Product comparison · 2 keyboards

HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK) vs HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US)

25specifications compared
5differ
20identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK) has 0.05 kg more keyboard weight than the HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US) (1.12 kg vs 1.07 kg). Keyboard key switch: Membrane on the HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK), Mechanical on the HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US). Backlight colour: Multi on the HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK), Multicolour on the HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US). Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH): 443.2 x 175.31 x 35.68 mm on the HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK), 396 x 173 x 44 mm on the HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US).

Keyboard key switch
- HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK):Membrane
- HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US):Mechanical
Backlight colour
- HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK):Multi
- HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US):Multicolour
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)
- HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK):443.2 x 175.31 x 35.68 mm
- HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US):396 x 173 x 44 mm
Keyboard weight
- HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK):1.12 kg
- HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US):1.07 kg

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Comparison of HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK), HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US)
42 specifications	A HyperX HyperX Alloy Core RGB - Gaming Keyboard (UK Layout) (HX-KB5ME2-UK)View product	B HyperX HyperX Alloy Origins - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - HX Aqua (US Layout) (HX-KB6AQX-US)View product
Keyboard1 differ
Recommended usage	Gaming	Gaming
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Device interface	USB	USB
Keyboard key switchDiffers	Membrane	Mechanical
Keyboard key switch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HyperX Aqua
Pointing device	No	No
Keyboard form factor	Full-size (100%)	Full-size (100%)
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard keys operating lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 million characters
Actuation forceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 g
RolloverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	N-key rollover
Country of origin	China	China
Polling rateKnown for one	1000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Backlight type	RGB LED	RGB LED
Backlight colourDiffers	Multi	Multicolour
Wrist restKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Protection featuresKnown for one	Spill resistant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Cable length	1.8 m	1.8 m
Anti-ghosting	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source type	USB	USB
Mouseidentical
Mouse included	No	No
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	443.2 x 175.31 x 35.68 mm	396 x 173 x 44 mm
Keyboard weightDiffers	1.12 kg	1.07 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	359 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 kg
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL	https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_8666243_en-US-1.pdf https://row.hyperx.com/pages/limited-warranty-statement	https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_8666243_en-US-1.pdf https://row.hyperx.com/pages/limited-warranty-statement
Other features1 differ
CompatibilityDiffers	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, and Xbox One	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, and Xbox One. Software Compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY
Compatible operating systems	Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7	Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	173 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44 mm
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	396 mm
UNSPSC-code	43211706	43211706
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	84716060	84716060
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 pc(s)
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one	30	Unknown — not stated by the source

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