HyperX Alloy Origins vs Razer BlackWidow V4 75%
The HyperX Alloy Origins and the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% are close alternatives. The main differences: the HyperX Alloy Origins is the cheaper of the two at $110 versus $140; the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% is hot-swap while the HyperX Alloy Origins is soldered; the HyperX Alloy Origins is a full layout and the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% is a 75%.
- Lower priceHyperX Alloy Origins$110 versus $140
- Easier to modRazer BlackWidow V4 75%hot-swap sockets
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Choose the HyperX Alloy Origins if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($110).
Choose the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
HyperX Alloy Origins vs Razer BlackWidow V4 75%, spec by spec
| HyperX Alloy Origins | Razer BlackWidow V4 75% | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | ABS translucent | doubleshot ABS |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum top, ABS bottom |
| Mount | Plate | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $110 (stronger spec) | $140 |
| Sound (stock) | gaming aluminum stock | muted, creamy tactile |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the HyperX Alloy Origins; 57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Razer BlackWidow V4 75%.
Where to buy the HyperX Alloy Origins
Where to buy the Razer BlackWidow V4 75%
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