ASUS ROG Azoth

ASUS ROG Azoth

A premium 75% wireless keyboard with gasket mount, OLED display and hot-swap switches, held back by Armoury Crate.

  • 75%
  • Mechanical
  • USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
  • Hot-swappable
  • 1,000 Hz

PCPR score

8.3

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$250Nov 9

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The short version

The ROG Azoth is ASUS's 75% enthusiast gaming keyboard, combining a gasket mount, three-layer dampening, hot-swappable pre-lubed ROG NX switches, double-shot PBT keycaps and an OLED display with a three-way knob across 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes. Tom's Hardware and PC Gamer praised its typing feel and build but criticized Armoury Crate software, and PC Gamer balked at the cost. It is a high-end choice for gamers who want enthusiast-style typing without building a custom keyboard.

Pros

  • Gasket mount with three-layer dampening and pre-lubed ROG NX hot-swap switches
  • OLED display and three-way knob for quick settings
  • 2.4 GHz SpeedNova, Bluetooth and wired connections
  • Up to 2000 hours of claimed 2.4 GHz battery life with OLED and lighting off
  • Lube kit and switch tools included for tuning

Cons

  • Armoury Crate software is criticized by Tom's Hardware and PC Gamer alike
  • Expensive, as PC Gamer stressed against rival enthusiast boards
  • 1000 Hz polling and mechanical switches only, with no Rapid Trigger

Best for

  • Enthusiasts who want custom-style typing in a wireless gaming keyboard
  • Gamers who value build quality over the lowest price

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Full specifications

Core

Layout
75%
Switch type
Mechanical
Stock switches
ROG NX (linear, tactile or clicky)

Features

Hot-swappable
Yes
Backlight
RGB

Connectivity

Connection
USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth

Performance

Polling rate
1,000 Hz

Physical

Keycaps
PBT
Weight
1,186 g
Color
Black

Power

Battery life
2,000 h

Compatibility notes

  • Uses a 2.4 GHz USB dongle that stores in the keyboard, with Bluetooth and wired USB-C as alternative connections
  • Armoury Crate is needed for OLED customization and firmware updates

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Praised the sturdy build, enthusiast-level sound and long battery life, but names Armoury Crate software its biggest failing and finds the keycaps a little slippery.

  • PC Gamer

    Mixed

    Ranks it above every other Asus gaming keyboard and among the better enthusiast boards, but balks at the steep price and the slow, unreliable Armoury Crate app.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Is the ROG Azoth hot-swappable?

Yes. It uses hot-swappable pre-lubed ROG NX switches, and ASUS includes a switch puller and lube kit for owners who want to modify it.

How long does the battery last?

ASUS claims up to 2000 hours over 2.4 GHz wireless with the OLED and lighting turned off, according to Tom's Hardware, so real-world battery life will be much shorter with lighting on.

Does it need Armoury Crate?

ASUS's Armoury Crate software handles OLED customization and firmware updates, and both Tom's Hardware and PC Gamer found it slow and frustrating to use.

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