HyperX Alloy Origins Core Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard with HyperX Aqua Mechanical Switch Now Available for Pre-Order

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif – March 2, 2020 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced the release of the HyperX Alloy OriginsTM and Alloy OriginsTM Core gaming keyboards. The Alloy Origins and Alloy Origins Core mechanical keyboards feature the new tactile HyperX Aqua mechanical switches built for performance and longevity with an 80 million click rating. Both keyboards include RGB exposed backlit keys for brighter illumination with radiant lighting effects and five adjustable brightness levels. The Alloy Origins keyboard is available now and the tenkeyless Alloy Origins Core is available for pre-order.

The Alloy Origins and Alloy Origins Core gaming keyboards include an aluminum body with an aircraft-grade brushed finished for durability and stability, plus a space-saving layout to maximize desktop real estate for mouse movement. The Alloy Origins Core tenkeyless gaming keyboard is geared for users seeking a compact form factor and more room for mouse movements. Both keyboards are supported by HyperX NGENUITY software with advanced customization features for lighting, macros and customable per-key lighting effects. The USB Type-C to USB Type-A keyboard cable is also detachable on both designs.

“We are excited to introduce our second HyperX-branded switch as we expand our full-sized and tenkeyless gaming keyboards lineup to include our HyperX Aqua tactile switches,” said Jennifer Ishii, keyboard business manager, HyperX. “Both the HyperX Alloy Origins and Alloy Origins Core keyboards are built to provide users with performance, reliability and features designed to enhance the overall gaming experience.”

Alloy Origins keyboards feature Custom Game Mode, allowing users to enable and disable macro keys, as well as assign and store keys in the macro library. With on-board memory, users may save up to three of their Alloy Origins profiles for on-the-go gaming using HyperX NGENUITY software. Other features include 100 percent anti-ghosting, full N-key rollover and three adjustable keyboard angles for perfect positioning.

Availability

The HyperX Alloy Origins keyboard with HyperX Aqua switches is available for $109.99 MSRP through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets. The HyperX Alloy Origins Core keyboard with Aqua switches is now available for pre-order for $89.99 MSRP on Amazon and the HyperX online store. For more information on the Alloy Origins keyboard lineup and global availability, please visit the HyperX Alloy Origins product page.

Alloy Origins Aqua Switch Specifications:

Part Number

HX-KB6AQX-US

Keyboard

Backlight RGB (16,777,216 colors)

Light effects Per key RGB lighting* and 5 brightness levels

On board memory 3 profiles

Connection type USB Type-C to USB Type-A

Anti-ghosting 100% anti-ghosting

Key rollover N-key mode

LED indicator Yes

Media control Yes

Game Mode Yes

OS compatibility Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7

Key Switches

Switch HyperX Aqua Switch

Operation Style Tactile

Actuation Force 45g

Key Travel Distance 1.8 mm

Total Travel 3.8 mm

Life Span (Keystrokes) 80 million

Cable

Type Detachable, Braided

Length 1.8 m

Dimensions

Width 442.5 mm

Depth 132.5 mm

Height 36.39 mm

Weight (Keyboard and cable) 1075 g

*Per key RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software

Alloy Origins Core Aqua Switch Specifications:

Part Number

HX-KB7AQX-US

Keyboard

Switch HyperX Aqua Switch

Type Mechanical

Backlight RGB (16,777,216 colors)

Light effects Per key RGB lighting* and 5 brightness levels.

On board memory 3 profiles

Connection type USB Type-C to USB Type-A

Anti-ghosting 100% anti-ghosting

Key rollover N-key mode

LED indicator Yes

Media control Yes

Game Mode Yes

OS compatibility Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7

Key Switches

Switch HyperX Aqua Switch

Operation Style Tactile

Actuation Force 45g

Key Travel Distance 1.8 mm

Total Travel 3.8 mm

Life Span (Keystrokes) 80 million

Cable

Type Detachable, Braided USB Cable

Length 1.8 m

Dimensions

Width 360.0 mm

Depth 132.5 mm

Height 34.5 mm

Weight (Keyboard and cable) 900 g

*Per key RGB lighting customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software

About HyperX

For 19 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognized for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet the most stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. For more information, please go to www.hyperx.com.

About HP

HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com.

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Editor’s Note: For additional information or executive interviews, please contact Mark Tekunoff, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2791(Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room here.

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