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Corsair K70 MAX vs HyperX Alloy Origins

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Corsair K70 MAX

CH-910961G-UK · English UK (QWERTY) · steel grey · CORSAIR MGX magnetic switches · PBT double-shot keycaps

Corsair K70 MAX steel grey full-size magnetic keyboard with UK ISO layout, media keys and palm rest, official top view
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

The K70 MAX is Corsair's wired full-size keyboard with CORSAIR MGX magnetic switches, adjustable 0.4–3.6 mm actuation, rapid trigger and up to 8,000 Hz polling. This steel grey UK-layout SKU (CH-910961G-UK) has 1.5 mm PBT double-shot keycaps, dedicated media keys, a volume roller and a magnetic palm rest.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
442 mmKeyboard span across the desk442.5 mm
50 profilesOnboard profile capacity3 profiles
1,390 gManufacturer-stated weight1,075 g
3 of 14 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
See the 14 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

HyperX Alloy Origins

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

HyperX Alloy Origins black full-size mechanical keyboard with UK ISO layout and RGB lighting, official top view
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

The Alloy Origins is a wired full-size mechanical keyboard with a number pad and a full aluminium body. This black UK-layout SKU (4P4F6AU#ABU) uses HyperX Red linear switches with per-key RGB lighting, three onboard profiles and a detachable USB-C cable.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Keyboard size

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Corsair K70 MAXFull-size with number pad, dedicated media keys and volume roller

Manufacturer specification

Source 1Source 2
HyperX Alloy OriginsFull size with number pad

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK selected page calls fullsize and shows numberpad in original. Detachable braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable remains a separate connection fact.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

Match the layout, switches and connection. Check the exact regional key layout and switch option. A similar model name can describe different switches or a wireless version. Software support, key remapping and console compatibility need their own evidence; dimensions and switch travel are not a typing or gaming score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Keyboard size

In Visual facts
Corsair K70 MAXFull-size with number pad, dedicated media keys and volume roller
HyperX Alloy OriginsFull size with number pad
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK selected page calls fullsize and shows numberpad in original. Detachable braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable remains a separate connection fact.

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Exact switch option

In Visual facts
Corsair K70 MAXCORSAIR MGX magnetic linear switches (adjustable actuation, dual-point actuation)
HyperX Alloy OriginsHyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · 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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Connections

In Visual facts
Corsair K70 MAXWired USB 3.0 Type-A (1.82 m detachable braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable)
HyperX Alloy OriginsWired USB
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source lists detachable braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable and keyboardUSB package. The separate retained US source lists5.9ft for its selected page; exact UK cable length is unverified. No absolute wireless-mode absence is inferred from this positive wired inventory.

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts
Corsair K70 MAX442 mm
HyperX Alloy Origins442.5 mm
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L).

Corsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Key customisation

In Visual facts
Corsair K70 MAXCORSAIR iCUE (Windows 10, 11 and macOS 10.15+): actuation, macros and lighting
HyperX Alloy OriginsHyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Sources

Physical keys, software assignments and stored profiles are different capabilities. Check the host-software requirements; a larger count does not establish better typing or lower latency.

Onboard profile capacity

In Visual facts
Corsair K70 MAX50 profiles
HyperX Alloy Origins3 profiles
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK feature says three custom lightshows saved directly to keyboard. The source does not establish that every macro,GameMode or software setting is saved in these three profiles.

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

Physical keys, software assignments and stored profiles are different capabilities. Check the host-software requirements; a larger count does not establish better typing or lower latency.

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Key rollover

In Visual facts
Corsair K70 MAXFull key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting
HyperX Alloy OriginsN-key rollover
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK feature also separately states100%anti-ghosting. Rollover and anti-ghosting remain distinct advertised claims,without a measured latency or all-failure guarantee.

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

This describes simultaneous key inputs, not polling rate or measured latency. An unspecified limit is not unlimited N-key rollover.

Backlighting

Corsair K70 MAXPer-key RGB; up to 20 onboard lighting layers
HyperX Alloy OriginsRGB
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source states per-keyRGB,5brightnesslevels and exposedLEDs. Separate US source gives16777216colours; exact UK colour-count scope is unverified and not asserted.

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

Lighting zones and per-key control differ. RGB does not by itself establish individual-key colour control; read the software requirements.

Game mode

Corsair K70 MAXTournament switch: static backlighting and macros disabled
HyperX Alloy OriginsGame Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Angle adjustment

Corsair K70 MAXAdjustable height
HyperX Alloy OriginsTwo-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

Corsair K70 MAX442 × 166 × 39.2 mm (length × width × height)
HyperX Alloy Origins442.5 × 132.5 × 36.4 mm (width × depth × height)
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels these 442(L) x 166(W) x 39.2(H) mm; length is the span across the desk.

Corsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Original package contents

Corsair K70 MAXKeyboard; detachable magnetic palm rest; braided USB Type-C cable; radiant space bar; CORSAIR logo keycap
HyperX Alloy OriginsKeyboard; detachable USB cable; quick start guide
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · The list on the page is truncated after 'CORSAIR logo keyca'.

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contents

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Case material

Corsair K70 MAXAluminium frame (etched, bead-blasted)
HyperX Alloy OriginsFull aluminium body
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes it as a full aircraft-grade aluminium body.

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer-stated weight

Corsair K70 MAX1390 g
HyperX Alloy Origins1075 g
Sources

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

Corsair K70 MAXWindows 10, 11 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac with a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A port); also Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5
HyperX Alloy OriginsWindows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · HyperX also lists device compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and HyperX NGENUITY software. No macOS support is listed.

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

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

Regional layout

Corsair K70 MAXEnglish UK (QWERTY)
HyperX Alloy OriginsEnglish UK QWERTY (ISO)
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 'Keyboard Layout: UK (UK)' and a 105-key matrix for this SKU; the official UK gallery image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, AltGr, extra \ key beside a short left Shift).

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contents
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · 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

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Keycap material

Corsair K70 MAXPBT double-shot, 1.5 mm thick (steel grey)
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair's help article notes that keycaps vary by regional layout SKU (PBT double-shot or polycarbonate); the UK product page specifies PBT double-shot for this SKU.

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contentsCorsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Media controls

Corsair K70 MAXDedicated stop, previous, play/pause and next keys; multi-function volume roller with mute button
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Adjustable actuation range

Corsair K70 MAX0.4 mm to 3.6 mm in 0.1 mm steps (default 2.0 mm)
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Red switch actuation distance

Corsair K70 MAXNot verified
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

The exact UK Red specification has no value. Separate US switch table explicitly describes HyperXAqua/tactile,whose parameters cannot establish this Red-linear SKU. · Manufacturer specification

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Switch actuation force

Corsair K70 MAX45 g
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

The exact UK Red specification has no value. Separate US switch table explicitly describes HyperXAqua/tactile,whose parameters cannot establish this Red-linear SKU. · Manufacturer specification

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Anti-ghosting

Corsair K70 MAXNot verified
HyperX Alloy Origins100% anti-ghosting
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer claim; no independent ghosting test or universal operating guarantee is established.

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included cable length

Corsair K70 MAX1.82 m
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Actual UK Cable Length row repeats cable type without a length. Separate US source publishes5.9ft; the retained sources do not establish exact UK regional cable-length equivalence. · Manufacturer specification

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Per-key RGB control

Corsair K70 MAXNot verified
HyperX Alloy OriginsYes
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK NGENUITY feature and LightEffects row state per-keyRGB. Host/software support remains Windows as listed; no unverified contender capability absence is inferred.

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Opposing-key (SOCD) handling

Corsair K70 MAXFlashTap SOCD handling
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Disabled by default; FN + Right Shift; requires the latest firmware via iCUE.

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contents
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Switch total travel

Corsair K70 MAX4 mm
HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · 4.0mm total travel.

Corsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article
HyperX Alloy Origins

The exact UK Red specification has no value. Separate US switch table explicitly describes HyperXAqua/tactile,whose parameters cannot establish this Red-linear SKU. · Manufacturer specification

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

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Corsair K70 MAX

What it brings

What to check

  • At 442 × 166 mm and 1.39 kg it needs full-size desk space, and the detachable 1.82 m USB cable is its only connection.
    Manufacturer source
  • Actuation adjusts between 0.4 and 3.6 mm only, and customisation uses Corsair iCUE, which needs an internet connection to download.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

HyperX Alloy Origins

What it brings

  • A full layout with number pad in a 442.5 × 132.5 mm aluminium body, with a detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable.
    Manufacturer source
  • Three onboard profiles, N-key rollover with 100% anti-ghosting, Game Mode and three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°).
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • HyperX publishes no actuation, travel or force figures for the Red switch on these pages; the US switch table describes the Aqua option instead.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • 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.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
34 of 34 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Corsair K70 MAX and HyperX Alloy Origins
SpecificationCorsair K70 MAXHyperX Alloy Origins
Regional layout
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair lists 'Keyboard Layout: UK (UK)' and a 105-key matrix for this SKU; the official UK gallery image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, AltGr, extra \ key beside a short left Shift).

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contents
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · 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
English UK (QWERTY)English UK QWERTY (ISO)
Keyboard sizeDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK selected page calls fullsize and shows numberpad in original. Detachable braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable remains a separate connection fact.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications
Full-size with number pad, dedicated media keys and volume rollerFull size with number pad
DimensionsDifferent
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels these 442(L) x 166(W) x 39.2(H) mm; length is the span across the desk.

Corsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article
442 × 166 × 39.2 mm (length × width × height)442.5 × 132.5 × 36.4 mm (width × depth × height)
Supported operating systemsDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · HyperX also lists device compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and HyperX NGENUITY software. No macOS support is listed.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
Windows 10, 11 or macOS 10.15 (PC or Mac with a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A port); also Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair labels this length (L).

Corsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article
442 mm442.5 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent
Sources
1390 g1075 g
Case materialDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes it as a full aircraft-grade aluminium body.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications
Aluminium frame (etched, bead-blasted)Full aluminium body
Switch and case construction
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

Two sound-dampening layersNot provided
Angle adjustmentDifferent
Sources
Adjustable heightTwo-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)
Exact switch optionDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · 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
CORSAIR MGX magnetic linear switches (adjustable actuation, dual-point actuation)HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Adjustable actuation range
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

0.4 mm to 3.6 mm in 0.1 mm steps (default 2.0 mm)Not provided
Rapid Trigger
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

Rapid trigger mode; dual-point actuation (two actions on one keypress)Not provided
Switch actuation force
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

The exact UK Red specification has no value. Separate US switch table explicitly describes HyperXAqua/tactile,whose parameters cannot establish this Red-linear SKU. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
45 gNot listed by the manufacturer
Switch total travel
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · 4.0mm total travel.

Corsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article
HyperX Alloy Origins

The exact UK Red specification has no value. Separate US switch table explicitly describes HyperXAqua/tactile,whose parameters cannot establish this Red-linear SKU. · Manufacturer specification

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

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK feature also separately states100%anti-ghosting. Rollover and anti-ghosting remain distinct advertised claims,without a measured latency or all-failure guarantee.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications
Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghostingN-key rollover
Keycap material
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Corsair's help article notes that keycaps vary by regional layout SKU (PBT double-shot or polycarbonate); the UK product page specifies PBT double-shot for this SKU.

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contentsCorsair Help Center — 'K70 MAX Specifications.' official specification article
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

PBT double-shot, 1.5 mm thick (steel grey)Not provided
Opposing-key (SOCD) handling
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · Disabled by default; FN + Right Shift; requires the latest firmware via iCUE.

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contents
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

FlashTap SOCD handlingNot provided
Rated keypress durability
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

No source recorded.

Not provided80 million keypresses
Anti-ghosting
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

No source recorded.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer claim; no independent ghosting test or universal operating guarantee is established.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications
Not provided100% anti-ghosting
ConnectionsDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source lists detachable braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable and keyboardUSB package. The separate retained US source lists5.9ft for its selected page; exact UK cable length is unverified. No absolute wireless-mode absence is inferred from this positive wired inventory.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
Wired USB 3.0 Type-A (1.82 m detachable braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable)Wired USB
Included cable length
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Actual UK Cable Length row repeats cable type without a length. Separate US source publishes5.9ft; the retained sources do not establish exact UK regional cable-length equivalence. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
1.82 mNot listed by the manufacturer
Report rate claim
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

Up to 8,000 HzNot provided
Onboard memory
Sources
YesYes
Onboard profile capacityDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK feature says three custom lightshows saved directly to keyboard. The source does not establish that every macro,GameMode or software setting is saved in these three profiles.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
50 profiles3 profiles
BacklightingDifferent
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source states per-keyRGB,5brightnesslevels and exposedLEDs. Separate US source gives16777216colours; exact UK colour-count scope is unverified and not asserted.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
Per-key RGB; up to 20 onboard lighting layersRGB
Media controls
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

Dedicated stop, previous, play/pause and next keys; multi-function volume roller with mute buttonNot provided
Game modeDifferent
Sources
Tournament switch: static backlighting and macros disabledGame Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Key customisationDifferent
Sources
CORSAIR iCUE (Windows 10, 11 and macOS 10.15+): actuation, macros and lightingHyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Windows key lock
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

Dedicated buttonNot provided
Per-key RGB control
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

No source recorded.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK NGENUITY feature and LightEffects row state per-keyRGB. Host/software support remains Windows as listed; no unverified contender capability absence is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications
Not providedYes
Palm rest
Sources
HyperX Alloy Origins

No source recorded.

Included: detachable magnetic soft-touch memory-foam palm restNot provided
Original package contentsDifferent
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

Manufacturer specification · The list on the page is truncated after 'CORSAIR logo keyca'.

Corsair K70 MAX RGB Magnetic-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Steel Grey (UK) — UK product page (SKU CH-910961G-UK), Tech Specs and package contents
Keyboard; detachable magnetic palm rest; braided USB Type-C cable; radiant space bar; CORSAIR logo keycapKeyboard; detachable USB cable; quick start guide
Warranty
Sources
2 years2 years
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Red switch actuation distance
Sources
Corsair K70 MAX

No source recorded.

HyperX Alloy Origins

The exact UK Red specification has no value. Separate US switch table explicitly describes HyperXAqua/tactile,whose parameters cannot establish this Red-linear SKU. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specificationsHyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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