February 22nd, 2021
Maybe it’s because our homes are feeling increasingly cramped, but 60 percent keyboards seem to be coming into vogue. Those are decks that not only lack a number pad, but also jettison all the function keys and miscellanea like the “scroll lock” and “print screen” buttons for an incredibly slimmed down presence on your desk. But being so diminutive doesn’t make HyperX’s new Alloy Origins 60 keyboard anything less than powerful, packing in a sturdy build and great typing experience in a smaller size for only $100.
The first thing I noticed about the Origins 60 besides its diminutive profile, of course is how absolutely dense it is. It appears to weigh about the same as a full-size keyboard, which means all that poundage is packed into a smaller space. Many higher-end gaming decks tend to have a metal plate on top to support the keys, while the casing underneath is usually plastic. Not so here; the Origins 60 appears to be metal all the way throu