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Logitech MX Mechanical vs HyperX Alloy Origins

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Logitech MX Mechanical

920-010756 · English UK (QWERTY) · graphite · Tactile Quiet switches

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Exact model & source notes

The MX Mechanical is a full-size low-profile mechanical keyboard for multi-device work; this graphite UK-layout SKU uses Tactile Quiet switches and connects by Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt receiver.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Logitech MX Mechanical for

Tactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches
A wireless connection

Choose the HyperX Alloy Origins for

HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
A wired connection

Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.

See the 8 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

HyperX Alloy Origins

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

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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

Logitech MX Mechanical UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

HyperX Alloy Origins UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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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

Exact switch option

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Logitech MX MechanicalTactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches

Manufacturer specification · Clicky and Linear versions are separate SKUs.

Source 1

HyperX Alloy OriginsHyperX Red linear mechanical switches

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.

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 ↓

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

Exact switch option

In Visual facts

Logitech MX MechanicalTactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches

HyperX Alloy OriginsHyperX Red linear mechanical switches

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Clicky and Linear versions are separate SKUs.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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

Logitech MX MechanicalBluetooth; Logi Bolt

HyperX Alloy OriginsWired USB

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Original exact source inventory: Bluetooth Low Energy or Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch between up to 3 devices. Not compatible with Logitech Unifying receivers. The USB-C cable is described as a charging cable. Easy-Switch device count and Flow/setup scope are recorded separately. USB receiver host attachment is distinct from a wired keyboard data mode; unlisted wired data operation remains unverified.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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 specifications HyperX 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

Logitech MX Mechanical433.85 mm

HyperX Alloy Origins442.5 mm

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Logitech labels this Width.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width.

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

Key customisation

In Visual facts

Logitech MX MechanicalLogi Options+: Fn key functions, app-specific profiles, backlighting effects and Smart Actions

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

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Logi Options+ runs on Windows and macOS.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

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

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.

Backlighting

In Visual facts

Logitech MX MechanicalBacklit keys with hand-proximity activation and ambient light sensor

HyperX Alloy OriginsRGB

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

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

Dimensions

In Visual facts

Logitech MX MechanicalLogitech lists Height 131.55 mm, Width 433.85 mm and Depth 26.1 mm

HyperX Alloy Origins442.5 × 132.5 × 36.4 mm (width × depth × height)

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · The Height and Depth labels appear transposed (131.55 mm front-to-back, 26.1 mm tall); Width 433.85 mm is the span across the keys. Logitech’s labels are preserved unchanged.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

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

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Original package contents

In Visual facts

Logitech MX MechanicalKeyboard; Logi Bolt receiver; USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C); user documentation

HyperX Alloy OriginsKeyboard; detachable USB cable; quick start guide

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer-stated weight

Logitech MX Mechanical828 g

HyperX Alloy Origins1075 g

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Keyboard only; Logitech lists the receiver separately at 1.68 g.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.36 lb (with cable).

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

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

Logitech MX MechanicalBluetooth: Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS 10.15 or later; iOS 14 or later; iPadOS 14 or later; Linux; ChromeOS; Android 8.0 or later. Logi Bolt: USB-A port; Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS (no version stated); Linux; ChromeOS

HyperX Alloy OriginsWindows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · On systems other than Windows and macOS only basic functions are supported without software. Logi Options+ is optional and available on Windows and macOS.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (22)

Regional layout

Logitech MX MechanicalEnglish UK (QWERTY)

HyperX Alloy OriginsEnglish UK QWERTY (ISO)

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · UK SKU 920-010756. The official UK image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3) with dual Windows/Mac legends; US-layout SKUs are separate products.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

Onboard profile capacity

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy Origins3 profiles

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

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.

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

Multi-device pairing

Logitech MX MechanicalEasy-Switch across up to 3 devices; compatible with Logitech Flow-enabled mice

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

Key rollover

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsN-key rollover

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Logitech does not list a rollover figure on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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

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

Hot-swappable switches

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Logitech does not state hot-swap support on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

Keycap finish

Logitech MX MechanicalDual-colour keycaps with a matte surface

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not state the keycap material.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

Game mode

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsGame Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

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

Angle adjustment

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsTwo-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

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.

Battery claim

Logitech MX MechanicalUp to 15 days, or up to 10 months with backlighting off

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · USB-C rechargeable; battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

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

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

Red switch actuation force

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

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

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

Anti-ghosting

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy Origins100% anti-ghosting

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

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.

Battery type

Logitech MX MechanicalRechargeable Li-Po (1500 mAh)

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

Cable length

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Rated keypress durability

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy Origins80 million keypresses

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

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.

Onboard memory

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsYes

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

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

Palm rest compatibility

Logitech MX MechanicalCompatible with MX Palm Rest (sold separately)

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · The palm rest is not listed in the package contents.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

Per-key RGB control

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsYes

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

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.

Case material

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsFull aluminium body

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Red switch total travel

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

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

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

Warranty

Logitech MX MechanicalNot verified

HyperX Alloy Origins2 years

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Origins

Manufacturer specification

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

Wireless range claim

Logitech MX Mechanical10 m

HyperX Alloy OriginsNot verified

Sources

Logitech MX Mechanical

Manufacturer specification · May vary with operating environment and computer setup.

Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications

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.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Logitech MX Mechanical

What it brings

Easy-Switch moves between up to three devices, and Logitech lists Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android over Bluetooth.
Manufacturer source
Proximity-activated, light-adjusting backlighting is paired with a claimed 15 days of battery life, or up to 10 months with the backlight off.
Manufacturer source

What to check

At 433.85 mm across and 828 g it needs a full-size footprint, and the USB-C cable is described only as a charging cable, not a wired data mode.
Manufacturer source
Only basic functions are supported outside Windows and macOS without software, and Logitech lists no hot-swap or rollover figure.
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

Differences only

32 of 32 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Logitech MX Mechanical and HyperX Alloy Origins
Specification	Logitech MX Mechanical	HyperX Alloy Origins

Regional layout Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · UK SKU 920-010756. The official UK image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3) with dual Windows/Mac legends; US-layout SKUs are separate products. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications 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 size Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logitech describes a low-profile form factor; the full-size arrangement with number pad is read from the official UK image and the 433.85 mm width. Canonical full-size class retains the integrated number pad; switch height, regional key layout and controls remain separate source facts. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications 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	Full size with number pad
DimensionsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · The Height and Depth labels appear transposed (131.55 mm front-to-back, 26.1 mm tall); Width 433.85 mm is the span across the keys. Logitech’s labels are preserved unchanged. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification 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	Logitech lists Height 131.55 mm, Width 433.85 mm and Depth 26.1 mm	442.5 × 132.5 × 36.4 mm (width × depth × height)
Supported operating systemsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · On systems other than Windows and macOS only basic functions are supported without software. Logi Options+ is optional and available on Windows and macOS. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Bluetooth: Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS 10.15 or later; iOS 14 or later; iPadOS 14 or later; Linux; ChromeOS; Android 8.0 or later. Logi Bolt: USB-A port; Windows 10, 11 or later; macOS (no version stated); Linux; ChromeOS	Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logitech labels this Width. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification · 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	433.85 mm	442.5 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Keyboard only; Logitech lists the receiver separately at 1.68 g. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.36 lb (with cable). 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	828 g	1075 g
Case material Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. 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	Not provided	Full aluminium body
Angle adjustment Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications	Not provided	Two-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)

Exact switch optionDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Clicky and Linear versions are separate SKUs. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications 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	Tactile Quiet low-profile mechanical switches	HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Keycap finish Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not state the keycap material. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins No source recorded.	Dual-colour keycaps with a matte surface	Not provided
Key rollover Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Logitech does not list a rollover figure on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications 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	Not provided	N-key rollover
Rated keypress durability Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications	Not provided	80 million keypresses
Anti-ghosting Sources Logitech MX Mechanical 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 provided	100% anti-ghosting

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Original exact source inventory: Bluetooth Low Energy or Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch between up to 3 devices. Not compatible with Logitech Unifying receivers. The USB-C cable is described as a charging cable. Easy-Switch device count and Flow/setup scope are recorded separately. USB receiver host attachment is distinct from a wired keyboard data mode; unlisted wired data operation remains unverified. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Bluetooth; Logi Bolt	Wired USB
Battery claim Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · USB-C rechargeable; battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins No source recorded.	Up to 15 days, or up to 10 months with backlighting off	Not provided
Battery type Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins No source recorded.	Rechargeable Li-Po (1500 mAh)	Not provided
Wireless range claim Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · May vary with operating environment and computer setup. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins No source recorded.	10 m	Not provided
Multi-device pairing Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins No source recorded.	Easy-Switch across up to 3 devices; compatible with Logitech Flow-enabled mice	Not provided

BacklightingDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Backlit keys with hand-proximity activation and ambient light sensor	RGB
Key customisationDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · Logi Options+ runs on Windows and macOS. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Origins — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P4F6AU#ABU) and technical specifications	Logi Options+: Fn key functions, app-specific profiles, backlighting effects and Smart Actions	HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Onboard memory Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification 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	Not provided	Yes
Onboard profile capacity Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Not provided	3 profiles
Game mode Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification 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	Not provided	Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Per-key RGB control Sources Logitech MX Mechanical 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 provided	Yes

Original package contentsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification 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	Keyboard; Logi Bolt receiver; USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C); user documentation	Keyboard; detachable USB cable; quick start guide
Palm rest compatibility Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Manufacturer specification · The palm rest is not listed in the package contents. Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins No source recorded.	Compatible with MX Palm Rest (sold separately)	Not provided
Warranty Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Origins Manufacturer specification 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	Not provided	2 years

Show unverified (5)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

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Hot-swappable switches Sources Logitech MX Mechanical Logitech does not state hot-swap support on the MX Mechanical UK page. · Manufacturer specification Logitech MX Mechanical — UK product page, SKU data and specifications HyperX Alloy Origins No source recorded.	Not provided	Not provided
Cable length Sources Logitech MX Mechanical No source recorded. 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Red switch actuation distance Sources Logitech MX Mechanical 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Red switch total travel Sources Logitech MX Mechanical 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Red switch actuation force Sources Logitech MX Mechanical 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 specifications HyperX Alloy Origins — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F6AA#ABA) with the model's technical specifications table	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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