THE ALLOY ORIGINS

The 1.075g heavy HyperX Alloy Origins features an aluminum casing and measures 442.5mm in length, 132.5mm in width and 36.39mm in height.

Once again, we're dealing with a floating keys design which means brighter lighting and easier to clean.

HyperX has placed their logo on the space bar and the top right corner right next to the lock LEDs.

You can switch between the 3 available onboard profiles by pressing the FN (function) key and the F1 through F3 keys.

F6 through F12 also double as media control keys (previous/play-pause/next/mute audio/volume down-up/game mode).

The HyperX linear mechanical switches we see here require actuation force of 45g, have an actuation point of 1.8mm and a total travel distance of 3.8mm (in comparison the Cherry MX Reds require actuation force of 45g, have an actuation point of 2.0mm and travel distance of 4mm whereas - Kailh Red require actuation force of 50g).

At the front right of the keyboard we find the USB type-C port for the detachable cable.

Turning the keyboard over we see 4 rubber feet and two two-step height adjusters.

The short height adjusters raise your keyboard almost 6mm (7 degree angle) from your desk whereas the tall height adjusters raise it almost 16mm (11 degree angle).

Both ends of the 1.8 meter long braided cable feature regular connectors (not gold plated).