Alienware Tri-Mode AW920K — Full-Size Wireless Gaming Keyboard, CHERRY MX Red, Dark Side of the Moon
CHERRY MX Red2.4 GHz + BT 5.1 + USBUp to 110 hDial + rocker
The Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard AW920K (AW920K-G-WW) is a full-size mechanical gaming keyboard with CHERRY MX Red switches, 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices and a wired USB mode, in US English layout and the Dark Side of the Moon (dark grey) finish. It has per-key AlienFX RGB, double-shot PBT keycaps, a volume dial and a media rocker, a 1000 Hz polling rate and a battery Dell rates at up to 110 hours. In the box: keyboard, 2 m removable USB-C to USB-A cable, 2.4 GHz dongle, a dongle extender with magnetic snap charging, quick-start guide and an Alienware sticker.
Compatibility — check before buying:
This is the wireless tri-mode AW920K. Do not confuse it with the wired-only AW420K or the older AW510K, which are different keyboards. Layout is US English and the switch is CHERRY MX Red (linear) only; Dell does not offer other switches on this model. The switches are soldered, not hot-swappable — if you want to change switches later, look at the Alienware Pro Wireless instead. Alienware Command Center handles lighting, macros and profiles on Windows (Dell’s store page states Windows 11; the support guide says Windows 10 or later). The 2.4 GHz dongle needs a USB-A port; the extender puts it on the desk with a magnetic snap that also charges the keyboard.
Best For
✓ Full-size gaming and work: numpad, macros and a real volume dial
✓ Wireless play at 1000 Hz with a dongle placed on the desk
✓ Bluetooth switching between a PC, laptop and tablet
✓ Players who know they like CHERRY MX Red
✓ Long sessions on a heavy 1.07 kg board that does not slide
✓ Alienware desks in Dark Side of the Moon
Key Features
CHERRY MX Red on a metal plate
Genuine CHERRY MX Red linear switches with 4 mm total travel, mounted directly on a smooth metal top plate under double-shot PBT keycaps that will not shine.
Tri-mode with a magnetic dongle extender
2.4 GHz through the included dongle at 1000 Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 with three paired devices, or the 2 m USB-C cable. The dongle extender snaps magnetically to the keyboard and charges it at the same time.
Dial, rocker and per-key AlienFX
A multifunction dial handles system volume and a rocker controls media; every key is programmable with anti-ghosting and N-key rollover, and AlienFX per-key RGB offers 16.8 million colours from Alienware Command Center.
Up to 110 hours and three heights
Dell quotes up to 110 hours of battery; flip-up feet give three height settings. Dell does not state the lighting condition for the 110-hour figure, so expect less at full brightness.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Alienware (Dell) |
| Series |
AW920K |
| Part Number |
AW920K-G-WW |
| EAN / GTIN |
5397184790373 |
| MPN |
AW920K-G-WW |
| Keys and switches |
| Form factor |
Full-size with numeric keypad |
| Switch |
CHERRY MX Red, linear, 4 mm total travel; not hot-swappable |
| Keycaps |
Double-shot PBT |
| Layout |
US English (QWERTY) |
| Controls |
Multifunction volume dial, media rocker, programmable keys, anti-ghosting, N-key rollover |
| Height |
Flip-up feet, 3 settings |
| Connectivity and power |
| Wireless |
2.4 GHz USB dongle and Bluetooth 5.1 (up to 3 devices) |
| Wired |
2 m removable USB-C to USB-A cable |
| Polling rate |
1000 Hz (1 ms) |
| Battery life |
Up to 110 h (Dell; lighting condition not stated) |
| Charging |
USB-C cable or magnetic snap on the dongle extender |
| Build and lighting |
| Lighting |
AlienFX per-key RGB, 16.8 million colours |
| Dimensions |
45.1 × 14.81 × 5.78 cm |
| Weight |
1.068 kg |
| Colour |
Dark Side of the Moon (dark grey) |
| Software and system |
| Software |
Alienware Command Center |
| System requirements |
Windows 11 (Dell store page); Windows 10 or later (Dell support guide) |
| In the box |
Keyboard, USB-A to USB-C cable, dongle, dongle extender with magnetic snap charging, quick-start guide, regulatory document, Alienware sticker |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Dell publishes a 2-year limited warranty for this model on its UK and Ireland product pages. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AW920K the same as the AW420K?
No. The AW420K is wired only. The AW920K adds 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, a battery and the magnetic dongle extender, and is the model on this page.
Can I swap the switches?
No — the CHERRY MX Red switches are soldered. Keycaps are standard MX-stem, so keycap sets fit. For hot-swap, see the Alienware Pro Wireless.
How many devices can it pair with?
Three over Bluetooth, plus one over the 2.4 GHz dongle and one wired. Switch between them from the keyboard.
Does the 110-hour battery figure apply with RGB on?
Dell publishes 110 hours without stating the lighting level. With per-key RGB at full brightness the real figure will be lower; turn lighting down for the longest run time.
Singular Expert Insight
The AW920K is the full-size answer in Alienware’s range: choose it over the 75% Alienware Pro Wireless when you need the numpad, a physical volume dial and CHERRY MX Red, and accept soldered switches and a heavier 1.07 kg body in return. If a compact hot-swappable board matters more, the Pro Wireless (PRO-KB-G-WW) is the better fit. See our
keyboards for the rest of the Alienware and Logitech G range and our
wireless mice for a matching wireless mouse — and tell us your PC model if you want us to confirm the Alienware Command Center setup.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You want a full-size wireless board with CHERRY MX Red, tri-mode connectivity, 1000 Hz, a volume dial and per-key RGB, with up to 110 h of battery, in US English and dark grey.
Skip it if
You want hot-swappable switches or a compact layout (Alienware Pro Wireless), you need a tactile or clicky switch, or you need a different keyboard layout.
Also consider
Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard (PRO-KB-G-WW, 75%, hot-swap) or Logitech G G915 X LIGHTSPEED (920-012709) for a low-profile full-size wireless board.