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HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch

HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch
$ 99.80

Score By Feature

Based on 5,520 ratings
Brightness
9.18
For gaming
9.30
Ergonomic
8.58
Quality of material
8.92

OveReview Final Score

How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

[2006′s miniature 60% form factor] The ultra-compact keyboard leaves more room for your mouse.
casing] This ensures the keyboard is structurally sound and stable when wet.
keycap with side printing] These keycaps are designed with PBT material, which is resistant to wear and friction. A quick reference to secondary functions is provided by printing the code on the sides of the keycaps.
mechanical switches] HyperX key switches are designed They are also highly reliable, rated to last for 80 million keystrokes with no degradation in
The exposed LED design of the HyperX mechanical switches adds to the brightness of RGB lighting.
[Customize advanced features with HyperX NGENUITY] Set up lighting and effects for each key. Create macros.
[Two-step keyboard feet allow for 3 different tilt angles and a detachable USB-C cable] Two-step keyboard feet enable you to adjust the keyboard's tilt to 3 different It comes with a USB-C cable that makes this ultra-compact keyboard very
[Keycap puller and additional keycaps included] These items will further customize the Alloy Origins 60. These items include a keycap puller, an additional Esc key, and an alternate spacebar design for the Alloy Origins 60 as well.
One, and Xbox Series X.

Questions & Answers

There's no need for shaming me since I'm not a techie at all. How does it charge, do I need Bluetooth to connect it, and does it work with the new iPad Pro?

If you want it to work with the iPad Pro, you have to use a USB dongle

As of 2021, is the software still terrible?

Although it's slightly less horrible, you shouldn't let that stop you from getting it, as it's awesome.

Are there any differences between Hyper X Red and MX Cherry Red?

Compared to HyperX reds, they are a little smoother and have less of a scratchy texture

Selected User Reviews For HyperX Alloy Origins 60 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Ultra Compact 60% Form Factor, Double Shot PBT Keycaps, RGB LED Backlit, NGENUITY Software Compatible - Linear HyperX Red Switch

The failure of innovation is like the onion of failure Each layer is distinct from the others
3/5

Getting rid of membrane keyboards is the best thing you can do! This will be a lot of fun, said they. ", they said.

I did as they said. It would have been awesome if I had done it. The majority of the time, I enjoy it in general The switches on mine have the HyperX Red, and they feel really nice, other than I would've liked a little less resistance when I typed. Overall, the keyboard has been very pleasant to use in my first two weeks because the RGB is nice and the keys are stabilized. After that, problems started to arise. The problem started out minor, it used to happen about one in 10 times that the C key did not work. In both cases, the registration would be triggered one time in five and one time in two, and then it would require several keystrokes before it would There is no way the switch could work. That was what I was thinking. As a result, I contacted HyperX support, and they helped me troubleshoot the problem, and lo and behold, it's a very simple fix, a driver update via their The problem is that many people find it unsettling when you talk about peripheral hardware failure and driver failure at the same time. Fast forward a month or so, and all of a sudden, I press the 'm' key, with nothing happening. After I pressed it again, it stopped I am pleased with this. It's just a fluke, right? There is no press now, or maybe one out of ten. It should be fine if I just update the drivers again, This is incorrect. NGENEITY doesn't see the keyboard anymore. Should it be restarted? The keyboard may need to be replugged. There is no way to solve this problem. That's fine, then, you should uninstall NGENUITY. Everything should work great then, right? In reality, this is just one layer of the failure onion that HyperX has created as a generally good subsidiary of Kingston. Obviously, we need to approach this on a layer-by-layer basis. Our first problem is random keys failing due to driver issues, which begs the question of what the he** the drivers are doing to make it possible for individual keys to fail and leave all other functionality intact. There must be something behind the scenes to allow this to happen. Next, we have NGENUITY, which from the outside looks like it might not be too It is only at second and third glances that it becomes really problematic. Now, NGENUITY cannot tell the keyboard is there after we encounter another key failure. Reinstalling would be the logical thing to do, but HyperX decided, in their infinite wisdom, "Let's make this as an exclusive install via the Microsoft Store. ". There's no reason why that would make troubleshooting the software a nightmare. As a funny story, although you can uninstall it, the "store" software that Microsoft uses prevents it from being reinstalled, at least, in my case. There is no solution to it it just returns In normal circumstances, if you uninstall something, but then couldn't reinstall it, you would then purge every mention of it on your hard drive, couldn't you? Then you can't do that in this case. As much as I would like to be able to delete all store apps and start over, I am no longer able to. It appears even administrator accounts cannot access this file, so I cannot purge everything associated with this software. Despite the fact that NGENUITY is working, I have no way of installing Therefore, I now have a keyboard that does not function properly according to my definition. As the key is pressed, letters appear. In the case of a malfunctioning keyboard, letters will not appear. The HyperX company has somehow managed to make a great piece of hardware, only to kneecap it with a horrible piece of software on an inferior Although I would love to use this keyboard, it generally does not function, and I cannot even blame it on the keyboard. Failures of hardware I can understand, a certain number of units will be defective, that is the nature of life, but software rendering a piece of hardware useless? What you're doing is nothing short of sheer incompetence, especially when you are pushing unstable versions of software to customers who already have the hardware, which then turns it into a non-functional appliance.

Killian Long
Killian Long
| Aug 16, 2021
Overview of the pros and cons of the HyperX Alloy Origins Core Keyboard
4/5

You should not hit the "Add to Cart" button until you have I have used the HyperX Alloy Origins Core keyboard for over two months and wrote an honest review based on that experience. It's a really good keyboard and shouldn't be overlooked, but I believe you should note its positives as well as its flaws and drawbacks before making your final decision and clicking "Add to Cart. ". I like this keyboard because it has so many functions It also has a few shortcomings.
The HyperX keyboard definitely has its pros. In my opinion, it is well made, has a lot of functionality, and is well worth its price. For example, I like the LED lights on this keyboard! You can easily alter the lighting effects of each one as they are individually controlled. Believe me when I say that these lights are much nicer than you would expect. You'll feel like you have your own personal Second of all, the compact Tenkeyless (TKL) size is much easier to work with, and it gives me a lot more space on my desk. The mess will be reduced! I'm so excited! The TKL style on this keyboard is something anyone who prefers this style will appreciate. As for tactile aqua switches, those are also quite nice. Additionally, on the issue of whether you want linear or tactile switches, that’s completely up to you. Nevertheless, a rule of thumb that I use is that if you're going to type documents and play games, get a tactile keyboard and if you just intend to use it for gaming, get a linear keyboard. The fourth and final item is an all-inclusive Keyboards with aluminum bodies have a higher degree of durability than those without. Lastly, HyperX does a good job of updating their software frequently, so the user is always presented with the latest The sixth point is if you are coming from an unrelated area Due to the difference in actuation time, a mechanical keyboard may take some getting used to at first. However, once you get used to this, it is difficult to go back to a non-mechanical keyboard This is because of all the benefits that come with a mechanical keyboard. In general, the mechanical keyboard feels better and is easier to use. Last but not least, the removable USB port is a great feature because it allows you to use custom cables for that extra aesthetic touch. As far as the cons of the HyperX keyboard are concerned, the first issue I encountered was a lack of onboard memory for key trigger effects. I have since found this was Secondly, it was extremely difficult to get used to the lack of dedicated media keys. It is possible to add media keys to this keyboard to make it more user-friendly. I don't get it. The NGenuity software kind of stinks. A major problem occurs during automatic software updates when it removes features that you want to retain. NGenuity, therefore, takes away even features you are used to without warning just when you are getting used to them. I found the software to be somewhat challenging to use, but it does accomplish what it is intended to accomplish. The software definitely needs to be improved and could be a bit more intuitive.
Overall, as you can see, the HyperX keyboard has a lot more pros than cons that need to be weighed carefully before you reach for the button labeled Add to Cart. I am very happy with the keyboard, and I plan to keep using it as my main keyboard. It does everything I'd expect on a keyboard with a nice compact design to keep things tidy on my desk. You may want to take a look at this one if looking for a new keyboard, however, do not take my word for it, read other people's reviews online instead. I hope you found this review useful. I like this keyboard because it has so many functions Prior to clicking the "Add to Cart" button, however, there are also a few things you should take into account.

Davian Petersen
Davian Petersen
| Feb 15, 2021
This is a very nice keyboard
5/5

I have owned several keyboards, and particularly mechanical keyboards, over the years. In the wake of my wife taking the Logitech G512, my favorite keyboard except for the fact that it's not TKL, I decided to switch to a HyperX keyboard. I have their headset and I love it, so I thought I might try it out. In the comparison between this board and the G512, Razer huntsman TE, and others, I was tortured by the specs. Compared with the other two options, the speed of these switches appears to be slower and they have more travel. On the other hand, in real life, you won't notice any Smooth linear switches and a not too loud bottom out sound are both characteristics of the overall noise. There is a slight difference in noise levels between the G512 and the G500. I really like the way it feels and the way the keys are placed, which I liked about the 512 too. The RGB color is also very nice and clear, much We are very impressed with how easy it is to use the software and how light it is. It's also possible to save three profiles directly to the board, something I was unable to do with my G512. The overall quality of my purchase was excellent.

Tiffany Rich
Tiffany Rich
| Aug 11, 2021

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