HyperX Alloy Elite 2 vs HyperX Alloy Origins Core
The HyperX Alloy Elite 2 and the HyperX Alloy Origins Core are close alternatives. The main differences: the HyperX Alloy Origins Core is the cheaper of the two at $89.99 versus $109.99; the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is a full layout and the HyperX Alloy Origins Core is a TKL.
- Lower priceHyperX Alloy Origins Core$89.99 versus $109.99
Choose the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the HyperX Alloy Origins Core if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($89.99).
HyperX Alloy Elite 2 vs HyperX Alloy Origins Core, spec by spec
| HyperX Alloy Elite 2 | HyperX Alloy Origins Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | HyperX doubleshot PBT | HyperX doubleshot PBT |
| Case | steel top plate, plastic base | aluminum |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $109.99 | $89.99 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
41% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the HyperX Alloy Elite 2; 25% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the HyperX Alloy Origins Core.
Where to buy the HyperX Alloy Elite 2
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Where to buy the HyperX Alloy Origins Core
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