![]() Ultimately it's the mechanics of the Scope II 96 that really make it stand out apart from the pack, and even though you'd struggle to call it cheap, at an MSRP of $180/£170 it's still a fair bit less than it's most immediate competition like the Corsair K70 Max. There's also a Bluetooth mode activated by a toggle on the rear of the board, which is a decent extra party trick that may well come in use for some. The battery life is also excellent, with a quoted maximum of 1,500 hours of continuous use, and we found we only had to plug it in once during our testing. Software wise the ROG Strix II uses Asus' Armoury Crate, and while we're not huge fans it does at least allow you to setup things like macros and RGB lighting customisations fairly easily. The switches themselves are also hot-swappable, for those of you who like to experiement with a different feel, although we found the feel of the ROG NX Snow switches in our review model to be so good it's unlikely you'll want to.īeyond the typing experience, the compact frame is both well-built and well-thought out, with a full numpad and a programmable multimedia wheel. Mechanical keyboards can be something of a headache when it comes to noise, but the Scope II 96 really is noticeably quieter than the competition. More than that, the Scope II 96 is quiet by mechanical keyboard standard thatnks to some sound dampening foam, a choice of PBT or ABS plastic keycaps and some sturdy stabilisers for the larger keys. Lubing keys is normally something reserved for people who are really, really into their keyboard feel, but Asus has deemed the process worth doing for the ROG NX switches used here, and the results are extremely impressive. The typing feel is outstanding, thanks to lubed switches straight from the factory that provide a sublime typing and gaming experience right out of the box. ![]() It's been a long time since I've been blown away by a new gaming keyboard, but the Scope II 96 has done just that. The fact that it's wireless is more than just a bonus point, but given all the great design and feel on offer here it's almost difficult to know where to start. ![]() Wireless keyboards pass through our hands often, but every now and then a stand out keyboard appears that blows us away, and the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless stands out as simply the best gaming keyboard we've seen in, well, forever. ![]()
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