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HyperX Alloy Rise 75 vs Roccat Vulcan II Max: Comparison

HyperX Alloy Rise 75 and Roccat Vulcan II Max differ on switch type: HyperX Alloy Rise 75 at HyperX Red (Linear) or Aqua (Tactile) Mechanical, Roccat Vulcan II Max at Titan II Optical-Mechanical (Linear/Tactile).

Specs

Specification
HyperX Alloy Rise 75 (75%/HyperX Red or Aqua Mechanical/USB-C Wired/Hot-Swappable/Gasket-Mounted/Per-Key RGB)
HyperX Alloy Rise 75
Roccat Vulcan II Max (Full-Size/Titan II Optical-Mechanical/Wired USB/Per-Key RGB/Aluminum Top Plate)
Roccat Vulcan II Max
BrandHyperXRoccat
Layout75%Full-Size
ModelAlloy Rise 75Vulcan II Max
Switch TypeHyperX Red (Linear) or Aqua (Tactile) MechanicalTitan II Optical-Mechanical (Linear/Tactile)
ConnectivityWired USB-C (detachable)Wired USB (braided cable)
Keycap MaterialDouble-Shot PBTPBT with Floating Design
Hot-Swappabletruefalse
BacklightingPer-Key RGBAIMO Per-Key RGB
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

Price comparison

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Verdict

HyperX Alloy Rise 75

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely enthusiast-grade gasket-mounted 75% from a mainstream brand, priced to compete with custom boards.

Roccat Vulcan II Max

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A visually distinctive full-size optical-mechanical board whose floating keycap design remains instantly recognizable.

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