Name: HyperX Alloy Origins Core
Brand: Kingston
SKU: 439264
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins Core angle

4.5

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

5.0 / 5

Typing Quality Typing experience is excellent
Bluetooth support and can connect with up to three devices at once
HyperX provides a better typing experience

customization is only available to Windows users
it lacks dedicated macro keys for MMO games
Linear Optical switches are overly sensitive

Form factor: Mini
Interface: USB
Key switch type: Mechanical
Keyboard style: Straight
Backlight: yes

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Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins Core - Pros & Cons

Typing Quality Typing experience is excellent
Bluetooth support and can connect with up to three devices at once
HyperX provides a better typing experience
The keys are stable and well-spaced
build quality is excellent on both keyboards
HyperX has one more incline settings and feels better-built overall
linear switches are easier to actuate and provide a better typing experience
a much better typing and build quality
feels much better-built and has full RGB backlighting
of performance
style
and reliability
showcases excellent weight and durable build quality
powerful and straightforward software
Alloy Origins Core can display excellent performance for years to come
The keys remained stable
responsive
solid
and has adequate amounts of resistance and weight
slim
aluminum shell looks attractive and feels solid
sleek
affordable
well appointed TKL
works fairly well and is reasonably attractive
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
sleek
solid
compact and colorful package
smoothness and nicely balanced stiffness
is compact
sleek and solid
faster and more reliable
-so-slightly smoother and they have a snappier and more incisive action
faster and more consistent feeling
its design
build
and feature set

customization is only available to Windows users
it lacks dedicated macro keys for MMO games
Linear Optical switches are overly sensitive
this feature is only available to Windows users
Customization software only available on Windows
lack space for full-sized keyboards
the lights would flash for a second
RGB lighting was arguably too bright at the default maximum setting
the keyboard loses of all its customisations and reverts to its default setting
lack of number pad use
it takes nothing from the look of the keyboard once powered
the switch type is not the only change
the number pad is not a requirement
actuation force is only 45 grams
hash will not be made public
is extremely prone to fingerprints and grime
the port is located on the top right side of the keyboard
no onboard memory for the settings to be saved
hypochondriac or just a plain neat freak

Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins Core - Full Specifications

Form factor	Mini
Recommended usage	Gaming

Key switch type	Mechanical
Key switch technology	HyperX Red
Keys operating life (in millions)	80
Rollover	N-key rollover

Colour of product	Black
Keyboard style	Straight
Material	Aluminium
Backlight	yes
Backlight colour	Red/Green/Blue
Adjustable keyboard height	yes
Cable length	1.8
Wrist rest	no

Power source type	USB

Interface	USB

Width	14.17 in
Depth	5.22 in
Height	1.36 in
Weight	31.75 oz

Anti-ghosting	yes
Mouse included	no
Multimedia keys	yes
Numeric keypad	no
Windows keys	yes

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Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins Core Kingston - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.5

Based on 4 reviews

Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins Core HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review: Slick Simplicity

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 05.10.2020

HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review: Slick Simplicity

4.5

HyperX’s Alloy Origins mechanical gaming keyboard sports in-house switches, but what makes it great is a fine-tuning of the basics and excellent aesthetics.

Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins Core HyperX Alloy Origins Core keyboard review: A refreshing sip of Aqua

hardwarezone.com.sg

Published: 28.05.2020

HyperX Alloy Origins Core keyboard review: A refreshing sip of Aqua

3.8

A taste of HyperX’s new Aqua switches.

Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins Core HyperX Alloy Origins Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 31.01.2020

HyperX Alloy Origins Review

4.6

The HyperX Alloy Origins is an exceptional gaming keyboard. It's amazingly well-built and has full RGB backlighting. Its linear switches have a short pre-travel ...