Review on HyperX Alloy Origins – Software-Controlled Light & Macro Customization, Compact Form Factor – Tactile HyperX Aqua Switch by Amit Kumar (Amit) ᠌

Name: HyperX Alloy Origins – Software-Controlled Light & Macro Customization, Compact Form Factor – Tactile HyperX Aqua Switch
Item: HyperX Alloy Origins – Software-Controlled Light & Macro Customization, Compact Form Factor – Tactile HyperX Aqua Switch
Rating: 4

March 13, 2023

The item was good, I'll recommend it to my friends.

I switched to this model after the Logitech G512 (the keycap broke, some "genius" of engineering thought up a mount with 4 thin antennae) and in addition the backlight in 2 keys was covered.
Other than that, it was a perfect keyboard.

I wanted to find a similar replacement keyboard and the choice fell on HyperX Alloy Origins. I could not decide on it for a long time (see cons), plus I also read about the software, but I took a chance and in general I am satisfied with the purchase (for Cyrillic -1 point).

According to the software (from the MS store), I did not find any special problems, corrected the backlight and saved it on the function key. Everything is saved, everything works.
I didn’t change macros to keys, I don’t really need it.

In general, thanks to HyperX for a good product.

Pros

High-quality assembly, pleasant tactile sensations from keycaps and aluminum body. Minimalistic, stylish design. Detachable braided cable. Very nice taping.

Cons

1) Application of Cyrillic characters. Enroll responsible people in UX design courses, like they slept through them for the first time. They are very close to English speakers. And what if a person does not have perfect vision and he does not use the touch typing method, then the inscriptions on the keys will merge into one heap. HyperX release separately keycaps with corrected Cyrillic! Move the Cyrillic characters to the lower right corner, slightly increase the font size and make them slightly shaded (like the bottom characters of the F6 - F12 keys). Look at the Logitech G512 version for the 2022 market and do it no worse, I think you can do it. 2) For me, an option with a two-story Enter would be ideal. You just need to get to the bottom of something :).