HyperX Alloy Origins

The HyperX Alloy Origins is an outstanding gaming keyboard. Its linear switches are incredibly responsive and require very little force to actuate. It has excellent build quality, and its full RGB backlighting is great for dark room gaming. Although every key can be reprogrammed, it lacks dedicated macro keys for MMO games.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
HyperX Alloy Origins 1

Product details

  • HyperX Mechanical Switches rated for 80 million keystrokes
  • Full aircraft-grade aluminum body
  • Ultra-compact, portable design with detachable cable
  • Dazzling RGB lighting with dynamic effects
  • Advanced customization with HyperX Ngenuity software

PROS

+ Outstanding build quality.
+ Excellent typing experience.
+ Programmable keys.
+ Full RGB backlighting.

CONS

- Customization software only available on Windows.
- Doesn't include wrist rest.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on January 31, 2020
The HyperX Alloy Origins is an outstanding gaming keyboard. Its linear switches are incredibly responsive and require very little force to actuate. It has excellent build quality, and its full RGB backlighting is great for dark room gaming. Although every key can be reprogrammed, it lacks dedicated macro keys for MMO games.
91
By PCMag on October 14, 2019
If premium features aren't what you're after, HyperX's Alloy Origins may be the nicest no-nonsense midrange mechanical keyboard around.
80
By Tom's Guide on November 04, 2019
The HyperX Alloy Origins isn't the most feature-rich gaming keyboard available, but for the price, it packs in an impressive amount of stuff.
80
By PCWorld on June 19, 2020
The HyperX Alloy Origins is near-identical to its Alloy FPS RGB sibling, but with HyperX’s new custom-made switches under the hood. They’re good, but maybe not worth the extra cost for a keyboard with few premium features.
80