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Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset Review

In our Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset Review, we’ll discuss why this is an excellent gaming headset for every gamer out there, whether you’re a mobile gamer, or a PC/Console gamer.

The whole gaming community has highly praised the ROG product lineup. Today, you can grab one of their best wireless gaming headsets, the Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4. Gaming headsets are essential, mainly if you rely on footsteps or gunshot locations. You’ll be able to pinpoint where the enemy is coming from accurately, and that is a good advantage.

The Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset focuses more on gamers who prefer compact and easy-to-carry headsets, and Asus has been the first one to make a USB-C Compatible Headset. If you have a Nintendo Switch, you’ll understand the struggle of not being able to connect wireless Bluetooth headphones.

Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset Packaging

On this part of our Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset Review, we’ll talk about the packaging. As you unbox the product, it is essential to check if there are damages, especially if the product was shipped.

The box comes with a beautiful design, typically with an RGB background because it’s a gaming peripheral.

On the front upper-left area, you get the Republic of Gamers logo. You get a beautiful view of the actual headset on the front, along with certified features on the bottom-right.

The box already feels premium; you can display this wherever you want. Opening the box, you get a pleasant greeting from the Republic of Gamers Community.

The writings come with a beautiful metallic design that reflects, making sure that you experience that premium feel as you unbox.

Inside, you get a durable carrying case that includes all of the accessories and the headset itself. The carrying case also has a behind, where you can put an attachment that you can easily access.

The headset fits nicely inside the carrying case since the design of the headset is very compact. You can easily fold the headset and install it in any small bag, making it the best headset to carry anywhere. You also get a inside the carrying case, where all the accessories are.

Along with the headset, you also get the USB-C Wireless Dongle. Most wireless headsets come with the typical USB-A Dongle, making this wireless headset very unique in today’s standards. If you’re not a fan of USB-C and still uses the old proprietary ports, you can use the included USB-C to USB-A adapter.

The unboxing process looks very clean since everything is actually inside the carrying case. The sturdy carrying case almost makes the box useless, but for the premium price, it’s a standard inclusion.

For the accessories, you first get the USB-C to USB-A Adapter, a 1-meter USB-C Charging Cable, a 1.2-meter 3.5mm Cable, and the detachable microphone.

Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset – Design and Functionality

This section of our Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset Review, we’re going to discuss the design/build quality and the functions.

The Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset has a compact design, and it folds in different ways. The compact design can be compared directly to a Sony WH1000 series, which can be folded sideways and swivel the earcups. The hinge doesn’t appear to be plastic, but you should still make sure not to throw it around.

The ROG STIX GO earcups’ cushions, as well as the top padding, comes with durable leather padding, which makes it very comfortable to wear. Gamers wear their headsets for an extended period, and the ROG STRIX GO is excellent in achieving long periods. Still, it would vary on each user since it mostly depends on how big your ears are.

The ROG STRIX GO’s structure is mostly plastic, but it doesn’t feel cheap either. The sides of earcups have a rubberized texture with an engraved ROG branding on both left and right.

It also features height adjustment if you have a more massive head with metal slides, for durability. The last thing to point out is that the ROG STRIX GO is lightweight, making it feel like it would break if there isn’t enough care.

On the right earcup, you first get the USB-C Charging Port. The USB-C Connection does not allow USB passthrough, which makes the port designed for charging purposes only.

Lastly, on the right earcup, you also get a hidden microphone on-the-go. The hidden microphone is very convenient if you don’t prefer having a microphone in front of you. The AI noise-cancelling technology still powers it, so you’ll enjoy clear communications.

The buttons and critical functions are on the left earcup. Focusing more on the left earcup, you get a volume control knob that allows you to adjust the volume on-the-go, and pressing the knob in the middle mutes the microphone.

You also have a button for media purposes, in which you can pause or play the audio with a single-press, skip for a double press, and a triple-press that goes back to the previous sound.

Next comes the switch for toggling wired mode or wireless mode. If you switch to wired mode, you’ll have to use the 3.5mm wire. Lastly, you get the microphone jack for your detachable boom microphone. Unlike the HyperX Cloud Flight, the wired mode also supports the microphone.

Key Features of the Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset

On this part of our Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset Review, we’re going to provide more information about the features. The key features are where most of the users will FOCUS before buying the product.

Unique USB-C Wireless Gaming Headset

While there are many wireless gaming headsets out in the market, their dongles are USB-A, which is typical. With USB-C headset, nowadays you can connect it to portable devices without using an adapter. It lessens the hassle of buying or using an extended adapter. If you’re going to use it on an old PC that doesn’t have USB-C, you can use the USB-C to USB-A adapter.

AI-Powered Noise-Cancelling Microphone

AI-Powered Noise-Cancelling Technology delivers crystal-clear voice communication, whether for gaming or chatting. AI-Powered Noise-Cancelling Technology also eliminates background noise to FOCUS only on your voice. Not only the boom mic is featured, but also the built-in microphone on the right earcup.

Lightweight Comfort

At only 290g, the ROG STRIX GO 2.4 is a very lightweight wireless gaming headset, providing more comfort on extended sessions. The foldable design makes it even better for on-the-go gaming, making this headset excellent to carry anywhere.

Hi-Res Audio

The ROG STRIX GO 2.4 has 40mm drivers on each earcup, and it delivers rich pure sound with excellent bass for the immersive audio experience. Though, it only supports Hi-Res Audio when you use the 3.5mm cable connection.

Fast-Charging and Long Battery Life

The ROG STRIX GO 2.4 can be fast-charged for just 15 minutes, and you’ll be able to play for three straight hours. If fully-charged, you can play for up to 25 hours of battery life. You’ll need a USB 3.0 or USB-C cable for fast charging.

Software Tuning with Armoury Crate

The Asus Armoury Crate Software gives more life to your ROG headset. It lets you tune your headset accordingly, with features like 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound, Equalizer, and Level-Balancing. You can download the software on their official website.

Specifications

In this section of our Asus ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Gaming Headset Review, we’ll talk about the in-depth specifications.

Asus ROG Strix Go Core Moonlight White review: Easy, ultra-portable gaming

The Asus ROG Go Core Moonlight White is one of the most lightweight and portable gaming headsets you can find. It doesn’t have ANC or spatial audio, but delivers natural-sounding gaming audio all day long.

Best Today: Asus ROG Go Core Moonlight White

The Asus ROG Strix Go Core sits in a line-up that includes the ROG Strix Go, ROG Strix Go BT, and ROG Strix Go 2.4. These all differ slightly in functionality—mainly in regard to their connectivity—but they sport roughly the same design. Naturally, the advantage of this is you can pick out the one that fits your needs, without paying for all the unnecessary extras.

That said, the Go Core’s inexpensive 79.99 sticker price remains kind of misleading. Yes, it’s the simple 3.5mm option of the bunch and the cheapest, but it’s no less adapted for gamer life, sporting features you would expect to see in a more premium device. They include decent audio drivers, an extremely lightweight design, and folding earcups—factors that make it one of the most portable and affordable mid-range headsets you can find.

Note: This review is part of our ongoing roundup of the best gaming headsets. Go there for more information about competing products, what to look for in a gaming headset, and buying recommendations.

Asus ROG Strix Go Core Moonlight White: Build and portability

The benefit of the Go Core’s extremely lightweight design is obvious: Most gaming headsets contribute around 300 grams to the weight of a satchel or bag, but the Go Core lightens the load substantially, weighing just 252 grams (about the weight of 10 nickels)—hence the “Go” in the name, which is a nod to the headset’s excellent portability. Its lightness also ensures it’s barely noticeable on your head—to me it felt like it made just the faintest contact with my ears, and that feeling remained after hours of gaming, when I’d normally expect to feel some discomfort.

The earcups rotate a full 180 degrees and fold upwards to 90 degrees, allowing you to simply pack the headset up into a compact bundle and tuck it away in a bag without bits protruding and jutting into you—or worse, getting broken off by impact. It’s a small benefit but one that you’ll find incredibly useful once you find a case to fit it in—since the headset doesn’t ship with one.

Of course, the rotating cups also help in the comfort stakes too, giving you plenty of space to move your head. Yet another benefit is you can lay them flat on your chest—a simple convenience that let me cool down my head while I waited between games. Ah, to have a completely cool headset one day….

As for the rest of the Go Core’s design, it’s no less flattering. The earcups feel very plush, each one sporting a lightweight layer of memory foam that squishes down effortlessly, keeping your ears feeling pressure-free. And they are a decent size, so they fit well without sitting uncomfortably on top of your ears.

The covering material is a thick leatherette that feels very soft, but as I hinted at earlier, can get a little hot at times. They don’t get spicy-jalapeno hot, but just enough to need to take them off from time to time. This is an unfortunate but necessary consequence of how the headset is designed to block out ambient noise—it relies on the firm seal the material makes around your ears, since there’s no active noise-cancellation technology onboard.

Above the earcups there’s a flexible metal headband with plenty of bend. Although the headband’s segments aren’t numbered, it does click as you extend it, so it’s easy enough to remember your ideal length by listening to the number of clicks it makes. Up top, there’s more leatherette-covered cushioning, so you get comfort all over.

It’s encouraging to see that Asus hasn’t overlooked style as a component of its peripherals. My Moonlight White Go Core looked exceptionally fresh, its dual white and gray color scheme brightly contrasting with the ubiquitous black that has multiplied in my gaming den.

I also really liked the embossed ROG and Asus logos that adorned the sides of the cups, which provide a sense of familiarity with other Asus ROG products that I’ve enjoyed using recently.

Connectivity and compatibility

While some gaming headsets pack in multiple connectivity options, my Go Core came with a simple 3.5mm headphone cable for a wired connection. Too simplistic? Limiting? Hardly. That still grants you access to just about any device you may have at home via a standard 3.5mm audio or combo port, although the downside is you’ll be tethered to that device while you’re using it.

I mainly plugged into my desktop and laptop PCs, but the Go Core will just as easily hook up to a Mac, smartphone, Playstation 5, Xbox X/S, and Nintendo Switch—to name just a few.

Besides this, there’s another advantage to a 3.5mm headset: Making connectivity a simple wired affair means Asus can keep the cost down to just 79.99 USD. But if you can’t live without wireless connectivity, expect to pay 120 more for an Asus ROG Strix headset, since the nearest priced wireless version, the Asus ROG Strix Go 2.4, ships for 199.99.

On rare occasions I have received a headset with an ill-fitting 3.5mm cable, so it was worth scoping out how the Go Core’s fared in comparison. Thankfully, it was a precise fit that didn’t spin around or wobble in my ports. Consequently, there was no static that could cause distortion in sound quality. The cables were also thick and strong, so I was confident they could survive my backpack unscathed.

One small peeve, though, is the main cable isn’t detachable from the headset proper, so if you do happen to somehow cut through it, or fall victim to a Instagram headphone-cutting influencer, your headset will be toast.

On the upside, Asus supplies you with an audio splitter cable that separates your audio and microphone into dedicated connections, so you won’t need to go purchasing one; you’ll only have to ensure you’ve got your headset properly selected in your audio settings to make full use of it.

Audio performance

Asus says the Go Core’s 40mm Neodymium drivers produce sound with a frequency response of between 20Hz and 40KHz, which is considered decent for a gaming headset.

To test the audio performance, I tried out the Go Core in a panoply of PC games, some relatively new, like Elden Ring and Sniper Elite 5, and some older classics like Call of Duty: Black Ops. Altogether, it proved a capable performer. From multiplayer deathmatches, to solo expeditions in Elden Ring’s ‘the Land Between,’ the sound was delivered clearly and realistically—enough to immerse me fully in my gameplay.

Three quarters of the audio in my games was in the higher tonal end of the spectrum—so it was easy enough to verify the quality of the Go Core’s highs and mid tones—sounds like the clang of gunshots and ricochets sounded crisp and natural. The headset also relayed quieter atmospheric sounds very clearly—like birds’ chirps, the hum of a powerplant, or the swoosh of chopper blades overhead.

I had to wait a bit longer to hear enough bass to make a judgement, but finally got my chance when the Call of Duty: Black Ops soundtrack cut in between multiplayer rounds. Asus says the bass has been optimized for a “deep immersive experience,” and judging by the deep synthesized notes I heard, I would agree.

If I could nit-pick just one thing about the audio, it would be that the Go Core sometimes sounds a little distant in multiplayer matches, where action happening nearby could have been delivered with fuller audio impact. But that’s to be expected considering the Go Core lacks spatial audio software support, which had it been included, would have brought a fullness and directionality to the sound. Still, apart from being a small inconvenience it never really made a difference to my gameplay.

On the ambient noise front, though, the Go Core fares reasonably well, considering there’s also no dedicated active noise cancellation to speak of. The firm seal provided by the leatherette material in the earcups provides a sound barrier that, on the whole, does an acceptable job keeping a range of sounds at bay.

To be sure, nearby conversations, traffic noise, and the clinking of dishes, were all sounds that became faint and barely perceptible to me with my cans on. Only the cry of a baby and a car alarm pierced through my playtesting, with everything else mainly shut out so that I had minimal distractions.

Accordingly, if you’re tossing up whether you should spend the extra money to buy the 249.99 ROG Strix Go BT over the Go Core for the benefit of getting ANC and you don’t need the Go BT’s Bluetooth connectivity, you probably should just go with the Go Core that does a respectable job cutting out noise—and for 170 cheaper.

Microphone performance

The Go Core comes with a detachable cardioid boom microphone that slots in easily to the front of the left earcup. It bends nicely and has a decent length, so it falls close to your mouth. In the box you also get a pop filter that slides over the microphone tip to dampen your voice.

Looking at the mic specifications reveals they’re fairly standard for a midrange headset—it has a unidirectional pick-up pattern with a frequency response of 100Hz to 10KHz and a sensitivity of.45dB. That last spec means you can speak very quietly, and your teammates won’t miss out on hearing all your gaming tips. My testing proved it could get the job done—it reproduced my voice naturally and loudly in causal gaming chats.

Unlike some headsets in the Asus ROG range, the microphone doesn’t come with AI noise cancellation, but I found this made minimal impact, since the unidirectional mic only really picked up sound right in front of it—my voice jabbering relentlessly on Discord. Speaking of Discord, the Go Core is rated Discord and TeamSpeak certified, so expect it to work seamlessly with each.

Software support or no?

It’s fair to say that the Go Core skimps a little on the unnecessary extras, which allows Asus to ship it for such a reasonable price, but that also means it doesn’t have bundled software support. That limits you to your in-game or device settings should you want to adjust EQ, microphone settings, or apply surround sound support.

Consequently, the Go Core might not suit you if you’re an e-sports player or serious audio tinkerer wanting a little extra control over your settings, but if you’re just a casual gamer you will still get by perfectly fine. Plus, you can easily adjust the volume and mute the microphone physically via the left earcup.

Should you buy the ROG Strix Go Core?

The ROG Strix Go Core provides a value proposition that’s hard to resist, covering all your basic gaming audio needs for just 79.99. You get respectable sound quality, extreme portability, and the convenience of 3.5mm connectivity, and in a headset that looks sleek and sophisticated.

True, there’s no ANC and spatial audio—or bundled software support for that matter—but that just means you can spend less time fussing and more quality time gaming.

Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless Mouse Review

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is an impressive wireless gaming mouse that you can use wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver. It feels well built and has an ambidextrous shape suitable for most hand sizes using any grip type. It also has very low click latency, a wide CPI range, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, it’s somewhat heavy, lacks Bluetooth support, and you can only adjust the CPI by steps of 100. Also, while it does have a button to cycle between four CPI profiles, it’s on the bottom of the mouse and isn’t very accessible for on-the-fly adjustments.

Our Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is good for office use. It connects either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, feels well-built, most of its buttons are programmable, and it has a comfortable shape suitable for all grip types and very nearly all hand sizes. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have Bluetooth support, the companion software is only compatible with Windows, and the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn’t unlock for free scrolling.

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great FPS gaming mouse. It has very low click latency, feels well-built, and has an ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. It also has a high polling rate, a very low lift-off distance, and a wide CPI range. Unfortunately, the mouse is somewhat heavy, and you can only adjust the CPI by increments of 100.

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is decent for MMO gaming, but it doesn’t have nearly as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse, and you can only adjust the CPI by steps of 100. Despite this, you can program almost all the buttons it does have, it feels well-made, and it has very low click latency. It also has an ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and almost all hand sizes.

While the Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless scores great for ultra-light gaming, it’s significantly heavier than dedicated ultra-light mice. That said, it feels well-built, has very low latency, and has mouse feet that glide very smoothly on mousepads and desks. It also has a comfortable ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and almost all hand sizes.

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is very good for travel use, although it’s bulky and may not fit in most laptop cases. That said, it connects wirelessly with a USB receiver, it feels well-built, and it has an ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. Additionally, it has a compartment for storing its wireless receiver when not in use. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have Bluetooth support, and the customization software is only compatible with Windows. It does have onboard memory that can carry your settings to computers without the software installed.

• 7.7 Office/Multimedia
• 8.3 Video Games (FPS)
• 7.2 Video Games (MMO)
• 8.1 Ultra-Light Gaming
• 7.9 Travel

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless has no variants and is only available in black. This mouse is a wireless version of the very similar Asus ROG Strix Impact II. You can see the label for our unit here.

Compared To Other Mice

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great mid-range wireless gaming mouse and a wireless version of the Asus ROG Strix Impact II. While the original is a lightweight gaming mouse, the wireless version sacrifices that lighter weight for a wireless connection. Furthermore, similar to some other mice in Asus‘s more premium ROG lineup, this mouse also has hot-swappable switches for the left and right-click buttons, which is otherwise a rare feature in mice at this time.

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The Razer Viper Ultimate is a better wireless gaming mouse than the Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless. The Razer is significantly lighter, has two additional side buttons, a more flexible cable, and smoother gliding mouse feet. It also has a higher maximum CPI and a more precisely adjustable CPI. It’s best-suited for a fingertip grip for all but small hands. Comparatively, the Asus is best-suited for a claw grip for all hand sizes.

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great wireless gaming mouse, while the Razer Viper Mini is an excellent, wired gaming mouse. The Asus connects either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, has a wider CPI range, and has a lower lift-off distance. Comparatively, The Razer is a wired mouse that’s significantly lighter, has a much more flexible cable, better mouse feet, and a slightly lower click latency. The Asus is suitable for nearly all hand sizes and grip types, while the Razer is ideal for a fingertip grip for all hand sizes and well-suited for smaller hands using other grip types.

The Razer DeathAdder V2 is an excellent wired gaming mouse, while the Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great wireless gaming mouse. The Razer is lighter, has a more flexible cable, and smoother-gliding mouse feet. It also has two CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel. On the other hand, the Asus connects either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, and while it has a CPI profile button, it’s on the underside of the mouse. The Razer’s shape is best suited for a palm or claw grip, while the Asus has a shape better suited to a claw or fingertip grip.

The Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro is a better wireless gaming mouse than the Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless. The Razer is lighter, has a more flexible cable, and better mouse feet. It also has a higher maximum CPI, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and lower click latency. Additionally, it has Bluetooth support, which the Asus lacks. Comparatively, the Asus has a lower lift-off distance. Both mice are well-suited to nearly all hand sizes, but the Razer is better-suited for a palm or claw grip, while the Asus is best-suited for a claw or fingertip grip.

The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent ultra-light gaming mouse, while the Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great wireless gaming mouse. The GLORIOUS is a wired mouse with a honeycomb body, making it significantly lighter. It also has a much more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Comparatively, the Asus connects either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver. It feels sturdier, has a wider CPI range, a lower lift-off distance, and a better click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.

The Asus ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is an impressive wireless gaming mouse, while the EQEOVGA D10 RGB is an excellent lightweight gaming mouse. The Asus connects wirelessly with a USB receiver or with its charging cable. It feels sturdier and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a wider CPI range, a lower lift-off distance, and somewhat better click latency. On the other hand, the EQEOVGA is a wired mouse without any wireless connectivity options. It’s also much lighter than the Asus. The Asus has an ambidextrous shape and is slightly more accomodating to smaller hands, while the EQEOVGA has a right-handed shape and is a bit more accomodating larger-sized hands.

Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe Review: Wireless Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Today we will talk about the brand new keyboard from Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe. This is a gaming mechanical keyboard with ROG NX switches and Aura Sync RGB backlighting, one of the features of which is support for both wired and wireless connection.

For gaming “equipment”, the concept of “wireless” sounds quite controversial, because the cable provides greater stability and signal transmission speed. Nevertheless, the whole world (and not only the gaming world) one way or another tends to abandon wires. Firstly, it is convenient, and secondly, it gives new opportunities in using such a familiar device as a keyboard. So, let’s take a look at Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe and find out what Asus has come up with.

Pricing and positioning

Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe does not belong to the budget segment at all. At the time of writing the review, the average price for the new product was around 203. What will the buyer get for this money?

Delivery set

ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe keyboard comes in a nice branded box. Inside there is the keyboard itself, a magnetic stand for hands, a cable with an adapter for wired connection, accompanying literature, as well as a small leaflet with ROG branded stickers.

Design

Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe is a full-fledged gaming “mechanical” in a Skeleton case with a rather neat design for a gaming device. The laconic appearance is influenced by the absence of any buildup on the sides of the main keys, which can often be seen in gaming keyboards. Therefore, if you remove the palm rest and switch on neutral backlighting, such a keyboard can be used in the office without any problems, for example.

The case here combines plastic (bottom) and metal with a mat surface, and its dimensions are 440×137×39 mm. The keyboard weighs 933 g without the palm rest, and with it and the wire the total weight is 1166 g.

Among the branded “distinguishing marks” on the facade you can see a small inscription “Republic of Gamers” on the lower edge of the bottom, which is completely covered when using the stand, as well as the branded emblem “ROG” in the upper right corner next to the Lock-indicators. By the way, the logo backlight is here not only to amuse the eye, but it also has a functional task. Usually it is illuminated in unison with the keyboard, but it can inform about the charge level. At high charge level the logo will glow green, at medium – blue, and at low – red. The “red” or critical charge level can be set manually in Armoury Crate – from 10% to 50%.

The main controls are located in the upper end. Here in the “” there is a USB Type-C connector for charging and wired connection, as well as a tray for storing an adapter for 2.4 GHz mode. The mode switch is located higher at the very end, near the indication. The switch has 3 positions: central (to turn off the wireless connection, which is also used for wired connection), on the left – 2.4 GHz mode, on the right – Bluetooth mode.

And a few words about the palm rest. It is rectangular with beveled corners at the bottom and a neat logo on the right. The base of the stand is made of plastic, and the top is made of soft and pleasant to the touch artificial leather with foam-like filler. It has the same five-point rubber legs at the bottom as the keyboard itself, and it is attached to the keyboard with the help of magnets. During long typing sessions or long gaming evenings, the stand comes in handy and reduces tension in the palms.

ROG NX switches

Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe uses mechanical ROG NX switches. There are three types of ROG NX – Red, Blue or Brown. We have the last option on review. You can read more about the differences between each type on the official website, and we will FOCUS on Brown.

Among the three types of ROG NX switches, the Brown version is actually the golden middle between the smoother Red and the more “clicky” Blue. They have a 2mm actuation point with a full stroke of 4mm, a press force of 58g, and a click ratio of 33%. The switches have a lubricated stem and base body to eliminate noise during spring movement, smooth operation, and a resonant click. ROG NX Brown has gold-plated contacts for a long service life, which is designed for 70 million clicks.

The test model uses two-component caps with the Latin alphabet, which are made of PBT-plastic by injection molding and have a pleasant rough texture. However, there will be a version with the Cyrillic alphabet, but it will not be made of PBT, but of ABS plastic. The only disadvantage of PBT-plastic, in my opinion, is that dust collects on the keys very quickly from all sides, which makes the keyboard look untidy.

But let’s get back to the switches. ROG NX Brown switches give the keyboard a clear and pleasant stroke, which is well felt and controlled with each press. However, in my opinion, the buttons are still quite loud. For those who are accustomed to the barely audible rustling of ordinary notebook keyboards, the difference is very noticeable. However, this is a mechanical keyboard with open keys and much greater depth of travel than in laptops, so it is not surprising. But at first, of course, it is unusual. However, I do not think that those who use independent keyboards will need time for adaptation.

Connection methods

Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe can be connected to a PC or laptop in several ways. First, it can be connected using the bundled USB-A to USB Type-C cable, which, by the way, is also used for charging. The wire is braided and has a length of 1.8 m, and it is supplemented with a USB Type-C (input) – USB-A (input) adapter. Secondly, through a 2.4 GHz adapter. And, thirdly, via Bluetooth.

The first two options are perfect for the gaming scenario. Everything is clear with the wire in terms of connection quality, but the 2.4 GHz wireless mode provides almost the same stability and reliability as the cable. Fast Bluetooth connection is more suitable for work or non-gaming leisure, as well as if one keyboard is used on several devices. Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe supports simultaneous Bluetooth connection to 3 sources, so it can be simultaneously connected, for example, to a PC, TV and console.

It is also worth noting the autonomy for wireless connection. The manufacturer says that the battery life via Bluetooth is 316.5 hours without backlighting and 78 hours with standard RGB-backlighting. In 2.4 GHz mode the keyboard is able to work 315 hours without and 60 hours with backlighting.

Features and software

Of course, we cannot but mention Aura Sync backlighting – it impresses with smoothness of effects and color saturation. Even the default modes are enough to get stuck to the keyboard like to a Christmas tree.

Built-in memory allows you to store 6 backlight modes, 5 of which the user can create independently. As usual for Asus gaming keyboards, advanced settings are available in the Armoury Crate utility.

In the first tab, you can set the action for any key (except Fn), as well as disable the AltTab and AltF4 combinations. In the second tab you can adjust the RGB indicator. The third allows you to play with the backlight effects, and the fourth allows you to configure the power modes and the remaining charge indication. The last tab is traditionally needed to update the software.

Among the interesting features are the enlarged Ctrl on the left, the “Stealth” button, which guards privacy and minimizes all open Windows with one press, and convenient keyboard shortcuts with Fn. So, for example, by pressing Fn and the up/down buttons you can increase or decrease the brightness of the backlight, and in combination with the left/right buttons – change the backlight mode.

There are tooltips on the corresponding buttons, so everything is clear and convenient. Another convenient thing is recording macros on the fly without using Armoury Crate and quick switching between keyboard profiles using Fn and buttons 1-6.

Conclusions

Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe has all the features of a top gaming keyboard, which, by the way, can be used not only for gaming, but also for work. It is well thought out and convenient for any use scenario. I would especially like to note the performance and design, which on the one hand can be called gamer’s, and on the other hand – appropriate for office use, really cool proprietary backlighting and convenient software, the mechanism of buttons, which is both smooth and at the same time has a pleasant tactile response, as well as the possibility of both wired and wireless connection, which expands the options of the keyboard function.

Additional features also add to the attractiveness of the model. The ergonomic palm rest, quick switching between backlight modes, convenient indication and the possibility of simultaneous connection of up to 3 devices via Bluetooth are among them. The only drawbacks are the surface, which noticeably collects dust and, in my opinion, the loudness when you press the key. For some, this may be critical, but if you weigh all the pros and cons of Asus ROG Strix Scope NX Wireless Deluxe, the first are many times more.

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