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HyperX Alloy Origins 60 vs Razer BlackWidow V4 X: Comparison
HyperX Alloy Origins 60 and Razer BlackWidow V4 X differ on switch type: HyperX Alloy Origins 60 at HyperX Red (Linear) or Aqua (Tactile) Mechanical, Razer BlackWidow V4 X at Razer Green (Clicky) or Yellow (Linear) Mechanical. They match on hot-swappable and polling rate.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HyperX | Razer |
| Layout | 60% | Full-Size |
| Model | Alloy Origins 60 | BlackWidow V4 X |
| Switch Type | HyperX Red (Linear) or Aqua (Tactile) Mechanical | Razer Green (Clicky) or Yellow (Linear) Mechanical |
| Connectivity | Wired (detachable USB-C) | Wired (USB-A) |
| Keycap Material | Doubleshot PBT | Doubleshot ABS |
| Hot-Swappable | false | false |
| Backlighting | Per-key RGB | Per-key Chroma RGB |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Verdict
HyperX Alloy Origins 60
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-built, travel-friendly 60% board let down only by the lack of wireless at this price point.
Razer BlackWidow V4 X
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, no-frills entry into Razer's ecosystem, but the lack of hot-swap sockets is a real limitation at this point in the market.