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HyperX Origins 2 1800

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

Layout: English US (QWERTY)
Switches: HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)
Programmable keys: Not verified
Width: 387.9 mm

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HyperX Origins 2 65

Compared with yours · HyperX Origins 2 1800

Width387.9 mm → 323.7 mm
Form factor1800 compact layout with number pad and function row → 65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row
ConnectionWired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft) → Wired USB
BacklightingPer-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels → Per-key RGB
Switch and case constructionO-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; interchangeable 8-screw frosted housing → O-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; one-piece drop-in frosted housing
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

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Dimensions387.9 × 139.7 × 45.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height)

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

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

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There is no number pad or separate function-key row, and magnetic or optical switches are not supported.HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
HyperX publishes no supported operating-system versions, and its two stores give conflicting weights (692 g versus '.5 lb').HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Origins 2 65 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS3AA#ABU) with the model's specifications

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Regional layoutEnglish US (QWERTY)

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HyperX lists this SKU as 'US Layout'. The official image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement. The UK store sells a separate SKU, B4QS3AA#ABU.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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

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HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Keyboard span across the desk323.7 mm

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HyperX labels this Width.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Origins 2 65 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS3AA#ABU) with the model's specifications

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HyperX Alloy Origins 60

Compared with yours · HyperX Origins 2 1800

SwitchesHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem) → HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Width387.9 mm → 296 mm
Form factor1800 compact layout with number pad and function row → 60% compact, without number pad, function row or dedicated arrow keys
ConnectionWired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft) → Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, 5.9 ft)
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

3 more differences

Game modeGame Mode → Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Angle adjustmentHigh-profile housing with flip-down feet → Two-step feet for three tilt angles
Dimensions387.9 × 139.7 × 45.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 296.0 × 105.5 × 36.9 mm (width × depth × height)

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Exact model: 4P5N4AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

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There is no number pad, function row or dedicated arrow cluster; the F-keys, arrows and navigation keys are reached as side-printed secondary functions.HyperX Alloy Origins 60 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red – Linear, SKU 4P5N4AA#ABA) and technical specifications
The page's switch table covers the Aqua tactile option, so HyperX gives no actuation or travel figures for this Red linear SKU, and only Windows versions are listed as supported operating systems.HyperX Alloy Origins 60 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red – Linear, SKU 4P5N4AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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Regional layoutEnglish US (QWERTY)

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HyperX lists this SKU as 'US Layout' in both its US and UK stores (the UK store sells a separate UK Layout SKU). The official image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement.

HyperX Alloy Origins 60 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red – Linear, SKU 4P5N4AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Origins 60 — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 4P5N4AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Exact switch optionHyperX Red linear mechanical switches

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

Keyboard span across the desk296 mm

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HyperX Alloy Origins 65

Compared with yours · HyperX Origins 2 1800

SwitchesHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem) → HyperX Aqua tactile mechanical switches
Width387.9 mm → 315.06 mm
Form factor1800 compact layout with number pad and function row → 65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row
ConnectionWired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft) → Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C cable, 5.9 ft)
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

3 more differences

Game modeGame Mode → Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Angle adjustmentHigh-profile housing with flip-down feet → Two-step feet for three tilt angles
Dimensions387.9 × 139.7 × 45.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 315.06 × 105.5 × 36.94 mm (width × depth × height)

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

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

Key specification sources

Regional layoutEnglish US (QWERTY)

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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

Exact switch optionHyperX Aqua tactile mechanical switches

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

Keyboard span across the desk315.06 mm

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HyperX Alloy Origins Core

Compared with yours · HyperX Origins 2 1800

SwitchesHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem) → HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Width387.9 mm → 360 mm
Form factor1800 compact layout with number pad and function row → Tenkeyless, without number pad
ConnectionWired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft) → Wired USB (detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, 5.9 ft)
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

4 more differences

Key rolloverN-key → N-key rollover with 100% anti-ghosting
Game modeGame Mode → Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Angle adjustmentHigh-profile housing with flip-down feet → Two-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)
Dimensions387.9 × 139.7 × 45.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 360.0 × 132.5 × 34.5 mm (width × depth × height)

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

Sources: 21 of 21 specifications cited.

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There is no number pad or dedicated media keys; media functions sit on the F-keys.HyperX Alloy Origins Core — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 4P5P3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
It is wired only, HyperX lists only Windows versions as supported operating systems, and no polling rate is published for this model.HyperX Alloy Origins Core — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 4P5P3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Key specification sources

Regional layoutEnglish US (QWERTY)

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Manufacturer specification

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

HyperX Alloy Origins Core — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 4P5P3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Exact switch optionHyperX Red linear mechanical switches

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Manufacturer specification

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

HyperX Alloy Origins Core — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 4P5P3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Keyboard span across the desk360 mm

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HyperX labels this Width (360.0mm).

HyperX Alloy Origins Core — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 4P5P3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

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HyperX Alloy Origins

Compared with yours · HyperX Origins 2 1800

LayoutEnglish US (QWERTY) → English UK QWERTY (ISO)
SwitchesHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem) → HyperX Red linear mechanical switches
Width387.9 mm → 442.5 mm
Form factor1800 compact layout with number pad and function row → Full size with number pad
ConnectionWired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft) → Wired USB
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

6 more differences

Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: macros, per-key lighting and effects, Game Mode settings
Key rolloverN-key → N-key rollover
BacklightingPer-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels → RGB
Game modeGame Mode → Game Mode, customisable in HyperX NGENUITY
Angle adjustmentHigh-profile housing with flip-down feet → Two-step feet for three tilt angles (3°, 7° or 11°)
Dimensions387.9 × 139.7 × 45.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 442.5 × 132.5 × 36.4 mm (width × depth × height)

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

Sources: 21 of 25 specifications cited.

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

Key specification sources

Regional layoutEnglish UK QWERTY (ISO)

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

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

Exact switch optionHyperX Red linear mechanical switches

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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

Keyboard span across the desk442.5 mm

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HyperX labels this Width.

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

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HyperX Alloy Rise

Compared with yours · HyperX Origins 2 1800

LayoutEnglish US (QWERTY) → English US QWERTY (ANSI)
Width387.9 mm → 454.5 mm
Form factor1800 compact layout with number pad and function row → Full size with number pad
ConnectionWired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft) → Wired USB
Key customisationHyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles → HyperX NGENUITY: per-key lighting, macros and ambient-light preferences; 10 onboard lighting and macro profiles
Programmable keysNot verified → Not verified

5 more differences

Onboard profile capacity3 profiles → 10 profiles
Key rolloverN-key → N-key mode
BacklightingPer-key RGB (16,777,216 colours) with 5 brightness levels → RGB
Switch and case constructionO-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; interchangeable 8-screw frosted housing → Gasket mounted; toolless swappable magnetic top plates, badges and rotary knobs
Dimensions387.9 × 139.7 × 45.9 mm (width × depth × height) → 454.5 × 142.2 × 48.9 mm (width × depth × height)

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

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

Sources: 27 of 28 specifications cited.

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

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Regional layoutEnglish US QWERTY (ANSI)

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

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

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

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

Keyboard span across the desk454.5 mm

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