Newegg [newegg.com] has
ASUS ROG Azoth X 75% Wireless Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard w/ Hot-Swappable ROG NX Snow Switches & OLED Display (M704 ROG AZOTH X NXSWV2 CA PBT) for
$224.99.
Shipping is free.
Amazon [amazon.com] has
ASUS ROG Azoth X 75% Wireless Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard w/ Hot-Swappable ROG NX Snow Switches & OLED Display (M704 ROG AZOTH X NXSMV2 CA PBT) for
$228.99.
Shipping is free.
Select Micro Center Locations [microcenter.com] have
ASUS ROG Azoth X 75% Wireless Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard w/ Hot-Swappable ROG NX Snow Switches & OLED Display (AZOTHX NXSWV2) for
$224.99. Store pickup is free where available.
Note:
Purchase qualifies for Resident Evil Requiem. [asus.com]
Product Details via Newegg:
- Stellar-themed ROG keycaps: Special dye-sublimated keycaps are translucent on three sides to allow RGB lighting to pass through for a striking aesthetic
- South-facing PCB: Optimized for keycap compatibility and customization, allowing for personalized setups with custom keycaps and advanced lighting effects
- FR4 positioning plate: Provides a more flexible typing feel and bright, gentle typing acoustics
- Silicon wrist rest: Extended design ensures comfortable typing experiences while providing firm support over time
- OLED display: Shows system info and a variety of setting indicators, includes a three-way knob for intuitive control over various keyboard settings
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I'm typing on mine now, paid $199 with the RE9 code already redeemed to my steam account.
Also, Woot.com has the Clicky version for $170 + tax (so about $180ish) with free shipping if you have Prime. I bought it also, to test out the clicky switches
The linear is SUPER sensitive and very prone to mistakes. I'm coming from a Logitech MX Keys, which I am able to achieve 130+ WPM. With the Azoth X, I get 90 with the Linear switches, and about 100 with the Clicky ones.
The Clicky is satisfying but requires significantly more force. My fingers are tired after doing 3 1-minute speed tests plus also typing out this comment.
IMO, low-profile mechanical switches is where it's at. It's difficult to get used to the Azoth's high profile ergonomics, which means you have to constantly "pull" the back of your hands upward, so that you don't accidentally hit other keys.
Also as other reviewers said, ArmoryCrate is absolutely trash, bloated, yet offers no meaningful customization. It is required for updating firmware and letting you see GPU/CPU usage/temperature on the OLED screen.
Also also, if you are used to Mac layout, this keyboard is all FUBAR. And they moved the "DEL" key to the right, below the INS key, so that they can make room for the useless OLED screen. Where normally the DEL key is right above the Backspace key, right next to F12.
Lastly, they say you are able to use 1 single Omni-Receiver for both a ROG mouse and a ROG keyboard. Which does work, but not well. There is significant interference all the time and ruins the flow of the gaming session. I had to resort back to using 2 separate USB dongles.
Overall I'm not super impressed. It is a solidly built, very heavy, high quality, high RGB piece of gaming gear. But for $200 even, with free RE9 game, so say $150, I'd say the value proposition is just so-so, unless you are fine with my aforementioned shortcomings.
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