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HyperX Alloy Origins vs SteelSeries Apex 5
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Alloy Origins
SteelSeries Apex 5
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Variants
- Alloy Origins (Black)
- Alloy Origins PBT (Black)
- Alloy Origins (Itachi Edition)
- Alloy Origins (Naruto Edition)
- Apex 5 (Black)
Our Verdict
HyperX Alloy Origins
SteelSeries Apex 5
The SteelSeries Apex 5 is better than the HyperX Alloy Origins for gaming, mainly because the SteelSeries has much higher latency. The HyperX's linear switches are easier to actuate and provide a better typing experience. However, the SteelSeries has some extra features like its OLED screen and volume wheel. Also, its customization software is compatible with macOS, while HyperX's NGENUITY software is only available for Windows users.
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Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.2
8.7
Latency
9.4
6.5
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.5" (3.7 cm)
Width
17.4" (44.1 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Depth
5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.6" (14.1 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
8.3" (21.2 cm)
Weight
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
4°
Medium Incline
7°
N/A
Maximum Incline
11°
9.5°
Home Row Height
32.6 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
7.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
9.6
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Poor
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
Not Detachable
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
Macro Keys And Programming
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Num Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
HyperX Red
Hybrid Blue Mechanical
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Clicky
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
HyperX Red
Hybrid Blue Mechanical
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Clicky
Operating Force
46 gf
54 gf
Actuation Force
45 gf
50 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
3.9 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
8.5
7.5
Typing Noise
9.0
4.4
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.5 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Latency
9.4
6.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
4.8 ms
24.4 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
HyperX NGENUITY
Steelseries Engine
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
7.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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