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ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX Optical

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Product Overview

ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX is the first mechanical gaming keyboard to feature ROG's RX Optical Mechanical Switches. Similar to the optical switches in Razer's high-end models, the ROG RX Optical Mechanical Switches offer 100 million keystroke life span. They offer a linear actuation with a short 1.5mm actuation distance.
The ROG Strix Scope RX also comes with IP56 water and dust resistance. For extra structural rigidity, it also has a durable aluminum alloy top plate.
For convenience, the ROG Strix Scope RX has USB 2.0 pass through that makes it easy to connect other USB devices such as a wired mouse or flash drive.
The ROG Strix Scope RX is based on the ROG Strix Scope with Cherry MX switches, which also comes in a tenkeyless version.

Ratings

What we found

Pros
  • Excellent build quality
  • Lightning fast optical switches
  • Very compact for a full-size gaming keyboard
Cons
  • Omits dedicated media keys

What external reviewers found

External score 76%
Pros
  • Excellent build quality
  • Excellent software
  • Fantastic performance
  • Excellent response times
  • Fast and responsive buttons
Cons
  • No media or macro keys
  • No wrist-rest
  • Expensive for what you get
  • Slightly grippy keycaps

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External Reviews

t3[1]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from t3 have found:
The Asus ROG Strix Scope RX is a full-size, wired gaming keyboard. It has 4 mm of travel and a 1.5 mm actuation point. The keys make use of a sharp, modern-looking font. The Armoury Crate software is as good as ever, enabling you to choose between a host of different lighting options for the keys.
Pros
  • Excellent response times
  • Excellent build quality
  • Excellent software
Cons
  • Expensive for what you get

tomshardware[2]

Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from tomshardware have found:
The ROG Strix Scope RX uses the same Armoury Crate software as other Asus peripherals to handle key settings, basic RGB lighting management and firmware updates. It offers five user-managed profiles, as well as a default profile that can all be accessed via the F1-F6 keys. Much of the keyboard's additional functionality can be managed right on-keyboard, too.
Pros
  • Feels sturdy
  • Per-key RGB lighting
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Slightly grippy keycaps

trustedreviews[3]

Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found:
The Scope uses Asus’ first opto-mechanical design, and the ROG RX Red switches inside this keyboard offer an impressive array of specifications. There are no media or macro keys; media options are relegated to the function row. There’s no travel sleeve and the 1.8m cable isn’t detachable. The combination of optical speed and conventional travel distances makes for an impressive keyboard.
Pros
  • Fast and responsive buttons
  • Excellent build quality
  • Fantastic performance
Cons
  • No media or macro keys
  • No wrist-rest

References

  1. ^ Asus ROG Strix Scope RX keyboard review: a gaming keyboard champion. [t3].
  2. ^ Asus ROG Strix Scope RX Optical Gaming Keyboard Review: Defying Expectations. [tomshardware].
  3. ^ Asus ROG Strix Scope RX Review. [trustedreviews].

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