ASUS ROG Strix Scope Review: Gaming Mechanical Keyboard for Maximum Control I


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Gaming peripheral manufacturers love to experiment when creating gaming keyboards. Use

different types of switches from differentmanufacturers are adding additional buttons for macros and media controls, and having fun with different keyboard shapes and sizes. This is all great, but not everyone needs it. Part of the public prefers the classics: mechanical Cherry MX switches proven over the years (or rather, decades), compact sizes, standard layout without extra buttons and design surprises. Just for such users, ASUS has released the ROG Strix Scope keyboard.

  1. What is it?
  2. What is interesting ASUS ROG Strix Scope?
  3. What is included?
  4. What does the ASUS ROG Strix Scope look like?
  5. How comfortable and what can the keyboard?
  6. What is out of the extra features?
  7. In the dry residue

What is it?

ASUS ROG Strix Scope is a wired gaming keyboard with a standard layout, a minimalistic skeleton design, customizable backlighting and Cherry MX mechanical switches.

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What is interesting ASUS ROG Strix Scope?


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ASUS claims the keyboard is optimizedfor first-person shooters, in particular, they decided to make a wide left Control key. There is a quick change of the mode of operation of the upper row of keys: multimedia or functional, like on notebook keyboards. There is a key Stealth, which minimizes all applications and turns off the sound. The rest is all in the best traditions: the standard layout without additional buttons, mechanical switches Cherry MX RGB, metal lining on the upper part of the body, support for macros and RGB lights with Aura Sync to synchronize with other devices.

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What is included?

The keyboard comes in thick cardboarda black box, on top of which is a soft cardboard cover with colorful printing. The kit includes a keyboard, instructions, a set of stickers and replacement caps for the WASD buttons with a tool for quickly replacing them. The last item of the kit has not arrived to us, but commercial kits include:


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What does the ASUS ROG Strix Scope look like?


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In appearance ASUS ROG Strix Scope companysuccessfully combined the classic &#8220;skeleton&#8221; with recognizable design elements of the ROG line. The keyboard is compact, the front edge is beveled, with &#8220;chopped&#8221; corners, it has the inscription &#8220;Republic of Gamers&#8221; on it. The caps are made of the usual black plastic with a matte surface:


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The top panel of the keyboard is made of enougha thick sheet of metal and has a matte surface, which on the right side is replaced by a diagonal polish, which can be seen in other devices of the ROG line:


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In the upper right corner, next to the LED indicators (of which there are five, by the way), the ROG logo with the backlight is located:


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No wrist pads are provided:


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The bottom of the keyboard is made of matteplastic, with decorative diagonal stripes and another ROG logo. But more important is the presence of six large rubberized feet around the perimeter, thanks to which the keyboard does not slide on the table and does not sag. The top has grooves for cable management if necessary:


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Folding legs also with rubber inserts for stability:


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The keyboard can be placed at two angles:


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The cable is of medium thickness, soft, in a fabric braid. No complaints have arisen against him:


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ASUS ROG Strix Scope is weighty (1070 g) and tough thanks to a metal plate. Nowhere does not bend, not loose, the assembly is excellent.

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How comfortable and what can the keyboard?


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Keyboard layout is practically standard,so there will be no surprises and you will not miss the buttons. In any case, I did not have any false clicks. In fact, there is only one feature: an extended left Ctrl and, as a result, Win and Alt are slightly smaller next to each other. ASUS says it's good for shooters. This is possible, although it is extremely difficult to miss the angular Ctrl if there are no additional buttons behind it:


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Multimedia buttons are aligned with F row, itcan work in two modes. In functional or multimedia mode, the switch occurs with the Fn + Ins combination. Of the additional chips is the Sthealth button, which is combined with F12. It closes all windows and turns off the sound, and pressing again returns everything back.


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We had a version with the old ones for review, goodfamiliar to all Cherry MX RGB Red switches. They are considered one of the most optimal for games. They have a linear stroke, the full stroke is 4 mm, before actuation is 2 mm. The required weight for actuation is 45 g. They have no tactile feedback at the actuation point and are not too noisy, there is a sound only at the lowest point when pressed. These switches perform great in games; typing takes a little getting used to. If there is any personal preference, ASUS has this same keyboard with Cherry MX RGB Brown, Blue, Black, Speed ​​Silver and Silent Red switches.


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Under the long buttons (space in particular) there are additional stabilizers:


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The keyboard is equipped with a RGB-backlit with a bunchvarious effects that can be switched without software using combinations Fn + left / right arrows. Down and up - adjust the brightness. The backlight is bright, but the uniformity is not perfect: Cyrillic is highlighted a little worse. But this is a feature of all Cherry switches because of their design:


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What is out of the extra features?

To configure the keyboard you can useproprietary ASUS Armory II software, it is common to all ASUS gaming peripherals. The set of functions is standard and everything is implemented as clearly as possible. You can assign actions to buttons, select a combination of buttons for game mode (disabling the Windows button), record macros, adjust the backlight to your heart's content, and synchronize it with other devices that support AURA Sync. It might also be useful for someone to be able to record click statistics:


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The keyboard has built-in memory, soafter setting you can forget about the software. And the basic necessary functions work without it. Already traditionally for ASUS keyboards, there is a set of shortcut keys for basic actions:

  • Fn + F5-F11 - volume and playback control
  • Fn + F12 - Stealth button
  • Fn + Win - disable the Windows button
  • Fn + right Alt - start and end of the macro recording, after which you need to press the desired button to assign it
  • Fn + 1-5 - switching profiles
  • Fn + left and right arrows - switch backlight modes, up and down - brightness
  • Fn + Del - color customization, increase in red, 10 gradations
  • Fn + End - increase blue
  • Fn + PageDown - increase green
  • Fn + Esc - reset to factory settings (long hold)

In the dry residue

ASUS ROG Strix Scope is a great gaming toolA keyboard with a durable and practical design, proven design, stylish appearance and durable Cherry MX mechanical switches. It pleases with customization options, including without software, built-in memory for saving profiles and fully customizable RGB lighting with support for Aura synchronization. A kind of gentlemanly set of everything that should be in a good modern game mechanic. There is not much to add in this case. If we're going to be really picky about the little things, then maybe someone wouldn't mind having a wrist rest in the kit. The keyboard is now3200 UAHand it will be difficult to find a similar A-brand model with Cherry switches much cheaper.

4Reasons to buy ASUS ROG Strix Scope:

  • reliable design, high-quality materials and assembly;
  • excellent mechanical Cherry MX switches;
  • functional, convenient software, the ability to configure without it, and built-in memory;
  • stylish, minimalistic appearance and RGB-lights.

1Reason not to buy ASUS ROG Strix Scope:

  • You are sure that you will be uncomfortable without a wrist rest.

ASUS ROG Strix Scope

Wired gaming keyboard with standard layout, minimal skeleton design, customizable RGB lighting and Cherry MX mechanical switches

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Specifications keyboard ASUS ROG Strix Scope

Switches
Mechanical, Cherry MX

Life time
50 million clicks

Progress to the point of operation
2 mm

Trigger force
45 g

Backlight
RGB

Connection
wired, USB

Cable
1.8 m

Dimensions
440x137x39 mm

Weight
1070 g

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