Testseek.com 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
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The editors liked
Are you the kind who likes gimmicky features included only for the sake of marketing with no functional relevance? Or would you want something with only the basic features
But rock solid stability and a purposeful design? If you belong to the later team
The editors didn't like
No dedicated media keys
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Published: 2019-10-21, Author: Matthew , review by: gamecrate.com
there's very little to dislike about the Alloy Origins. This is a no-frills, performance-focused keyboard for those who just want to plug something into their desktop and game. If you don't mind the lack of creature comforts, you'll be thrilled with the A...
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Published: 2019-10-14, Author: Mike , review by: pcmag.com
I have yet to be disappointed with a HyperX keyboard. The Alloy Origins is another winner for them in this category. Even with the change in switches, this is another elite gaming keyboard that offers anything you will need to go to battle or even just wr...
Well priced relative to the mainstream options, Good intro to first-party custom switches, Full programmability and software profiles via the driver allow for the use of different OS/typing/language layouts, Per-key 16.8 M RGB backlighting with extensive
Loss of bundled accessories compared to previous HyperX Alloy keyboards, and the wrist rest is an optional purchase, too, Stock keycaps are average at best and will show signs of wear and tear sooner rather than later, The software driver is a beta releas
The HyperX Alloy Origins keyboard with the HyperX Red linear switch launches Oct 7 and costs $109.99 from official retailers, including Best Buy for customers in the USA. Well priced relative to the mainstream options Good intro to first-party custom swi...
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...
Anyway, we won't factor the PBT keycaps and wrist rest into our score for the Alloy Origins. Suffice it to say, if you're going to buy one of HyperX's keyboards—or even a competitor's board—the PBT keycaps are a solid upgrade. Like I said, it's hard to fi...
Abstract: Since HyperX came along with the FPS and Alloy series products, we feel like we have seen every iteration along the way. It is not a bad thing to see so many products as they develop, as you get a sense of the direction the company is headed. However, we...
Anyway, we won't factor the PBT keycaps and wrist rest into our score for the Alloy Origins. Suffice it to say, if you're going to buy one of HyperX's keyboards—or even a competitor's board—the PBT keycaps are a solid upgrade. Like I said, it's hard to fi...
