HyperX Alloy Origins Keyboard Review

The HyperX Alloy Origins performs better than the HyperX Alloy FPS RGB for all uses, though both are fantastic full-sized gaming keyboards. The Origins provides a better typing experience, thanks to its well-spaced and stable keys, and proprietary linear HyperX Red switches that feel light and responsive. The FPS RGB uses linear Kailh Silver Speed switches, which have an even lower pre-travel distance, giving it a very responsive feel that’s great for gaming, but may lead to more typos.

The HyperX Alloy Origins is a bit better than the Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition. While both are excellent gaming keyboards with proprietary linear switches, the HyperX has a much better overall typing experience. Other than that, they have few differences, as the Razer is a TKL keyboard and the HyperX is full-sized.

The HyperX Alloy Origins is a significantly better keyboard than the HyperX Alloy Core RGB. The Alloy Origins has a much better build quality due to its full aluminium frame, and it has mechanical switches that provide a much better typing experience. Also, the Alloy Origins has software support for customization, however, the Alloy Core makes slightly less noise when typing, which is more suitable for noise-sensitive environments.

The SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL is a marginally better gaming keyboard than the HyperX Alloy Origins. The Apex 7 TKL is a small keyboard with dedicated macro keys, and the tactile switches give it a good typing experience. However, the linear switches on the Alloy Origins require little actuation force and their responsiveness should please most gamers.

The Ducky One 2 Mini is slightly better than the HyperX Alloy Origins. The Ducky is available in a variety of switches, including Cherry MX Red, Blue, or Brown, so you can get the switch you prefer. It doesn't have software, but all macro programming can be done on the keyboard. The HyperX has software to set macros and customize RGB lighting, and it uses proprietary linear switches.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro is better than the HyperX Alloy Origins. It has linear switches which you can change its pre-travel distance on a per-key basis, so at its lowest setting, it provides a low actuation force. It comes with a wrist rest and its software is compatible with macOS. The HyperX has a Windows Key Lock that prevents you from accidentally closing your game, and the typing experience is better.

The HyperX Alloy Origins is slightly better for gaming than the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2. The HyperX comes with proprietary linear switches and the Corsair is available in Cherry MX Speed and Red switches, so you can get linear switches with either. The HyperX has a better typing quality and it's better built, while Corsair's iCUE software is available on macOS.

The SteelSeries Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and the HyperX Alloy Origins have very similar performance in most uses. They both have excellent build quality and outstanding RGB backlight, but the Alloy Origins' linear switches might be better for gaming for some and they make less noise. However, the Apex 5 has some extra features like its OLED screen, and its customization software is compatible with macOS, while the NGENUITY software is only available for Windows users.

The HyperX Alloy Origins is a slightly better gaming keyboard than the Corsair K68 RGB. It's noticeably better-built, but doesn't have a wrist rest like the Corsair, which some may prefer. The RGB lighting on the HyperX bleeds a lot more than on the Corsair and its cable is detachable, which is great if you like to customize your keyboard. 

The Razer Huntsman Mini and the HyperX Alloy Origins share many similarities but are also very different. The HyperX is full-size, while the Razer is a 60% compact keyboard that lacks a Numpad and dedicated navigation keys. The Razer's Clicky Optical switches have a shorter pre-travel distance than the HyperX Reds, but they require more force to actuate. Razer's Clicky Optical switches provide tactile and audio feedback, so they're not the most ideal for quiet environments, but you can get the Razer with Linear Optical switches if you prefer. Both keyboards have full RGB backlighting, programmable keys, and software for customization. Although the build quality is excellent on both keyboards, the Razer has PBT keycaps while the HyperX's are ABS.

The HyperX Alloy Origins is slightly better than the Cooler Master MK730. The HyperX is better built and it has proprietary linear HyperX Red switches, which require very little force to actuate, and the typing quality is better. However, the Cooler Master has a wrist rest and it's available with three different types of switches, so you can get the ones you prefer.

The Ducky Shine 7 is marginally better than the HyperX Alloy Origins. The Shine 7 is significantly better built and the Cherry MX Brown switches offer a much better typing experience. However, the Alloy Origins' companion software has more features and its backlight can get much brighter.

The Wooting one and the HyperX Alloy Origins are two amazing keyboards, but for different reasons. The Wooting has unique optical switches and allows for analog inputs, while the HyperX is just solid all-around. The Alloy Origins comes in a variety of switches, offers bright RGB lighting, and feels very premium and well-made.

The HyperX Alloy Origins is slightly better than the Das Keyboard X50Q. The HyperX has a much better typing and build quality, and its software allows for profile saving. The HyperX has linear switches that are better suited for gaming, however, the X50Q is more comfortable, as it comes with a wrist rest.