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HyperX Alloy Origins vs Corsair K70 RGB TKL
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Alloy Origins
Corsair K70 RGB TKL
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Alloy Origins (Black)
- Alloy Origins PBT (Black)
- Alloy Origins (Itachi Edition)
- Alloy Origins (Naruto Edition)
- K70 RGB TKL (Black)
Our Verdict
HyperX Alloy Origins
Corsair K70 RGB TKL
The HyperX Alloy Origins and the Corsair K70 RGB TKL are both fantastic gaming keyboards. The HyperX is available with linear, tactile, and clicky switches, so you can get the type you prefer, while the Corsair is only available with linear switches. Since the HyperX is bigger, it has a numpad, but the Corsair has dedicated media keys, which the HyperX doesn't have. Even though the Corsair has PBT keycaps, typing feels better on the HyperX because the keys aren't as sensitive as those on the Corsair.
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Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.2
8.9
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.2 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)
Width
17.4" (44.1 cm)
14.3" (36.4 cm)
Depth
5.1" (13.0 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
1.96 lbs (0.887 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
3°
2°
Medium Incline
7°
N/A
Maximum Incline
11°
7°
Home Row Height
33.2 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
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
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
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
9.0
White Shot
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
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
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Num Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
7.2
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
HyperX Red
Cherry MX Speed
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
HyperX Red
Cherry MX Speed
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Linear
Operating Force
46 gf
43 gf
Actuation Force
45 gf
42 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.2 mm
Total Travel
3.9 mm
3.4 mm
Latency
9.4
9.6
Latency Video
Latency Wired
4.8 ms
1.4 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.4
9.6
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
1.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.1 ms
Wired
4.8 ms
1.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
0.2 ms
Multi-Key Latency
9.4
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
1.4 ms
Key Release
6.2 ms
Data Transmission
8.8
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
4,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
No
Chord Split
8.2
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
10.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
HyperX NGENUITY
iCUE
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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Alloy Origins
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