HyperX Alloy Origins
Score: 76/100Royal Kludge X108
Score: 74/100Rankings
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.
The RK ROYAL KLUDGE X108 blends a vintage typewriter look with modern mechanical features. It offers a solid aluminum build, blue clicky switches, and extensive RGB customization, but lacks wireless connectivity and hot-swap capability.
| Attribute | | Royal Kludge X108 |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,075.5 gramsbest | — |
— | 108best |
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| Attribute | | Royal Kludge X108 |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
N‑Key Rollover | full | 108 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Case Material | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | HyperX Red | Blue |
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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 praise the X108 for its eye-catching steampunk design, solid aluminum build, and the authentic typewriter feel provided by the round keycaps and clicky blue switches. They also highlight the extensive RGB customization and the convenience of VIA/QMK support, noting it offers high-end features at a mid-range price point.
Everyday users love the keyboard's visual impact and the satisfying click of the blue switches, often mentioning the volume knob as a welcome upgrade. Common complaints focus on the cheap-feel wrist rest, lack of wireless connectivity, and occasional firmware quirks after powering on.
“Looks amazing on my desk”
“Clicky and satisfying to type on”
“Love the volume knob”
