ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96

The ROG Strix Scope II 96 is probably one of the nicest keyboards I’ve used. The 96% layout gives you basically everything a full-size keyboard has, including the numpad, without taking up a stupid amount of desk space. The switches feel genuinely smooth, the board sounds surprisingly good straight out of the box, and the build quality feels properly premium rather than just “gaming” premium. Wireless has been solid, battery life is great, and the multifunction wheel and button are actually useful instead of just feeling like a gimmick. My main complaint is Armoury Crate, which continues to be far more annoying than the hardware deserves. It’s definitely not a cheap keyboard, but if you want something compact that still keeps almost all the functionality of a full-size board, while also feeling and sounding genuinely nice to use, I think the Scope II 96 is a really strong option. Review submitted as part of ASUS’s Rate Your Gear promotion.

I purchased this keyboard as a work from home keyboard and for the odd bit of gaming. It ticked all the boxes for me: smaller form factor, decent battery life, and most of all the Num Keypad - I use this daily so it was hard to find a keyboard that had a balance of everything I wanted. The magnetic wrist rest is comfortable and does make a difference whilst working away. The quality seems good so far, I would recommend to others seeking work/play balance.

It is a beautiful white keyboard with RGB. The mechanical switches are awesome to type. Battery life is good I charge it once every two weeks. The Asus armoury crate software is a bit slow to run, but once everything is set there is nothing to worry for. The keyboard isn't cheap but it does give me a premium feeling using it. The only annoying issue is that it is not an easy task to keep the keyboard clean.