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HYPERX Alloy Origins 60

Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
HYPERX Alloy Origins 60
HYPERX Alloy Origins 60
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RankNo. 27 of 66Best Mechanical KeyboardsSee the full ranking
Ranking Net Score+31+31 from reviews0 from votes
Sources1721 positive · 14 negative
Priced at$114.99

Released Feb 2021

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No. 27 of 66 in Best Mechanical KeyboardsSee the ranking
+31Ranking net score+31 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore17 sources
Priced at$114.99

Released Feb 2021

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The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is a compact 60% mechanical gaming keyboard with HyperX mechanical switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, RGB backlighting, and NGENUITY software support.

What reviewers say, by topic

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Total +31 pts

Net positive 4

Net negative 3

Sentiment
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3131
17 sources
Redditdiscussion

Review Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Delivers On Its

  • Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts

    its newly introduced Red linear switches are a standout feature, providing smooth keystrokes and a satisfying typing experience.

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its newly introduced Red linear switches are a standout feature, providing smooth keystrokes and a satisfying typing experience.
Redditdiscussion

Highperformance Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Review

  • Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts

    The HyperX Red switches are smooth and responsive, perfect for both gaming and typing.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    The full aluminum body feels sturdy and doesn't budge during intense gaming sessions.

  • Layout & Comfort0 pts

    Missing dedicated arrow keys can be tricky at first.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    The RGB lighting on this keyboard is bright and vivid. I found it easy to customize using the NGENUITY software.

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The HyperX Red switches are smooth and responsive, perfect for both gaming and typing. The full aluminum body feels sturdy and doesn't budge during intense gaming sessions. Missing dedicated arrow keys can be tricky at first. The RGB lighting on this keyboard is bright and vivid. I found it easy to customize using the NGENUITY software.
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  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    you can tell that the alloy origin 60 has a lot of weight to it and feels really

  • Typing Feel & Switches0 pts

    these red linear switches aren't going to be my number one choice for gaming

  • Sound+5 pts

    it feels solid and sounds great with those red linear switches

these red linear switches aren't going to be my number one choice for gaming it feels solid and sounds great with those red linear switches you can tell that the alloy origin 60 has a lot of weight to it and feels really
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  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    it's fully aluminum it's really nice

  • Typing Feel & Switches+5 pts

    the actual switches themselves feel really smooth

the actual switches themselves feel really smooth it's fully aluminum it's really nice
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origin 60 A Key Not Working On

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability-1 pts

    the A key has been unresponsive sometimes when I press it.

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the A key has been unresponsive sometimes when I press it.
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Review

  • Software & Customization-1 pts

    I can't change colors with the app or save profiles

  • Design, Lighting & Controls-1 pts

    I can't change colors with the app or save profiles; it stays on an unconfigured blue light.

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I can't change colors with the app or save profiles I can't change colors with the app or save profiles; it stays on an unconfigured blue light.
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Rgb Presets Not Working

  • Software & Customization-1 pts

    every time I hit "Save to Keyboard," there's an endless loading spinner next to "Keyboard" in the left sidebar.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls-1 pts

    The built-in presets won't change the lighting at all—I'm stuck on that solid blue.

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every time I hit "Save to Keyboard," there's an endless loading spinner next to "Keyboard" in the left sidebar. The built-in presets won't change the lighting at all—I'm stuck on that solid blue.
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Not Detected In Ngenuity

  • Software & Customization-1 pts

    my keyboard HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is not detected.

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my keyboard HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is not detected.
RTINGSreview

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  • Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Light and responsive linear switches.

  • Sound+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Quiet typing noise.

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Incredibly low click latency.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    This very well-built keyboard uses HyperX Red linear switches

  • Software & Customization+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: All keys are macro-programmable.

  • Layout & Comfort-1 pts

    the compact size may cause you to make more typos and to type slower if you aren't used to the condensed layout.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Customizable RGB backlighting.

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Overall: Pro: Light and responsive linear switches. Overall: Pro: Quiet typing noise. Overall: Pro: Incredibly low click latency. This very well-built keyboard uses HyperX Red linear switches Overall: Pro: All keys are macro-programmable. the compact size may cause you to make more typos and to type slower if you aren't used to the condensed layout. Overall: Pro: Customizable RGB backlighting.
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Review

  • Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts

    The HyperX red switches are fantastic, smooth as butter, and I'm happy with the overall board.

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    featuring a gorgeous metal chassis with no flex

  • Layout & Comfort-1 pts

    The 60% layout takes some getting used to, especially missing dedicated arrow keys

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The HyperX red switches are fantastic, smooth as butter, and I'm happy with the overall board. featuring a gorgeous metal chassis with no flex The 60% layout takes some getting used to, especially missing dedicated arrow keys
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Review Big Wins Small

  • Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts

    responsive key switches

  • Build, Keycaps & Support+1 pts

    it delivers big performance wins. The keyboard offers solid build quality

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responsive key switches it delivers big performance wins. The keyboard offers solid build quality
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60

  • Typing Feel & Switches-1 pts

    it would register one click as a long click or register my click late

  • Build, Keycaps & Support-1 pts

    After the latency issues, my G key stopped working

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it would register one click as a long click or register my click late After the latency issues, my G key stopped working
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  • Build, Keycaps & Support+5 pts

    this thing is girthy i mean you have some weight to this thing it is stinking solid

  • Sound+5 pts

    you're not getting any pinging or tinging or anything

you're not getting any pinging or tinging or anything this thing is girthy i mean you have some weight to this thing it is stinking solid
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Keyboard Key Doesnt Work

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability-1 pts

    the "R" key is not working reliably. It only works sometimes.

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the "R" key is not working reliably. It only works sometimes.
Redditdiscussion

Hyperx Alloy Origins 60 Issue Not Registering

  • Responsiveness & Key Reliability-1 pts

    certain key presses are not being registered.

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certain key presses are not being registered.
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Alloy Origins 60 Problem

  • Build, Keycaps & Support-1 pts

    a few minutes later the same problem popped up and it stopped working once more

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a few minutes later the same problem popped up and it stopped working once more
Redditdiscussion

Hyper Alloy Origins 60 Keyboard Software Help

  • Software & Customization-1 pts

    the software won't work to change the colors.

  • Design, Lighting & Controls+1 pts

    I discovered through a fellow Reddit poster that I needed to turn off Windows Dynamic Lighting, which fixed my issue, and my keyboard lighting is working perfectly again!

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the software won't work to change the colors. I discovered through a fellow Reddit poster that I needed to turn off Windows Dynamic Lighting, which fixed my issue, and my keyboard lighting is working perfectly again!

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