ASUS ROG Azoth
Score: 87/100
Nuphy Halo65 HE
Score: 86/100Rankings
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.
The Halo65 HE is a wired 65% gaming keyboard featuring magnetic Hall-Effect switches, 8000 Hz polling and vibrant RGB lighting. Its main limitations are the lack of wireless support, a heavy aluminum build, and limited color/layout options. It is best suited for competitive gamers who demand ultra-low latency and premium build quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 67best | |
2,400 MHzbest | — | |
2,000 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,186 g | 788.5 gbest |
1,000 Hz | 8,000 Hzbest | |
2 mbest | — | |
326 mmbest | 114.5 mm | |
40 mmbest | 28.3 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Keyboard Layout | 75% TKL | 65% |
Performance(1) | ||
Polling Rate (Hz) | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
Features(1) | ||
Switch Type | ROG NX Snow Linear | Magnetic Jade Pro (Hall effect) |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Tri-Mode | Wired |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 1186 g | 788.5 g |
Width (mm) | 326 mm | 114.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 40 mm | 28.3 mm |
Depth (mm) | 136 mm | 317.0 mm |
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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 commend the Halo65 HE for delivering esports-grade latency, ultra-fast 0.1 mm magnetic actuation, and a premium aluminum build that feels solid and thocky. The 65% layout with arrow keys is praised as a sweet spot for daily use, and the web-based driver is lauded for its depth. However, critics note the lack of ISO layout, wired-only connectivity, slightly softer top-mount feel, and the absence of macro keys compared to higher-end models like the Field75 HE.
Everyday users love the keyboard's premium aluminum finish, addictive thocky sound, and responsive magnetic switches, often recommending it outright for competitive gaming. Recurring complaints focus on the single gray color, the lack of ISO layout, the wired-only design, and a minor hollow sound from the spacebar, though weight is rarely a major issue.
“Sound 'eargasm' with perfect 'THOCK'”
