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Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless

Name: Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
Brand: Asus

Highly rated

Average of 6 professional reviews

6 of 6 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 6 reviews landedRange 80–93

5060708010088 avg

Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 87.8 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 88

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6 professional reviewers tested the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: build quality and connectivity. Most common complaint: software and app.

Reviewed by PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, PCMag Middle East and 3 more

The catch: The Armoury Crate software is cluttered and slow.

3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

93
PC GamerHands-on review
The reviewer calls it the best new gaming keyboard he has used in years, praising the factory-lubed switches and quiet, dampened typing feel.
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90
Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024
An excellent premium gaming keyboard with fast response and pleasant switches, strongly recommended despite flaky companion software and an in-between layout.
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80
PCMag Middle EastHands-on review · 2024
An Editors' Choice enthusiast keyboard with sturdy build, great switches and excellent battery life.
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92est.
Tom's HardwareNo printed score · Hands-on review
An Editor's Choice review calling it a well-judged compromise between gaming and enthusiast boards, with only minor gripes about the cramped layout and Armoury Crate.
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89est.
PC PerspectiveNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2023
The reviewer loved the typing feel and made it his daily keyboard, with only a learning curve for the layout, the Armoury Crate software and a high price as caveats.
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83est.
PCWorldNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024
An excellent, recommended gaming keyboard with smooth pre-lubed switches, good acoustics and flexible connectivity.
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What critics praise most

Build quality3 of 6

Connectivity2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Software and app6 of 6

Price2 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. The Armoury Crate software is cluttered and slow.

Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless?

Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (PCMag Middle East) to 93 (PC Gamer), a spread of 13 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless?

Software and app (6 of 6 reviews), Price (2 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless?

The Keychron Q1 Max (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.