Dell AW420K
Gaming Keyboards

AW420K

Dell

Released Nov 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Feb 16, 2026

Gaming keyboard with fully customizable per-key RGB backlighting, double-shot PBT keycaps, removable USB-C cable, and simple stylish design. The Dell AW420K scores 76/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the gaming keyboards category. Coverage includes reviews from Gamezoom, Techradar, Inkl, and Pcmag.

Critic Score

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76

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$85.85

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Pros

  • Excellent build quality(2)
  • Fully customizable rgb backlighting(2)
  • Durable pbt keycaps(2)
  • Easy to clean and maintain(2)

Cons

  • High price(5)
  • Keycaps are narrow(2)

5 Expert Reviews

86
Aug 30, 2023

The Alienware AW420K TKL is a well-built, precise, and unfortunately overpriced TKL gaming keyboard.

85
Apr 2, 2023

The Alienware AW420K is Alienware's debut into tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboards, and an excellent first try.

85
Apr 1, 2023

The Alienware AW420K is a premium tenkeyless gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches, customizable RGB lighting, and excellent build quality that makes it a strong competitor in the gaming keyboar...

70
Nov 28, 2022

The Alienware AW420K Tenkeyless is a solid and serviceable midsize gaming keyboard, though little about it sets it apart from the TKL pack.

55
Jan 14, 2023

The Alienware AW420K is an overpriced mechanical gaming keyboard and its only distinguishing feature is its slightly-smaller TKL layout.