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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

HyperX Alloy Origins vs HyperX Alloy FPS RGB

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

HyperX Alloy Origins
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB

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HyperX Alloy Origins Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Picture

Variants

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

Our Verdict

HyperX Alloy Origins

HyperX Alloy FPS RGB

The HyperX Alloy Origins performs better than the HyperX Alloy FPS RGB for all uses, though both are fantastic full-sized gaming keyboards. The Origins provides a better typing experience, thanks to its well-spaced and stable keys and proprietary linear HyperX Red switches that feel light and responsive. The FPS RGB uses linear Kailh Silver Speed switches, which have an even lower pre-travel distance, giving it a very responsive feel that’s great for gaming, but may lead to more typos.

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Black
Alloy FPS RGB
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Black
Alloy Origins PBT
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Black
Alloy FPS
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Itachi Edition
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Black
Alloy FPS Pro
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Naruto Edition
Alloy Origins
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.2
9.0

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.3 mm

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Top Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

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

Width  

17.4" (44.1 cm)
17.4" (44.2 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)
2.43 lbs (1.100 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 RGB Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.0

Side Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Side Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.2°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

11°
7.5°

Home Row Height 
 

28.7 mm (1.1")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0

Customizability Overview  

HyperX Alloy FPS RGB 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  

HyperX Alloy Origins Backlighting Picture
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Max
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Min
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

HyperX Alloy Origins White Shot
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Poor
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

HyperX Alloy Origins White Shot
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB 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
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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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

HyperX Alloy Origins Extra Features
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Non-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 & Num Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

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

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

HyperX Red
Kailh Silver Speed

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

HyperX Red
Kailh Silver Speed

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Operating Force 
 

46 gf
43 gf

Actuation Force 
 

45 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.9 mm
3.8 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.5
7.5
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
7.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

51.5 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Latency 
 

9.4
8.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

4.8 ms
5.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

HyperX NGENUITY
HyperX NGENUITY

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

No
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

Black
Alloy Origins
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Black
Alloy FPS RGB
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Black
Alloy Origins PBT
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Black
Alloy FPS
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Itachi Edition
Alloy Origins
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Black
Alloy FPS Pro
Amazon.com
Naruto Edition
Alloy Origins
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HyperX Alloy Origins

HyperX Alloy FPS RGB

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