD keys and 4 keypads for the 1234 keys. If you're wondering why, the WASD keys are the most commonly used keys in shooters for moving around, and the 1234 keys are usually associated to weapons. These 8 additional keycaps are all painted red - in contrast to all the other keypads, which are painted black - and the WASD keycaps also have a different texture to make them even more easy to identify with the tip of your fingers, and to provide better grip. You will feel them better in games, that's for sure.
As is the case with most gaming keyboards these days, the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard also has LED lights for each key on it. They only light up in one color, which is red, but you can control their brightness levels (there are 5 of them) and you can also choose to use one of the 6 different lighting modes: static, breathing, ripple, reactive, wave, and custom. Changing the brightness level and going through the lighting patterns is done by pressing the Fn and the directional keys (arrows) on the keyboard. You can view a demo of all these modes in the video below.
Personally, I've found the static and the custom lighting presets to be the most useful ones. In regular day-to-day activities like writing or browsing, the static effect is what you need, as it lets you see all the keys easily, regardless of the lighting conditions around your desk. On the other hand, the custom lighting preset is what I want when I play games. The custom mode lets you choose which keys are lit. For instance, if you play shooters a lot, you could choose to light up only the WASD, 1234, Tab, Shift, Ctrl and Space keys. These are, after all, the most useful keys in such games. Leaving the other keys turned off will take them out of the way. If you're wondering how to make these settings, know that you will have to enter the custom mode first, by pressing the Fn + Right key until you reach it. Then you'll have to press the Fn + Right Ctrl key, which will make the keyboard enter its customization mode. Now tap each key that you want to light up. When you're done, press the Fn + Right Ctrl keys again and your settings will automatically save in the keyboard's flash memory.
The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard also has a dedicated Game mode which can be activated by simultaneously pressing the Fn + F12 keys. It will disable the Windows key on the keyboard which can prevent you from accidentally quitting your battles when you least expect it. The F6 - F11 keys, in conjunction with the same almighty Fn key, are used for common things like controlling media playback and the volume on your computer, which I believe everyone will admit is useful.
During the time I've had it in testing, I've used the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard to play a few of my all-time favorite first person shooter games. I've used it in Metro 2033, in BioShock Infinite, and in Wolfenstein: New Order. In each of them, the keyboard worked flawlessly - the Cherry MX Blue switches, the anti-ghosting and the NKRO features meant quick, swift and error free kills all the way. Who could ask for more?
I love the minimalist design and the overall simplicity of this keyboard. The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard has all the basics you need, whether you are a gamer or a typist. It doesn't brag about fancy features or complicated ideas. This is a keyboard that does its job as rigorously as a Spartan soldier from the ancient Greece.
Software: there's none!
I had my doubts whether we should include this section in this review, because the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard doesn't have any software. It's a keyboard which you plug and play, literally. There are no special drivers required for it to work and Kingston doesn't offer any customization software either. While this minimal approach does keep things extremely simple, it also means that you don't get to create macros or save and use multiple personalization profiles for the different games that you play. Also, you don't get any statistics and usage reports like you do with gaming keyboards from other brands. The absence of any software may be a turnoff for some users.
Pros and cons
We have a lot of good things to say about the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard:
- The Cherry MX Blue switches have a great tactile and audible feedback, which means it's a keyboard that will be loved by gamers and typists alike
- All the keys have backlighting, and you can customize both the brightness and the lighting patterns
- You get eight additional keycaps for the most used keys in first person shooters: WASD and 1234. The keycaps have a distinct texture and are painted red
- The keyboards has a simple and minimalist design
- The frame of the keyboard has a very low profile and it's made from solid metal, which means it's going to last
- You don't have to install any drivers or software for it to work
- It's very easy to carry around. If you go to LAN parties you'll love its carrying case and the detachable USB cable
On the negative side of things, the HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard:
- Has no software and that can be an important downside for some users. Because of this, you don't get macros, multiple customization profiles, advanced settings or reports
- Is not RGB illuminated and the keys light up only in red. Some people might not like this.
Verdict
The HyperX Alloy FPS mechanical gaming keyboard is an excellent keyboard, and a great choice for those who like playing games. It has a simple and minimalist design, and its low profile and slim bezels make it ideal for people that need as much as free space as possible for moving their mouse, but also for those that have small desks. Its Cherry MX Blue switches, although noisy, are an ideal choice for people that play a lot of computer games and also for people who write a lot. It's pricing is rather reasonable for what it has to offer and we think that you will be very happy with your purchase.