HyperX Alloy Origins Core TKL
Score: 84/100
RK Royal Kludge RK61
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Alloy Origins Core is a high-end tenkeyless keyboard with an aluminum build, vivid per-key RGB and detachable USB-C cable. It delivers solid performance with full NKRO and onboard memory, but lacks media keys and wireless connectivity.
The RK61 Blue is a budget-friendly 60% mechanical keyboard offering triple connectivity, hot-swap capability and RGB lighting in a compact ABS-plastic case. It targets users who need portability, multi-device support and programmable features without a high price tag.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 g | 560 gbest |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
60 gbest | — | |
87 keysbest | 61 keys | |
1.8 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting Type | Per-key | RGB |
Switches(2) | ||
Switch Type | HyperX Aqua | RK Blue |
Actuation Force (g) | 60 g | 50-60 g |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Form Factor | Tenkeyless | 60% |
Key Count (keys) | 87 keys | 61 keys |
Weight (g) | 900 g | 560 g |
Case Material | Aluminum | ABS |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Type | Wired | Wireless |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the premium aluminum build, vivid lighting and tactile Aqua switches, while noting the missing media keys and USB pass-through as drawbacks.
Everyday users rate it highly, calling it "perfect for PC gamers" and "the best board I've ever owned," though they miss dedicated media controls and note occasional early hardware failures.
“perfect for PC gamers”
“the best board I've ever owned”
“Premium feel and bright lighting make it stand out on my desk”
Professional reviewers, such as EnosTech, praise the RK61 for its clean aesthetic, responsive RK switches and solid performance that exceeds its low price point, while noting occasional firmware inconsistencies.
Everyday users love the keyboard's tiny footprint, hot-swap capability and seamless multi-device connectivity, though they note the flat typing angle, shiny ABS caps and occasional Bluetooth pairing issues.
