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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

Razer Huntsman Mini vs ASUS ROG Claymore II

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Huntsman Mini
ASUS ROG Claymore II

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Razer Huntsman Mini Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Picture

Variants

  • Huntsman Mini (Classic Black)
  • Huntsman Mini (Mercury White)
  • ROG Claymore II (Black)

Our Verdict

Razer Huntsman Mini

ASUS ROG Claymore II

The Razer Huntsman Mini is a wired 60% gaming keyboard, while ASUS ROG Claymore II is a wireless full-size gaming keyboard with a modular numpad. The Razer feels better built, and it's available with clicky Razer Optical Purple and linear Razer Optical Red switches. On the other hand, the ASUS has a plushy wrist rest, a lower wired latency, a volume control wheel, and a USB passthrough. Also, you can use it wirelessly via its USB receiver. Since its numpad is modular, you can use the board without it or even place it on either side. The ASUS is available with linear and clicky ROG RX Optical Mechanical switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.5
8.8

Operating Force 
 

50 gf
67 gf

Latency 
 

9.8
8.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Huntsman Mini Top Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (60%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.5" (3.7 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

11.5" (29.3 cm)
18.2" (46.2 cm)

Depth 
 

4.0" (10.3 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.5" (21.5 cm)

Weight 
 

0.99 lbs (0.448 kg)
2.35 lbs (1.066 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Huntsman Mini Build Quality Close Up
ASUS ROG Claymore II Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
7.5

Side Picture  

Razer Huntsman Mini Side Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

3.7°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

9.4°

Wrist Rest  

No
Detachable
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Backlighting 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Huntsman Mini Backlighting Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Razer Huntsman Mini White Shot
ASUS ROG Claymore II White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Razer Huntsman Mini Brightness Max
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Razer Huntsman Mini Brightness Min
ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Great
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  

6.1 ft (1.9 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  

Razer Huntsman Mini 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  

Razer Huntsman Mini Bundle Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Key Switches 
 

Razer Optical
ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Clicky
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

50 gf
67 gf

Actuation Force 
 

36 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.5 mm
4.1 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Loud
Loud
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Latency 
 

9.8
8.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

3.5 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  

Razer Huntsman Mini Software Picture
ASUS ROG Claymore II Software Picture

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
Armoury Crate

Account Required 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
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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Razer Huntsman Mini

ASUS ROG Claymore II

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