HyperX Switches

A responsive, reliable keyboard is required gear when you dive into the latest battleground royale, hottest FPS games, legendary MOBAs, and epic MMO worlds. One of the biggest components of making a high-performance keyboard are, of course, the key switches. This is why we’ve created our own line of mechanical key switches. By having design control over the entire keyboard from stem to switch we’re better able to fine-tune our keyboards to ensure that they’re providing the kind of experience that players are asking for. The HyperX switches used in our Alloy Origins keyboards have exposed LEDs for ultra-bright RGB lighting, actuation forces and distances balanced for gamers, and are rated a lifespan of 80 million keystrokes. Whether you’re doing battle with digital foes or a massive essay, HyperX key switches will give you the performance, reliability, and style you’re looking for.

HyperX Red key switches are linear-style switches. Their name derives from the fact that when you press down their travel path is just a line. They don’t have that “bump” other switch types use to provide tactile feedback. Because linear switches don’t have to reset past a bump to detect a repeat press, you’ll enjoy the edge in speed if you’re playing something that requires double or triple-taps. The smoother movement of linear switches also makes these switches quieter than tactile and clicky switches.

HyperX Aqua key switches are tactile-style switches. Unlike linear switches, they have a slight bump in their travel path that helps gives the user confirmation of a keypress. Tactile-style switches fall between clicky switches and linear switches both in terms of their loudness and actuation force. They’re preferred by gamers who want a fast key switch, but prioritize accuracy over speed.

HyperX Blue key switches are click-style switches with substantial audible and tactile feedback. Because they typically have a higher actuation force and higher reset positions, they may perform a bit slower in rapid-tap scenarios. If you’re a gamer, writer, or just someone who enjoys the satisfying feel and sounds of clicky switches, though, you won’t mind losing that little bit of speed.