Asus continues its further journey into keyboard enthusiast territory, adding new wireless models with the latest custom switches and some high-end features you wouldn’t expect from a mainstream gaming keyboard. Announced at Computex 2023, the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless (said to be 5x faster) is the first to use ROG NX Snow pre-lubricated linear switches. It further limits noise and features tri-mode connectivity and an included wrist rest.
If you don’t like the feel of those switches, the Scope II 96 Wireless is hot-swappable so you can bring your own. It’s also the first Asus keyboard to come with a new ROG Omni receiver, along with products from Logitech and Corsair, promising fast speeds and the ability to connect to multiple Asus 2.4 GHz wireless peripherals from a single dongle. I’m here.
We got a chance to get hands-on with the Strix Scope II 96 Wireless and were very pleased with its smooth, comfortable feel and quiet sound output (admittedly, it’s a little hard to judge in a crowded event space). Is difficult). Underneath the keys, the Aura RGB is as charming as ever, with a pixelated ROG symbol on the spacebar and light shining through. I also like the soft magnetically attached wrist rest that comes in the box.
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The Asus ROG NX Snow switches have 3.6mm of travel and a 1.8mm actuation point, giving them shorter reach than the company’s 4mm NX Red switches. The actuation force required is 45g, which is the same as the red, but with a different stem and lubricated.
The 96-key layout is a good balance between having most of the keys you need and not taking up too much desk space. There are also dials that you can use to control your PC’s volume, media, lighting, and other settings.
With the lights dialed down (off), Asus promises 15,000 hours of gaming and long typing on a single charge, and key combos turn the number key lights into a battery meter so you can keep track of your charging status. Easy to check. anytime.
ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless can connect to your computer in one of three ways: wired, Bluetooth wireless, or 2.4 GHz wireless via ROG SpeedNova. Asus claims the SpeedNova has “near-zero” latency, and says the dongle also allows you to connect to two additional ROG devices such as mice and headsets.
Pricing and availability for the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless have not yet been announced. However, it’s expected to be a bit cheaper than the $249 Asus ROG Azoth, which launched earlier this year and is one of his best gaming keyboards. The Azoth comes with a complete switch disassembly and lubrication kit, an expensive feature that the Scope II lacks.
