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Corsair K68 RGB vs HyperX Alloy Origins

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsBacklightingCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      KeystrokesTyping QualityTyping NoiseLatency
    Software and Operating System
      Software & ProgrammingKeyboard Compatibility
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Products

Corsair K68 RGB
HyperX Alloy Origins

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Corsair K68 RGB Picture
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ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Mechanical
Yes
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Mechanical
Yes

Our Verdict

Corsair K68 RGB

HyperX Alloy Origins

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. 

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Variants

  • K68 RGB (Black)
  • Alloy Origins (Black)
  • Alloy Origins PBT (Black)
  • Alloy Origins (Itachi Edition)
  • Alloy Origins (Naruto Edition)

Review

See Corsair K68 RGB Review
See HyperX Alloy Origins Review
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.5
9.2

Operating Force 
 

66 gf
46 gf

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Top Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.3" (3.4 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)

Width  

17.9" (45.5 cm)
17.4" (44.1 cm)

Depth 
 

6.5" (16.4 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.9" (22.5 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

3.04 lbs (1.377 kg)
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Corsair K68 RGB Build Quality Close Up
HyperX Alloy Origins Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.5
6.5

Side Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Side Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

2°
3°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
7°

Maximum Incline 
 

7°
11°

Wrist Rest  

Detachable
No
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Backlighting 
 

9.7
9.6

Backlighting Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Backlighting Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Corsair K68 RGB White Shot
HyperX Alloy Origins White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Corsair K68 RGB Brightness Max
HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Corsair K68 RGB Brightness Min
HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Ok
Poor

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

7.2 ft (2.2 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Corsair K68 RGB Extra Features
HyperX Alloy Origins Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps & Num Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Bundle Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Blue
HyperX Red

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Clicky
Linear

Operating Force 
 

66 gf
46 gf

Actuation Force 
 

47 gf
45 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
2.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.8 mm
3.9 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.5
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Loud
Quiet
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Latency 
 

8.7
9.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

6.4 ms
4.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

9.6
9.3

Software Picture  

Corsair K68 RGB Software Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Software Picture

Software Name  

iCUE
HyperX NGENUITY

Account Required 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software
Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
7.2

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

No
No

iOS  

No
No

iPadOS  

No
No
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K68 RGB
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Corsair K68 RGB

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