Alienware Low-Profile RGB Gaming Keyboard AW510K: Alienfx Per Key RGB LED - Media CONTROLS & USB Passthrough - Cherry MX Low Profile Red Switches

PROS: I recently bought an Alienware PC and thought this keyboard would complete the set because it has Alienware on the bottom next to the spacebar and it lights up with RGB. Like, who doesnt like RGB. The sound scroll volume on the side is amazing also, I can watch shows or listen to music and just slide the scroll down to lower the volume. Also the hot keys on the keyboard lets me pause and skip the next song on Spotify. CONS: Let me tell you, if youre gaming, DO NOT get this keyboard, or if you have to type a lot for work or school. The keys are sooooooo sensitive. While playing Call of Duty, my fingers on WASD and the tacticals (grenade/flashbang) are on QE, my finger on W will barely touch it the keys QE and it automatically presses it, causing me to throw my tactical. Also, me just typing this review with this keyboard, my fingers touch the key next to the letter I push down, causing typos, causing sentences to look like this, (This is my regview for this keytboard, thsese are the mistakes it makes withouht deleting the mistakesd.) I went to a gaming event in my city, and the keyboards they had were 100% better than this one, the buttons actually had to be pressed for it to register, not breathed on like this one it feels like. Again, if you want this just for the looks, I recommend it 100%, but if youre gaming or typing a lot for work or for school. Go ahead and get a different keyboard, or else you will be pulling your hair out with all the typos or misplays on games from the sensitive keys.

A fantastic keyboard with Cherry MX keyboard with individual customizable RGB lighting. This is such a deal! It also has 1 USB port slot that works for mouse or even PS4 controller. Cons: It has 2 USB cables connecting to the PC; in case you only have 1 USB available to connect.

I love this keyboard. I love the low profile keys. I love how the keyboard performs. The Alienware software is another story though. If you want to be able to use all the customization options they claim to have through their software, look elsewhere. The software just doesnt work. I have installed and reinstalled the software and the customization part simply doesnt do anything. I can see al l the options to change color, etc, but nothing works. In todays world, a program like this isnt all that advanced and youd think they could develop one that works properly. I guess Alienware just doesnt care enough to invest in their own product, which is unfortunate because the keyboard hardware is great.

The feel/tough and smooth typing. Great product

The Alienware 510K is a gorgeous low-profile, fast-actuating rgb keyboard. If thats what youre looking for, than Id say its a safe bet youll almost surely be happy with. Its only real drawbacks are basically the ones youd expect from Alienware, software and price. Pros: Beautiful RGB Excellent feel and speedy linear keys Quiet yet responsive Great media controls USB passthrough works well Quality hardware. The keys feel great, the cable is thick and durable, well packaged, and just holding this keyboard in your hands feels solid Cons: Price. Alienware Software. You have to use the latest Alienware Command Center. Now, if you are already using this for something else, the desktop, a mouse or what not, then this is a moot point mostly. But installing another, somewhat clunky software to customize the RGB and Macros is undesirable and it could benefit from from work. RGB profiles are still just a bit limited. The best example I can think of is that the Rainbow wave that makes this keyboard so beautiful is great, but for any serious long term use would want it to be slowed down, at the least, and right now the speed only goes so moderately low. So the software is a bit bulky, needs a little work, is sometimes clunky to customize manually and switch between profiles. But, it all seems to work well so far, and firmware updating was just an easy button press. Update: After a month of using this keyboard, Id say the quality still impresses me, and to be fair, its still cheaper than Logitechs comparable keyboard. The rubber feet on the back risers works great. Whats not nice is that theyve updated the Alienware Command Center, and still, unless youre using it for other things too, it can barely get the job done apart from choosing backlighting presets. Compared to almost every other keyboard, it majorly lacks preset color themes, ability to create your own themes, adjust speed. Software updates came and went and this hasnt changed, which leaves me to assume Alienware has washed their hands of it already. Im going to downgrade this to a 4 star for now, purely for the software, and hopefully theyll fix this.

I love the keyboard, however the key design is bad. They continuously fall off and break often. No support options for replacement keys basically render the keyboard worthless... upgrading to something better with support and replacement parts

I use this keyboard for work as an alternative to using my laptop keyboard and the quality is excellent. It’s very easy to type on and the software allows you to customize key colors, macros, and game settings. On my laptop it detected 55 games that I have and allowed me to launch those games from the Alienware interface. On thing I don’t understand yet is that the “FN” key on my laptop keyboard doesn’t behave the same way on this keyboard, so I’ll have to figure that out.

Get the mouse too !!

So far I’m very happy with this keyboard. I first purchased another, compact rgb keyboard but I didn’t realize how heavily I rely on the number pad. Doh! I’m not a gamer but I bought an Alienware laptop for graphic work. This keyboard integrates seamlessly with the pre-installed command center so that was not an issue for me. The keyboard is SO much quieter than the other mechanical keyboard. It has such a soft, pleasant, tactile stroke, I almost wish for more work. I’m hoping for a type heavy project soon! On my desk, it sits behind my Wacom and the one doesn’t interfere with the other (but then I’ve been doing this for so many years, I may be subconsciously adjusting my hands). My work area is pretty dark so I’m grateful for the rgb lighting. It was easy to program- and I only change the color of the number keys from everything else. BIG CON: it has two (2) usb plugs!! It’s the only reason this is 4 stars instead of 5. Fortunately, I’ve just bought a good dock that supports 3 USB ports. The alienware m15 has 3 USB ports (I think), but I like my station to be portable without too much plugging and unplugging. Since I leave the keyboard (and big Wacom and big external monitor) at home, the docker is a saving grace. EDIT: changing to 5 stars. I didn’t realize there is an additional USB port on the keyboard and that is the reason for the additional plug. Love this! And I like Alienware. I’ve been using dell products for 15 years and I’m happy I discovered this in their lineup.

This keyboard was exactly what I was looking for. Great for typing and also for gaming, I was searching for a low profile keyboard with RGB lighting, solid build quality and mechanical but I did not want loud and clicky. This keyboard checks the box in all of those areas.