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HyperX Origins 2 65

B4QS3AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

Layout: English US (QWERTY)
Switches: HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)
Programmable keys: Not verified
Width: 323.7 mm

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HyperX Origins 2 1800

Compared with · HyperX Origins 2 65

Width323.7 mm → 387.9 mm
Form factor65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row → 1800 compact layout with number pad and function row
ConnectionWired USB → Wired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft)
BacklightingPer-key RGB → Per-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels
Switch and case constructionO-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; one-piece drop-in frosted housing → O-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; interchangeable 8-screw frosted housing
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

1 more difference

Dimensions323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 387.9 × 139.7 × 45.9 mm (width × depth × height)

Same: Layout English US (QWERTY) · Switches HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

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Exact model: B4QS4AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

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Magnetic and optical switches are not supported, and additional switches and housings are sold separately.HyperX Origins 2 1800 — US store product page (SKU B4QS4AA#ABA, HyperX Red - Linear) and technical specifications
HyperX publishes no supported operating-system versions (only PC, PS5 and Xbox Series), and the page names no layout in words; the US layout is shown only in the official image.HyperX Origins 2 1800 — US store product page (SKU B4QS4AA#ABA, HyperX Red - Linear) and technical specifications

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Regional layoutEnglish US (QWERTY)

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Read from the official US store image for this SKU, which shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement (horizontal Enter, wide left Shift). The page's Layout selector shows 'Key Travel Distance: 1.8 mm' instead of a layout name, so no layout wording is published. The UK store sells a separate SKU, B4QS4AA#ABU.

HyperX Origins 2 1800 — US store product page (SKU B4QS4AA#ABA, HyperX Red - Linear) and technical specifications

Exact switch optionHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

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HyperX Origins 2 1800 — US store product page (SKU B4QS4AA#ABA, HyperX Red - Linear) and technical specifications

Keyboard span across the desk387.9 mm

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HyperX labels this Width.

HyperX Origins 2 1800 — US store product page (SKU B4QS4AA#ABA, HyperX Red - Linear) and technical specifications HyperX Origins 2 1800 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS4AA#ABU) with the model's specifications

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HyperX Alloy Origins

Compared with · HyperX Origins 2 65

LayoutEnglish US (QWERTY) → English UK QWERTY (ISO)
SwitchesHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem) → HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Width323.7 mm → 442.5 mm
Form factor65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row → Full size with number pad
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

5 more differences

Key rolloverN-key → N-key rollover
BacklightingPer-key RGB → RGB
Game modeGame Mode → Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Angle adjustmentHigh-profile housing with flip-down feet → Two-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)
Dimensions323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 442.5 × 132.5 × 36.4 mm (width × depth × height)

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Exact model: 4P4F6AU#ABU · English UK (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

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HyperX publishes no actuation, travel or force figures for the Red switch on these pages; the US switch table describes the Aqua option instead.HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
The source lists a detachableUSBconnection,and the original UK image shows media functions on theF-row. HyperX lists Windows10,8.1,8and7 as supported operating systems; a macOS software support claim remains unverified.HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications

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Regional layoutEnglish UK QWERTY (ISO)

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Exact UK variant42006873637020,SKU4P4F6AU#ABU,Black/UKLayout/HXRedLinear. Actual original shows tallEnter,£on3,shortleftShift with extra backslash key andAltGr. US/Aqua sources do not establish Red-specific switch parameters or UK cable length.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Exact switch optionHyperX Red linear mechanical switches

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The UK variant is named 'HX Red - Linear'. The US page's switch table describes the HyperX Aqua option, so no Red actuation or travel figures are recorded.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications

Keyboard span across the desk442.5 mm

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HyperX labels this Width.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table

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HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Compared with · HyperX Origins 2 65

SwitchesHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem) → HyperX Aqua tactile mechanical switches
Width323.7 mm → 315.06 mm
ConnectionWired USB → Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C cable, 5.9 ft)
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
BacklightingPer-key RGB → Per-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

3 more differences

Game modeGame Mode → Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Angle adjustmentHigh-profile housing with flip-down feet → Two-step feet for three tilt angles
Dimensions323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 315.06 × 105.5 × 36.94 mm (width × depth × height)

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Exact model: 56R64AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Aqua tactile switches

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There is no number pad or separate function-key row; F1–F12 and other secondary functions are printed on the keycap sides.HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications
It is wired only, HyperX lists only Windows versions as supported operating systems, and its switch table calls the tactile Aqua switch 'Linear', an inconsistency it has not resolved.HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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Regional layoutEnglish US (QWERTY)

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HyperX lists this SKU as 'US Layout' in both its US and UK stores. The official variant image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement (horizontal Enter, wide left Shift).

HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Exact switch optionHyperX Aqua tactile mechanical switches

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The variant is named 'HyperX Aqua - Tactile' (US) and 'HX Aqua - Tactile' (UK). HyperX's switch table for this switch also lists Operation Style as 'Linear', which contradicts the variant name; that row is not used.

Keyboard span across the desk315.06 mm

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HyperX Alloy Rise

Compared with · HyperX Origins 2 65

LayoutEnglish US (QWERTY) → English US QWERTY (ANSI)
Width323.7 mm → 454.5 mm
Form factor65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row → Full size with number pad
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: per-key lighting, macros and ambient-light preferences; 10 onboard lighting and macro profiles
Onboard profile capacity3 profiles → 10 profiles
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

4 more differences

Key rolloverN-key → N-key mode
BacklightingPer-key RGB → RGB
Switch and case constructionO-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; one-piece drop-in frosted housing → Gasket mounted; toolless swappable magnetic top plates, badges and rotary knobs
Dimensions323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 454.5 × 142.2 × 48.9 mm (width × depth × height)

Same: Switches HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

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Exact model: 7G7A3AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

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At 454.5 mm wide it needs the desk space of a full-size board, and the extra top plates, badges and knobs are sold separately.HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
The published connection inventory iswiredUSB. HyperX listsPC/PS5/PS4/XboxSeriesX|S/XboxOne compatibility andNGENUITY,but no supportedOSversion list for this model.HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Key specification sources

Regional layoutEnglish US QWERTY (ANSI)

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Exact7G7A3AA#ABA appears in both retained US/UK variants,each mapping the same US-layout gallery. Original ANSI image:wideEnter,@on2,longleftShift. SameSKU cross-market sources are separately retained.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Exact switch optionHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

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The variant is named 'HyperX Red - Linear' (US) and 'HX Red - Linear' (UK); only HyperX Linear Switches are included.

Keyboard span across the desk454.5 mm

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HyperX Alloy Rise 75

Compared with · HyperX Origins 2 65

LayoutEnglish US (QWERTY) → English UK QWERTY (ISO)
Width323.7 mm → 330.8 mm
Form factor65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row → 75% compact with function row, without number pad
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: per-key lighting, macros and ambient-light preferences; 10 onboard lighting and macro profiles
Onboard profile capacity3 profiles → 10 profiles
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

3 more differences

BacklightingPer-key RGB → RGB
Switch and case constructionO-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; one-piece drop-in frosted housing → Gasket mounted; toolless swappable magnetic top plates, badges and rotary knobs
Dimensions323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 330.8 × 142.2 × 48.9 mm (width × depth × height)

Same: Switches HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

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Exact model: 7G7A4AA#ABU · English UK (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

Sources: 23 of 29 specifications cited.

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Only linear switches are included, and the extra top plates, badges and knobs are sold separately.HyperX Alloy Rise 75 — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A4AA#ABU) and technical specifications
The published connection inventory iswiredUSB. HyperX listsPC/PS5/PS4/XboxSeriesX|S/XboxOne compatibility andNGENUITY,but no supportedOSversion list for this model.HyperX Alloy Rise 75 — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A4AA#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise 75 — US store product page (US-layout SKU 7G7A4AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

Key specification sources

Regional layoutEnglish UK QWERTY (ISO)

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Exact7G7A4AA#ABU selected UK variant and original ISO image:tallEnter,£on3,shortleftShift/extrabackslash,AltGr. Separate US7G7A4AA#ABA does not establish exact UK switch/cable/control precision.

HyperX Alloy Rise 75 — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A4AA#ABU) and technical specifications

Exact switch optionHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

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The UK variant is named 'HX Red - Linear'; only HyperX Linear Switches are included.

HyperX Alloy Rise 75 — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A4AA#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise 75 — US store product page (US-layout SKU 7G7A4AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

Keyboard span across the desk330.8 mm

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ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Compared with · HyperX Origins 2 65

SwitchesHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem) → ROG NX Red mechanical switches (lubricated stem and housing)
Width323.7 mm → 305.79 mm
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → Armoury Crate; all keys programmable with on-the-fly macro recording (except Fn)
Angle adjustmentHigh-profile housing with flip-down feet → Three tilt angles
Switch and case constructionO-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; one-piece drop-in frosted housing → ROG switch stabilisers and built-in sound-dampening foam
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

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Dimensions323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 305.79 × 101 × 37.5 mm

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Exact model: 90MP0346-BKUA01 · English US (QWERTY) · black · ROG NX Red mechanical switches · PBT keycaps

Sources: 21 of 22 specifications cited.

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There is no function row or number pad; F-keys and media controls sit on the Fn layer.ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
It is wired only at 1000 Hz, ASUS lists only Windows 10 and 11, and the US eShop gives a one-year warranty.ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Key specification sources

Regional layoutEnglish US (QWERTY)

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Manufacturer specification

ASUS's product name for this part number ends '/US/PBT'; the official eShop image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement (horizontal Enter, \ key above it).

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Exact switch optionROG NX Red mechanical switches (lubricated stem and housing)

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ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Keyboard span across the desk305.79 mm

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First figure of ASUS's unlabelled dimensions.

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