HyperX Alloy Origins vs HyperX Alloy Rise 75
The HyperX Alloy Origins and the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 are close alternatives. The main differences: the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 is the cheaper of the two at $100 versus $110; the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 is hot-swap while the HyperX Alloy Origins is soldered; the HyperX Alloy Origins is a full layout and the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 is a 75%.
- Lower priceHyperX Alloy Rise 75$100 versus $110
- Easier to modHyperX Alloy Rise 75hot-swap sockets
Choose the HyperX Alloy Origins if
- you mainly want it for budget.
Choose the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to spend less ($100).
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
HyperX Alloy Origins vs HyperX Alloy Rise 75, spec by spec
| HyperX Alloy Origins | HyperX Alloy Rise 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | ABS translucent | PBT |
| Case | aluminum | n/a |
| Mount | Plate | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $110 | $100 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | gaming aluminum stock | cushioned, gasket-damped |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the HyperX Alloy Origins; 35% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the HyperX Alloy Rise 75.
Where to buy the HyperX Alloy Origins
Where to buy the HyperX Alloy Rise 75
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