Asus has simply unveiled the Asus ROG Azoth Excessive gaming keyboard, a high-end board machined virtually totally from stable aluminium, apart from the bits which can be carbon fiber! It additionally consists of an OLED show and a intelligent adjustable gasket mount to rapidly swap up the typing really feel.
The brand new contender for our greatest gaming keyboard information is a no-holds-barred try by Asus to cement a standing as a premium gaming peripheral maker, having beforehand created some stable by not at all times spectacular merchandise on this space.
Launching at Computex 2024, the brand new keyboard is a TKL kind issue, so it’s lacking the quantity pad part. This can be a model many avid gamers appear to desire because it frees up desk area in your mouse, however some customers may lament the dearth of a full-size choice.
Not like many high-end customized keyboards, the look Asus has gone for right here isn’t extra on the minimalist aspect however as an alternative is extra of an aggressive, angular model. Fortunately, although, the coloring is all fairly muted and the general look nonetheless manages to be clear and comparatively easy – it’s actually simply the plate that covers the again edge that provides a extra industrial vibe.
The keycaps are remarkably unremarkable, with their black end and shine-through legends exhibiting off the RGB lighting under every key. Asus has tended to have barely extra angular, much less straightforward to learn legends on earlier keyboards however the font right here is extra easy and readable.
As an alternative, it’s in the remainder of the board that Asus has gone to city. For a begin, there’s the little OLED show within the prime proper nook that may present what setting you’re adjusting through the dial swap subsequent to it. This will change quantity, keyboard brightness, profiles, and extra.
Around the again of the board there’s the USB-C connection and a swap for altering the board between wired, 2.4GHz wi-fi, and Bluetooth. The wi-fi choice additionally provides as much as 8KHz polling fee.
In the meantime, on the underside is a stowage location for the USB dongle together with one other swap for altering the gasket mount place. This primarily strikes the extent of the gasket such that it presses extra into the silicone pad dampening layer under, creating extra of a quiet, dampened really feel or raises it up for a clickier really feel.
Additionally underneath listed here are the finding pads for the magnetic toes. These stable steel and rubber-tipped toes supply solely a single top regulate choice for elevating the again fringe of the board.
The ultimate piece of the puzzle is the silicone wrist relaxation that’s notably heavy – it’s stable silicone rubber. This attaches magnetically to the entrance fringe of the board and provides a decently thick wrist resting space, although it’s not the softest materials.
All instructed, whereas we received just a little hands-on time with the brand new gaming keyboard at Asus’ demonstration space at Computex 2024, we’d have to have extra of a sit down and prolonged play with this board to actually get a really feel for it. How a lot distinction does the gasket swap makes, how the switches really feel, and the way helpful the OLED display are all questions that we’ll solely have the ability to reply with prolonged use at dwelling. However for now, it’s definitely a powerful try. We’re nonetheless awaiting phrase on the value and actual launch date of the brand new board.
The ROG Azoth Excessive launches alongside the ROG Harpe ACE Excessive, which is a equally high-end gaming mouse constructed from carbon fiber with glass toes and weighing simply 47g.
