The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme wears its name proudly with one of the most premium designs I've ever seen, but its price is almost impossible to stomach.
Asus ROG Azoth Extreme MSRP $500.00 Score Details “The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme truly live up to its Extreme name.” Pros Cons You won’t mistake the Asus ROG Azoth Extreme for any other keyboard. Even before you cut the black tape holding the box closed, you’ll know that you’re getting a premium product.
It may sound like a few minor cosmetic changes, but the original Azoth feels like a toy next to the Azoth Extreme. This version is nearly twice as a heavy. It comes in at 4.9 pounds while the original was 2.6 pounds. There’s clearly higher-quality materials at work with the Azoth Extreme, both externally and internally.
Going above and beyond The first thing you’ll notice on the Azoth Extreme is the new OLED display. Unlike the original design, it’s a full-color OLED, which defaults to a flashy ROG animation that shows you what it’s capable of. I’m wrapping the OLED display into this section on features because it actually brings additional functionality to the Azoth Extreme. That’s because it’s an OLED touchscreen.
The OLED screen is great, but what really stands out on the Azoth Extreme is the adjustable gasket. There’s a toggle on the bottom of the keyboard that will alternate between a softer or more stiff typing feel. The difference is surprisingly subtle, but you’ll notice it after using the keyboard for an extended period of time.
As with the original Azoth, you’re free to customize the keyboard to your liking. You can replace the keycaps, of course, but the key switches are also hot-swappable. I normally swap in some Akko Wine Red switches, but I really didn’t need to on the Azoth Extreme. My review unit came with Asus ROG NX Snow switches, which are a linear switch that debuted on the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96. They feel great, and a big part of that comes down to the fact that they’re lubricated out of the box.
Between two gasket modes, a ton of sound dampening, premium switches, stabilizers, and the carbon fiber switch plate, the Azoth Extreme is about as premium as it gets. The real story here is customization, however. You get an incredible foundation with the Azoth Extreme, and it will help just about any switches and keycaps sing.
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