ASUS ROG Strix Scope Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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ASUS ROG Strix Scope is a full-size wired mechanical gaming keyboard that features a choice of six Cherry MX switches. It also enjoys an aluminum frame and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
Unsurprisingly, the ROG Strix Scope features 100% anti-ghosting and N-key rollover.
ASUS has recently also introduced a version of Strix Scope with its first optical mechanical switches. We can expect it to release a tenkeyless version soon, too.
The ROG Strix Scope can also be purchased with a custom wrist rest as the ROG Strix Scope Deluxe.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Cherry MX Red switches
- Comfortable and responsive
- Easy to use
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Responsive and responsive design
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- Expensive for a gaming keyboard
- No wrist rest
Price Comparison
Specifications
| Cherry MX Red | Cherry MX Brown | Cherry MX Blue | Cherry MX Speed Silver | Cherry MX Silent Red | Cherry MX Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | USB 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cable | Detachable braided USB cable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form Factor | 80% mechanical keyboard (tenkeyless) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material | Aluminum alloy top plate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, Black, Silent Red, Speed Silver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 137 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 39 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 440 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1070 g | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RGB Lighting | Aura Sync per-key RGB lighting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Key Travel | 2mm actuation, 4mm bottom | 2mm actuation, 4mm bottom | 2.2mm actuation, 4mm bottom | 1.2mm actuation, 3.4mm bottom | 1.9mm actuation, 3.7mm bottom | 2mm actuation, 4mm bottom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | Up to 6 profile | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Debut | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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techradar[1]
Reviewer score 74%The Asus ROG Strix Scope is one of the most simple gaming keyboards we've seen. The lack of additional buttons and overly-fancy design means you get a compact keyboard. It feels comfortable to use, is responsive when playing even the most frantic games, and there's a few nice gaming-centric features as well.
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Pros
- Responsive and responsive design
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- No wrist rest
- Expensive for a gaming keyboard
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References
- ^ Asus ROG Strix Scope review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-scope. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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