HyperX Alloy Origins
Score: 76/100
Royal Kludge S108
Score: 83/100Rankings
The RK Royal Kludge S108 blends a striking retro typewriter aesthetic with a full-size 108-key mechanical layout, blue clicky switches and vibrant per-key RGB lighting. It offers solid build quality via an aluminum frame and a detachable wrist rest, but lacks software customization and can be noisy.
The Alloy Origins delivers a premium aluminum build, smooth linear switches and vivid per-key RGB lighting, making it a solid choice for gamers and typists who value durability. Its lack of wireless connectivity and Windows-only software limit cross-platform flexibility, and the weight can be a drawback for frequent travelers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,075.5 grams | 1,000 gramsbest |
— | 108best | |
— | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Layout & Size(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 1075.5 grams | 1000 grams |
Performance(1) | ||
N‑Key Rollover | full | 108 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Case Material | Aluminum | aluminum |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Wired | USB |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | HyperX Red | mechanical (blue) |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows | Windows/Linux/macOS |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Alloy Origins' premium aluminum build, bright exposed-LED RGB, and the powerful Windows-only NGENUITY software, while noting the absence of wireless connectivity and limited software distribution.
Everyday users consistently praise the keyboard's smooth Aqua switches, vivid per-key RGB and solid aluminum construction, but complain about spring ping, ABS keycaps on some models, and the inconvenience of downloading NGENUITY from the Microsoft Store.
Professional reviewers commend the S108 for marrying a striking retro typewriter look with solid modern performance, noting the aluminum chassis and clicky switches as strong points while pointing out the learning curve of round keycaps and lack of companion software.
Everyday users love the eye-catching vintage design, tactile blue switches, vivid RGB lighting and sturdy construction, though they complain about the loud click noise, firmware wake-up issue and cheap-feeling wrist rest.
“Beautiful design”
“Great typing experience”
“Bright, vibrant RGB”
