ASUS ROG Claymore II keyboard review

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Specifications

Technical specifications

Some marketing info first:

“ROG Claymore II: The Elite Gaming Keyboard
The ROG Claymore II can be used as a stand-alone 80% TKL keyboard or as a 100% full-size keyboard with the numeric keypad on the right or left side, depending on individual preference. Compared to the previous model, the Claymore II has a new slot-in design to enable the removable number pad to be connected to the keyboard even more securely and more robustly. Plus, it has conveniences like customizable buttons, a volume control wheel, and a detachable palm rest for easier typing.  The ROG Claymore II is equipped with the optomechanical switches RX Red. These premium switches were first used in the ROG Strix Scope RX gaming keyboard and have a hollow, square shaft design with embedded RGB LEDs for all-around lighting per key. Accordingly, the ROG Claymore II is compatible with the wireless AURA Sync technology. The design also ensures near-zero debounce latency to ensure instant activation as soon as the button is pressed. The hollow, square shaft and the X-stabilizer mechanism ensure a smooth keystroke without the usual “key wobble” and remarkable durability with a lifespan of up to 100 million keystrokes. The ROG Claymore II offers a response time of just 1 ms in both wired and wireless 2.4 GHz RF modes, using a USB-C® cable and a USB-C to USB Type-A Adapters are included. The large USB-C bandwidth allows users to quickly charge the keyboard or connect another USB-A device via the passthrough port on the back of the keyboard.”


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Key Features:

  • Play It Your Way: Detachable Numpad can be attached to either side of the 80% keyboard to suit personal play styles and gaming setups
  • ROG RX Optical Mechanical Switches: RX Red and RX Blue switches feature centralized lighting and provide consistent wobble-free keystrokes with near-zero debounce delay
  • Lag-Free Connection: Ultrafast 1 ms response in both wired or 2.4 GHz wireless modes
  • Outstanding Battery Life: 4000 mAh battery provides up to 43 hours of use (full-size with lighting on), and the keyboard includes a built-in LED battery level indicator
  • Fast Charge & USB Passthrough: Easily switch between USB-C® fast charging and USB Type-A passthrough
  • Intuitive Control: Four fully customizable hotkeys and a built-in volume control wheel on the Numpad
  • Wireless Aura Sync: Synchronized light effects — even in wireless mode
  • Ergonomic Design: Detachable magnetic wrist rest for comfortable marathon gaming sessions

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Form Factor

Full-size/Tenkeyless

Chassis

Aluminum, black anodized, brushed finish

Keyswitches

ROG RX Red, mechanical, 45g actuation force, 2.0mm actuation distance

Backlight

Individually lit and per-key programmable

LED Color

RGB, 16.8 million colors

Keycaps

ABS

Connectivity

2.4 GHz/1x USB 3.0 Type-C

USB Report Rate

Up to 1,000Hz polling

Matrix

Full key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting

Media Keys

Yes, four dedicated and customizable hotkeys and a volume roller (volume up and down)

Adjustable Height

Yes

Asus Armoury Crate (Software)

Supported in Windows 10

Wireless Connection

RF 2.4 GHz

Cable (in wired mode)

1.8 m (6 ft), USB Type-C to Type-C, detachable, black, braided fiber

Dimensions

466(L) x 155(W) x 39(H) mm

Weight

1.07 kg

MSRP

279.99 EUR/269.99 USD

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