Customers recognize the Alloy Origins Core TKL keyboard's high-quality build, excellent RGB lighting, and responsive key feel as significant strengths. Many appreciate its ease of use and the value for its price point. However, some users have noted issues with the software and stabilizers, while others miss the absence of a number pad. The space bar also received some negative feedback regarding its performance.
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Pros mentioned:
Key feel, Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite gaming Keyboard;feels and looks great!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Setup- Really easy to setup you pretty much just plug it in then your good to go, to change the RGB colors or key bind you can easily do it with their program called HyperX NGENUITY.
Performance- This is my first official gaming keyboard, the size is great and makes it a lot easier to game on. The way the keys feels is great, they don't make too much noise but at the same time sound really good. I changed the key-caps around with the HyperX White Pudding key caps. They make the RGB look a lot better and the white color matches my setup.
Any Problem's- I haven't really had any issues with this keyboard at all. Everything is really easy to use and very responsive.
Overall I really love this keyboard; at first I bought the HyperX Alloy FPS, but returned it when I noticed they had this one for pretty much the same price. This one uses aluminum body compared to the Alloy FPS which uses a different one. I would for sure buy this keyboard again and I suggest you get the HyperX pudding key-caps to go along with it. If you do get the key-caps make sure to get it from BestBuy or amazon; HyperX direct took a while to arrive. I was able to completely customize the RGB to my liking which I loved.
Hope this helps someone :)
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Switches
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great keyboard
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very nice keyboard, keys are tactile, and is a compact size, which makes space not an issue.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Key feel, Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TKL keyboard.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wanted more room on my desk, so this TKL design is perfect for that. This keyboard is super solid, the design of it makes it beyond easy to clean unwanted debris from between the key caps. I'd imagine it's just as easy to switch key caps and switches, but this is perfect for me as is. It's touchy and responsive but not mushy feeling. The detachable cord is a plus. I love the per key illumination as well. Excellent keyboard for gaming and every day use. The software for the RGB is pretty good and you can save 3 profiles directly on the keyboard. To be honest, j would've paid at least 120 usd for this keyboard. Got it for only 70 usd.
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend - It's a (4.9 < 5)
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Smooth and comfortable experience with his keyboard. A bit of a calming Click. Very light and satisfying With no aggressiveness. Very responsive and the RGB is bright with a handful of pattern options. Very rigid design, made of high quality aluminum with a smooth Matte finish. Mine has been beaten up for over a year now and has obtained a few scratches and dings from backpacks and dropping it, etc. However, functionality remains perfectly unchanged. Only downside is that the key-switchs are soldered to the PCB and aren't hot swapable. So... Without a Micro soldering kit, a steady hand, and loads of patience, you'll Be using the keys it comes with for it's lifetime. Overall, I see no need to replace the keys because they're great and I love this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
IBM PC Keyboard reborn for the 21st century!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this keyboard a few weeks ago from an awesome sales associate in the Diamond Mall BestBuy in Anchorage Alaska. I was looking for a solid hardcore keyboard with user replaceable keys for our business computers. Afternot finding what I wanted, the sales associate directed me to the gaming section, and he was right. This keyboard is solid built, user replaceable keys, and has an excellent feel and keypress. Awesome!!! There is a bit of a learning curve as the keyboard profile is a bit taller then my wife was used to, but you ought to hear my wife make them keys sing!!!! She types over 130 WPM, and really flys on this “Gamimg Keyboard”. Need to rename it to Hard Core Business keyboard… reminds me of the old IBM PC clicky keyboard that the office gals and guys had in the early 80’s. Solid, tight, will recommend and purchase again. The only issue was trying to figure out the color manipulation for individual keys, but it’s working super now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Keyboard ive owned
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Love the ten keyless design how sturdy the keyboard is with its metal base, i switched keycaps for hyperx keycaps to make the lighting pop even more and it just looks amazing. I wanted a quieter mechanical keyboard since i came from a razer keyboard that was waaaaaaaaaaay too loud. The braided detachable type c cable is great for being on the move. 10/10 keyboard.
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Price, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great keyboard for a great price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like this keyboard. I've never cared for the full-sized 104-key keyboards, I always smack my mouse into the side of the numpad.
When my favorite keyboard started showing signs of giving up the ghost (Qisan MagicForce 68 -- I still love it but it has some issues that were increasingly frustrating), I knew that I wanted a replacement board that's tenkeyless with mechanical linear switches that don't wobble, and ideally connects via USB-C with assignable per-key RGB that doesn't have a bloated nightmare for a software controller. I also preferred to pay less than a hundred dollars.
When I was researching reviews on YouTube and reddit, I saw that the Alloy Origins Core was getting consistent mentions about quality and value.
This board could cost twice the price and people would probably buy it, especially with aqua switches. Admittedly, I've never tried the aqua switches, but from the reviews I've read, people seem to really like them. The red switches, which are closest to my preferred black switches, feel great, and the RGB shines really nicely through the keys. The caps bottom out really nicely with a solid 'thonk,' and it's not unbearably loud or rattly. I added my rubber textured WASD keycaps, and I was able to find a color scheme that doesn't clash too much. I always flip my spacebar because I find it to be more comfortable, so that might look odd in the picture. The backplate is aluminum, and it has a nice heft to it. I wasn't planning on using the angled feet, but the shorter legs ended up feeling quite comfortable for my posture.
Lastly, the HyperX Ngenuity software just got an update, and it's delivered thru the Windows Store rather than a sketchy download. It's responsive and intuitive, and it looks like new features are being added all the time. It was trivially easy to add colors to each key. The community manager seems to be active on reddit and responsive to feedback too, so that's a bonus. You can have a bunch of software profiles, and then map three profiles to the presets on the function row for easy switching.
Figuring out how to remap keys took a bit of trial and error, but I found a workaround for some issues I encountered. (If you need to swap functionality of two keys -- for example, I swapped Escape and backtick/tilde because I'm used to 60% boards -- I had to map Key 1 to a random key, map Key 2 to Key 1, and finally use the random key to enter the key in the remap function for Key 2, and then delete the random key remap to reset to default)
HyperX was just acquired by HP, so I'm hoping that they continue to make solid, high quality products.
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing value and high quality!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing tkl keyboard! Tactile feel on clicks is mouthwatering. Hp always delivers on peripherals. Onboard rgb was easy to learn and use. High quality item and perfect pricing compared to other options. Amazing value!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The little great keyboard
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good keyboard for the money, I really was worried at first about not having the 10 key, but I really needed a smaller form factor more important, but first thing I noticed was it seemed easier for my hands placement on the keys, and felt more natural than my old extra large MMO keyboard. I read that the keyboard lighting was an issue, but, I don't find the software to be an issue at all. Just took getting use to. I like the ability to adjust the lighting patterns and dimming. The whole thing feels sturdy and well made. Thisbisbmy first mechanical keyboard and I don't find it to be annoying, it's not very loud at all..
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Key feel, Keyboard quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Keyboard for gaming !!!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just replaced my older Corsair 65 gaming keyboard I had for so many years and wanted to upgrade with this new HyperX gaming keyboard. So far I love it the keys are very nice when pressed and during gaming sessions. The software you can download from HyperX web page lets you customize down to the color selection or theme you want to setup. The entire keyboard is very solid and sturdy. Definitely the best gaming keyboard I have owned now and a fan of HyperX brand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality
Cons mentioned:
Stabilizers
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best bang for the buck
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Feels like a 200$ keyboard and I got it on sale for 70$! Full metal build with the smoothest red switches I've felt in a keyboard. Stabilizers are mediocre but not too bad. Software is simple and clean. One confusing thing at first is in order to use the on board memory, you have to close out the software. Theres a lot of confusion around the internet about how to use the on board memory, even some saying there is no on board memory,but trust me, it's there. The keycaps it came with are nice too but I got some custom ones (has standard layout)
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Key feel, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exceeded expectations.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was skeptical at first, but the keys are a dream to type on! I love how subtly tactile it is and that I can adjust the brightness of the rgb very easily. This keyboard doesn't slide around, feels very sturdy, and is built to last. 10/10 would type on this again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
everyone needs this Keyboard
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Thanks to this keyboard I managed to do everything at home, from work to gaming, writing is very comfortable as it gives this old writing machine sound, the mechanical keys are very good quality will last a lifetime
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an excellent surprise for a budget keyboard. I admit I was a little nervous because these are not official Cherry switches, however, they are very close to the Cherry MX Brown switches I've used in an esports lab. Deffinealty worth the price, especially if you can get it on sale! The software is decent and I like being able to save RGB profiles directly to the keyboard.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Switches
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recommended for mech starters
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had it for a month so far so good.
Build quality is great, and the switches are smooth and reliable, no ghosting, very good lighting. Good size for those with a small desk.
Standard bottom layout so you can put your own key caps if you wish, simple straight to the point, Recommended for those who want all the above.
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Quality Keyboard
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love color customization, great build quality and easy to set up!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Key feel, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works great the lightning is very customizable using their software and its not too soft or hard to press
This review is from HyperX - Alloy Origins Core TKL Wired Mechanical Linear Red Switch Gaming Keyboard with RGB Back Lighting - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hyper x
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve have this keyboard for about 1 year and it’s the best, amazing RGB lighting and also amazing clicks! 10/10
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Rgb lighting, Switches
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
it's sooooo nice and good. clickity clackity. rgb.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Keyboard quality, Rgb lighting
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TKL keyboard!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great! RGB is solid and actuation is really good. Love the build quality as it feels super stable! Cannot beat the price for the quality! Highly recommend.