Logitech G213 Prodigy
Score: 69/100
HyperX Alloy Origins Core TKL
Score: 84/100Rankings
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 Logitech G213 Prodigy is a full-size wired keyboard that combines hybrid Mech-Dome switches with 5-zone LIGHTSYNC RGB, an integrated palm rest and spill-resistance. It offers solid ergonomics and vibrant lighting at a budget price, but falls short on mechanical feel and per-key customization.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 keysbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,089 g | 900 gbest |
5 zonesbest | — | |
24 monthsbest | — | |
50 g | 60 gbest | |
— | 87 keysbest | |
1.83 mbest | 1.8 m |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
N-Key Rollover (keys) | 100 keys | Full keys |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting Type | zone | Per-key |
Switches(2) | ||
Switch Type | Mech-Dome | HyperX Aqua |
Actuation Force (g) | 50 g | 60 g |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Form Factor | Full-size | Tenkeyless |
Weight (g) | 1089 g | 900 g |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Cable Type | USB-A | USB-C |
Cable Length (m) | 1.83 m | 1.8 m |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the G213 for its solid, responsive performance, comfortable ergonomics, and LIGHTSYNC RGB integration, but criticize its plastic flex, lack of per-key lighting, and hybrid switches.
Everyday users appreciate the quiet, comfortable typing experience, vibrant RGB lighting, integrated palm rest, and spill-resistant design, while noting the hybrid switch feel, limited per-key lighting, and occasional software inconsistencies.
“She likes the G213 nuff said... unlike her ancient G213 this one by default powers up with a steady blue backlight rather than a color strobe.”
“perfect for PC gamers”
“the best board I've ever owned”
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.
