CONCLUSION

   The Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard by HyperX may not be their most feature-rich model (my favourite is still their Alloy Elite RGB) but since size was the primary concern it was never intended to be that. This is also why it has no dedicated macro and media keys, volume roller and a USB passthrough. However if these are not important for you then the new HyperX branded mechanical switches (which are just a tad faster compared to the Cherry MX Reds) with their lifecycle of up 80 million keystrokes, the bright RGB lighting (which you can configure at will from within the NGENUITY software) and the aircraft-grade aluminum body are enough to make the Alloy Origins one of the best keyboards of 2019. The detachable USB type-C braided cable is also a nice touch and a clear indication that the Alloy Origins is also ideal for carrying around in LAN events.

   With 5 days left until the end of 2019 the Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard by HyperX retails for USD109.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 119.99Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) a price tag which is what one would expect by one such product. At the end of the day the Alloy Origins is a compact, full size, RGB illuminated mechanical gaming keyboard aimed towards people who are after exactly that and since it does tick most of the boxes that make a best-seller it certainly deserves our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality (Aircraft Grade Aluminum Frame)
- Compact Size
- HyperX Red / Aqua Switches (80 Million Actuations)
- NKey Rollover With 100% Anti Ghosting
- Per Key RGB Illumination
- 10 Effects With 5 Brightness Levels
- Removable Braided Cable
- NGENUITY Software

CONS

- No Dedicated Macro & Media Keys
- No USB Passthrough