One PixProof is too few to judge a company — this record fills in as more of its claims get checked. Last PixProof Sep 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- What is HyperX?
- HyperX is a gaming peripherals and PC components brand — headsets, keyboards, mice, microphones, and memory products — launched in 2002 by Kingston Technology (founded by John Tu and David Sun) as a line of high-performance memory modules that later expanded into gaming gear.
- Where is HyperX from?
- Headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, United States.
- When was HyperX founded?
- In 2002, by John Tu and David Sun.
▸ ABOUT HYPERX
HyperX is a gaming peripherals and PC components brand — headsets, keyboards, mice, microphones, and memory products — launched in 2002 by Kingston Technology (founded by John Tu and David Sun) as a line of high-performance memory modules that later expanded into gaming gear. In February 2021, HP Inc. announced the acquisition of Kingston's HyperX gaming peripherals division for $425 million, a deal that completed in June 2021; Kingston's core memory and storage products were retained and rebranded Kingston FURY. HyperX now operates as a gaming brand within HP, with its products sold alongside HP's OMEN gaming line following a January 2026 brand merger.
▸ TRACK RECORD
HyperX's history and the 1 marketing claim we've checked, in date order — so you can see what they promised when, and how it held up.
- 2002Kingston Technology launches HyperX as a line of high-performance memory modules.
- 2013Kingston celebrates 10 years of HyperX gaming memory products at CES 2013.
- 2021HP Inc. announces (February 24) acquisition of Kingston's HyperX gaming division for $425 million.
- 2021HP's acquisition of HyperX completes in June; Kingston's retained memory/storage line is rebranded Kingston FURY.
- 2026HP merges its Omen gaming brand with HyperX in January, selling products alongside the main Omen line.
- Checked Sep 2026CLAIM · HyperX Cloud Alpha"The Cloud Alpha's aluminum frame and build make it one of the most durable headsets in its class."→ 🟢 BUY THE HYPE Read the PixProof →
Claim dates come from when the claim's own source was published; "Checked" means we couldn't date the claim, so it sits at the date we verified it.
▸ SOCIAL PRESENCE
▸ CLIMATE COMMITMENT
Parent company HP Inc. has committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2040, a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (with HP operations carbon neutral by 2025 and Scope 1/2/3 emissions cut 50% by 2030 vs. 2019)
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