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HyperX Alloy Core RGB vs Logitech MX Mechanical

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

4P4F5AU#ABU · English UK (QWERTY) · black · membrane keys

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Exact model & source notes

The Alloy Core RGB is a wired full-size membrane keyboard with a number pad, an RGB light bar and five-zone key lighting. This black UK-layout SKU (4P4F5AU#ABU) adds dedicated media controls, a Game Mode button, a keyboard lock mode and a 120 ml spill-resistance claim.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the HyperX Alloy Core RGB for

Membrane
A wired connection

Choose the Logitech MX Mechanical for

Tactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches
A wireless connection

Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.

See the 7 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Logitech MX Mechanical

920-010756 · English UK (QWERTY) · graphite · Tactile Quiet switches

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Exact model & source notes

The MX Mechanical is a full-size low-profile mechanical keyboard for multi-device work; this graphite UK-layout SKU uses Tactile Quiet switches and connects by Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt receiver.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

SELECTED TOPIC

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Exact switch option

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

HyperX Alloy Core RGBMembrane

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists 'Switch Type: Membrane' and describes soft-touch keys with a tactile feel, tuned to be quiet.

Source 1 Source 2

Logitech MX MechanicalTactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches

Manufacturer specification · Clicky and Linear versions are separate SKUs.

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Match the layout, switches and connection. Check the exact regional key layout and switch option. A similar model name can describe different switches or a wireless version. Software support, key remapping and console compatibility need their own evidence; dimensions and switch travel are not a typing or gaming score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Exact switch option

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBMembrane

Logitech MX MechanicalTactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists 'Switch Type: Membrane' and describes soft-touch keys with a tactile feel, tuned to be quiet.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Clicky and Linear versions are separate SKUs.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Connections

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBWired (attached braided cable, 5.9 ft)

Logitech MX MechanicalBluetooth; Logi Bolt

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the connectivity as wired with an attached braided cable; the cable length is published in feet on the US page. The page does not name the connector.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Original exact source inventory: Bluetooth Low Energy or Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch between up to 3 devices. Not compatible with Logitech Unifying receivers. The USB-C cable is described as a charging cable. Easy-Switch device count and Flow/setup scope are recorded separately. USB receiver host attachment is distinct from a wired keyboard data mode; unlisted wired data operation remains unverified.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGB443.2 mm

Logitech MX Mechanical433.85 mm

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width (443.20mm).

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Logitech labels this Width.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Backlighting

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBFive-zone RGB

Logitech MX MechanicalBacklit keys with hand-proximity activation and ambient light sensor

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Effect presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. Original published inventory: RGB light bar and five-zone multi-colour key lighting; 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels. Five key-lighting zones are a positive shared inventory with G213. The separate light bar, six named LED effects and three brightness levels are preserved as their own positives; no unlisted G213 effect or brightness count is inferred.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Lighting zones and per-key control differ. RGB does not by itself establish individual-key colour control; read the software requirements.

Dimensions

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGB443.20 × 175.31 × 35.68 mm (width × depth × height)

Logitech MX MechanicalLogitech lists Height 131.55 mm, Width 433.85 mm and Depth 26.1 mm

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · The Height and Depth labels appear transposed (131.55 mm front-to-back, 26.1 mm tall); Width 433.85 mm is the span across the keys. Logitech’s labels are preserved unchanged.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Original package contents

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBKeyboard; quick start guide

Logitech MX MechanicalKeyboard; Logi Bolt receiver; USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C); user documentation

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Manufacturer-stated weight

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGB1121 g

Logitech MX Mechanical828 g

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.47 lb (with cable).

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Keyboard only; Logitech lists the receiver separately at 1.68 g.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

HyperX Alloy Core RGBWindows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7

Logitech MX MechanicalBluetooth: Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS 10.15 or later; iOS 14 or later; iPadOS 14 or later; Linux; ChromeOS; Android 8.0 or later. Logi Bolt: USB-A port; Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS (no version stated); Linux; ChromeOS

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX also lists device compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. No macOS support is listed.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · On systems other than Windows and macOS only basic functions are supported without software. Logi Options+ is optional and available on Windows and macOS.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (25)

Key customisation

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalLogi Options+: Fn key functions, app-specific profiles, backlighting effects and Smart Actions

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Logi Options+ runs on Windows and macOS.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multi-device pairing

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalEasy-Switch across up to 3 devices; compatible with Logitech Flow-enabled mice

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Key rollover

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

HyperX claims multi-key anti-ghosting and mentions rollover, but the individually reviewed exact inventory states no simultaneous-key rollover count. · Manufacturer specification · Anti-ghosting support is recorded separately; it does not establish N-key or another rollover count.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

Logitech does not list a rollover figure on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hot-swappable switches

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Logitech does not state hot-swap support on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Keycap finish

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalDual-colour keycaps with a matte surface

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not state the keycap material.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Media controls

HyperX Alloy Core RGBDedicated media controls

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Original published inventory: Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode. This common field records dedicated media-control availability only. Exact visible button labels, roller/buttons, lighting/Game Mode/profile controls and application dependence retain their own conditions; an omitted playback function or roller material is not a peer absence.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Game mode

HyperX Alloy Core RGBGame Mode with a quick-access button

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spill-resistance claim

HyperX Alloy Core RGBTested to resist up to 120 ml of liquid

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery claim

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalUp to 15 days, or up to 10 months with backlighting off

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · USB-C rechargeable; battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Switch actuation distance

HyperX Alloy Core RGB2 mm

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page; the UK table leaves the switch section empty.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Anti-ghosting

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes multi-key anti-ghosting. This manufacturer claim does not establish a simultaneous-key rollover count or independent measured test.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery type

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalRechargeable Li-Po (1500 mAh)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed lighting brightness levels

HyperX Alloy Core RGB3 levels

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK technical Light Effects row states three brightness levels. No matched luminance measurement or G213 level count is established.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stop-labelled media key

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · The actually opened exact original visibly labels a dedicated stop media key. This records its positive hardware label; it does not infer that a peer lacks a stop function elsewhere.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Keyboard lock

HyperX Alloy Core RGBKeyboard lock mode that locks the keyboard without locking the computer

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RGB light bar

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source explicitly names the signature RGB light bar. The current original was opened and shows the separate horizontal bar; no peer lightbar absence is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed LED effect modes

HyperX Alloy Core RGB6 modes

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Named presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. This is the manufacturer mode inventory, not a measured colour-quality advantage or a peer-negative claim.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Palm rest compatibility

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX MechanicalCompatible with MX Palm Rest (sold separately)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · The palm rest is not listed in the package contents.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated playback/track controls

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · The exact source/original establishes dedicated playback and track controls. G710+, G213 and Alloy Core originals additionally show a stop-labelled key; this does not establish an unlisted peer absence. Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Report rate claim

HyperX Alloy Core RGB1000 Hz

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · From the US table; the UK table shows placeholder text in this row.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Case material

HyperX Alloy Core RGBReinforced plastic frame

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Switch total travel

HyperX Alloy Core RGB3.8 mm

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Volume control mechanism

HyperX Alloy Core RGBButtons

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Warranty

HyperX Alloy Core RGB2 years

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless range claim

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

Logitech MX Mechanical10 m

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · May vary with operating environment and computer setup.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

What it brings

HyperX says it is tested to resist spills of up to 120 ml, and it adds dedicated media controls plus quick-access lighting and Game Mode buttons.
Manufacturer source
Membrane keys that HyperX describes as quiet, with multi-key anti-ghosting and a 1000 Hz report rate.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Membrane rather than mechanical switches, and lighting is limited to five zones plus the light bar rather than per-key RGB.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The braided cable is attached rather than detachable, and only Windows versions are listed as supported operating systems.
Manufacturer source

Logitech MX Mechanical

What it brings

Easy-Switch moves between up to three devices, and Logitech lists Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android over Bluetooth.
Manufacturer source
Proximity-activated, light-adjusting backlighting is paired with a claimed 15 days of battery life, or up to 10 months with the backlight off.
Manufacturer source

What to check

At 433.85 mm across and 828 g it needs a full-size footprint, and the USB-C cable is described only as a charging cable, not a wired data mode.
Manufacturer source
Only basic functions are supported outside Windows and macOS without software, and Logitech lists no hot-swap or rollover figure.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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35 of 35 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for HyperX Alloy Core RGB and Logitech MX Mechanical
Specification	HyperX Alloy Core RGB	Logitech MX Mechanical

Regional layout Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'UK Layout'. The official UK variant image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, extra \ key beside a short left Shift, AltGr). The US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA is a separate product. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · UK SKU 920-010756. The official UK image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3) with dual Windows/Mac legends; US-layout SKUs are separate products. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	English UK (QWERTY)	English UK (QWERTY)
Keyboard size Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Read from the official UK variant image, which also shows a top row of lighting/Game Mode buttons, volume buttons and separate media keys. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logitech describes a low-profile form factor; the full-size arrangement with number pad is read from the official UK image and the 433.85 mm width. Canonical full-size class retains the integrated number pad; switch height, regional key layout and controls remain separate source facts. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Full-size with number pad	Full-size with number pad
DimensionsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · The Height and Depth labels appear transposed (131.55 mm front-to-back, 26.1 mm tall); Width 433.85 mm is the span across the keys. Logitech’s labels are preserved unchanged. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	443.20 × 175.31 × 35.68 mm (width × depth × height)	Logitech lists Height 131.55 mm, Width 433.85 mm and Depth 26.1 mm
Supported operating systemsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX also lists device compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S and Xbox One. No macOS support is listed. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · On systems other than Windows and macOS only basic functions are supported without software. Logi Options+ is optional and available on Windows and macOS. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7	Bluetooth: Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS 10.15 or later; iOS 14 or later; iPadOS 14 or later; Linux; ChromeOS; Android 8.0 or later. Logi Bolt: USB-A port; Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS (no version stated); Linux; ChromeOS
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width (443.20mm). HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logitech labels this Width. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	443.2 mm	433.85 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.47 lb (with cable). HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Keyboard only; Logitech lists the receiver separately at 1.68 g. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	1121 g	828 g
Case material Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Reinforced plastic frame	Not provided

Exact switch optionDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists 'Switch Type: Membrane' and describes soft-touch keys with a tactile feel, tuned to be quiet. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Clicky and Linear versions are separate SKUs. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Membrane	Tactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches
Switch actuation distance Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page; the UK table leaves the switch section empty. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	2 mm	Not provided
Switch total travel Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	3.8 mm	Not provided
Anti-ghosting Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes multi-key anti-ghosting. This manufacturer claim does not establish a simultaneous-key rollover count or independent measured test. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Keycap finish Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not state the keycap material. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	Dual-colour keycaps with a matte surface

ConnectionsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the connectivity as wired with an attached braided cable; the cable length is published in feet on the US page. The page does not name the connector. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Original exact source inventory: Bluetooth Low Energy or Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch between up to 3 devices. Not compatible with Logitech Unifying receivers. The USB-C cable is described as a charging cable. Easy-Switch device count and Flow/setup scope are recorded separately. USB receiver host attachment is distinct from a wired keyboard data mode; unlisted wired data operation remains unverified. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Wired (attached braided cable, 5.9 ft)	Bluetooth; Logi Bolt
Report rate claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the US table; the UK table shows placeholder text in this row. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	1000 Hz	Not provided
Battery claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · USB-C rechargeable; battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	Up to 15 days, or up to 10 months with backlighting off
Battery type Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	Rechargeable Li-Po (1500 mAh)
Wireless range claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · May vary with operating environment and computer setup. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	10 m
Multi-device pairing Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	Easy-Switch across up to 3 devices; compatible with Logitech Flow-enabled mice

BacklightingDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Effect presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. Original published inventory: RGB light bar and five-zone multi-colour key lighting; 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels. Five key-lighting zones are a positive shared inventory with G213. The separate light bar, six named LED effects and three brightness levels are preserved as their own positives; no unlisted G213 effect or brightness count is inferred. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Five-zone RGB	Backlit keys with hand-proximity activation and ambient light sensor
Media controls Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Original published inventory: Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode. This common field records dedicated media-control availability only. Exact visible button labels, roller/buttons, lighting/Game Mode/profile controls and application dependence retain their own conditions; an omitted playback function or roller material is not a peer absence. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Dedicated media controls	Not provided
Game mode Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Game Mode with a quick-access button	Not provided
Keyboard lock Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Keyboard lock mode that locks the keyboard without locking the computer	Not provided
Dedicated playback/track controls Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · The exact source/original establishes dedicated playback and track controls. G710+, G213 and Alloy Core originals additionally show a stop-labelled key; this does not establish an unlisted peer absence. Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Volume control mechanism Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Buttons	Not provided
Stop-labelled media key Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · The actually opened exact original visibly labels a dedicated stop media key. This records its positive hardware label; it does not infer that a peer lacks a stop function elsewhere. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
RGB light bar Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source explicitly names the signature RGB light bar. The current original was opened and shows the separate horizontal bar; no peer lightbar absence is inferred. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Claimed LED effect modes Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Named presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. This is the manufacturer mode inventory, not a measured colour-quality advantage or a peer-negative claim. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	6 modes	Not provided
Claimed lighting brightness levels Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact UK technical Light Effects row states three brightness levels. No matched luminance measurement or G213 level count is established. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	3 levels	Not provided
Key customisation Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logi Options+ runs on Windows and macOS. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	Logi Options+: Fn key functions, app-specific profiles, backlighting effects and Smart Actions

Spill-resistance claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	Tested to resist up to 120 ml of liquid	Not provided
Original package contentsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Keyboard; quick start guide	Keyboard; Logi Bolt receiver; USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C); user documentation
Warranty Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded.	2 years	Not provided
Palm rest compatibility Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · The palm rest is not listed in the package contents. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	Compatible with MX Palm Rest (sold separately)

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Key rollover Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB HyperX claims multi-key anti-ghosting and mentions rollover, but the individually reviewed exact inventory states no simultaneous-key rollover count. · Manufacturer specification · Anti-ghosting support is recorded separately; it does not establish N-key or another rollover count. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications Logitech MX Mechanical Logitech does not list a rollover figure on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Hot-swappable switches Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. Logitech MX Mechanical Logitech does not state hot-swap support on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications	Not provided	Not provided

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