ASUSROG Strix Scope II Gaming Keyboard, pre-lubed ROG RX Red Linear Optical switches, Sound-dampening Foam, PBT doubleshot keycaps, Streaming hotkeys, Multi-Function Controls, Wrist Rest

This keyboard is wired, has a low cost, and has the brightest rgb ive seen on a keyboard (with no underglow almost) since the Logitech G910 Orion Spark. The shinethrough on the keys is dead center of the key. No shift text is on the shinethrough which looks incredibly clean in the dark. The ROG RX Red switches are better than any switches ive felt. They have more preload (the spring force pushing they keys back up) is far better than any other keyboard ive felt. No key wobble at all. Optical switches have instant response. PBT keycaps have just enough grit and dont feel like sand. Volume wheel has a function key to switch to media keys and other things. Volume wheel is itself a push button. Media keys would have been better but this makes up for it. The only bad thing at all, is the wrist rest, is not plush. They sell a plush one seperatley. Isnt magnetic to this particular keyboard but still works well. Most keyboards feel like your fingers are sinking in quicksand compared to this. Im very suprised this keycap style has not gotten more traction. It's amazing. Buy it.I'd like to add that i've had no problems with the software, yet. I do know how the software can be for these things but have had no issues.

This is a great feeling keyboard. I have the NX Snow switches, and they have a great feel and sound to them. Instead of clacky, it's more thonky, and sounds and feels super premium. It's very satisfying to type on this keyboard, and it has all the functions your could possibly ask for. Build quality also seems great.

I'm coming from many years of typing on a heavy tank-like Razer Black Widow with clickety green switches. When the keys went bonkers so that one letter hit produced 4 repeats of the same letter, I replaced the Razer with a Das Keyboard 6 Pro with clickety blue switches. I loved the Das Keyboard because it was big at 18 inches across (though not as heavy and tank-like as my old Razer). However, after 3 years the Das Keyboard showed signs of age with the keys getting too much shine, I decided to take the shiny Das Keyboard to work and for home use get the Asus Rog Strix with Snow Linear switches. There is an audible clicking sound but the medium pressure needed is excellent for long-term typing. I write a lot for my job. Also, the textured keys are of high quality--PBT doubleshot keycaps--so I hope they don't get worn out with that dreaded shine. The keyboard itself is 17 inches across, a full inch shorter than my 18-inch Das Keyboard. I prefer the larger size. A heavy, large keyboard gives me a commander at the Mothership feel at my computer. But at this price point, this is close enough. Final note: The magnetic wrist attachment isn't much of a pad. It is a slightly padded block, and I'm not sure if I'm going to stick with it or not. In any event, I could spend more than double on a new Razer Blackwidow V4, and I'm not sure that would benefit me for the money. I'm not a gamer. I'm a writer who likes to feel mechanical typing on a big keyboard tank. This is close enough and has an excellent build quality to earn a high recommendation.

Having tried both this and the wireless Scope ii, there are a few differences worth mentioning:1. The switches on this version are NOT hot-swappable. So if that's a deal breaker for you, you'll have to go for the wireless version and spend a bit more.2. I don't know if this is common to wireless vs. wired keyboards, but the RGB lighting is much brighter on this compared to the wireless Scope ii.3. Obviously this is a full sized keyboard whereas the wireless version can only be had as a 96% form factor. The 96% was not hard at all to get used to, so it really comes down to preference.4. There is a difference in the sound of the two keyboards. The wireless version is quieter and more muffled. So if you value less noise, the 96% version is probably for you. Both sound great but the wired version is more "clacky"?5. The wrist rest has no soft padding.6. The included cable is rubber vs. a braided cable on the 96%.Overall, I think Asus pretty much nailed it. There are some things with the Armoury Crate software that could be better flushed out, but that can be improved over time. Everything else about the design and feature set should tick most boxes for most people.

Feels amazing, looks amazing, works great, havent had an issue! NX Storm keys are loud, but I love the feel, I have a heavy hand. Would highly recommend getting it, especially if you have an asus motherboard using armoury crate, easy control!

I purchased the NX Snow model after reading many reviews on Reddit, Amazon, YouTube, etc. This keyboard has to be one of the most satisfying keyboards I've used. The sound the keys make is awesome, the action is incredibly smooth, I mean, It beats both my previous RK KLUDGE, and Corsair keyboards. I like finding any excuse I can to type (like this review lol) just to feel the keys :'D. My only real qualm is the software really isn't the most intuitive & is a bit bulky feeling. If you are coming from clicky keys it may take some time to adjust to the linear action as the activation point is very sensitive, but, It makes touch typing so enjoyable.

Took some getting used to after using Logitech membrane boards for 20 year's. However the keys feel good and the keyboard feels pretty well made overall. I'm happy to have switched since my system is a ROG. Which means I didn't have to install extra software as with the horrible Logitech software. I'm done with the big L as they just don't make solid peripherals like they used to. My only complaint with this one is the volume wheel which is pretty annoying. Pressing downward switches modes and spinning moves back and forward between audio tracks or raises and lowers the volume. However it's difficult to spin without clicking. Otherwise it still looks and feels like new after nearly six months of MMO gaming and graphic design work.

This keyboard has all of functionality that I need. Works well with the rest of the RGB in the PC.