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 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Brightness | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 3.7 |
Volume control | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — |
Ergonomic | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | — |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth | wired, wireless | USB | USB | USB | USB |
number of keys | 104 | 96 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 |
hardware interface | — | — | usb | usb | usb | usb |
compatible devices | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Gaming Console |
keyboard description | Gaming | Gaming, Mechanical,Wireless | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | 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, appearance and comfort of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's a great looking and functional keyboard, with beautiful backlit keys. Some appreciate the sound quality, saying that it'll provide a satisfying sound while typing.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They say it is a heavy duty, high quality, and eye pleasing keyboard. Some customers also mention that the mechanical keys are great. Overall, customers say it's a great keyboard for gaming and typing.
"...the plastic construction, the keyboard is fairly weighty and solidly built. There's no noticeable flex when pressing down on the keys...." Read more
"...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
"...to my other products that have lighting effects, this keyboard is very rudimentary. Alienware really needs to expand their application...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the keyboard. They mention that it is a great looking and functional keyboard, with beautiful backlit keys. They appreciate the decent design, and the slick matte finish. Customers also appreciate the colors and the lighting of the product. Overall, they are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...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 lighting looks great as well and yes it is customization. However, with the current software, you can only customize zones...." Read more
"...and that while the alien lighting program does offer a wide variety of lighting patterns, you are not able to map specific keys to specific colors,..." 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
Customers find the comfort of the keyboard to be great. They mention that the material of the keys feels very nice, and the tactile response is very nice. They also say that the keyboard is sturdy and a pleasure to type on.
"...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
"...Naturally, without hesitation, I decided to go Alienware again. The AW768 feel, the sturdiness, the programmable keys, everything just seemed to be..." Read more
Customers like the lighting of the keyboard. They say the lights are great, nicely backlit, and highly customizable. They also appreciate the different ways they can light it up and the light spectrum is super cool.
"...Personally, the available lighting groups are perfect enough to customize the keyboard to my liking...." Read more
"...The ambiant light is also really cool and a nice touch to the design...." Read more
"...me, I feel that I type better on this keyboard and I like the macro keys on the side. One feature that I love is the scroll wheel for music volume...." Read more
"...RGB Lighting is well doneDecently comfortable if you get the optional wrist-rest like I did..." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the keyboard. They say it has a satisfying sound, and is not overly loud. They also love the feel and low impact sound from the keys. The keyboard is pretty quiet while still having that clicky feel. Customers also appreciate the quiet switches and vibrant lights. They love the scroll wheel for sound and the volume wheel is awesome.
"...There is a button to mute (and unmute) audio with a volume rocker next to it, which is a very nice touch...." Read more
"...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 one big negative for some people will be that it makes a sharp "click" with each keystroke...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention it's good for the price paid, while others say it'd be better off buying a different keyboard.
"...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 like the brightness adjustment of the keyboard. They say the customization options are endless, and they love the RGB lighting customization per zone in the Alienware Keyboard Interface. They also say the keyboard looks great and is diverse in customization with their AlienWare desktop and Control Center. Customers also mention that the function keys include the ability to adjust the brightness of the keys and under glow, and the keyboard has 3 possible macro settings.
"...Other function keys include the ability to adjust the brightness of the keys and under glow (controlled separately), change between 3 saved lighting..." 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
"...The keyboard also has 3 possible macro settings. You can customize them and switch between the three for those of you who are into that...." Read more
"...Love having a volume knob on the keyboard, as well as programmable side buttons...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the keyboard. They say it's fairly weighty, solidly built, and won't move easily. The lighting goes well with it, and the keys are easy to press. Some customers also mention that the RGB software is lightweight and doesn't have unnecessary bloat.
"...Still, despite the plastic construction, the keyboard is fairly weighty and solidly built. There's no noticeable flex when pressing down on the keys...." Read more
"...Great built quality, quality keys, nice weight to it. Couldn't be happier." Read more
"...Features: The rubberized volume control knob feels a bit light but works well with windows as well as the mute button...." Read more
"...Loved the volume control and media buttons- Pretty heavy keyboard so very stableCons:-..." 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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