ASUS ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard Review - Stellar Looks, Stellar Performance

TweakTown Rating: 89%

Our Verdict

The ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard's 'Stellar' design won't be for everyone, nor will the feel and sound of the keys. But, behind the transparent keycaps and bold aesthetics, ASUS has delivered a fantastic and versatile wireless gaming keyboard.

Pros

• Premium build quality
• Fantastic ROG NX switches and custom keycaps
• Vibrant OLED display
• Web-based customization

Cons

• The striking look won't be for everyone
• Loud thumpy spacebar
• Mechanics switches instead of adjustable magnetic switches

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Introduction & Specification Details and Close-up

The new ROG Azoth X Gaming Keyboard from ASUS, which sports the company's impressive ROG NX V2 Mechanical Switches and high-quality components that deliver a fantastic typing and gaming experience, also features one of its boldest peripheral designs so far. Just look at the images, and you'll understand what we mean. The design is original, sci-fi themed, and chock-full of contrasting design choices, which is another way of saying it's "loud" or in-your-face. In the era of minimal PC hardware design, bolstered by RGB lighting, the ROG Azoth X stands out squarely due to its distinctive appearance.

This means that it's a keyboard that will only appeal to those who dig the look and want their gaming keyboard to stand out to the point where anyone noticing it (which they will as soon as they're in the same room with it) will talk about it. Alongside its relatively high price tag of $299.99 USD, this limits the appeal of the ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard, despite its performance and build quality matching its over-the-top aesthetic.

Once you set aside the looks, the first thing you notice about the ROG Azoth X Gaming Keyboard is that it doesn't "feel" like most other keyboards out there. This is due to ASUS's in-house ROG NX V2 switches, the addition of an FR4 Positioning Plate, and its keycaps featuring three translucent sides and a smooth dye-sublimated finish. Sound and texture-wise, the new ROG Azoth X feels unlike any of the 75% form-factor keyboards we've reviewed over the past year, which is a good thing.

Yes, the look is appealing, and the feel is also an acquired taste, but it's enough to make it stand out from the pack on all fronts. As a fan of both, this is probably one of the more subjective keyboard reviews we've posted on TweakTown in a while, so let's break down what makes the new ROG Azoth X Gaming Keyboard worth seeking out.

Specifications & Close Up

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Design & Software

Design

With its white shell, fantastic silicon wrist rest, and mix of white, brightly colored, and dark keycaps, the ROG Azoth X is a keyboard that immediately makes its presence known, especially when you turn it on, as the keycaps feature three translucent sides that amplify the RGB lighting with a frosted-window-like effect. Not only that, but the printing, graphics, and underline that you can see on all the lettered keys employ ASUS's 'Stellar' theme. It's a little noisy to be sure, but we love some of the little touches like the arrow graphics underneath the WASD keys and the ROG branding on the 'Enter' and 'ESC' keys.

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As for the form factor, the 75% TKL-style is popular right now, and ASUS's Azoth X layout and design are up there with some of the best, as it offers decent spacing between all keys, with little touches like the primary arrow keys positioned slightly lower on the board for easier access. In addition to its distinctive appearance, the keyboard's other notable feature is its crisp OLED black-and-white display, which can be used to display various animations, images, or system information, including CPU and GPU temperatures.

It's also tied to the three-way control knob, which lets you switch between pre-programmed features, including dedicated media controls, RGB lighting brightness, RGB lighting effects, and the display's brightness. It also showcases the current connection method (USB wired, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth) and offers a quick look at the keyboard's current battery status. And on the topic of battery life, the ROG Azoth X Gaming Keyboard is impressive, offering up to 1600 hours of usage over low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless with the RGB lighting and OLED display turned off.

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Underneath the hood, you'll find high-quality ASUS's ROG NX Snow linear mechanical switches (there's also a clicky option), and they're impressive. With their 1.8mm actuation point and 40g of initial force, they offer a light touch that provides a smooth typing experience. The low-pitched, thumpy sound of the Azoth X, however, is due to the addition of a FR4 positioning plate and sound-damping layers, which eliminate high-frequency sounds. In fact, in terms of sound, the spacebar on the ROG Azoth X is one of the thumpiest we've heard, and we're not sure we're fans - because it tends to stand out.

Although the price tag is high, ASUS hasn't skimped on any of the construction, as the ROG Azoth X features one silicon and four PORON sound-dampening layers, alongside silicon gasket mounts. Add all of this up, and the smoothness value is off the charts.

Software

One of the criticisms we and others have had regarding peripherals from companies as large as ASUS is that they tend to incorporate customization and software support into their massive catch-all apps. In the case of the Azoth X, this would be Armoury Crate, a rather large piece of software that covers everything from motherboards to coolers, as well as accessories like headsets and keyboards. The good news is that with the ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard, you've also got the option to use a peripheral-specific version of Armoury Crate or the software-free Gear Link web-based tool.

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As for customization options for the ROG Azoth X, you've got all the things you'd expect to find for a premium gaming keyboard, presented in a minimalist and simple-to-use interface. Key binding and remapping are straightforward; simply select the key on the left and then choose from the wide range of options on the right-hand side. From keyboard and mouse functions to launching apps, assigning text, and even building Macros, it's all here and presented clearly and simply, which the team at ASUS deserves a lot of credit for. There's also an option here to adjust and customize the gamer-friendly Speed Tap mode, which prioritizes the most recent input between two defined keys.

Whether you're using the dedicated Armoury Crate app or the web-based Gear Link tool, you've also got in-depth customization options for the control knob and OLED display. Again, these are presented in a straightforward and easy-to-follow fashion, with the control knob options allowing you to enable or disable the pre-programmed options, as well as create custom functions that are as in-depth as those available with key remapping. As for the OLED display, you can choose from various animations and banners, upload your creation, switch to a music mode that displays an animated equalizer, and customize what real-time system monitoring information it displays.

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Finally, you've a dedicated page for RGB lighting controls that allows you to experiment with all the different presets, and a final tab for the keyboard's various Power settings. There, you can add a battery notification to the Windows taskbar, set a lighting alert percentage to warn you when you're getting close to needing a charge, and set how long before the keyboard enters a sleep state.

Gaming Performance and Productivity

Gaming Performance

Linear switches, like the ROG NX Snow linear mechanical switches deployed here, are fantastic for gaming. In fact, after spending a few hours playing DOOM: The Dark Ages, Remedy's new co-op shooter FBC Firebreak, and jumping into a few rounds of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, it's easy to fall in love with the responsiveness and smooth feel of the ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard. However, it's worth noting that this is a premium keyboard that doesn't ship with adjustable magnetic switches.

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Although the keyboard includes a dedicated Speed Tap mode for FPS gamers to enhance strafing, the lack of magnetic switches means you miss out on things like Rapid Trigger, which is exclusive to magnetic switches that support a more dynamic and adjustable actuation point. This is not a deal-breaker, but something to consider if you're a fan of competitive shooters and are specifically looking for a keyboard that supports this widely talked about magnetic switch feature. Ultimately, whether you're using the new ROG Azoth X in wired or wireless modes, you're getting the same fantastic and responsive performance.

Productivity

Versatility and feature-wise, the ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard ticks off many of the boxes we associate with productivity. Dedicated media controls, customizable dials and buttons, and a display to showcase real-time information, and the ability to quickly remap a key's functionality through to creating dedicated macros and functionality that is app-specific. Throw in tri-mode connectivity that includes Bluetooth support, alongside a dedicated spot to store the wireless dongle, and the ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard is also portable and ready to be taken on the go. That said, its unique design will make it stand out in any environment, as will the thumpy keys.

Keyboard Click Sound Level

To test a keyboard's overall sound level, we use the Ozito Digital Sound Level Meter, capturing the sentence "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" multiple times and recording the maximum dB level. This indicates how "loud" the switches used are for everyday usage. The following chart showcases where the ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard sits.

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Final Thoughts

From its build quality to its performance, to its features and versatility, the new ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard from ASUS is a winner. However, it won't appeal to everyone. First and foremost, the white aesthetic with multi-colored and transparent keycaps comes together with the RGB lighting and OLED display to create a keyboard that looks unlike anything else on the market. Does it look good? I think so, but that's subjective, and your take might vary. On top of this, the smooth keycap feel and specific sound born from sound-dampening layers and its FR4 positioning plate deliver a thumpy low-end sound that is satisfying, but again, your take might vary.

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This makes the ROG Azoth X Wireless Gaming Keyboard one of those rare try-before-you-buy keyboards, even if you're a fan of the 75% form factor and layout. However, if it clicks, there's a lot to love about the complete package that goes beyond the physical design and nice touches like the inclusion of a silicone wrist rest. ASUS's fantastic web-based tool for customization is a clear step in the right direction for the company, and it's super intuitive and easy to use. Also, the performance is flawless, with the hardware, switches, keycaps, and even the OLED display living up to its premium price tag and 'Stellar' aesthetic.