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

GamezoomTechradarInklPcmagTomshardware

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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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 Publication Reviews

86
Independent publication08/2023

AI summary of this review

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

Score estimated from the review text

85
Major publication04/2023

AI summary of this review

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

Score estimated from the review text

85
Independent publication04/2023

AI summary of this review

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...

Score estimated from the review text

70
Major publication11/2022

AI summary of this review

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

Score estimated from the review text

55
Major publication01/2023

AI summary of this review

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

Score estimated from the review text

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