Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
HyperX Alloy Origins vs Cooler Master MK730
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Alloy Origins
Cooler Master MK730
Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Dec 15, 2022 08:08 PM
Searching
Finding storeTested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Dec 16, 2022 08:41 PM
Searching
Finding store
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Alloy Origins (Black)
- Alloy Origins PBT (Black)
- Alloy Origins (Itachi Edition)
- Alloy Origins (Naruto Edition)
- MK730 (Gunmetal Gray)
Our Verdict
HyperX Alloy Origins
Cooler Master MK730
The HyperX Alloy Origins is slightly better than the Cooler Master MK730. The HyperX is better built and it has proprietary linear HyperX Red switches, which require very little force to actuate, and the typing quality is better. However, the Cooler Master has a wrist rest and it's available with three different types of switches, so you can get the ones you prefer.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.2
8.5
Operating Force
46 gf
67 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)
Width
17.4" (44.1 cm)
14.1" (35.9 cm)
Depth
5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
7.6" (19.3 cm)
Weight
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
1.57 lbs (0.710 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
7.5
Side Picture
Board Design
Straight
Straight
Minimum Incline
3°
4°
Medium Incline
7°
N/A
Maximum Incline
11°
10°
Wrist Rest
No
Detachable
Backlighting
9.6
9.6
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
RGB
Individually Backlit Keys
Yes
Yes
Color Mixing
Poor
Poor
Effects
Yes
Yes
Programmable
Yes
Yes
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.7 ft (1.7 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
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
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Hot Keys
Macro Programmable Keys
All
All
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 & Scroll Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
HyperX Red
Cherry MX Blue
Mechanical
Yes
Yes
Feel
Linear
Clicky
Operating Force
46 gf
67 gf
Actuation Force
45 gf
54 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
2.1 mm
Total Travel
3.9 mm
3.8 mm
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Quiet
Loud
Latency
9.4
8.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
4.8 ms
6.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Software & Programming
9.3
9.3
Software Picture
Software Name
HyperX NGENUITY
Cooler Master Portal
Account Required
No
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Cloud Sync
Yes
No
Macro Programming
Software
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Easy
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
7.2
Windows
Full
Full
macOS
Partial
Partial
Linux
Partial
Partial
Android
No
No
iOS
No
No
iPadOS
No
No
You have 10/10 free reviews left
To access
and
Become an Insider
unlimited full product reviews,
product prices
other exclusive site features
HyperX Alloy Origins
Cooler Master MK730
Comments
HyperX Alloy Origins vs Cooler Master MK730: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.