Between the Alloy Rise and RK R98 Pro, the Alloy Rise comes out ahead in polling rate and size, while the RK R98 Pro wins on rotary knob and wireless. Overall, the Alloy Rise scores 95 and the RK R98 Pro scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alloy Rise is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 50.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Alloy Rise if you care most about polling rate and size. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, size.
Pick the RK R98 Pro if you care most about rotary knob and wireless. Its strongest claims are rotary knob, wireless.
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Alloy Rise is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HyperX - Alloy Rise wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Size: Full-size (vs 96%).
Why Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro wins
- ▲Has Rotary knob.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | HyperX - Alloy Rise | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | HyperX Linear | RK Cream Yellow |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | HyperX - Alloy Rise | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Full-sizelead | 96% |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | truelead |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Alloy Rise | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| 2.4 GHz | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 150 hlead |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
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