Asus ROG Azoth Extreme 75%: A High-End Gaming Keyboard with a hefty Price TagAsus ROG Azoth Extreme 75%: A High-End Gaming Keyboard with a hefty Price Tag Asus ROG has introduced the Azoth Extreme 75%, a gaming keyboard packed with features but sporting an equally high price point of $499.99. Notable Features: * 1.47-inch full-color OLED display for connection status and other information * Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth or Speednova (Asus’ proprietary technology) * Wired connection option with 8,000Hz polling rate * Incredible 1,600-hour battery life while using Speednova (with RGB and OLED display turned off) * Three layers of dampening for a quieter typing experience * Hot-swappable key switches for customization options High Price, Limited Features: Despite its impressive feature set, the Azoth Extreme lacks key features found in other premium gaming keyboards, such as adjustable actuation and a quick trigger. Its steep price tag may deter potential buyers. Staff Recruitment Opportunity: PCGamesN is seeking a new hardware writer to join their team. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of CPUs and GPUs and the ability to write engaging and informative content. Interested individuals can submit their application before July 26th.
Asus ROG has just unveiled a new gaming keyboard with a huge feature set, but an even higher price. The new Asus ROG Azoth Extreme 75% has a full-color OLED display, a battery life of 1,600 hours and an asking price of $499.99!
The best gaming keyboards aren’t always known for their innovation, but for packing important, useful features into a single, easy-to-use package. Asus has made sure that the Azoth Extreme 75% has every feature that gamers could want from a keyboard, and it seems like a much more attractive product as a result, if you can look past the remarkable retail price.
First up, we have the OLED display, a 1.47-inch full-color touchscreen that will be used to display important information such as connection status. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen screens on a keyboard – take the SteelSeries Apex Pro for example – but it’s interesting to see them become more widely adopted.
Next up is the Azoth Extreme 75%’s connectivity options. You can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth or Speednova, Asus’ proprietary wireless technology. You also have the option to use this keyboard wired, and the 8,000Hz polling option is available in both wired and wireless connection modes.
When using this keyboard through Speednova, battery life is advertised as an incredible 1,600 hours. Granted, Asus specifically states that this is with the RGB backlighting and OLED display turned off. However, battery life this long is typically only seen with Bluetooth connections, so it’s impressive to see such a huge number for the Azoth Extreme with its 2.4GHz connection.
The Azoth Extreme also appears to be super quiet, thanks to three layers of dampening, including two Poron layers and a third layer of silicone. These layers not only dampen sound, but are also designed to reduce vibration and increase the stability of the adjustable gasket-mounted top plate.
Finally, like many gaming keyboards on the market today, the Azoth Extreme features hot-swappable key switches. This means you can experiment with switch options for models from other manufacturers, or try out some variations of the included ROG NX mechanical switches as well.
And behold, this package comes with a price tag, and Asus ROG believes the price should be $499.99. That’s an incredible amount of money to ask for a gaming keyboard that ultimately lacks important features like adjustable actuation and a quick trigger.
Regardless of what you think of the Azoth Extreme, you have to admit that its asking price is steep. For more of the best wireless mechanical keyboards, check out our guide.
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