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HyperX Alloy Origins Core

English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches · HyperX part 4P5P3AA#ABA

Keyboard size
Tenkeyless, without number pad
Exact switch option
HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Connections
Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, 5.9 ft)

The Alloy Origins Core is a wired tenkeyless mechanical keyboard in a full aluminium body. This black US-layout SKU (4P5P3AA#ABA) uses HyperX Red linear switches (1.8 mm actuation, 3.8 mm travel) with per-key RGB lighting and a detachable USB-C cable.

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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
HyperX Alloy Origins Core black tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with US layout and RGB lighting, official top view
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Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.

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The useful part.

Key strengths

A 360.0 × 132.5 mm tenkeyless aluminium body that keeps the function row and navigation cluster, with a detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable.

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Three onboard profiles, N-key rollover with 100% anti-ghosting, Game Mode and three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°).

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The checks that matter.

Before you buy

There is no number pad or dedicated media keys; media functions sit on the F-keys.

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It is wired only, HyperX lists only Windows versions as supported operating systems, and no polling rate is published for this model.

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Every specification. With its source.

Full specifications

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Exact configuration: 4P5P3AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

21 specifications in 5 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.

Layout, size & compatibility

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Keyboard size
Tenkeyless, without number padSource
Regional layout
English US (QWERTY)

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

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Manufacturer-stated weight
898 g

HyperX states 'Weight (with cable): 1.98lb'; converted at 453.59237 g per lb (898.1 g) and rounded to the nearest gram. Includes the cable.

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Dimensions
360.0 × 132.5 × 34.5 mm (width × depth × height)Source
Supported operating systems
Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7

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.

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Keyboard span across the desk
360 mm

HyperX labels this Width (360.0mm).

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Switches & keys

5 items
Exact switch option
HyperX Red linear mechanical switches

The Aqua tactile option (4P5P1AA#ABA) is a separate SKU.

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Switch actuation distance
1.8 mm

From the switch table for the HyperX Red - Linear switch.

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Switch total travel
3.8 mm

From the switch table for the HyperX Red - Linear switch.

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Rated keypress durability
80 million keypressesSource
Key rollover
N-key rollover with 100% anti-ghostingSource

Connection & power

1 item
Connections
Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, 5.9 ft)

Cable length is published in feet.

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Lighting, software & features

5 items
Backlighting
Per-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels

HyperX describes an exposed LED on each switch.

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Onboard memory
YesSource
Onboard profile capacity
3 profilesSource
Game mode
Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITYSource
Key customisation
HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settingsSource

Build & box

4 items
Case material
Full aluminium body

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

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Angle adjustment
Two-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)Source
Original package contents
Keyboard; detachable USB cable; quick start guideSource
Warranty
2 yearsSource
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