HyperX Alloy Origins – RGB Gaming Mechanical Keyboard, HyperX Red switches (UK layout)

I'm English so the fact that this only comes with a U.S layout is a shame. It doesn't stop me from changing it to UK layout in system settings though. Works a treat.I'm an old-time BZFlag player, for those who don't know it's an old advanced tank FPS game from the 90s. I need everything to fit under my fingers perfectly with an extremely high demand for the fastest response time available allowing me to dodge and kill my enemies at ease. These red switches help especially when the bullet velocity and super flag weapons have been set blindingly quick, I can move in a blink of an eye with this keyboard and it's not just the red switches. Not too much bling, good lighting that doesn't dazzle you, good quality keycaps, I have seen better, but these basically fit the rest of the keyboard's build quality. Not the best, but definitely not the worst and will last nearly as long as you want them to. This keyboard has never let me down and never distracted me once.In regards to the people saying the backplate is flimsy, they're wrong. I gently smashed it over my knee and it didn't flex. Also, anything thicker than what it has would be a little weird. The join between the plate and the plastic bottom shell makes a smooth transition and you wouldn't notice that the rest is plastic until you tap on it. Accustics are nice too.If you're the person that wants the keycaps to feel like the steering wheel of a Bently then don't bother.If you're looking for a sturdy keyboard that will last and has easily replaceable keycaps and possibly something that's portable, you might like this.If you're looking for a cheap tenkeyless keyboard and are eying this one but it's a little out of your price range then save the extra twenty pounds. Especially if you aren't picky.If you're like me, looking for something that literally does what it says on the tin, practical, and does what it says to more than what I initially expected from it, it's a great keyboard. Glad I didn't buy the Bloody I was going to.Makes a nice change from Corsair keyboards. Not that I have an issue with them since I've only owned a K30. The worst piece of plastic I ever set eyes on after less than a year's use. This though.. I've had it coming to three times longer now and it's still good as new.

So this is the first review I've ever done on Amazon as I really felt that this product warranted it.By far it's the best keyboard I have ever purchased. In the past I've always used membrane keyboards, but more recently I wanted to try out a mechanical one as I'd heard good things about them. I know this is incredibly geeky, but I also love the sound mechanical keyboards make when you're typing.This thing feels and sounds beautiful. It's lovely to type and game with. The light features are also a nice touch. Although I don't think I'll be changing from the standard back-lit keys, it's still nice to show other people what it can do. I also really like the fact that there's no driver download/install required, it's quite literally plug in and play.I only have a few gripes with this, as you can see though this hasn't changed my 5 star score. The first is the fact that this product didn't offer a UK layout version, I found myself struggling to find a few keys where I'd normally expect to find them. It wasn't enough to put me off buying the product though. The only other gripe I have is that I'm really struggling with the enter key, it's much smaller and is slightly differently placed than my previous keyboard, so that's going to take some getting used to as well. Obviously they couldn't have avoided this as the keyboard is just the right size in my opinion.

I had previously bought a Logitech G series keyboard, it had a series of problems (see my review of it)some were usability (this silly trend of placing the symbols below the digits on the keys) others were design issues, (only the primary symbol on a key lit up making it impossible to find the obscure symbols) and finally plain simple quality issues, the space bar was too flimsy and would not register keystrokes and within a few weeks the keycaps were coming off.This Keyboard is cheaper, far better built, has non of the issues. The keys are well presented and traditionally laid out. The entire keycap lights up, the software is fine. All the keys strike well and always register. and despite a few weeks of solid use, there is no sign of wear.Big thumbs up for HyperX - I'd been a repeat Logitech customer for many many years and their shoddy new designs have made me look elsewhere. I am really glad I did.

Okay, well at just over 1 week old this keyboard has already outlasted the razer one I bought previously.For Gaming-For me this keyboard is really good gaming wise, the low actuation force is exactly what I was after. It seems pretty durable (decently heavy and sturdy keys) makes it ideal for the type of games I play (Mostly platformers & JRPGs)Comfort-Hard to say how you'd find it but I often play for well over 10 hours without a break on weekends and i've not noticed anything uncomfortable about it during those long sessionsAccuracy-the response time is very quick with this, i'd say it's less than the blackwidow chroma that I purchased which for half the price is worrying.Overall:Yeah, great keyboard and not too expensive either as far as mechanical keyboards go. I'd say it's worth buying(it sounds real nice also if you like clicky keyboards)