Brand | Dell |
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Item model number | 4HJXC |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 3.11 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 19.6 x 6.8 x 1.4 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19.6 x 6.8 x 1.4 inches |
Color | Sliver |
Manufacturer | Dell Marketing USA, LP |
Language | English |
ASIN | B072NHMYXX |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 1, 2017 |
Dell Alienware Pro Gaming Mechanical Keyboard AW768 - AlienFX 16.8M RGB 13 zone-based Lighting - 15 programmable macro key functions, Silver
Brand | Dell |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Keyboard Description | Gaming |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Special Feature | Lighting |
Color | Sliver |
Number of Keys | 104 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | RGB |
Style | Chery MX Brown |
About this item
- 16.8M RGB ambient lighting color options
- 3 adjustable leg angles (optional palm rest)
- 50 million durable cycle life for the keys. Cable Length: 6 feet
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 19.6 x 6.8 x 1.4 Inches , Weight 3.26 lbs
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Introducing all-new Alienware keyboard featuring the iconic design you trust for exhilarating, immersive gaming. Whether you’re just starting your collection, or rounding out your arsenal, Alienware accessories are built to enhance your gaming experience as you journey deeper into the game.
Otherworldly beauty
The iconic Alienware design brings an added layer of imposing style with a zone-based AlienFX RGB backlight that adds an unearthly glow to your keys. AlienFX is designed to bring you closer to the worlds you play in with dynamic lighting effects tied directly to the in-game action. Enable static animations and take complete zonal control for a more customized experience.
Features:
1. Iconic Alienware design with AlienFX 16.8M RGB 13 zone-based Lighting, 2. Brown mechanical keys, 3. 50million cycle life, 4. 45g actuation force, 5. 60g tactile force, 6. 2mm actuation distance, 7. 4mm total travel distance, 8. Less than 5ms bounce time (during actuation speed of 0.4 m/s), 9. 1000 Hz (1ms) polling rate, 10. Anti-Ghosting and N-key rollover on all keys, 11. 15 programmable macro key functions with on-the-fly recording, 12. All programmable keys, 13. 3 adjustable leg angles, 14. Multimedia keys, 15. Optional Palm Rest (sold separately), 16. 256kB onboard memory, 17. Dedicated volume roller, 18. Braided nylon cable.
Quick actuation and comfortable typing
Mechanical switches and N-key rollover on all keys and ergonomic comfort will keep you gaming for longer. Amp up the comfort even more with three adjustable feet angles and the optional magnetically attached palm rest.
Increased control and accuracy
Smooth, responsive game play:
Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover on all keys, and mechanical switches with 50 million keyboard life cycle, onboard memory and 15 programmable macro key functions with on-the-fly recording means your keyboard lives longer while you increase your kill speed with improved keystroke rates and accuracy.
Bring a competitive edge to every game:
Mechanical brown switches are designed with all gamers in mind—from novice to expert. They deliver solid tactile feedback with low actuation force and low click noise. Plus multimedia keys mean you have even more shortcuts at your disposal—like a dedicated audio roller.
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height: 1.37” (34.8mm) without feet or 2.13” (54.2mm) with feet.
2. Width: 19.65” (499mm).
3. Depth: 6.76” (171.8mm).
Weight: 3.26lbs (1460g).
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For gaming | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
Volume control | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | — |
Brightness | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — |
Ergonomic | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | CHERRY AMERICAS | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | wired, wireless | USB | USB | USB-A | USB |
number of keys | 104 | 96 | 104 | 104 | 115 | 104 |
hardware interface | — | — | usb | usb | usb | usb |
compatible devices | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | PC, Laptop | Gaming Console |
keyboard description | Gaming | Gaming, Mechanical,Wireless | Gaming | Gaming | Integrated, Multimedia | Gaming |
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Alienware' s Pro Gaming Keyboard delivers an uncompromised gaming experience. Fusing highly-customizable controls and sophisticated software with iconic design, the mechanical keyboard features AlienFX with 13 RGB lighting zones, 15 programmable macro key functions and onboard memory.
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Customers like the quality, comfort, and lighting of the keyboard. They mention that the mechanical keys are great, the build quality is solid, and the tactile response is very nice. They appreciate the adjustable brightness with multiple colors, and appreciate the sound quality, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on the value and performance of the product.
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Customers like the keyboard quality of the product. They say that the lights are great, the keys on the board are awesome, and the macro keys are great. The mechanical keys are responsive and the keyboard is a high-quality gaming keyboard. They have small hands and can reach all the keys easily.
"...Macro keys are a nice feature and I can reach them with my left pinky finger. I mapped things like copy/cut/paste to them and it really is nice...." Read more
"...I love the macro keys and the fact that this version has 3 sets that can be toggled makes it even better for storing passwords and other login info..." Read more
"...For example, for gamers, WASD is a zone. You cannot customize individual keys like you can for some other products. Just keep that in mind...." Read more
"an overall great keyboard for gaming and typing, they are brown switches or feel like brown switches since i believe they are not true brown switches..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They mention that it has a great built quality, has sturdiness, and is solid. Some customers also appreciate the premium look and feel, and the keyboard is long-lasting. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of the product.
"...the plastic construction, the keyboard is fairly weighty and solidly built. There's no noticeable flex when pressing down on the keys...." Read more
"...The braided cable is extremely sturdy. You could probably whip this thing around by the braided cable and it would be fine...." Read more
"...Great built quality, quality keys, nice weight to it. Couldn't be happier." Read more
"...material seems durable on front just the plastic on the back is not the best also no cable management on the back for the price you expect better...." Read more
Customers like the lighting of the keyboard. They mention that the RGB lighting is well done, the back lighting is great, and has adjustable brightness with multiple colors. They also appreciate the adjustable brightness and color effect, and the perfect amount of customization available.
"...Personally, the available lighting groups are perfect enough to customize the keyboard to my liking...." Read more
"...has many color effect and can be change with the function switch on the keyboard also the programmable switches can be up to 15 with 5 on each mode...." Read more
"...It looks great, is diverse in customization with my Alienware desktop and Alienware Control Center programming...." Read more
"...Alienware software makes programming the macros easy, the customized lighting is a bonus for me...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that the keys have a good feel to them, the lights are just the right intensity, and the response time is incredible. They say that it's a pleasure to type on, and that the tactile response is very nice. Overall, customers are happy with the comfort and responsiveness of the product.
"...The keyboard is very responsive and is great for gaming, as well as for general use...." Read more
"...Typing: Feels great. I truly feel like I can type more accurately and faster on this.Sound: Clicky but not too clicky...." Read more
"...It's a pleasure to type on and my typing speed has only increased steadily over the few months that I've had it...." Read more
"...itself functions great, feels satisfying to click keys, and it feels nice and sturdy. I anticipate this will last a long time." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the keyboard. They mention that it is a great looking and functional keyboard, with a matte finish that not only looks sharp, but also does a good job at highlighting the key clicks. The solid feel of the keys and the great eye candy makes this a very unique keyboard. The high quality and nice layout make this s a perfect addition to their Alienware tower.
"...The keyboard comes with a gunmetal matte finish that not only looks sharp, but also does a good job at not picking up fingerprints...." Read more
"...The keys have a clear click when pressed, yet are so crisp and responsive that any game I play is immersive and I don't even realize the keyboard is..." Read more
"...The metal look is really nice as well alongside the LEDS. If you choose this product, enjoy!..." Read more
"This keyboard is visually sleek and stunning, with a perfect amount of customization available...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the keyboard. They mention that it feels good, is not too loud, and has a clicky sound. They also appreciate the scroll wheel for sound, the volume control, and the media buttons.
"...Sound: Clicky but not too clicky. Extremely smooth and satisfying sound while typing or gamingLED's: Average...." Read more
"...They keys are "clicky" but not too loud, so I don't disturb my co-workers. The durability is great so far and I've had zero issues using it...." Read more
"...The Keyboard itself is great. Love having a volume knob on the keyboard, as well as programmable side buttons...." Read more
"...The keyboard is great to type in and not overly loud, the Alienware software makes programming the macros easy, the customized lighting is a bonus..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the keyboard. Some mention it's really good for the price paid, while others say it' a bit expensive and not worth the investment.
"...i play sc2 beause its a rts game it has impact but still very good keyboard for the price and the color features are bad ass as well can completely..." Read more
"...Lighting works great and the keyboard is for sure worth the price after comparing it to similar products...." Read more
"...however, I would have to say that overall, even though this keyboard is a little pricey, if you like the Alienware brand and styling enough, this..." Read more
"...great price point for a quality product." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the keyboard. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it just stopped working and the software does not work.
"...The problem with this is the software you have to use a proprietary program apart from the alien fx one that comes on your Alienware pre installed...." Read more
"...this keyboard definitely won't disappoint and it certainly looks, functions, and feels like a premium product...." Read more
"...The software and documentation is weak on the macro programming and it does not seem to be able to include moves in the macros only simple key..." Read more
"...: The rubberized volume control knob feels a bit light but works well with windows as well as the mute button...." Read more
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So far, I'm extremely satisfied with this keyboard and will break down the key parts
1. Construction
This is a brown switch mechanical keyboard that Alienware succeeded in providing a premium look and feel. Though the keyboard's casing may appear to be metal, it is in fact plastic. Still, despite the plastic construction, the keyboard is fairly weighty and solidly built. There's no noticeable flex when pressing down on the keys. The keyboard has a braided USB cable that is definitely built to last.
2. Design
The keyboard comes with a gunmetal matte finish that not only looks sharp, but also does a good job at not picking up fingerprints. The keyboard comes with retractable feet with two different height settings, giving you a total of three height options. The Alienware logo towards the bottom is not too intrusive, but definitely stands out, showing anyone who can't already guess that this is an Alienware product. See the photos to see different angles of the keyboard - when it comes to the overall design, I personally think Alienware absolutely killed it on this one.
3. Functionality
The keyboard is very responsive and is great for gaming, as well as for general use. In addition to the backlighting, which I will cover later, this Keyboard has a few neat functions built in. The keyboard has 5 macro keys on the left side, with a 6th button on top that toggles between 3 macro sets, adding up to a total of 15 macro keys. While there are no dedicated media buttons, you can still access the standard Play, Stop, Rewind, and Fast Forward by using the Function Key. There is a button to mute (and unmute) audio with a volume rocker next to it, which is a very nice touch. The Alien Head button can be configured to turn off all lighting effects or to toggle "Game Mode", which you can customize in functionality to lock different keys (such as the Win-Key). Other function keys include the ability to adjust the brightness of the keys and under glow (controlled separately), change between 3 saved lighting profiles, and direct access to the Alienware Control Center.
4. Lighting
The Alienware (AW958) Keyboard does come with 16.8 Million color RGB backlighting; however, it's worth noting that the color for keys cannot be individually set. Instead, there are groups of keys that can have their color set (WASD, Arrows, Macros, Numpad, etc.) or by using 5 different lighting zones.
The ambient (under and side glow) can also be set to your liking. Personally, the available lighting groups are perfect enough to customize the keyboard to my liking. If you prefer a more dynamic lighting setup, there are also 10 preset animated lighting effects. This includes a rainbow effect, a firework effect, and an x-ray effect (which sort of reminds me of lightning).
5. Price
Price is always a huge factor when making any purchase. This keyboard was purchased for around $110.
At this price, there are many other options out there that offer similar and even more functionality at
a much cheaper cost.
Being able to control the lighting of each individual key would have been a nice feature to help justify the price; however, I would have to say that overall, even though this keyboard is a little pricey, if you like the Alienware brand and styling enough, this keyboard definitely won't disappoint and it certainly looks, functions, and feels like a premium product.
A final note on this keyboard is that Dell (Alienware) does offer a separate palm rest that magnetically attaches to
this keyboard, which I find to be a little more comfortable. Check out my review on the palm rest for more information.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
So far, I'm extremely satisfied with this keyboard and will break down the key parts
1. Construction
This is a brown switch mechanical keyboard that Alienware succeeded in providing a premium look and feel. Though the keyboard's casing may appear to be metal, it is in fact plastic. Still, despite the plastic construction, the keyboard is fairly weighty and solidly built. There's no noticeable flex when pressing down on the keys. The keyboard has a braided USB cable that is definitely built to last.
2. Design
The keyboard comes with a gunmetal matte finish that not only looks sharp, but also does a good job at not picking up fingerprints. The keyboard comes with retractable feet with two different height settings, giving you a total of three height options. The Alienware logo towards the bottom is not too intrusive, but definitely stands out, showing anyone who can't already guess that this is an Alienware product. See the photos to see different angles of the keyboard - when it comes to the overall design, I personally think Alienware absolutely killed it on this one.
3. Functionality
The keyboard is very responsive and is great for gaming, as well as for general use. In addition to the backlighting, which I will cover later, this Keyboard has a few neat functions built in. The keyboard has 5 macro keys on the left side, with a 6th button on top that toggles between 3 macro sets, adding up to a total of 15 macro keys. While there are no dedicated media buttons, you can still access the standard Play, Stop, Rewind, and Fast Forward by using the Function Key. There is a button to mute (and unmute) audio with a volume rocker next to it, which is a very nice touch. The Alien Head button can be configured to turn off all lighting effects or to toggle "Game Mode", which you can customize in functionality to lock different keys (such as the Win-Key). Other function keys include the ability to adjust the brightness of the keys and under glow (controlled separately), change between 3 saved lighting profiles, and direct access to the Alienware Control Center.
4. Lighting
The Alienware (AW958) Keyboard does come with 16.8 Million color RGB backlighting; however, it's worth noting that the color for keys cannot be individually set. Instead, there are groups of keys that can have their color set (WASD, Arrows, Macros, Numpad, etc.) or by using 5 different lighting zones.
The ambient (under and side glow) can also be set to your liking. Personally, the available lighting groups are perfect enough to customize the keyboard to my liking. If you prefer a more dynamic lighting setup, there are also 10 preset animated lighting effects. This includes a rainbow effect, a firework effect, and an x-ray effect (which sort of reminds me of lightning).
5. Price
Price is always a huge factor when making any purchase. This keyboard was purchased for around $110.
At this price, there are many other options out there that offer similar and even more functionality at
a much cheaper cost.
Being able to control the lighting of each individual key would have been a nice feature to help justify the price; however, I would have to say that overall, even though this keyboard is a little pricey, if you like the Alienware brand and styling enough, this keyboard definitely won't disappoint and it certainly looks, functions, and feels like a premium product.
A final note on this keyboard is that Dell (Alienware) does offer a separate palm rest that magnetically attaches to
this keyboard, which I find to be a little more comfortable. Check out my review on the palm rest for more information.
I previously owned a knockoff mechanical keyboard with brown switches (Velocifire cheapo). That recently broke and I upgraded to this. I wasn't sure if there would actually be a noticeable difference between the cheapo switches and these kalih switches. After using it for a few hours I can honestly say this is a MUCH better keyboard.
Typing: Feels great. I truly feel like I can type more accurately and faster on this.
Sound: Clicky but not too clicky. Extremely smooth and satisfying sound while typing or gaming
LED's: Average. Nothing too fancy and I would say the LED effects were a bit underwhelming, but that's not why I bought it. I will say the under-glow effect is a nice touch.
Build: A bit plastic-y but I like the gunmetal color. There is some flex in it when you press down in the center but nothing noticeable under normal use. The braided cable is extremely sturdy. You could probably whip this thing around by the braided cable and it would be fine. The alienware logo on the front isn't too intrusive but I could do without it.
Software: I spent about a half hour trying to figure out how to modify the LED color by using "Alienware Command Center" and it wouldn't let me. I got pretty frustrated because every piece of software I downloaded said something to the effect of "This software can only be installed on an alienware PC". Finally figured out all I needed was "Alienware CONTROL center". Works fine on my custom desktop PC with that software.
Features: The rubberized volume control knob feels a bit light but works well with windows as well as the mute button. Macro keys are a nice feature and I can reach them with my left pinky finger. I mapped things like copy/cut/paste to them and it really is nice. Escape key constantly throws me off and I hit the macro switch key instead.
If you're looking for a good mechanical keyboard that has great feel and you don't really need the lighted keys etc, go with the $40 version. It's just as good. If you need a good gaming keyboard that has all the bells and whistles (minus USB passthrough) this one fits the bill. Even better that I got this one for less than $90! I read the reviews about this and a lot of customers are upset about the lack of a wrist rest, but I don't feel that's a deal breaker by any means, as I'm pretty sure you can buy one for this keyboard. Great built quality, quality keys, nice weight to it. Couldn't be happier.
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