ASUS ROG Azoth
Score: 87/100
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Black
Score: 85/100Rankings
The ASUS ROG Azoth is a premium 75% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring gasket-mounted construction, hot-swappable pre-lubed switches and tri-mode connectivity. Its weight and lack of USB pass-through, plus a compact layout without a numeric keypad, may limit portability and full-size functionality. Ideal for gamers and modders seeking low-latency wireless performance.
Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers premium build quality, integrated biometric security, and a month-long battery life in a wireless design. Its larger dimensions, higher price, and requirement for Apple-silicon Macs limit its appeal to some users. Perfect for professionals using the latest macOS who value security and a full-size layout.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 110best | |
2,400 MHzbest | — | |
2,000 hoursbest | 720 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,186 g | 369 gbest |
1,000 Hzbest | — | |
2 mbest | — | |
326 mm | 418.7 mmbest | |
40 mmbest | 19.05 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Keyboard Layout | 75% TKL | Full-size |
Features(1) | ||
Switch Type | ROG NX Snow Linear | Scissor |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 2000 hours | 720 hours |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | true | false |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Tri-Mode | Bluetooth |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 1186 g | 369 g |
Width (mm) | 326 mm | 418.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 40 mm | 19.05 mm |
Depth (mm) | 136 mm | 114.9 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Editors and professional reviewers praise the Azoth as a standout compact wireless gaming keyboard, emphasizing its superb build quality, gasket-mounted chassis, pre-lubed ROG NX Snow switches, and the convenience of an OLED display with a dedicated control knob.
Generally positive reception with no reported complaints, indicating consumer satisfaction.
Professional reviewers and Apple editors emphasize the keyboard's comfortable, low-profile typing thanks to its scissor mechanism, the precision of its multimedia controls, and the added security of the integrated Touch ID sensor, all of which integrate seamlessly with macOS on Apple-silicon Macs.
Users praise the reliable month-long battery life, seamless Bluetooth pairing, full-size layout with numeric keypad, and the integrated Touch ID sensor, while noting the larger dimensions, higher price, and limited compatibility with older Macs.
