ASUS unveils the ROG Strix Scope II 96 keyboard with ROG NX Snow Switches

After going hands-on with the ROG Strix Scope II 96 at Computex 2023 it might just take the crown from the ASUS ROG Azoth we recently reviewed.

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At Computex 2023, ASUS lifted the lid on its latest wireless gaming keyboard to drool over (or try not to) with the ROG Strix Scope II 96. After a brief hands-on with the keyboard at ASUS's HQ in Taipei, this is on track to be just as impressive as the ASUS ROG Azoth Mechanical Keyboard we recently reviewed.

The new ROG Strix Scope II 96 wireless gaming keyboard is coming soon.

The new ROG Strix Scope II 96 wireless gaming keyboard is coming soon.

The 96 in the naming refers to its compact 96% form factor, meaning it retains all function keys and the numerical keypad without taking up too much desk space.

Under the hood sits ASUS's new pre-lubed hot-swappable ROG NX Snow switches with fast actuation and a linear keystroke feel. The top housings are polycarbonate (PC), with the bottom housings made of polyoxymethylene (POM) composite and POM. Interestingly ASUS will offer two styles of keycaps, the always impressive PBT double shot or new UV-coated ABS keycaps.

ASUS's new ROG NX Snow switches.

ASUS's new ROG NX Snow switches.

Like the Azoth, the new ROG Strix Scope II 96 features a robust build and will be whisper-quiet thanks to sound-dampening foam and an additional switch-dampening pad - not to mention the pre-lube action on the switches.

On the wireless front, it supports ROG SpeedNova technology for low-latency performance for gaming and the ability to pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth connectivity. Visually it follows the sleek RGB-lit minimal aesthetic we've seen from ASUS's ROG keyboards of late, with a customizable scroll wheel and dynamic lighting options.

The new ROG Strix Scope II 96 is one good-looking keyboard.

The new ROG Strix Scope II 96 is one good-looking keyboard.

It's certainly a looker and performer, with ASUS noting that it plans to release Strix Scope II and Strix Scope II RX full-size gaming keyboards following the 96's debut.

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Kosta is a veteran gaming journalist that cut his teeth on well-respected Aussie publications like PC PowerPlay and HYPER back when articles were printed on paper. A lifelong gamer since the 8-bit Nintendo era, it was the CD-ROM-powered 90s that cemented his love for all things games and technology. From point-and-click adventure games to RTS games with full-motion video cut-scenes and FPS titles referred to as Doom clones. Genres he still loves to this day. Kosta is also a musician, releasing dreamy electronic jams under the name Kbit.

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