HyperX Origins 2 1800
Bottom line: The HyperX Origins 2 1800 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Change Your Play Lock in and game on with the Origins 2 1800, a full-function gaming keyboard designed to be personalized. Featuring easy-access housing and hot swap switches, Origins 2 can be customized to create your own unique typing and gaming platform. Change keycaps, switches, and the housing anytime! With nearly all the capabilities of a full keyboard in a compact frame, the 1800-style layout delivers essential functionality without sacrificing desktop space. Under the hood, you’ll find a silicon O-ring mount and polycarbonate plate to absorb vibrations and reduce reverb for a…
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Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Easily Change Up Your Style: When you want to add a new look to your desk, there’s no need to buy a new board. Origins 2 uses a simple 8-screw assembly with colorful frosted housings to make customization a breeze.
- Personalize Your Typing Experience: With hot swap 5-pin sockets, you can change the switches and keycaps at any time; no soldering needed. Feel the feedback with tactile switches or go for clicky when you want to type out loud.
- Improved Typing Comfort: Origins 2 keyboards utilize an O-ring mount to provide a light bounce and deeper sound to each keystroke, a reverb-dampening removable silicon weight, and Plate-mounted stabilizers to reduce wobble.
- Maximum Function, No Wasted Space: Reclaim your desk space without sacrificing essential control. With a compact 1800-style layout, Origins 2 1800 provides all the functions of a full-size keyboard without taking up extra space.
- Near-Instantaneous Input: With a lightning-fast 8k polling rate, Origins 2 1800 communicates with your PC up to 8000 times every second. Never miss an input when every keystroke counts.
- Cover The Angles: Origins 2 keyboards utilize a high-profile form factor to elevate the surface of the keys and provide easier engagement while typing. With flip-down feet you can find the perfect angle for your setup.
Full Specifications
| Brand | HyperX |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | Origins 2 1800 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Theme | Gaming |
| Language | English |
| Model Name | HyperX Origins 2 1800 |
| Style Name | Origins 2 1800 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Switch Type | 5-pin |
| Model Number | B4QS4AA#ABA |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Built-In Media | Origins 2 1800 Keyboard, USB-C to USB-A Cable, Switch and Keycap Puller Tool, QSG. |
| Number of Keys | 87 |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Mfr Part Number | B4QS4AA#ABA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Special Feature | Change Your Play |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Full listing title | HyperX Origins 2 1800 – Gaming Keyboard, PC, Swappable Housing, Hotswap Switches, High Profile, 1800 Layout, 8k Polling, Adjustable Angle, Mechanical Switches |
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