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October 2019
(84%)
105 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
186 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Well priced relative to the mainstream options
Good intro to first-party custom switches
Full programmability and software profiles via the driver allow for the use of different OS/typing/language layouts
Per-key 16.8 M RGB backlighting with extensive
Build Quality (Aircraft Grade Aluminum Frame)
Compact Size
HyperX Red / Aqua Switches (80 Million Actuations)
NKey Rollover With 100% Anti Ghosting
Per Key RGB Illumination
10 Effects With 5 Brightness Levels
Removable Braided Cable
NGENUITY Softwa
Excellent typing feel and response
Slim profile for a full sized keyboard
Super sturdy aluminum frame
RGB LED's are super bright
Solidly made chassis
Well-priced
Proprietary switches offer unique feel
Detachable USB-C cable
HyperX's new Aqua switches are surprisingly pleasant
Relatively inexpensive
Upgraded to a USB-C connection
Cheaper than competitors
Pretty RGB lighting
Decent HyperX switches
Attractive
Compact design
Excellent RGB lighting
Three-level rear height adjustment
Solid build quality
Great performance for gaming
Three height levels
Customizable RGB lighting
Linear or tactile switch options
Store three profiles on board
Detachable cable
Smaller footprint than other full sized keyboards
Replaceable keycaps for more l
Full aluminum design
Comfortable to use
3 different angle options
HyperX Aqua switches
Heavy aluminum base
Clicky
Responsive keys
Tons of RGB lighting
The editors didn't like
Loss of bundled accessories compared to previous HyperX Alloy keyboards
And the wrist rest is an optional purchase
Too
Stock keycaps are average at best and will show signs of wear and tear sooner rather than later
The software driver is a beta releas
No Dedicated Macro & Media Keys
No USB Passthrough
Lack of media keys
Squeaky spacebar
No creature comforts
Such as dedicated macro keys or USB pass-through ports
More expensive than comparable Alloy models
Still no media keys or pack-in wrist rest
PBT upgrade is labor intensive
Clunky software
No media bar
Limited customization
No dedicated media controls or macro keys
Shorter 1.8mm switch actuation (versus 2mm) feels like a gimmick
NGenuity software could be more intuitive
No USB pass-through ports
A little expensive
USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable would be nice
Occasionally tripping over keys while regular typing
No dedicated macro buttons
Costs $25 extra for more luminescent keycaps
None that I found
RGB lighting isn't used to its full potential for the casual buyer
Are you the kind who likes gimmicky features included only for the sake of marketing with no functional relevance? Or would you want something with only the basic features, but rock solid stability and a purposeful design? If you belong to the later team,
No dedicated media keys
There are many things to like about the HyperX Alloy Origins. Its compact size (for a full length keyboard). That opens up a lot of possibilities for this keyboard, for example, carrying one with your laptop, or travelling with it. We also dig the adjusta...
The gaming market right now has a lot of options for gamers right now. And while once there was a dearth of budget mechanical keyboards, there isn't one now. But it suffices to say that those budget keyboards leave something wanting that the pricier ones...
Abstract: Back in Computex 2019, we were lucky enough to check out HyperX booth where they showcased some of their new and upcoming products - click here to read more. Among those products they announced, they unveiled their very own HyperX Branded Switches on the...
Sleek aesthetics, Great build quality, Smooth RGB, Multiple kickstands for multiple angles, HyperX Red mechanical key switches are well-made,
ABS keycaps with laser-etched legends, Loud ping
For the price of RM499, it's pretty steep to begin with – but the HyperX Alloy Origins is a really solid keyboard that is made with not many frills. There is RGB which we think has a surprisingly smooth transition while color cycling, and a sleek aestheti...
In a short summary, The HyperX Alloy Origins is now is more responsive and more reliable than other Cherry MX Blue based keyboards thanks to the HyperX Blue key switches. Its built quality and design is something which I really appreciate and like it's m...
Personally, I wasn't a fan of linear key switches like the Cherry MX Red. I've always thought that they felt rather “plasticky”, and didn't provide that “mechanical keyboard feel”. However, with the HyperX Red Switches, it had changed the way I think abou...
Published: 2019-10-30, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com
Compact, sturdy and premium design, In-house mechanical switches feel as good as the competition, Fully functional out of the box, does not need any drivers or software,
No USB pass-through port or audio jack, No wrist rest
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Published: 2019-10-29, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com
Abstract: HyperX is the latest gaming peripheral firm to produce its own mechanical switches.These custom switches are found in the new HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical gaming keyboard. They are linear-style switches, dubbed HyperX Red, that are designed for hecti...
Design sobre et élégant, Un clavier 104 touches compact, Présence de matériaux nobles comme l'aluminium, Construction soignée, finition au top, lourd et stable, Câble USB détachable, Trois niveaux d'inclinaisons possibles, Commutateurs maisons très agréab
Touches en ABS marquant rapidement, Absence de déport USB comme sur le Alloy FPS, Partie accessoires vraiment chiche
Globalement, le Alloy Origins d'HyperX est un clavier réussi. En effet, HyperX parvient à nous proposer un modèle à la qualité de fabrication irréprochable, d'autant qu'il dégage une très forte sensation de solidité! Ce qui donne cette sensation, c'est d...
Published: 2020-12-21, Author: Jean-Marie , review by: cowcotland.com
Design sobre, Switches HyperX intéressants, Rétroéclairage feutré, Logiciel propre, USB TypeC, Pas de ping malgré la structure
Keycaps en ABS
HyperX avec son Alloy Origins signe un clavier qui nest pas mauvais, mais pas excellent non plus. En plus de navoir aucun accessoire fourni avec, on reste sur notre faim, comme dans 99% des cas chez les constructeurs « gaming » présents sur le marché du...
