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HyperX Alloy Core RGB vs HyperX Alloy Rise

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

4P4F5AU#ABU · English UK (QWERTY) · black · membrane keys

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Exact model & source notes

The Alloy Core RGB is a wired full-size membrane keyboard with a number pad, an RGB light bar and five-zone key lighting. This black UK-layout SKU (4P4F5AU#ABU) adds dedicated media controls, a Game Mode button, a keyboard lock mode and a 120 ml spill-resistance claim.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Alloy Core RGB for

An English UK (QWERTY) layout
Membrane

Choose the Alloy Rise for

An English US QWERTY (ANSI) layout
HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.

See the 11 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

HyperX Alloy Rise

7G7A3AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

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Exact model & source notes

The Alloy Rise is a wired, gasket-mounted full-size keyboard with a number pad, hot-swappable switches, dedicated media keys and a volume knob. This black US-layout SKU (7G7A3AA#ABA) ships with factory-lubed HyperX Red linear switches, PBT keycaps and an 8000 Hz report rate.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Alloy Core RGB UK & US retailers

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UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 08

Regional layout

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HyperX Alloy Core RGBEnglish UK (QWERTY)

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'UK Layout'. The official UK variant image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, extra \ key beside a short left Shift, AltGr). The US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA is a separate product.

Source 1

HyperX Alloy RiseEnglish US QWERTY (ANSI)

Manufacturer specification · Exact7G7A3AA#ABA appears in both retained US/UK variants,each mapping the same US-layout gallery. Original ANSI image:wideEnter,@on2,longleftShift. SameSKU cross-market sources are separately retained.

Source 1 Source 2

Explore the full specifications

Match the layout, switches and connection. Check the exact regional key layout and switch option. A similar model name can describe different switches or a wireless version. Software support, key remapping and console compatibility need their own evidence; dimensions and switch travel are not a typing or gaming score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Regional layout

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBEnglish UK (QWERTY)

HyperX Alloy RiseEnglish US QWERTY (ANSI)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Exact switch option

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBMembrane

HyperX Alloy RiseHyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists 'Switch Type: Membrane' and describes soft-touch keys with a tactile feel, tuned to be quiet.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · The variant is named 'HyperX Red - Linear' (US) and 'HX Red - Linear' (UK); only HyperX Linear Switches are included.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Connections

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBWired (attached braided cable, 5.9 ft)

HyperX Alloy RiseWired USB

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the connectivity as wired with an attached braided cable; the cable length is published in feet on the US page. The page does not name the connector.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS source statesWired and detachable,left-aligned braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable,5.9ft. No USBgeneration/hostportnumber or measured latency is published. This positive wired mode doesnot establish absence of every other mode.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGB443.2 mm

HyperX Alloy Rise454.5 mm

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width (443.20mm).

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Backlighting

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBFive-zone RGB

HyperX Alloy RiseRGB

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Effect presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. Original published inventory: RGB light bar and five-zone multi-colour key lighting; 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels. Five key-lighting zones are a positive shared inventory with G213. The separate light bar, six named LED effects and three brightness levels are preserved as their own positives; no unlisted G213 effect or brightness count is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS technical row statesRGB16777216colours,per-keylighting and5brightnesslevels; ambient auto-brightness preferences are set inNGENUITY. These are manufacturer inventory claims,not independent brightness orlatency measurements.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Lighting zones and per-key control differ. RGB does not by itself establish individual-key colour control; read the software requirements.

Media controls

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBDedicated media controls

HyperX Alloy RiseDedicated forward, back and play/pause keys; rotary knob to adjust or mute the volume

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Original published inventory: Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode. This common field records dedicated media-control availability only. Exact visible button labels, roller/buttons, lighting/Game Mode/profile controls and application dependence retain their own conditions; an omitted playback function or roller material is not a peer absence.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Game mode

In Visual facts

HyperX Alloy Core RGBGame Mode with a quick-access button

HyperX Alloy RiseGame Mode

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

HyperX Alloy Core RGB443.20 × 175.31 × 35.68 mm (width × depth × height)

HyperX Alloy Rise454.5 × 142.2 × 48.9 mm (width × depth × height)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Original package contents

HyperX Alloy Core RGBKeyboard; quick start guide

HyperX Alloy RiseKeyboard; detachable USB-C cable; key switch/keycap puller; quick start guide

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Switch total travel

HyperX Alloy Core RGB3.8 mm

HyperX Alloy Rise4 mm

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · From this page's switch table (4.0mm).

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Actuation point, total travel and operating force are different measurements. None alone establishes input latency, typing comfort or gaming performance.

Manufacturer-stated weight

HyperX Alloy Core RGB1121 g

HyperX Alloy Rise1310 g

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.47 lb (with cable).

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · HyperX states 1.310 kg with the cable (UK); the US page gives 2.89 lb (with cable).

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

HyperX Alloy Core RGBWindows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7

HyperX Alloy RisePC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One; no operating-system versions published

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX also lists device compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. No macOS support is listed.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists device compatibility and HyperX NGENUITY software but no Windows or macOS versions for this model.

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)

Key customisation

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseHyperX NGENUITY: per-key lighting, macros and ambient-light preferences; 10 onboard lighting and macro profiles

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard profile capacity

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy Rise10 profiles

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Actual selected feature says up to10profiles saved directly forlightingandmacros. No unlisted setting persistence,host-independent softwarefeature or guaranteedoccupiedprofilecount inferred.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Key rollover

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseN-key mode

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

HyperX claims multi-key anti-ghosting and mentions rollover, but the individually reviewed exact inventory states no simultaneous-key rollover count. · Manufacturer specification · Anti-ghosting support is recorded separately; it does not establish N-key or another rollover count.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hot-swappable switches

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseYes

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Keycap material

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RisePBT (pre-installed HyperX PBT keycaps)

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spill-resistance claim

HyperX Alloy Core RGBTested to resist up to 120 ml of liquid

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Switch and case construction

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseGasket mounted; toolless swappable magnetic top plates, badges and rotary knobs

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Additional top plates, badges and knobs are sold separately.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ambient-light brightness control

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseYes

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer says adjustsRGBbrightness to environmental lighting,withpreferencesinNGENUITY. World-first/superiority,measuredaccuracy or universal operating conditions are not established.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Anti-ghosting

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes multi-key anti-ghosting. This manufacturer claim does not establish a simultaneous-key rollover count or independent measured test.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed lighting brightness levels

HyperX Alloy Core RGB3 levels

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK technical Light Effects row states three brightness levels. No matched luminance measurement or G213 level count is established.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy Rise5.9 ft

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Exactmanufacturerimperialrating; no rounded/exactmetreconversion or device transferrate inferred. DetachablebraidedUSB-CtoUSB-A.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stop-labelled media key

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · The actually opened exact original visibly labels a dedicated stop media key. This records its positive hardware label; it does not infer that a peer lacks a stop function elsewhere.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated keypress durability

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseUp to 80 million keypresses

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes its keyboard testing process is not a guarantee of future performance.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Keyboard lock

HyperX Alloy Core RGBKeyboard lock mode that locks the keyboard without locking the computer

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RGB light bar

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source explicitly names the signature RGB light bar. The current original was opened and shows the separate horizontal bar; no peer lightbar absence is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed LED effect modes

HyperX Alloy Core RGB6 modes

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Named presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. This is the manufacturer mode inventory, not a measured colour-quality advantage or a peer-negative claim.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard memory

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseYes

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Per-key RGB control

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseYes

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · Actual selected model source explicitly names per-keyRGB withNGENUITY. No unknown contender capability absence is inferred.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated playback/track controls

HyperX Alloy Core RGBYes

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · The exact source/original establishes dedicated playback and track controls. G710+, G213 and Alloy Core originals additionally show a stop-labelled key; this does not establish an unlisted peer absence. Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Report rate claim

HyperX Alloy Core RGB1000 Hz

HyperX Alloy Rise8000 Hz

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · From the US table; the UK table shows placeholder text in this row.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table

HyperX Alloy Rise

Manufacturer specification · ExactUS overview8k andtechnical8000Hz agree. Manufacturerreport/pollingclaim only; not measuredlatency or guarantee that everyhost/setupachieves thisrate.

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Case material

HyperX Alloy Core RGBReinforced plastic frame

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published USB connection guidance

HyperX Alloy Core RGBNot verified

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Alloy Rise

The retained exact-model source does not specify a USB data generation or numbered host-port requirement. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Volume control mechanism

HyperX Alloy Core RGBButtons

HyperX Alloy RiseNot verified

Sources

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance.

HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications

HyperX Alloy Rise

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Alloy Core RGB

What it brings

HyperX says it is tested to resist spills of up to 120 ml, and it adds dedicated media controls plus quick-access lighting and Game Mode buttons.
Manufacturer source
Membrane keys that HyperX describes as quiet, with multi-key anti-ghosting and a 1000 Hz report rate.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Membrane rather than mechanical switches, and lighting is limited to five zones plus the light bar rather than per-key RGB.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The braided cable is attached rather than detachable, and only Windows versions are listed as supported operating systems.
Manufacturer source

HyperX Alloy Rise

What it brings

Hot-swappable switches plus toolless magnetic top plates, badges and knobs, with ten onboard profiles.
Manufacturer source
Dedicated forward, back and play/pause keys and a volume knob, an ambient light sensor for the RGB brightness and an 8000 Hz report rate.
Manufacturer source

What to check

At 454.5 mm wide it needs the desk space of a full-size board, and the extra top plates, badges and knobs are sold separately.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The published connection inventory iswiredUSB. HyperX listsPC/PS5/PS4/XboxSeriesX|S/XboxOne compatibility andNGENUITY,but no supportedOSversion list for this model.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

38 of 38 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for HyperX Alloy Core RGB and HyperX Alloy Rise
Specification	HyperX Alloy Core RGB	HyperX Alloy Rise

Regional layoutDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'UK Layout'. The official UK variant image shows the ISO arrangement (tall Enter, £ on 3, extra \ key beside a short left Shift, AltGr). The US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA is a separate product. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Exact7G7A3AA#ABA appears in both retained US/UK variants,each mapping the same US-layout gallery. Original ANSI image:wideEnter,@on2,longleftShift. SameSKU cross-market sources are separately retained. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	English UK (QWERTY)	English US QWERTY (ANSI)
Keyboard size Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Read from the official UK variant image, which also shows a top row of lighting/Game Mode buttons, volume buttons and separate media keys. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Exact original and dedicatedmedia feature establishfullsizenumberpad plusforward/back/play-pausekeys andvolume/muteknob. Thosecontrols are retained separately inmedia_controls. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Full-size with number pad	Full size with number pad
DimensionsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	443.20 × 175.31 × 35.68 mm (width × depth × height)	454.5 × 142.2 × 48.9 mm (width × depth × height)
Supported operating systemsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX also lists device compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S and Xbox One. No macOS support is listed. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists device compatibility and HyperX NGENUITY software but no Windows or macOS versions for this model. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S and Xbox One; no operating-system versions published
Keyboard span across the deskDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width (443.20mm). HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · HyperX labels this Width. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	443.2 mm	454.5 mm
Manufacturer-stated weightDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX states this weight with the cable. The US page gives 2.47 lb (with cable). HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · HyperX states 1.310 kg with the cable (UK); the US page gives 2.89 lb (with cable). HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	1121 g	1310 g
Case material Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Reinforced plastic frame	Not provided
Switch and case construction Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Additional top plates, badges and knobs are sold separately. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Gasket mounted; toolless swappable magnetic top plates, badges and rotary knobs

Exact switch optionDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists 'Switch Type: Membrane' and describes soft-touch keys with a tactile feel, tuned to be quiet. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · The variant is named 'HyperX Red - Linear' (US) and 'HX Red - Linear' (UK); only HyperX Linear Switches are included. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Membrane	HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)
Switch actuation distance Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page; the UK table leaves the switch section empty. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Exactselectedfull-sizeAlloyRiseUSRed-lineartable:2mm. No parameter from anothermodel with a similarly named switch is inferred or treated as a conflicting exactconfiguration. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	2 mm	2 mm
Switch total travelDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the membrane switch table on the US product page. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · From this page's switch table (4.0mm). HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	3.8 mm	4 mm
Key rollover Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB HyperX claims multi-key anti-ghosting and mentions rollover, but the individually reviewed exact inventory states no simultaneous-key rollover count. · Manufacturer specification · Anti-ghosting support is recorded separately; it does not establish N-key or another rollover count. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	N-key mode
Anti-ghosting Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes multi-key anti-ghosting. This manufacturer claim does not establish a simultaneous-key rollover count or independent measured test. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Hot-swappable switches Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Yes
Rated keypress durability Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes its keyboard testing process is not a guarantee of future performance. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Up to 80 million keypresses
Keycap material Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	PBT (pre-installed HyperX PBT keycaps)

ConnectionsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the connectivity as wired with an attached braided cable; the cable length is published in feet on the US page. The page does not name the connector. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · ExactUS source statesWired and detachable,left-aligned braidedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable,5.9ft. No USBgeneration/hostportnumber or measured latency is published. This positive wired mode doesnot establish absence of every other mode. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Wired (attached braided cable, 5.9 ft)	Wired USB
Report rate claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · From the US table; the UK table shows placeholder text in this row. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · ExactUS overview8k andtechnical8000Hz agree. Manufacturerreport/pollingclaim only; not measuredlatency or guarantee that everyhost/setupachieves thisrate. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	1000 Hz	8000 Hz
Cable length Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Exactmanufacturerimperialrating; no rounded/exactmetreconversion or device transferrate inferred. DetachablebraidedUSB-CtoUSB-A. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	5.9 ft

BacklightingDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Effect presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. Original published inventory: RGB light bar and five-zone multi-colour key lighting; 6 LED modes and 3 brightness levels. Five key-lighting zones are a positive shared inventory with G213. The separate light bar, six named LED effects and three brightness levels are preserved as their own positives; no unlisted G213 effect or brightness count is inferred. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · ExactUS technical row statesRGB16777216colours,per-keylighting and5brightnesslevels; ambient auto-brightness preferences are set inNGENUITY. These are manufacturer inventory claims,not independent brightness orlatency measurements. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Five-zone RGB	RGB
Media controlsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Original published inventory: Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode. This common field records dedicated media-control availability only. Exact visible button labels, roller/buttons, lighting/Game Mode/profile controls and application dependence retain their own conditions; an omitted playback function or roller material is not a peer absence. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Dedicated media controls	Dedicated forward, back and play/pause keys; rotary knob to adjust or mute the volume
Game modeDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Game Mode with a quick-access button	Game Mode
Keyboard lock Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Keyboard lock mode that locks the keyboard without locking the computer	Not provided
Dedicated playback/track controls Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · The exact source/original establishes dedicated playback and track controls. G710+, G213 and Alloy Core originals additionally show a stop-labelled key; this does not establish an unlisted peer absence. Dedicated media controls; quick-access buttons for lighting and Game Mode HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Volume control mechanism Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact own-model volume control uses buttons. This preserves a real hardware distinction without inferring feel, reach, material or measured performance. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Buttons	Not provided
Stop-labelled media key Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · The actually opened exact original visibly labels a dedicated stop media key. This records its positive hardware label; it does not infer that a peer lacks a stop function elsewhere. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
RGB light bar Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact UK source explicitly names the signature RGB light bar. The current original was opened and shows the separate horizontal bar; no peer lightbar absence is inferred. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Claimed LED effect modes Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Named presets: Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones and Aurora. This is the manufacturer mode inventory, not a measured colour-quality advantage or a peer-negative claim. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	6 modes	Not provided
Claimed lighting brightness levels Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification · Exact UK technical Light Effects row states three brightness levels. No matched luminance measurement or G213 level count is established. HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	3 levels	Not provided
Onboard memory Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Yes
Onboard profile capacity Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Actual selected feature says up to10profiles saved directly forlightingandmacros. No unlisted setting persistence,host-independent softwarefeature or guaranteedoccupiedprofilecount inferred. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	10 profiles
Key customisation Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	HyperX NGENUITY: per-key lighting, macros and ambient-light preferences; 10 onboard lighting and macro profiles
Per-key RGB control Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Actual selected model source explicitly names per-keyRGB withNGENUITY. No unknown contender capability absence is inferred. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Yes
Ambient-light brightness control Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer says adjustsRGBbrightness to environmental lighting,withpreferencesinNGENUITY. World-first/superiority,measuredaccuracy or universal operating conditions are not established. HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Yes

Spill-resistance claim Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise No source recorded.	Tested to resist up to 120 ml of liquid	Not provided
Original package contentsDifferent Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Keyboard; quick start guide	Keyboard; detachable USB-C cable; key switch/keycap puller; quick start guide
Warranty Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Core RGB — UK store product page (Black / UK Layout / Membrane, SKU 4P4F5AU#ABU) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Core RGB — US store product page (US-layout SKU 4P4F5AA#ABA) with the model's full technical specifications table HyperX Alloy Rise Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications HyperX Alloy Rise — UK store product page (Black / US Layout / HX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	2 years	2 years

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Published USB connection guidance Sources HyperX Alloy Core RGB No source recorded. HyperX Alloy Rise The retained exact-model source does not specify a USB data generation or numbered host-port requirement. · Manufacturer specification HyperX Alloy Rise — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU 7G7A3AA#ABA) and technical specifications	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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