ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX TKL Wireless Deluxe gaming keyboard review • Mezha.Media

That is most likely the longest identify of the keyboard we noticed. And all as a result of along with the identify of the model and the road the important thing specs of the mannequin are additionally “encrypted”. So it seems that within the title “ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX TKL Wireless Deluxe” there are solely twice much less characters than the keys on the keyboard itself.

Specs

ASUS ROG STRIX SCOPE RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe

Along with the keyboard, the field additionally incorporates documentation, USB/USB-C cable, USB/USB-C adapter, USB radio receiver and wrist stand (its presence is indicated with the presence of “Deluxe” within the mannequin identify).

Design and development

Asus Rog Strix Scope RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe is a brief keyboard and not using a numeric keypad, as evidenced by TKL within the title – the abbreviation stands for Tenkeyless (“with out Tenkey” – digital block). One other identify is 80%, these are the sizes in these fashions in comparison with full-format keyboards. Tkl is a widespread choice for gaming keyboards on account of the truth that the numeric pad shouldn’t be utilized in video games anyway, and whether it is eliminated, it’s going to make room for the mouse on the best, and the participant is not going to should unfold his arms extensively on the desk.

The case of the keyboard turned out to be actually compact – solely 35.6×13.6 cm, the thickness of the case along with the keys is sort of typical for “mechanics”: the decrease row of buttons is at a peak of roughly 28 mm above the desk stage, the higher one – 38 mm. With the assistance of retractable legs, you possibly can additional improve the angle of inclination by elevating the highest row of buttons to about 46 mm. Each the decrease a part of the case and the legs are geared up with rubberized inserts, so the keyboard doesn’t slide on the floor of the desk, no matter which choice is extra to the person’s liking – with prolonged legs or with out.

If the person is used to resting his arms on the desk whereas typing, the wrist stand included with the keyboard will turn out to be useful. It has a plastic case with a mushy “prime” lined with synthetic leather-based, it’s linked to the keyboard utilizing magnets.

The pretty massive weight of the compact physique (854 g) is because of using a large aluminum prime panel. As a consequence of this, the physique turned out to be very robust, makes an attempt to twist the keyboard are virtually fruitless even with appreciable effort. Throughout regular use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe doesn’t bend, though you possibly can barely “press” the highest aircraft into the case, particularly when you press on it when the keyboard is on its legs.

The USB cable is detachable, 1.9 m lengthy, in a reasonably thick material braid. It’s linked to the keyboard within the middle by way of the USB-C connector, sadly there aren’t any choices to put it alongside the physique and transfer it to the left or proper.

The important thing structure usually corresponds to the American ANSI normal — an extended left Shift and a single-line Enter. The one distinction from this normal is the lengthy left Ctrl – the identical measurement because the Shift above it (due to this, the producer needed to cut back the house slightly). There aren’t any further buttons, the keyboard has a complete of 84 buttons – 3 lower than the usual TKL (this mannequin additionally lacks separate PrtSc, ScrLk and Pause keys, their performance is mixed with Del, Finish and PgDn by way of the Fn modifier).

This copy of the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe, as you possibly can see within the photograph, has the Cyrillic alphabet, however no Ukrainian characters. These are the nuances of solely the pattern that received to us for evaluate, whereas two variations of the keyboard are anticipated to go on sale in Ukraine directly: one with Ukrainian localization and ABS caps, the opposite with out Cyrillic in any respect, solely with the Latin alphabet, and PBT caps. PBT is taken into account a extra enticing choice (the fabric is extra wear-resistant and doesn’t get soiled so simply), nonetheless, because of the peculiarities of the manufacturing of such caps, it’s unimaginable to use further localization to them.

The keyboard is supplied with a full RGB backlight with help for proprietary synchronization with different ASUS gadgets — AURA Sync. You may modify its habits utilizing the proprietary Armory Crate utility.

Switches

Relying on the particular mannequin, the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe keyboard will be geared up with two totally different variations of branded switches – ROG RX RED or RX BLUE. These are optical-mechanical switches, during which the mechanical half with a spring interrupts the infrared mild circulation when pressed, which causes an on the spot fixation of the button operation. The absence of bodily contact and friction considerably will increase the lifetime of the switches — the producer claims 100 million actuations.

Because of the X-shaped stabilizer, the swap when pressed has a clean stroke, with out backlash and deviation to the aspect. Additionally, there isn’t a backlash each when the keys are raised and when pressed all the best way. The LED is positioned within the middle of the swap, with a lens above it – this gives uniform and vibrant illumination of the buttons.

Within the mannequin that has been inspected, the ROG RX RED is put in. These are linear switches – with a light-weight, clean and uniform course, with none tactile or sound response within the second. The total course of the swap is 4 mm, earlier than the operation – 1.5 mm. Preliminary effort – 40G, operation – 45G, most effort (on the finish of the course) – 55G.

This keyboard may use ROG RX Blue switches. In contrast to crimson, RX Blue has a really noticeable response when working – each tactile and sound. The course of their work is similar, 1.5 mm, the preliminary effort is noticeably much less – 30g, so in the beginning they’re pressed even simpler than Rx Purple. However the effort is noticeably bigger – 65G, and after it, the hassle requires much less – 60G, so with such keys after the work there’s a feeling that they “sink” to the top. This sort of swap is best fitted to quick printing, whereas linear are thought-about optimum for sport use.

Software program

ARMURY CRATE is used for the ASUS ROG STRIX SCOPE RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe. It’s a versatile utility that works with all ASUS gadgets, so it’s fairly massive and could appear overloaded with “additional” capabilities. Nevertheless, you probably have one other periphery of this producer, then you possibly can management all such gadgets from one “middle”.

In Armoury Crate, you possibly can change the performance of any key (besides Fn), the habits of the indicator within the higher proper nook (within the type of the ROG brand), intimately organising keyboards, document macros, create totally different profiles and retailer them within the keyboard reminiscence supported as much as 6 totally different profiles), select vitality saving modes and replace the firmware.

Connection, Use

Asus Rog Strix Scope RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe will be linked to the pc in three other ways: wire, by way of USB, or wi-fi utilizing a USB radio or by way of Bluetooth. The selection of mode is made by the swap subsequent to the USB-C connector (the USB radio reception holding within the physique on the magnet is saved instantly).

Battery life is asserted at 76 hours of steady work utilizing RGB-lighting within the radio regime (the producer doesn’t report how lengthy the keyboard within the Bluetooth mode will work). Asus Rog Strix Scope RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe will be linked to a few gadgets at a time by way of Bluetooth, switching between them is made with sizzling keys.

You are able to do some keyboard settings with out Armoury Crate, utilizing sizzling keys. For instance, Fn+Ins switches the higher row of perform keys between system and multimedia capabilities, Fn+ left ALT is used for quick recording of macros, Fn+ 1..6 – for switching between profiles, Fn+ arrows to the left and proper change the backlight model, up and down – its brightness, holding FN+ESC performs reset on manufacturing facility settings, and FN+8..0 switches the keyboard between the gadgets linked by way of Bluetooth.

ROG RX RED switches are virtually silent within the work, the one sound that may be heard is a average knock of the keys after they rise again after urgent (the keyboard has virtually no sound of a totally pressed cap on a steel floor typical for linear switches).

Because of the nature of the ASUS ROG STRIX SCOPE RX TKL Wi-fi Deluxe switches, it’s not good for printing the textual content – this can be a purely sport mannequin. In video games, the keyboard behaves very effectively, no delay was felt even when taking part in within the radio. The response happens at a distance of 1.5 mm, not 2 mm, as in most different “mechanic” variations – it additionally reduces the response time and is a major benefit in very dynamic community shooters.

The producer declares NKRO mode (a vast variety of keys on the identical time), and through the testing it was confirmed – the keyboard appropriately processed as much as fifty simultaneous clips (we merely did not do extra).

The wrist stand helps in long run sport periods, however it’s particularly helpful when printing – on this case, it helps the wrist very effectively, relieving the strain within the wrists. Within the video games, the fingers on the keys are positioned otherwise, and in brief periods you shouldn’t have time to really feel the strain however when you play lengthy sufficient, the presence of a stand is essential right here.