Between the Alloy Rise and G915 X TKL, the Alloy Rise comes out ahead in polling rate and hot-swappable, while the G915 X TKL wins on wireless. Overall, the Alloy Rise scores 95 and the G915 X TKL 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 hot-swappable. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, hot-swappable, size.
Pick the G915 X TKL if you care most about wireless. Its strongest claims are wireless.
Both ship with comparable rotary knob, 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.
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
- ▲Size: Full-size (vs TKL).
Why Logitech - G915 X TKL wins
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | HyperX - Alloy Rise | Logitech - G915 X TKL |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | HyperX Linear | GL Mechanical |
| Hot-swappable | truelead | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | HyperX - Alloy Rise | Logitech - G915 X TKL |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Full-sizelead | TKL |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Alloy Rise | Logitech - G915 X TKL |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| 2.4 GHz | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 40 hlead |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
Spec-level deep dives
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