Mechanical keyboards are valued, among other things, for the fact that it is usually easy to repair or replace individual parts by yourself. However, how much you can do yourself without tools varies considerably from keyboard to keyboard. The HyperX Alloy Rise really shines in this area.
Customizing the HyperX Alloy Rise
The fact that keycaps can be easily replaced is largely standard for mechanical keyboards. Swappable switches are also becoming more and more popular. The HyperX Alloy Rise offers both and additionally the option of replacing its cover plate without any tools. The keyboard comes pre-installed with hot-swappable HyperX Linear Switches and PBT keycaps.
Fast Gaming Keyboard with Ambient Light Sensor
The HyperX Alloy Rise has a polling rate of 8000 Hz, making it one of the fastest gaming keyboards currently on the market. The keyboard also offers N-key rollover, RGB lighting and onboard memory for up to 10 profiles. A special feature is the built-in ambient light sensor, which can be used to automatically adjust the brightness of the lighting to the brightness around you. In other words, the lighting is reduced in dark surroundings and increased in bright surroundings.
The keyboard is available in two different versions: The HyperX Alloy Rise is the full-size keyboard, the Alloy Rise 75 is the keyboard with a 75% form factor. In the smaller version, the media keys for playback control have been removed in addition to the numpad and some other keys.
Tech Specs for HyperX Alloy Rise
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Mechanical Keyboard Score
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Reviews
December 4, 2024
"The HyperX Alloy Rise 75 mechanical keyboard performs admirably, but unless you’re into customization, it doesn’t do much to distinguish itself from the sea of gaming keyboards out there."
August 1, 2024
"As a thoroughbred gaming keyboard, the HyperX Alloy Rise is a competent performer that’s a joy to use for the most part. The compact layout puts all the important keys within reach, while HyperX’s Red Linear switches make for rapid strokes – although some may find them a little too trigger-happy. Unfortunately, it also really needs to be paired with a wrist rest to improve comfort and the customization software leaves a lot to be desired. At its current price, there are worse choices you can make, but there are also better ones."
April 20, 2024
"The HyperX Alloy Rise is customizable, well-built, and wired. It’s expensive but with its 8kHz polling rate, fast switches, and easy programmability, it offers solid performance for the money."
