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product_id: 185078195
title: "Alloy Origins Core - Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Software Controlled Light & Macro Customization, Compact Form Factor, RGB LED Backlit, Tactile HyperX Aqua Switch,Black"
brand: "hyperx"
price: "C$10799"
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category: "Hyper X"
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# Customizable RGB lighting 80M keypress durability Tenkeyless compact design Alloy Origins Core - Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Software Controlled Light & Macro Customization, Compact Form Factor, RGB LED Backlit, Tactile HyperX Aqua Switch,Black

**Brand:** hyperx
**Price:** C$10799
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your game with the HyperX Alloy Origins Core — compact power, endless style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alloy Origins Core - Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Software Controlled Light & Macro Customization, Compact Form Factor, RGB LED Backlit, Tactile HyperX Aqua Switch,Black by hyperx
- **How much does it cost?** C$10799 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hyperx enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hyperx brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Space-Saving Design:** Ultra-compact tenkeyless form factor frees up desk real estate for swift, unrestricted mouse movement—perfect for high-stakes setups.
- • **Vibrant RGB Customization:** Radiant per-key RGB backlighting with HyperX NGENUITY software lets you craft personalized lighting effects and macros that scream pro-level style.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort On Demand:** Three adjustable tilt angles (3°, 7°, 11°) optimize wrist comfort for marathon gaming or work sessions—because your hands deserve the best.
- • **Precision Meets Performance:** Custom HyperX mechanical switches deliver ultra-responsive, tactile feedback with 80 million keystroke lifespan—built to outlast your grind.
- • **Built to Endure Intense Sessions:** Full aircraft-grade aluminum body ensures rock-solid stability and durability, no matter how heated the battle gets.

## Overview

The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard featuring custom HyperX Aqua switches rated for 80 million keypresses, a durable aircraft-grade aluminum frame, and ultra-compact design for enhanced desk space. It offers vibrant per-key RGB lighting customizable via HyperX NGENUITY software, onboard memory for three profiles, and three adjustable tilt angles for ergonomic comfort. Designed for gamers and professionals seeking a reliable, stylish, and portable keyboard that balances performance with sleek minimalism.

## Description

The HyperX Alloy Origins CoreTM is an ultra-compact, sturdy tenkeyless keyboard featuring custom HyperX mechanical switches designed to give gamers the best blend of style, performance, and reliability. These key switches have exposed LEDs for stunning lighting with an actuation force and travel distance elegantly balanced for responsiveness and accuracy. Alloy Origins Core is built with a full aluminum body so it stays rigid and stable when keystrokes are flying, and also features keyboard feet that let you choose from three different tilt levels. Its compact TKL design frees up space for mouse movement in desktop setups where space is at a premium, and it also features a detachable USB Type-C cable for supreme portability. Customize your lighting, craft macros, and adjust Game Mode with HyperX Ngenuity Software. This powerful, yet easy-to-use program lets you set per-key lighting, layer dazzling lighting effects, and add scores of other personalized touches to your Ngenuity compatible products.

Review: Really impressed - After trying several competing products, this is likely the one I am keeping. Thoughts: 1. The LEDs are really bright. The only other company on par with this are the logitechs. The LEDs just look phenomenal and are true to color, unlike many competitors. 2. The alloy frame is solid and just screams quality. The only thing I don't like is that the keyboard is really thin overall. I prefer to use a wrist rest and I think it will be difficult to find one thin enough to truly match this keyboard's height. 3. The switches are really nice. I got the red linear and they are buttery smooth. They don't really thock but are relatively quiet. NZXT might be quieter but are higher pitched. steelseries was lower ptiched but very thocky, if you like that. 4. The pbt keycaps feel great but the legends on the the symbol keys look a little gamery and not really crisp (eg. ;: looks pretty trash). 5. The stabilizers are really the big problem. There is more lateral play than I would really like (my right shift is pretty wobbly) and they are really rattly. Such a stupid oversight for what is otherwise a really well thought out product, particularly since they chose to make it not hotswappable. 6. It's not hotswappable... I don't really want to swap the keys out, but it would be nice to have the freedom to do a little light modding like replacing the stabilizers with something that isn't trash. All in all, after trying several competitors-NZXT, steelseries, logitech, royalkludge-this is likely what I will keep. The tecware phantom+ is on backorder, so I haven't been able to do a comparison of that yet. Update: I followed a youtube tutorial on how to basically do a variant on the bandaid mod for this keyboard that significantly helped the stabilizer issue. While the stabilizers could use some lube, the main problem is that they are just way too loose on the top plate. I partially pulled up the stabilitzers by unclipping them from the top plate. Then, I cut some really thin strips of electrical tape and used some tweezers to feed them through the part where the clip is and then clamped the stabilizer down on top of the very end of the tape. This made the stabilizers more snug with the top plate and I think the rest of the tape is sort of under the stablizer and the padding it from the PCB. This has made it so the longer keys have a lot less play in them and they are also quieter. I am still trying to decide if I will use a syringe to inject some krytox on the stabilizer bar and maybe the housing. For now, this was a good enough fix and I recommend others give it a try.
Review: Smooth, comfortable, and great value TKL keyboard - I’ve had the HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for over a year now and haven’t had any problems. The Blue switches are smooth, clicky, and very satisfying to type and game on. The software works great and is easy to use for customizing lighting and macros. I really love that it’s TKL, not too small, not too big, just the perfect size for my setup. It connects easily via the included USB C to USB A cable, and the keyboard feels very comfortable for long sessions. Overall, it’s high-quality, reliable, and excellent value for money.

## Features

- HyperX mechanical switches: The key switches are custom-designed to be a balance of responsiveness and accuracy, featuring a short travel time and low actuation force. They’re also reliable, rated for 80 million keypresses with no loss of quality.
- Full aircraft-grade aluminum body: The aluminum casing keeps the keyboard structurally sound and stable when the action gets intense and the game hangs in the balance; battle after battle, night after night.
- Ultra-compact TKL design with detachable USB Type-C cable: The sleek tenkeyless form factor gives you more space for rapid mouse movements, especially in desktop setups that are too tight for a full-sized keyboard. It also has a detachable cable so it’s easy to take on the go.
- RGB backlit keys with radiant lighting effects: HyperX mechanical switches feature an exposed LED for brighter, more luminous RGB lighting.
- Advanced customization with HyperX NGENUITY Software: Customize Game Mode, take greater control over lighting effects, and set up your own macros.
- Three adjustable keyboard tilt angles: Adjust the two-step keyboard feet for three different angle settings (3°, 7°, or 11°), whichever makes your wrists the most comfortable.
- Onboard memory for three profiles: Create your own custom-designed lightshows, save them directly to the keyboard, and take them with you on the go.
- Game Mode, 100% anti-ghosting, and N-key rollover: Ensure that all your keypresses register and that you’re not accidentally taking yourself out of the game in key moments.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084GYSFDT |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,001 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #104 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | HyperX |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (14,865) |
| Date First Available | March 2, 2020 |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, Linux, PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.1 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
| Item model number | HX-KB7AQX-US |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
| Operating System | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 |
| Power Source | Wired |
| Product Dimensions | 14.1 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches |
| Series | HyperX Alloy Origins Core - Tenkeyless |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HyperX
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, PC
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB-C
- **Keyboard Description:** Mechanical Gaming
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.5"L x 6.9"W x 1.8"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Backlit
- **Style:** HyperX Aqua

## Images

![Alloy Origins Core - Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Software Controlled Light & Macro Customization, Compact Form Factor, RGB LED Backlit, Tactile HyperX Aqua Switch,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713HboKyvoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the switches hot swappable?**
A: No

**Q: What are the differences between hyper x red and mx cherry red?**
A: HyperX reds are a bit smoother and have less of a scratchy feeling

**Q: Is the software still awful as of 2021?**
A: It’s slightly less terrible, but don’t let that stop you from getting the keyboard, it’s great.

**Q: I'm not a techie at all, so please no shaming .. will this work with a new iPad Pro, does it connect via Bluetooth and how does it charge ??**
A: You need a usb dongle to get it to work with iPad pro

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really impressed
*by A***N on August 28, 2023*

After trying several competing products, this is likely the one I am keeping. Thoughts: 1. The LEDs are really bright. The only other company on par with this are the logitechs. The LEDs just look phenomenal and are true to color, unlike many competitors. 2. The alloy frame is solid and just screams quality. The only thing I don't like is that the keyboard is really thin overall. I prefer to use a wrist rest and I think it will be difficult to find one thin enough to truly match this keyboard's height. 3. The switches are really nice. I got the red linear and they are buttery smooth. They don't really thock but are relatively quiet. NZXT might be quieter but are higher pitched. steelseries was lower ptiched but very thocky, if you like that. 4. The pbt keycaps feel great but the legends on the the symbol keys look a little gamery and not really crisp (eg. ;: looks pretty trash). 5. The stabilizers are really the big problem. There is more lateral play than I would really like (my right shift is pretty wobbly) and they are really rattly. Such a stupid oversight for what is otherwise a really well thought out product, particularly since they chose to make it not hotswappable. 6. It's not hotswappable... I don't really want to swap the keys out, but it would be nice to have the freedom to do a little light modding like replacing the stabilizers with something that isn't trash. All in all, after trying several competitors-NZXT, steelseries, logitech, royalkludge-this is likely what I will keep. The tecware phantom+ is on backorder, so I haven't been able to do a comparison of that yet. Update: I followed a youtube tutorial on how to basically do a variant on the bandaid mod for this keyboard that significantly helped the stabilizer issue. While the stabilizers could use some lube, the main problem is that they are just way too loose on the top plate. I partially pulled up the stabilitzers by unclipping them from the top plate. Then, I cut some really thin strips of electrical tape and used some tweezers to feed them through the part where the clip is and then clamped the stabilizer down on top of the very end of the tape. This made the stabilizers more snug with the top plate and I think the rest of the tape is sort of under the stablizer and the padding it from the PCB. This has made it so the longer keys have a lot less play in them and they are also quieter. I am still trying to decide if I will use a syringe to inject some krytox on the stabilizer bar and maybe the housing. For now, this was a good enough fix and I recommend others give it a try.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth, comfortable, and great value TKL keyboard
*by D***I on December 27, 2025*

I’ve had the HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for over a year now and haven’t had any problems. The Blue switches are smooth, clicky, and very satisfying to type and game on. The software works great and is easy to use for customizing lighting and macros. I really love that it’s TKL, not too small, not too big, just the perfect size for my setup. It connects easily via the included USB C to USB A cable, and the keyboard feels very comfortable for long sessions. Overall, it’s high-quality, reliable, and excellent value for money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The RGB keyboard for everyone
*by T***. on March 26, 2021*

I picked this up to use across two systems as I recently started using a docked laptop as my daily driver. The usb-c connection makes swapping between systems as simple as swapping a single cable, meanwhile I can tuck the other cable away when not in use. This is replacing the alloy elite and this is my experience so far ... Been using this board since late Feb 2021 and I love it. It has a much smaller footprint than the alloy elite while boasting pretty much all of the same features. At first the removal of the dedicated media keys, volume roller, and dedicated RGB keys was bothering me, but all of these functions are mapped to the function keys on this board. Not having those keys is actually the big thing I love about this board. It offers the same hyper x clicky switches that I love in a much more compact form factor. The build quality is great. The deck is all metal and super slim compared to the alloy elite as well as every other board I've used in the past. It's close to logitech's offerings as far as thinness goes, but without the extreme flex and terrible keycaps. The hyper x keycaps use standard mx stems so using pretty much any keycap set should fit these, though check the questions if you're looking for specific compatibility. I removed the pudding keycaps from my alloy elite and swapped them over to these which ... is a mixed bag. Overall I love the floating keycap design and the backlighting on this thing is both very bright and software accurate. I do miss the the legends printed on the FN keys that tell me which keys do what since I no longer have the dedicated media keys, but it took approximately a day to remember everything. Compared to the alloy elite this board seems much brighter overall. The lowest setting on these switches seems to be brighter than the highest setting on the elite, which could be a placebo effect but I don't know. I can't turn these up to max without it being painful to keep in my periphery. So RGB?? Fantastic on this board, especially with the pudding keycaps. I also really like the adjustable feet that offers you 3 different height adjustments. It's pretty standard these days but I still love to see it. Another thing I love is the numlock/caps lock display. It's positioned perfectly so that you can easily see at a glance which functions you have activated. This was not the case on the alloy elite. The display was placed too closely to the numpad meaning that unless you were sitting up very straight, are super tall, or leaned forward to look at it you could NOT tell what was on/off. This is a big improvement. It seems minor but it really bugged me on the elite. Not much else to say. Keycaps feel great, very stable and it has that satisfying bump I'm looking for in an mx-blue style switch. i love it. So everything about this keyboard is amazing, but it right now!! ... oh wait ... the software Well the software is pretty barebones, isn't very streamlined, and still appears to be in beta from the MS store? I'm not sure as I didn't install this on the computer I'm using right now. I used my old pc (desktop) to set this up since it already had the hyperx software (ngenuity i believe) installed, and it works well enough. While the colors of the keycaps are very accurate in terms of how close they are to what you see in the software you would not notice this with the stock keycaps. The black seems to shift the colors just a little bit so that they appear darker. With the pudding keycaps though they're amazing. Can't complain here. So yeah use the software once to customize your board, then uninstall it. There are plenty of effects to choose from whether you prefer static colors or moving effects ... it all looks great. And with that yeah I think we're done. This is a fantastic keyboard for anyone looking for a better overall typing experience. Do some research about switches, maybe order a sample pack of switches or something, to find the one that's right from you, then go nuts. Great product, will definitely be buying hyper x again if they can maintain this level of quality and value. Good stuff

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