HyperX Alloy Origins 65 review

HyperX Alloy Origins 65: Two Minute Review

The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 is a high-quality keyboard that is sturdy and well-built, with responsive and tactile keys that provide excellent feedback. This is due to the mechanical switches and the Double Shot PBT keycaps that ensure the keys last a long time and remain in good condition throughout their life.

The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 is available now in the US for $99 (£81, AU$143), though it doesn’t appear to be available in other territories. Compared to other small keyboards, it’s a higher price, but compared to other bigger gaming keyboards, it’s definitely a steal.

Corsair K63 Wireless, another small gaming keyboard, costs $78 (£64, AU$113) and comes with a partial numlock pad and palm rest. Meanwhile, the Das Keyboard 4C TKL is quite a bit more expensive at $139 / £130 / about AU$180, although it has a much more premium feel. The Alloy Origins 65 sits squarely in the mid-range for the best keyboards, even if it’s at the top of the best mini keyboard segment

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The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 comes in black, but has beautiful RGB backlighting that enhances the visual appeal by a large margin. It has a small, full-grade aluminum body that feels strong and bulky without sacrificing much in portability.

It’s a wired keyboard that promises to tangle with other wires fighting for real estate on your desk, but luckily you can unplug the USB-C cable from the keyboard slot itself on the go, reducing portability in the least. is being influenced . What makes it even more portable is the lack of a ten-key numpad, with keys that are much closer together than a regular keyboard.

This is fine for those with smaller hands or thinner fingers, but can become a serious problem for users with larger fingers or those with shaky hands. The lack of space means it’s easy to hit the wrong keys, which hinders typing accuracy. And when you’re gaming, it can have a huge impact on your gaming session.

A tilted HyperX Alloy Origins 65 on a wooden table

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Users can customize their keyboard with HyperX NGENUITY software that lets you customize game mode, build macros, and set lighting and effects per key. Even more features for dedicated gamers include 100% anti-ghosting and N-key rollover functionality.

One of the biggest strengths of the HyperX Alloy Origins 65 is its flexibility, as it works well for users who need a keyboard that is functional for both everyday use and gaming. And because it’s so portable, it’s the ideal choice for laptops and 2-in-1 devices.