Testseek.co.uk have collected 105 expert reviews of the Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston HyperX Alloy Origins.
October 2019
(84%)
105 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
192 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Metal alloy base
Noticeable quality design
Extra-vibrant LED RGB backlighting
Attractive
Compact design
Excellent RGB lighting
Three-level rear height adjustment
The editors didn't like
Heavy
Underwhelming lighting configuration software
No dedicated media controls or macro keys
Shorter 1.8mm switch actuation (versus 2mm) feels like a gimmick
The Hyper X Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a great peripheral for a reasonable price. It feels and sounds good, with its linear HyperX red switches and PBT keys. Its design is sturdy with probably one of the most vibrant LED backlighting that...
Published: 2020-05-28, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Abstract: HyperX has growing popularity when it comes to gaming peripherals. They've come from a company that was once best known for making SSDs and memory, Kingston! However, they've since distanced themselves from that more business-focused name and stuck purely...
Published: 2020-05-10, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
A new type of switch that's as good or better than anything else out there. Aluminium construction that's as good as physically possible, and looks and feels great. RGB lighting with all the features you could need, and some of the best colours I've ever...
Abstract: Here is our review of the HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.The HyperX Alloy Origins is a compact, sturdy keyboard featuring custom HyperX mechanical switches designed to give gamers the best blend of style, performance, and reliability. T...
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
HyperX's $110 Alloy Origins is a well-designed, colorful and compact mechanical keyboard that's good for those who want a quality product but also want to skip the fuss and just get down to gaming...
Published: 2020-12-14, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Maybe your trusty old keyboard has typed its last letter or trapped its last bagel crumb. Perhaps your gaming ambitions have outstripped the mushy, mediocre typer that came with your PC. Or maybe your hands are simply shouting: Hey, cut me some slack here...
Published: 2020-12-14, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: If you're a gamer, you probably take your choice of gaming keyboard very seriously. And you should.When your keyboard doubles as your game controller, it's more than just a tool for typing. It is to you what the katana is to a samurai (or to a cyborg ninj...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: David , review by: gamingtrend.com
Heavy aluminum base, Clicky, responsive keys, Tons of RGB lighting
RGB lighting isn't used to its full potential for the casual buyer
The HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a fine piece of hardware. I absolutely love the aluminum base, and the key presses are fast and responsive. But I'm saddened the surplus of RGB doesn't translate to a lot within the nGenuity app nativ...
Full aluminum design, Comfortable to use, 3 different angle options, HyperX Aqua switches, Detachable USB-C cable
None that I found
I have been using the HyperX Alloy Origins for the past few weeks now and I have to say my experience has been quite good. The biggest thing about this keyboard is that it is comfortable, especially for longer gaming sessions. I always talk about being “i...
