Redragon K552 RGB
Score: 77/100
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 Redragon K552P offers a solid metal-top-plate TKL design with hot-swappable switches and vibrant RGB at a budget price. While the build feels premium, the stock Outemu switches and non-detachable cable keep it from reaching higher-end tiers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
87 keysbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 gbest | 900 gbest |
0 monthsbest | — | |
50 g | 60 gbest | |
87 keysbest | 87 keysbest | |
— | 1.8 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
N-Key Rollover (keys) | 87 keys | Full keys |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting Type | RGB | Per-key |
Switches(2) | ||
Switch Type | Outemu Blue | HyperX Aqua |
Actuation Force (g) | 50 g | 60 g |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Form Factor | TKL | Tenkeyless |
Case Material | Aluminum/ABS | Aluminum |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Connectivity Type | wired | Wired |
Cable Type | Braided | USB-C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the K552P for its precise Outemu switches, solid metal-ABS build and the rarity of hot-swappable switches at this price, while noting the switch feel and ABS keycaps fall short of premium competitors.
Everyday users rate the keyboard highly for its rugged construction, vibrant lighting and compact layout, but complain about switch inconsistency, software hassles and the non-detachable cable.
“Ruggedly built”
“Precise and responsive”
“perfect for PC gamers”
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.
