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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

HyperX Alloy Origins vs HyperX Alloy FPS Pro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

HyperX Alloy Origins
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro

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HyperX Alloy Origins Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Picture

Variants

  • Alloy Origins (Black)
  • Alloy Origins PBT (Black)
  • Alloy Origins (Itachi Edition)
  • Alloy Origins (Naruto Edition)
  • Alloy FPS Pro (Black)

Our Verdict

HyperX Alloy Origins

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro

The HyperX Alloy Origins is significantly better than the HyperX Alloy FPS Pro for gaming. The Alloy Origins has a much better build quality and full RGB backlighting, whereas the Alloy FPS Pro's is only in red. The Alloy Origins' latency is much lower, and it uses proprietary linear switches that are easier to actuate. It's also more customizable because it has software support, which the Alloy FPS Pro lacks.

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Black
Alloy FPS Pro
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Black
Alloy Origins PBT
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Black
Alloy FPS Pro
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Itachi Edition
Alloy Origins
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Black
Alloy FPS Pro
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Naruto Edition
Alloy Origins
Amazon.com
Black
Alloy FPS Pro
B&H

Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.2
7.7

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
No

Software & Programming 
 

9.3
0.0

Backlighting 
 

9.6
8.0

Latency 
 

9.4
7.4

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Top Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Width  

17.4" (44.1 cm)
14.2" (36.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

HyperX Alloy Origins Build Quality Close Up
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.5

Side Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Side Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

11°

Wrist Rest  

No
No
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Backlighting 
 

9.6
8.0

Backlighting Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Backlighting Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

HyperX Alloy Origins White Shot
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Max
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Min
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
Red

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Poor
Red Only

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

Yes
No
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Mini USB
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

HyperX Alloy Origins Extra Features
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
No

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Num Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Bundle Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Key Switches 
 

HyperX Red
Cherry MX Red

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Operating Force 
 

46 gf
52 gf

Actuation Force 
 

45 gf
55 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
2.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.9 mm
4.0 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Quiet
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Latency 
 

9.4
7.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

4.8 ms
10.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

9.3
0.0

Software Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Software Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Software Picture

Software Name  

HyperX NGENUITY
No Software

Account Required 
 

No
No Software

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes
No

Macro Programming 
 

Software
No

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
7.6

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Full

Android  

No
No

iOS  

No
No

iPadOS  

No
No
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Black
Alloy Origins
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Black
Alloy FPS Pro
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Black
Alloy Origins PBT
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Black
Alloy FPS Pro
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Walmart.com
Itachi Edition
Alloy Origins
Amazon.com
Black
Alloy FPS Pro
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BestBuy.com
Naruto Edition
Alloy Origins
Amazon.com
Black
Alloy FPS Pro
B&H

HyperX Alloy Origins

HyperX Alloy FPS Pro

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