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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

ASUS ROG Azoth vs ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless

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ASUS ROG Azoth
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Variants

  • ROG Azoth (Black)
  • ROG Azoth (Moonlight White)
  • ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless (White)

Our Verdict

ASUS ROG Azoth

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless

The ASUS ROG Azoth and the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless are wireless keyboards with comparable gaming performance. The Azoth has a smaller, compact (75%) form factor and better build quality. It also has a programmable OLED screen. On the other hand, the Strix Scope II 96 Wireless has a compact 96% form factor. It also has a multi-function button, a multi-function scroll wheel, and an included wrist rest.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.7
8.6
No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

ASUS ROG Azoth Top Picture
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (96%)

Height 
 

1.6" (3.9 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

12.8" (32.6 cm)
14.8" (37.7 cm)

Depth 
 

5.4" (13.6 cm)
5.2" (13.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.3" (21.2 cm)

Weight 
 

2.54 lbs (1.152 kg)
2.28 lbs (1.033 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

ASUS ROG Azoth Build Quality Close Up
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

ASUS ROG Azoth Side Picture
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

1.6°

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

11°
10°

Home Row Height 
 

30.2 mm (1.2")
29.4 mm (1.2")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

8.7
8.7

Customizability Overview  

ASUS ROG Azoth Customizability Overview
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1u
1u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Yes
Yes

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

5-pin Cherry
5-pin Cherry

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

ASUS ROG Azoth Backlighting Picture
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

ASUS ROG Azoth Brightness Max
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

ASUS ROG Azoth Brightness Min
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
8.0

White Shot  

ASUS ROG Azoth White Shot
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

5.5
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

ASUS ROG Azoth Extra Features
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
Yes

Control Knob 
 

Yes
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

ASUS ROG Azoth Bundle Picture
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.9
8.3

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

46.0 dBA
49.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

ROG NX Red
ROG NX Snow

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

46 gf
47 gf

Actuation Force 
 

44 gf
44 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.6 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
4.0 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.4
9.3

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

1.8 ms
2.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.3 ms
±0.3 ms

Wired 
 

2.7 ms
2.7 ms

Receiver 
 

1.8 ms
3.0 ms

Bluetooth 
 

8.9 ms
7.5 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

0.2 ms
1.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.9
8.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

2.5 ms
3.4 ms

Key Release 
 

10.3 ms
22.0 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

ASUS ROG Azoth Multi-Key Raw USB
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

7.4
7.9

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.9 ms
5.3 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

13.3 ms
13.4 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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