HyperX - Origins 2 Pro 65% Wired Magnetic Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black

I see HyperX has been making some great improvements when it comes to their peripheral line up, now we have their latest Origins 2 Pro 65% gaming keyboard. That offers Rapid trigger, an 8k pooling rate. First impression: this keyboard looks clean, HyperX kept it simple that still looks good in your desk setup. Which i think gamer would appreciate and enjoy. DEVICE & FEATURES HyperX Origins 2 Pro is a 65% size gaming keyboard, which honestly is the best small factor sized you need if you only focus on gaming. The casing is semi translucent housing that can HyperX says you can replace or 3D print a replacement for it. Its fully plastic so not much metals weight inside. Theres adjustable feet at back for a much better angle if you prefer that. Looking at the case i think this keyboard looks beautiful, its equip with their linear magnetic switches, not sure if its inhouse but the feel and sound is great!. We get 8k Hz pooling rate that can also be use for console gaming including PS4/PS5, XBOX Series and XBOX ONE and ofcourse PC which where i spend most of my time with this keyboard. You also get Rapid Trigger and SOCD support with Origins 2 Pro. the packaging was nice the keyboard was covered with a fabric rather than paper or plastic, you also get the cable inside the packaging as well. Not sure why on the side of the box the word “rapid trigger” is written twice maybe its a typo but i did notice it. SOFTWARE You will need to download HyperX NGENUITY application to fully control your keyboard. This keyboard was also updated to the latest driver. So far first impression of their software i think they did a great job keeping the system minimalist and only focus on what you truly need so much respect for HyperX on that part. Butm having the software you also have the ability to see their other lineup for all their gaming equipment. NGENUITY did not have any issue recognizing the Origins 2 Pro right away. From the software we have the ability to toggle on off for RGB lights, assign macro for keys calibration section for the keyboard which what i recommend first after installing this software and last the setting section to see what current update you have and the pooling rate you want to use. EXPERIENCE After updating and calibrating the device this keyboard function with zero issue so far. We have the ability to set rgb light presets that they offer or create your own color and the ability to have it on off or adjust the brightness. I have adjusted the actuation point looks like the shortest press you can achieve is 0.30mm longest press is 4.00mm. Rapid Trigger you can have a short press of 0.10mm or longer press of 2.40mm. The release key also offer from 0.10mm to 2.40mm. Dont forget HyperX also offer SOCD mode that prioritize certain keypresses that you can bind 2 actions on 1 key. I didnt use this i just never into it. I been gaming with this keyboard when playing Wardogs, The FInals, Halo infinite, and Overwatch. I love how the click sounds that this keyboard makes. Its not too clicky kinda sound a bit more creamy very smooth experience on key pressing. Origins 2 Pro is also performed great with zero delay, all the keys felt good, my hand felt comfortable on all angle without any wrist pain issue on long gaming sessions. CONCLUSION Overall i think HyperX knocked it out the park with this keyboard. I hope they create a more imperium version of this keyboard that has a bit more weight with lower actuation point, honestly so far i think this probably their best keyboard at the moment i think HyperX could totaly ride with this design but offer a bit more premium options to customize your own Origins 2 Pro, their NGENUITY software was top notch clean and doesn't have much bloat that we gamer dont really need, its simple which what i like when it comes to software, maybe also start having a web driver version since most keyboard brands are starting to offer with without needing a download. I highly recommend Origins 2Pro this is such a great feeling and sounding board from HyperX and i hope they continue more that offers better customization when purchasing one in the future or a limited edition version that offer collab with other brand, gamers love 65% so id say focus on this board.

Let’s get this out of the way: I am not what you would consider a “gamer.” I probably wouldn’t even qualify as a “casual.” But I do a lot of reviewing, writing, coding, and maintaining my home computer lab, and I can confidently say that I use my keyboard daily as much as—if not more than—a lot of gamers do. You certainly don’t have to be a gamer to appreciate the comfort and efficiency of a mechanical keyboard like the HyperX Origins 2 Pro 65. I didn’t realize HyperX was acquired by HP back in 2021, which makes it all the more ironic that I’m using it to replace the mushy membrane keyboard that came with my HP desktop—a keyboard I absolutely hated. It had zero action or tactile feedback, and I was constantly backspacing to fix typos. I will admit that moving to a compact layout like the Origins 2 Pro 65 took a little adjustment, but I adapted quickly, even if I do miss having a dedicated number pad at times. My typing speed and accuracy have improved dramatically since ditching the membrane board. The only key I still occasionally fumble is backspace, but that’s not HyperX’s fault—that’s just my own muscle memory playing catch-up. Otherwise, using this as a daily driver has been an absolute joy. I love being able to tweak key sensitivity and repeat rates in the HyperX NGENUITY software, and customizing the backlighting is straightforward. If you’ve never used a backlit keyboard, let me tell you: it’s like having a car with a panoramic sunroof. Once you have it, you never want to go back. It isn’t just for dim rooms, either—it genuinely helps visibility throughout the day. (Plus, the RGB animations look fantastic!) If you are a serious gamer, you’ll love the crisp response, compact footprint, and deep key customization available through NGENUITY. I do have a couple of minor gripes worth noting, however: Software wording: When I first installed NGENUITY, it prompted for a firmware update and instructed me to check the “device manager.” Naturally, I spent a few minutes poking around in Windows Device Manager before realizing it meant the internal settings menu inside NGENUITY itself. Better labeling would save some confusion there! The manual: The sparse user guide mentions an “Accent Tool” without explaining what it actually does. It turns out to be the small metal lever nestled between the FN and Left Arrow keys. A quick search revealed that beyond filling the half-key gap inherent to a 65% layout, it doubles as a keycap puller if you want to customize your board. A single descriptive sentence in the box would have gone a long way. Aside from those small quirks, the Origins 2 Pro 65 has been fantastic—so much so that it has me eyeing a full-size version down the road to get my numpad back. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone upgrading a gaming battle station, but don’t overlook it if you’re strictly using it for productivity. If you spend hours typing every day, your fingers will thank you.

Super nice 65% keyboard. Its super well built and although the body is made of plastic (and a very nice at it, its like a frosted semi transparent smoky one, I have seen they have other colors like blue and pink and I hope they come with more, as they are easy to open up and switch), there were no rattles nor flexing on it. They include the keyboard inside a little cloth pouch (which you can use as a dust cover), a nice type C USB cable and a keycap/switch puller. No wrist rest was included (good thing I have one), that's a little CON. The keyboard was easy to install and use. If you want you can just plug it and start using and you don't anything else. You can change several functions on the go by just pressing on a combination of keys (like fn+shift, fn+tab, etc) to switch quick profiles (they got FPS, typing mode and rapid trigger, but you can create your own too). Their software is good and its called Ngenuity. You can switch between the hardware presets easy. However here is another CON, once you have Ngenuity running, none of the quick switch functions on the keyboard work... that's a bummer, that's the whole point of them, switch profiles on the fly, now I have to click several pages on the software to change them.... I hope they address that in future software updates. Also in Ngenuity you can change the RGB lighting, the switches actuation point, set rapid trigger, SOCD et and all the other usuals when it comes with magnetic keyboards. This one has a fast 8000 polling rate too. Response in games was fast and SOCD did work. Typing feels nice and the sound is well muted and thocky, there is good dampening on this keyboard. Only thing is the keycaps are a little bit slippery, they don't have any texture to them, that makes me think they may be ABS only and not double shot PBT. What I did like is some of the keycaps have double legends for their secondary functions, and these are also backlit!! Most keyboards only lit the top and the side legends are always dark, not here, they light up too! If you are looking for a space saving, fast, nice sounding and looking magnetic gaming keyboard, this is the one for you!

The HyperX Origins 2 Pro 65 is a cool and compact magnetic switch keyboard that performs with impressive speed, it is customizable, and it is just very impressive. Its magnetic switches feel greatly smooth while they offer frictionless actuation. The keyboard will compliment competitive players with its Rapid Trigger, out gives me control of the game with out any hesitation. The 65% keyboard makes it compact yet it is useful with its customization.  And speaking further on the customization,  the RGB light keyboard is very bright yet it is dimmable and can be turned off as well. The switches can be swapped and there are plenty of RGB light themes that can be chosen and that's where the application Hyper X comes in very helpful to make it your own.  This is a great keyboard for every day use as well as for productivity and finally gamers who want to customize their space. Having RGB lights it's just another plus for any space, having the right control when needed is a must and this keyboard gives that, full control.

Outstanding keyboard with fast and responsive switches. The compact design saves desk space, while the RGB lighting looks amazing. Perfect for both gaming and typing.