Alloy Origins Core
HyperXReleased Apr 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Aug 10, 2026
Compact mechanical keyboard with premium build, customizable RGB, and a detachable cable. The HyperX Alloy Origins Core scores 84/100 based on 21 expert reviews in the gaming keyboards category. Coverage includes reviews from Powerup-gaming, Funkykit, Xander51 Medium, and Ign.
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What's this?based on 21 expert reviews
Pros
- Premium build quality(22)
- Customizable RGB lighting(14)
- Detachable cable(7)
- Compact design(6)
- Good value(5)
Cons
- Limited features(5)
- High price(4)
- No dedicated media keys(3)
- No wireless(3)
21 Publication Reviews
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a solid, well-built gaming keyboard with excellent typing experience and vibrant RGB lighting, though it lacks dedicated media keys.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 is a balanced keyboard which blends compactness and functionality, but compromises nothing.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is an excellent gaming keyboard with phenomenal build quality and capable performance at a super-competitive price point.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a fantastic keyboard, especially if you're looking for a good mechanical keyboard that you can carry around.
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HyperX has managed to upset 35 years of Cherry MX keyboard domination with a beautiful switch type of their own.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is an impressive compact TKL gaming keyboard with excellent build quality, customizable RGB lighting, and good value at $89, though it's held back by beta software and la...
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The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is compact, versatile, durable, and possibly the best 60% keyboard on the market.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is a solid pint-size pick for gaming and work, offering a compact design with premium build quality and bright RGB lighting.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a premium TKL keyboard with excellent build quality, portability, and full gaming functionality that proves less can be more for desk space.
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HyperX's $110 Alloy Origins is a well-designed, colorful and compact mechanical keyboard that's good for those who want a quality product but also want to skip the fuss and just get down to gaming.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 is one of the best 65% keyboards on the market thanks to its satisfying switches, solid design, and speedy response times.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core with Aqua Tactile Switches proves to be an excellent option in their already outstanding lineup of Mechanical Gaming Keyboards.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a TKL mechanical keyboard built on the same solid foundation as the full-size Alloy Origins, now available with HyperX Aqua tactile switches.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core mechanical keyboard with blue clicky switches remains intact while offering a different switch solution for those that desire it.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core offers exceptional build quality with an aircraft-grade aluminum frame and great HyperX Red switches at an impressive price point under $100.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core with Aqua switches offers an excellent typing and gaming experience with solid build quality, though its high price may deter some buyers.
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HyperX reinforced its position as a solid producer of affordable, well-made gaming peripherals with this tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, but its choice of keycaps dragged down what could have been a n...
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HyperX Alloy Origins Review - RTINGS.com
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard with HyperX Red linear switches, RGB lighting, and aluminum construction.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a very affordable and high-quality tenkeyless mechanical keyboard designed for gamers, featuring a durable full aluminum build and ultra-smooth switches.
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The HyperX Alloy Origins is a solid, compact, portable gaming keyboard with premium design and customizable features, though it's expensive and not significantly different from competitors.
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