Asus ROG Strix Scope TKL

Asus ROG Strix Scope TKL Electro Punk Review

The Asus ROG Strix Scope Electro Punk finds its niche as a tenkeyless mechanical gaming model for players who want a small keyboard with a big personality. Compact keyboards—the "tenkeyless" kind and the even smaller 60 percent layout—are about to have a moment. Smaller keyboards are widely preferred by esports pros and competitive players, who eschew the luxury features of flagship full-size designs in favor of something portable and efficient. The ROG Strix Scope TKL, a downsized version of Asus' "basic" mechanical gaming keyboard, is the first of two models it's launching this year to take advantage of the trend. It's $109.99 for the vanilla version, and the same for our pink-hued Electro Punk variant. (The second downsized Asus board, a 60-percent-style model called the ROG Falchion(Opens in a new window), is expected to launch in late 2020.) The smaller form factor suits the Scope, it turns out: Its focused feature set, such as a top row where some keys default to function inputs and others act primarily as media keys, feels practical in a TKL layout. Its RGB-heavy look (the keys are individually light-programmable) and angular ...

Asus ROG Strix Scope TKL Deluxe Review

The Asus Strix Scope TKL Deluxe is a marvellous option for those looking for a sleek and sturdy TKL board that features some brilliant key switches. First impressions last, and Asus's decision to use Cherry MX switches and staple features such as a brushed aluminium top-plate mean there are few better wired gaming keyboards around.