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HyperX Alloy Origins Core vs Keydous NJ80: Comparison

HyperX Alloy Origins Core and Keydous NJ80 differ on switch type: HyperX Alloy Origins Core at HyperX Aqua (Tactile) or Red (Linear), Keydous NJ80 at Gateron Pro / TTC Hot-Swap Mechanical.

Specs

Specification
HyperX Alloy Origins Core (TKL/HyperX Aqua or Red Mechanical/USB-C Wired/Hot-Swappable/RGB Backlighting)
HyperX Alloy Origins Core
Keydous NJ80 (75%/Hot-Swap/Tri-Mode Wireless/Gasket-Mounted/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
Keydous NJ80
BrandHyperXKeydous
LayoutTKL75%
ModelAlloy Origins CoreNJ80
Switch TypeHyperX Aqua (Tactile) or Red (Linear)Gateron Pro / TTC Hot-Swap Mechanical
ConnectivityUSB-C WiredBluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired
BacklightingRGBSouth-Facing RGB

Price comparison

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Verdict

HyperX Alloy Origins Core

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid mid-range aluminum-body gaming board that balances price and build quality without reaching for premium custom-feel or Hall Effect competitive features.

Keydous NJ80

8 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the best value entries into gasket-mounted, QMK/VIA wireless custom keyboards.

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