Key Takeaways
1. HP launched the HyperX Origins 2 series of gaming keyboards, featuring three models: Origins 2 Pro 65, Origins 2 65, and Origins 2 1800.
2. The Origins 2 Pro 65 uses Hall Effect switches for smoother actions and has a customizable housing with Rapid Trigger technology for quick response times.
3. The Origins 2 65 maintains an 8kHz polling rate but features standard mechanical switches and hot-swappable capabilities.
4. The Origins 2 1800 is a full-sized keyboard with a compact design, utilizing regular linear switches and also supports an 8kHz polling rate.
5. All three keyboards are wired, feature per-key RGB lighting, and have not yet disclosed pricing or availability details.
Besides rolling out new gaming laptops and desktops, HP has also launched a few gaming-oriented accessories at CES 2026. Notably, the HyperX Origins 2 series features three new keyboards, catering to a wide range of gamers.
Origins 2 Pro 65
One of these keyboards is the Origins 2 Pro 65, a Hall Effect gaming keyboard designed with a 65% layout. According to HP, the linear magnetic switches provide smoother actions, and the sound profile is quite clean due to the O-ring mounting system.
The keyboard’s housing can be swapped out, allowing gamers to change its appearance if they wish. HP guarantees quick response times with its Rapid Trigger technology, and with an 8kHz polling rate, input delay should stay minimal.
Origins 2 65
On the other hand, the non-Pro Origins 2 65 maintains the same 8kHz polling rate but comes with standard mechanical switches instead of the TMR or Hall Effect types. This keyboard also features swappable housing, and the switches are hot swappable. It utilizes HyperX Linear Red Switches specifically.
Origins 2 1800
Next up is the HyperX Origins 2 1800. This is a full-sized keyboard with a compact design. Similar to its counterparts, it has replaceable housing but lacks magnetic switches, opting instead for regular linear switches, just like the non-Pro 65.
It also supports an 8kHz polling rate, and the O-ring plate mounting style promises a deep sound with a light bounce. All three keyboards are wired and feature per-key RGB lighting.
HP hasn’t revealed pricing or availability yet, but it’s interesting to note that the previous-gen Origins 65 starts at $99.99 (Alloy Origins 65 currently priced at $69.99 on Amazon).