Alienware - AW410K Full-size Wired Gaming Mechanical CHERRY MX Brown Switches Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Dark Side of the Moon

Name: Alienware - AW410K Full-size Wired Gaming Mechanical CHERRY MX Brown Switches Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Dark Side of the Moon
Brand: Alienware
SKU: 6436211
Rating: 4.3 (52 reviews)

Model: AW410K

SKU: 6436211

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Key Specs
- Lighting Type: RGB
- Form Factor: Full-size (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Keyboard Technology: Mechanical (Type of technology that detects a key press.)
- Key Switch Behavior: Tactile (Refers to the mechanisms under the keycaps on a keyboard that enable you to type faster and more precisely. Linear switches move straight up and down without any sound or bump. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump in the key press, and no sound. Clicky switches provide a bump in the key press and "clicky" sound.)
- Connection Type: Wired
General
- Product Name: AW410K Full-size Wired Gaming Mechanical CHERRY MX Brown Switches Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting
- Brand: Alienware
- Model Number: AW410K
- Color: Dark Side of the Moon
Features
- Lighting Type: RGB
- Customizable Lighting: true
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Touchpad: false
- Keyboard Type: Gaming, Programmable, Keypad
- Palm Rest: false
- Spill Resistant: false (Designed to resist some degree of accidental liquid spill. The level of spill-resistance is indicated by the product manufacturer, but the degree of protection may not be guaranteed after normal wear of the product.)
- Keyboard Features: Nylon braided data cable, Cherry MX Brown Keys, 1,000HZ polling rate, 5,000 series aluminum construction, volume control, integrated USB passthrough, 100 million click durability, customizable per-key AlienFX lighting w/ ~16.8 mil color
- Foldable: false
Functions
- Form Factor: Full-size (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Number Of Keys: 107
- Keyboard Technology: Mechanical (Type of technology that detects a key press.)
- Dedicated Macro Keys: false (Perform shortcuts of key sequences to carry out commands with a single key. Key sequences may include key strokes, mouse actions, and/or menu actions.)
- Adjustable Tilt Function: true
- Key Switch Type: Cherry MX Brown
- Key Switch Behavior: Tactile (Refers to the mechanisms under the keycaps on a keyboard that enable you to type faster and more precisely. Linear switches move straight up and down without any sound or bump. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump in the key press, and no sound. Clicky switches provide a bump in the key press and "clicky" sound.)
- Rollover: 1-key (Refers to the number of keys that can be correctly registered when pressed simultaneously. Rollover may be referred to as n-key rollover (KRO) or anti-ghosting.)
- Multimedia Keys: true
- Internet Keys: false
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wired
- Wired Connectivity: USB Type A
- Cable Length: 6 feet
- Detachable Cable: false
- Number Of USB Port(s): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows
- Plug and Play Operation: true
- System Requirements: Windows 10 (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 18.38 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 6.14 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.23 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Mouse
- Mouse Included: false
Other
- UPC: 884116375241

The Alienware RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - AW410K - is an allround gaming keyboard that blends function and immersiveness while still offering industry leading components in an iconic design. Incorporating Cherry® MX keys in a floating key architecture with anti-ghosting and on-board memory, this keyboard is designed for responsive, immersive gaming in a compact form factor. Gamers can now enjoy greater precision thanks to industry leading Cherry® MX Brown keys which combine tactile feedback and quiet-click keys with a low actuation force. They can also fully customize their setup and get the most immersive gaming experience with the AlienFX per-key RGB lighting, choosing from approximately 16.8m colors for a fully bespoke gaming experience. Designed for personalization, this gaming keyboard features fully programmable keys for macros and key assignments, while dedicated audio controls allow for quick and accurate adjustments to be made. The Alienware RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is also ergonomically designed with 3 height adjustment settings for greater comfort.

Cherry MX Brown Switches: With industry-leading Cherry MX Brown switches combines tactile feedback, quiet click keys and comfort for fast and precise actuation, which makes this a popular keyboard for both gaming & typing.
AlienFX RGB lighting: Get the most immersive gaming experience with customizable per-key AlienFX RGB lighting offering approximately 16.8 million colors.
Built to Last: Durable switches with up to 100 million keystrokes lifespan.
Programmable Keys: Fully programmable keys with on-board memory let you customize & set your macros and keys to your preference.
Ergonimc Design: Ergonomically designed with 3 height adjustment settings to let you type/game comfortably
Floating Keys: Floating keys with the switches mounted directly on the metal top plate make it easy to clean
Anti-Ghosting and NKRO: 100% anti-ghosting with N-Key Rollover (NKRO) keeps the keyboard from freezing up during intense gaming sessions.
USB passthrough: Integrated USB passthrough lets you plug in your gear (mouse, headset or to charge your phone) easily & conveniently without having to go through your PC
Dedicated Media Control Keys: Make it easy to adjust your audio with accuracy: Volume and Mute, Play/Pause, Stop, Backward, Skip Backward, Skip Forward buttons
Alienware Command Center: Download Alienware Command Center to customize and program keys and lighting
Other Features and Specs: 2 meter Nylon braided data cable, 1,000HZ polling rate, 5,000 series aluminum construction
Get the Full Alienware Ecosystem: Check out the Alienware and Dell gaming systems to mazimize your gaming experience: Alienware M15, M17, Area-51, Aurora, Aurora Ryzen Edition and Dell G5 15, G7 15, G7 17, G5 Gaming Desktop

Whats Included

Alienware AW410K Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Owner's manual

Product Manuals

Product Datasheet/Brochure

Q: can this keyboard be used still without downloading the software? asking because my work computer doesn't allow downloads for software

A: You can use this gaming keyboard as a normal keyboard even without installing the Alienware Command Center software.

Q: The keys appear to be higher from the desk surface than most keyboards. Is it comfortable to use without a wrist support?

A: This keyboard provides convenient comfort and you can game comfortably thanks to easy height adjustability with 3 different ergonomic angles.

Q: Does the software for this keyboard compatible with windows 11 pro? If no then does the rgb still work?

A: The software of this keyboard is compatible with Windows 11.

Q: Does this keyboard have a software?

A: Yes, you can download it from the site. But it will only work with Windows 10.

Q: does this keyboard work on ps5 and if it does tell me how

A: No, you cannot customize the lighting, and unless your device has a USB port for input, it will not work.

Q: Does this keyboard have an aux jack for my headset?

A: No it does not.

Q: Is there a Spanish keyboard version (that is, it contains "ñ")?

A: This keyboard comes with only English keyboard layout.

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the high quality of the AW410K keyboard, particularly praising the feel of the Cherry MX Brown switches and the vibrant, customizable RGB lighting. Many appreciate the convenient USB passthrough port and the generally user-friendly design. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of a wrist rest and find the accompanying software somewhat difficult to navigate.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Premium experience on a budget
It feels a little odd describing any kind of mechanical keyboard as “mid-range.” Overkill is a concept baked into mechanical gaming keyboards at the most basic level. But after spending some time with the AW410K, it’s the only label I’ve come up with that fits. To be clear, this should not be taken as a bad thing. Alienware has checked just about every box for what you might be looking for in a premium keyboard with this thing. USB passthrough, programmable per-key lighting, support for on board lighting profiles, Cherry MX switches, media controls, it’s all here. It very much feels like a premium device – it’s just not priced like one. Which makes it a great choice for anyone looking for a slightly more affordable option for their gaming setup. Build quality overall is good. The frame is primarily plastic, however there’s an aluminum top plate to help add some additional rigidity. I did still note a small amount of deck flex in my testing, but not enough to strike me as a major concern. It has support for three separate angles of elevation with the built in two-stage feet, and while it lacks any kind of wrist rest the frame’s “chin” isn’t large enough to interfere with me adding one of my own. The switches are standard Cherry MX browns, and the keycaps are the usual single-molded translucent plastic with a thick layer of black paint sprayed over top. Connectivity is provided by a VERY thick braided USB cable with two connectors (1 for the keyboard and 1 for a pass-through port on the rear) that looks like you’d need a bolt cutter to get through. And there’s no rattling or shaking I can detect even when I’m banging away on the keys. Speaking of, the user experience is also good, though there is a bit of room for improvement. The keys are satisfyingly tactile without being completely deafening, it’s plenty responsive for gaming (though admittedly the brown switches are a bit better tuned for typing) and the RGB effects are clearly visible even in a well-lit room. The one weak point is the Alienware Command Center app you need to use to program custom lighting setups. The tools they give you for this are very rudimentary and the interface is not at all intuitive, and I hope that future updates to the tool will address this with a better interface and more complex options to mix the library of pre-defined effects (or at the very least compatibility with other RGB ecosystems.)
Posted 5 years ago by Batlacit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic product
Flawless craftsmanship. I purchased this to use in my home office. Exceeds expectations! #alienware
Posted 4 years ago by Keech
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good gaming keyboard
The Alienware - AW410K Wired Mechanical CHERRY MX Brown Switches Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting is a recent keyboard offering from Alienware. It is a standard sized full layout mechanical keyboard which is mainly plastic made. It is a Cherry MX Brown rated mechanical keyboard which is sort of a hybrid between gaming and typing. It offers a tactile feedback but yet has less noise which appelas to both types of users. But being an Alienware keyboard, this will always be touted as a gaming keyboard. The keyboard has two USB connectors presumably to add more power. But having tested it on my gaming class desktop and laptop, suffice to say there is no need for me for additional power to use this keyboard. There are no manuals included in the box. But upon initial connection the your PC, it automatically downloads the Alienware Command Center. While this may be a boon for some users as there is no need to search online for software, others may find it intrusive. Usage of the software to customize the common features of a gaming keyboard are pretty much intuitive. But I pretty much prefer the lighting customizations of other branded keyboards as they have a simple color palette to choose from. But that’s just me. While I see no main advantage of this keyboard to my other two gaming keyboard, I’s still recommend this as a solid gaming keyboard.
Posted 5 years ago by msumulong