The ATK RS7 Air and the ATK V75X are both 75% keyboards from the same brand, priced within about ₹2,000 of each other in India, and they are built for different jobs. The RS7 Air is a wired Hall effect board built for competitive response, from ₹8,299. The V75X is a wireless gasket-mounted mechanical board built for typing feel and sound, from ₹6,399.
Choosing between Hall effect and mechanical is the real question here. This comparison sets out which one suits which setup.
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | ATK RS7 Air | ATK V75X |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Gen-3 Blazing Wind ULTRA magnetic | MX-compatible mechanical, five options |
| Layout | 75%, 81 keys | 75%, 80 keys |
| Case | Plastic | CNC aluminium top case |
| Mount | Standard | Game-gasket structure |
| Connection | USB-C wired only | USB-C, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Battery | None, wired | 8000 mAh |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 1000 Hz, 1ms via SMART SPEED X |
| Scan rate | 32,000 Hz per key | Not applicable |
| Latency | As low as 0.28ms | 1ms |
| Rapid Trigger | Yes, 0.001mm steps | No |
| Adjustable actuation | Yes, per key | No, fixed by switch |
| Hot-swap | Magnetic switches only | Five-pin MX-compatible |
| Keycaps | Frosted translucent | Double-shot PBT, Cherry profile |
| Price from | ₹8,299 | ₹6,399 |
Response: Where the RS7 Air Wins Clearly
The RS7 Air reads key position continuously rather than detecting a fixed contact point. That enables two things the V75X cannot do.
Rapid Trigger releases a key the instant it starts moving upward and re-registers it the instant it moves down again, at 0.001mm step precision. On the V75X, as on every mechanical board, the key stays registered until it rises past a fixed reset point. For counter-strafing in tactical shooters this is a measurable difference, and it is the reason competitive players buy magnetic boards.
Adjustable actuation is the second. On the RS7 Air you set trigger depth per key, shallow on movement keys and deeper on binds you do not want firing accidentally. On the V75X the actuation point is fixed by whichever switch you install: 1.4mm on Aurora Ice Cream, 1.7mm on Arctic Fox, 1.9mm on Obsidian, 2.0mm on Anya and Periwinkle.
End-to-end latency also favours the RS7 Air at 0.28ms against 1ms, though the practical gap between those two figures is far smaller than the Rapid Trigger difference.
Typing and Sound: Where the V75X Wins Clearly
The V75X is built around acoustics in a way the RS7 Air is not. It uses a game-gasket structure with layered Poron foam, IXPE pads, switch base foam and silicone base pads. That combination removes the hard, hollow sound typical of tray-mounted boards without any modification out of the box.
The CNC aluminium top case adds mass, which lowers the pitch of the typing sound further. Double-shot PBT keycaps in Cherry profile hold their texture and legends over years of use, where the frosted translucent keycaps on the RS7 Air are chosen for RGB diffusion instead.
Switch variety is the other gap. Magnetic switches are almost all linear. The V75X offers five ATK custom switches across linear and tactile, including Arctic Fox at 56gf actuation force with strong tactile rebound and an 80 million click lifespan. If you prefer tactile switches, the Hall effect category has very little to offer you. The V75X and V75K switch guide covers all five in detail.
Wireless and Battery
The V75X runs three connection modes: USB-C wired, 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, on an 8000 mAh battery. The RS7 Air is USB-C wired only.
This is not a corner cut on ATK's part. Reading key position continuously at a 32,000 Hz per-key scan rate consumes far more power than a mechanical matrix scan. Wireless Hall effect boards exist but remain rare and expensive. If you need a keyboard that moves between a desktop and a laptop, or that connects to a tablet over Bluetooth, the V75X is the only option of the two.
Hot-Swap and Future Changes
Both boards support switch replacement, but not with the same parts.
The V75X takes five-pin MX-compatible switches, which is the largest switch ecosystem available. Anything you already own or want to try later will fit. The RS7 Air takes magnetic switches only, and ships with four backup switches in the box.
If you enjoy modifying keyboards, or expect to change switches as your preferences develop, the V75X gives you a route the RS7 Air does not. The hot-swap guide covers what that involves.
Price and What Each Buys
The V75X starts at ₹6,399 with Periwinkle switches and runs to ₹7,899 for the Arctic Fox configuration. The RS7 Air starts at ₹8,299 with Lucidblade switches and reaches ₹8,999 with Iceblade.
At the entry configurations the V75X is ₹1,900 cheaper and includes an aluminium case, wireless connectivity and an 8000 mAh battery. The RS7 Air asks more for a plastic case and no wireless, and gives you Rapid Trigger in return. Whether that trade is worth it depends entirely on what you play.
Which One to Buy
- You play tactical shooters competitively: RS7 Air. Rapid Trigger is a genuine advantage in counter-strafing and rapid direction changes, and nothing on a mechanical board substitutes for it.
- You type for most of the day and game in the evening: V75X. Better sound, better keycaps, tactile switch options and wireless, for less money.
- You need wireless or Bluetooth: V75X. The RS7 Air is wired only.
- You want to change switches over time: V75X. MX-compatible hot-swap opens the full ecosystem.
- You play story games, strategy or racing: V75X. Rapid Trigger contributes almost nothing in these genres.
- Sound quality is your priority: V75X. The gasket structure and foam layering are designed for it.
A useful check: if you cannot name a specific situation in your own play where a key needs to reset faster than a mechanical switch allows, the V75X is your board.
Both are covered in the RS7 Air review and the V75X review. For background on what magnetic switches change, see the Hall effect explainer. The full range is in the ATK collection.
Why Indian Buyers Choose Vrkaa
Buying peripherals in India has a problem that specifications do not solve. Many of the best value products come from brands with no Indian presence. When something fails, the warranty claim becomes an overseas RMA that takes months and costs more in shipping than the product is worth. That risk is the reason a lot of Indian buyers stay on older, more expensive gear than they need to.
Vrkaa Gears Private Limited is a registered Indian company based in Amravati, Maharashtra, and ships only within India. Support and returns are handled domestically. When something goes wrong you email admindesk@vrkaa.com and deal with a team in the same country and the same time zone, rather than a ticket queue abroad.
The terms are published rather than implied:
- Dispatch: orders are typically processed within one business day of payment confirmation.
- Delivery: standard shipping runs 1 to 7 business days across India, with a tracking number emailed once the order ships.
- Returns: a 14-day window from the date you receive the item, in original condition and packaging.
- Dead on arrival: a 48-hour reporting window with no return shipping charge, and approved refunds processed to the original payment method within 10 business days.
- Pre-purchase advice: you can ask before ordering. Hand size, switch choice and layout questions get a straight answer rather than a push toward the most expensive option.
One practical note that saves most disputes: record or photograph the package condition at delivery, with the sealed label visible. Vrkaa asks for this on damage and DOA claims, and having it is the difference between a claim that clears quickly and one that stalls.
The team is also active where Indian gamers actually are, across Instagram, YouTube, Discord, Facebook and X, which matters when you want to ask a question without opening a support ticket. The site carries published customer reviews, and a VRKAA Coins loyalty programme that returns value on repeat orders. Community events have included the VRKAA TAP Valorant tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Hall effect keyboard better than a mechanical keyboard for gaming
For competitive tactical shooters, yes. Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation reduce input delay on repeated and reversed keypresses. For other genres the advantage is small, and mechanical boards remain better for typing feel, sound and switch variety.
Does the ATK RS7 Air work wirelessly
No. The RS7 Air is USB-C wired only. The ATK V75X supports USB-C, 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0 on an 8000 mAh battery.
Can you use mechanical switches in the ATK RS7 Air
No. Magnetic switches and MX-compatible mechanical switches are separate ecosystems and are not interchangeable. The V75X takes five-pin MX-compatible switches. The RS7 Air takes magnetic switches only.
Which is cheaper, the RS7 Air or the V75X
The V75X, starting at ₹6,399 against ₹8,299 for the RS7 Air. The V75X also includes a CNC aluminium top case, three connection modes and an 8000 mAh battery at that price.
Which keyboard sounds better
The V75X. Its game-gasket structure uses layered Poron foam, IXPE pads, switch base foam and silicone base pads, with a CNC aluminium top case. Acoustics are a design priority on the V75X and not on the RS7 Air.
