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HyperX Alloy Core RGB vs HyperX Alloy Origins 65

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HyperX Alloy Core RGB

4P4F5AU#ABU · English UK (QWERTY) · black · membrane keys

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Exact model & source notes

The Alloy Core RGB is a wired full-size membrane keyboard with a number pad, an RGB light bar and five-zone key lighting. This black UK-layout SKU (4P4F5AU#ABU) adds dedicated media controls, a Game Mode button, a keyboard lock mode and a 120 ml spill-resistance claim.

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WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Alloy Core RGB for

An English UK (QWERTY) layout
A full-size keyboard
Membrane

Choose the Alloy Origins 65 for

An English US (QWERTY) layout
A 65% keyboard
HyperX Aqua tactile mechanical switches

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THE CONTENDER

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

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

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The Alloy Origins 65 is a wired 65% keyboard with a full aluminium body. This black US-layout SKU (56R64AA#ABA) uses HyperX Aqua tactile switches with per-key RGB lighting and double-shot PBT keycaps, and keeps dedicated arrow, Page Up/Down, Home and Delete keys.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Regional layout

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HyperX Alloy Core RGBEnglish UK (QWERTY)

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'UK Layout'. The official UK variant image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, extra \ key beside a short left Shift, AltGr). The US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA is a separate product.

Source 1

HyperX Alloy Origins 65English US (QWERTY)

Manufacturer specification · 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).

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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

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

Regional layout

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBEnglish UK (QWERTY)

HyperX Alloy Origins 65English US (QWERTY)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

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

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Keyboard size

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBFull-size with number pad

HyperX Alloy Origins 6565% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Read from the official UK variant image, which also shows a top row of lighting/Game Mode buttons, volume buttons and separate media keys.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX keeps dedicated arrow, Page Up/Down, Home and Delete keys; 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

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Exact switch option

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBMembrane

HyperX Alloy Origins 65HyperX Aqua tactile mechanical switches

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists 'Switch Type: Membrane' and describes soft-touch keys with a tactile feel, tuned to be quiet.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification · 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.

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Connections

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBWired (attached braided cable, 5.9 ft)

HyperX Alloy Origins 65Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C cable, 5.9 ft)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the connectivity as wired with an attached braided cable; the cable length is published in feet on the US page. The page does not name the connector.

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification

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

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Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGB443.2 mm

HyperX Alloy Origins 65315.06 mm

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width (443.20mm).

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width.

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

Backlighting

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBFive-zone RGB

HyperX Alloy Origins 65Per-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Effect presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. Original published inventory: RGB light bar and five-zone multi-colour key lighting; 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels. Five key-lighting zones are a positive shared inventory with G213. The separate light bar, six named LED effects and three brightness levels are preserved as their own positives; no unlisted G213 effect or brightness count is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes an exposed-LED switch design.

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

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Game mode

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBGame Mode with a quick-access button

HyperX Alloy Origins 65Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification

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

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Dimensions

HyperX Alloy Core RGB443.20 × 175.31 × 35.68 mm (width × depth × height)

HyperX Alloy Origins 65315.06 × 105.5 × 36.94 mm (width × depth × height)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification

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

Switch actuation distance

HyperX Alloy Core RGB2 mm

HyperX Alloy Origins 651.8 mm

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page; the UK table leaves the switch section empty.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification · From HyperX's switch table for the HyperX Aqua - Tactile switch.

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

Actuation point, total travel and operating force are different measurements. None alone establishes input latency, typing comfort or gaming performance.

Original package contents

HyperX Alloy Core RGBKeyboard; quick start guide

HyperX Alloy Origins 65Keyboard; detachable USB cable; keycap puller; HyperX-designed Esc keycap; HyperX-designed spacebar; quick start guide

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification

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Case material

HyperX Alloy Core RGBReinforced plastic frame

HyperX Alloy Origins 65Full aluminium body

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

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

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

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Manufacturer-stated weight

HyperX Alloy Core RGB1121 g

HyperX Alloy Origins 65827.7 g

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.47 lb (with cable).

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 1.82 lb (with cable).

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

Key customisation

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy Origins 65HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Onboard profile capacity

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy Origins 653 profiles

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification

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

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

Key rollover

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy Origins 65N-key

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

HyperX claims multi-key anti-ghosting and mentions rollover, but the individually reviewed exact inventory states no simultaneous-key rollover count. · Manufacturer specification · Anti-ghosting support is recorded separately; it does not establish N-key or another rollover count.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Manufacturer specification

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

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

HyperX Alloy Core RGBButtons

HyperX Alloy Origins 65Not verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

No source recorded for this side.

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

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

What it brings

HyperX says it is tested to resist spills of up to 120 ml, and it adds dedicated media controls plus quick-access lighting and Game Mode buttons.
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Membrane keys that HyperX describes as quiet, with multi-key anti-ghosting and a 1000 Hz report rate.
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What to check

Membrane rather than mechanical switches, and lighting is limited to five zones plus the light bar rather than per-key RGB.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The braided cable is attached rather than detachable, and only Windows versions are listed as supported operating systems.
Manufacturer source

HyperX Alloy Origins 65

What it brings

HyperX says the 65% layout (315.06 × 105.5 mm) frees more mouse space than a tenkeyless board while keeping dedicated arrow, Page Up/Down, Home and Delete keys.
Manufacturer source
Double-shot PBT keycaps with side-printed secondary functions, three onboard profiles, a 1000 Hz report rate and a detachable USB-C cable.
Manufacturer source

What to check

There is no number pad or separate function-key row; F1–F12 and other secondary functions are printed on the keycap sides.
Manufacturer source
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.
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Source-backed specifications for HyperX Alloy Core RGB and HyperX Alloy Origins 65
Specification	HyperX Alloy Core RGB	HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Regional layoutDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'UK Layout'. The official UK variant image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, extra \ key beside a short left Shift, AltGr). The US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA is a separate product. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · 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	English UK (QWERTY)	English US (QWERTY)
Keyboard sizeDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Read from the official UK variant image, which also shows a top row of lighting/Game Mode buttons, volume buttons and separate media keys. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · HyperX keeps dedicated arrow, Page Up/Down, Home and Delete keys; 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	Full-size with number pad	65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row
DimensionsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification 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	443.20 × 175.31 × 35.68 mm (width × depth × height)	315.06 × 105.5 × 36.94 mm (width × depth × height)
Supported operating systems Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX also lists device compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S and Xbox One. No macOS support is listed. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 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 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	Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7	Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width (443.20mm). HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width. 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	443.2 mm	315.06 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.47 lb (with cable). HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 1.82 lb (with cable). 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	1121 g	827.7 g
Case materialDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes it as a full aircraft-grade aluminium body. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Reinforced plastic frame	Full aluminium body
Angle adjustment Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Two-step feet for three tilt angles

Exact switch optionDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists 'Switch Type: Membrane' and describes soft-touch keys with a tactile feel, tuned to be quiet. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · 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. 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	Membrane	HyperX Aqua tactile mechanical switches
Switch actuation distanceDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page; the UK table leaves the switch section empty. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · From HyperX's switch table for the HyperX Aqua - Tactile switch. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	2 mm	1.8 mm
Switch total travel Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · From HyperX's switch table for the HyperX Aqua - Tactile switch. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	3.8 mm	3.8 mm
Key rollover Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB HyperX claims multi-key anti-ghosting and mentions rollover, but the individually reviewed exact inventory states no simultaneous-key rollover count. · Manufacturer specification · Anti-ghosting support is recorded separately; it does not establish N-key or another rollover count. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	N-key
Anti-ghosting Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes multi-key anti-ghosting. This manufacturer claim does not establish a simultaneous-key rollover count or independent measured test. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Rated keypress durability Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	80 million keypresses
Keycap material Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · The included alternative Esc key and spacebar are ABS. 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	Not provided	Double-shot PBT with side-printed secondary functions

ConnectionsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the connectivity as wired with an attached braided cable; the cable length is published in feet on the US page. The page does not name the connector. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Wired (attached braided cable, 5.9 ft)	Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C cable, 5.9 ft)
Report rate claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the US table; the UK table shows placeholder text in this row. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · The UK page shows placeholder text in this row; the value is from the US table. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	1000 Hz	1000 Hz

BacklightingDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Effect presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. Original published inventory: RGB light bar and five-zone multi-colour key lighting; 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels. Five key-lighting zones are a positive shared inventory with G213. The separate light bar, six named LED effects and three brightness levels are preserved as their own positives; no unlisted G213 effect or brightness count is inferred. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes an exposed-LED switch design. 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	Five-zone RGB	Per-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels
Media controls Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Original published inventory: Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode. This common field records dedicated media-control availability only. Exact visible button labels, roller/buttons, lighting/Game Mode/profile controls and application dependence retain their own conditions; an omitted playback function or roller material is not a peer absence. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Dedicated media controls	Not provided
Game modeDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Game Mode with a quick-access button	Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Keyboard lock Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Keyboard lock mode that locks the keyboard without locking the computer	Not provided
Dedicated playback/track controls Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · The exact source/original establishes dedicated playback and track controls. G710+, G213 and Alloy Core originals additionally show a stop-labelled key; this does not establish an unlisted peer absence. Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Volume control mechanism Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Buttons	Not provided
Stop-labelled media key Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · The actually opened exact original visibly labels a dedicated stop media key. This records its positive hardware label; it does not infer that a peer lacks a stop function elsewhere. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
RGB light bar Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source explicitly names the signature RGB light bar. The current original was opened and shows the separate horizontal bar; no peer lightbar absence is inferred. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Claimed LED effect modes Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Named presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. This is the manufacturer mode inventory, not a measured colour-quality advantage or a peer-negative claim. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	6 modes	Not provided
Claimed lighting brightness levels Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact UK technical Light Effects row states three brightness levels. No matched luminance measurement or G213 level count is established. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	3 levels	Not provided
Onboard memory Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Yes
Onboard profile capacity Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	3 profiles
Key customisation Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Aqua - Tactile, SKU 56R64AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings

Spill-resistance claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 65 No source recorded.	Tested to resist up to 120 ml of liquid	Not provided
Original package contentsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification 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	Keyboard; quick start guide	Keyboard; detachable USB cable; keycap puller; HyperX-designed Esc keycap; HyperX-designed spacebar; quick start guide
Warranty Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Origins 65 Manufacturer specification 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	2 years	2 years

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