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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL vs ASUS ROG Claymore II

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Products

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL
ASUS ROG Claymore II

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ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Picture
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Variants

  • ROG Strix Scope (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope Deluxe (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope RX TKL (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope RX (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope NX (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope NX TKL (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope NX Deluxe (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope NX TKL Deluxe (Black)
  • ROG Strix Scope TKL (Black/Gray)
  • ROG Strix Scope TKL (Gundam Edition)
  • ROG Strix Scope NX TKL (Moonlight White)
  • ROG Claymore II (Black)

Our Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL

ASUS ROG Claymore II

The ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL is a wired TKL board, while the ASUS ROG Claymore II is a wireless full-size board with a modular numpad. The Claymore II is a better choice for gaming, thanks to its much lower latency. Also, it has a volume control wheel, a USB passthrough, and a plushy wrist rest. You can place the numpad on the left or right side of the board or remove it completely for a TKL size. It's available with ROG RX Red Optical Mechanical switches and ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical switches. On the other hand, the Strix Scope TKL is available with a variety of Cherry MX switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.7
8.8

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
67 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
1.5 mm

Latency 
 

7.1
8.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Top Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

14.0" (35.6 cm)
18.2" (46.2 cm)

Depth 
 

5.4" (13.6 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.5" (21.5 cm)

Weight 
 

1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
2.35 lbs (1.066 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Build Quality Close Up
ASUS ROG Claymore II Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
7.5

Side Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Side Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

3.7°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

9.4°

Wrist Rest  

No
Detachable
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Backlighting 
 

9.7
10

Backlighting Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Backlighting Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL White Shot
ASUS ROG Claymore II White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Brightness Max
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Brightness Min
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Ok
Great

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

6.0 ft (1.8 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
1.3

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Extra Features
ASUS ROG Claymore II Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

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 Strix Scope TKL Bundle Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Brown
ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
67 gf

Actuation Force 
 

47 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.2 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
4.1 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Loud
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Latency 
 

7.1
8.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

13.9 ms
1.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
9.7 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

9.6
9.6

Software Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Software Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Software Picture

Software Name  

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate

Account Required 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

5
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software and Onboard
Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
7.2

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

No
No

iOS  

No
No

iPadOS  

No
No
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ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL

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