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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. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition vs HyperX Alloy Origins

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition
HyperX Alloy Origins

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Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Picture

Variants

  • Huntsman Tournament Edition (Matte Black)
  • Alloy Origins (Black)
  • Alloy Origins PBT (Black)
  • Alloy Origins (Itachi Edition)
  • Alloy Origins (Naruto Edition)

Our Verdict

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition

HyperX Alloy Origins

The HyperX Alloy Origins and the Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition are both outstanding gaming keyboards. While they both have proprietary linear switches, the HyperX provides a much better overall typing experience because the Razer's Linear Optical switches are overly sensitive, which leads to more typos. On the other hand, the Razer is more responsive because it has lower latency, and its switches have a shorter pre-travel distance. Also, some gamers might prefer its TKL design because it leaves more space to move the mouse.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
9.2

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Pre-Travel 
 

1.0 mm
2.0 mm

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Top Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)

Width  

14.3" (36.2 cm)
17.4" (44.1 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.54 lbs (0.700 kg)
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Build Quality Close Up
HyperX Alloy Origins Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.5

Side Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Side Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.2°

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

11°

Home Row Height 
 

31.2 mm (1.2")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

3.8

Customizability Overview  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

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 
 

10
9.6

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Backlighting Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Brightness Max
HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Brightness Min
HyperX Alloy Origins Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition White Shot
HyperX Alloy Origins 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 
 

8.0

White Shot  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition White Shot
HyperX Alloy Origins White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

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

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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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 
 

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Extra Features
HyperX Alloy Origins Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps & Num Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Bundle Picture
HyperX Alloy Origins Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

6.6
9.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

56.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Linear Optical
HyperX Red

Switch Type 
 

Optical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Razer Linear Optical
HyperX Red

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Operating Force 
 

37 gf
46 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
45 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.0 mm
2.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.5 mm
3.9 mm
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Latency 
 

9.1
9.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

3.4 ms
4.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
9.4

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

3.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

3.4 ms
4.8 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.3 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.8

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

3.3 ms

Key Release 
 

10.5 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
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Chord Split 
 

7.8

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.7 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

13.2 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

HyperX Alloy Origins Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
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 
 

10
7.2

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Full

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partial

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Not Compatible
No

iOS  

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS  

Not Compatible
No
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

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