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HyperX, HP’s gaming subsidiary, is back with new peripherals, and today we’re looking at its newest 1800-sized keyboard — the Eve 1800. The Eve is a $50 membrane-style keyboard that features RGB backlighting, dedicated volume keys... and that’s about it. In 2026, there are definitely keyboards you can get for less than $50, such as the Keychron C2 Full Size , or the Redragon K582 . And if you can afford to spend a little more than $50, there are a lot of budget mechanical keyboards worth checking out. With all the options available, is there even any room for a $50 membrane-style keyboard?
Specs
Swipe to scroll horizontally Switches Membrane Lighting Adjustable RGB/10-zone Onboard Storage No Media Keys Just volume Connectivity Wired (USB-C) Cable 6-feet, rubber Additional Ports 0 Keycaps PBT Software NGENUITY Dimensions (LxWxH) 16.11 x 5.69 x 1.4 inches / 409.2 x 144.6 x 35.1 mm Weight 1.44 lbs / 692g MSRP / Price at time of release $50 Release Date Out now
Design
The HyperX Eve 1800 is a non-mechanical keyboard, utilizing membrane switches, 10 zones of RGB lighting, 12-key rollover with dedicated volume keys, and a price tag of just $50. While $50 might seem “cheap” for a keyboard, there are many options on the market that offer more customization than does the Eve 1800.
The 1800-size keyboard name isn’t thrown around too often, because it’s usually referred to as a 96-percent. Similar to how the 80-percent keyboard is usually referred to as "tenkeyless," 1800 is just a different name for the 96-percent size. This means it's not quite full-size — it has fewer keys, and it also moves the numberpad over next to the alphanumeric keys to save on space. And it does save on space, measuring 16.11 inches (409.2mm) wide, 5.60 inches (144.6mm) deep, and 1.4 inches (35.1mm) at its thickest point without keycaps.
While the HyperX Eve 1800 sounds pretty decent on paper, it isn’t a great keyboard — and it feels almost obsolete in 2026. The biggest issue with the Eve is the location of the volume keys. The volume keys are on the left side of the keyboard, which means it shifts all of the other keys to the right.
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One of the only good features about this board is the 10-key numberpad, which is practical for day-to-day use and is useful for MMORPGs (or any game that calls for a boat load of keybinds). In addition, I love the dedicated media keys; I feel like dedicated media keys have become forgotten in today’s keyboard market. Unfortunately, the HyperX Eve 1800 only features volume adjustment and has nothing dedicated to skipping songs. In addition, the buttons feel really mushy and cheap.Have you ever had a button on an Xbox or PlayStation controller become sticky? That’s what it feels like to use the volume keys on this keyboard. Sure, they work — but they aren't pleasant to use — and the board suffers from an awkward layout because of it.
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