An Entry Custom Gaming Keyboard? - ASUS ROG Azoth Review + Modding

Today, we unbox, build, and sound test the ROG Azoth, a polished-feeling, ready-to-mod (semi) custom mechanical keyboard from ASUS. Alongside the popular 75% layout, this board boasts Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless capability, gasket mounting, great included stabilizers, and a multifunctional knob among much more. While it presents as a highly competent option in the gaming mechanical keyboard space, how does it fare from the perspective of entry-level fully custom keyboards?
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↜ TIMESTAMPS ↝
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Unboxing
0:59 - Info
1:36 - First look
2:45 - Sound Test (Stock)
3:01 - Thoughts on sound
3:29 - Modding
4:08 - Interlude
4:42 - Finalizing modding
4:48 - Sound Test (Modded)
5:22 - Thoughts on sound
5:38 - Feel
6:06 - Gripes
4:46 - Good things
7:26 - Conclusion
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[@HipyoTech]

Cool take on the challenge!!

[@ghostyrain4369]

Hi Hipyo

[@JasonYin-ly9xy]

Hi hiypo should I buy this keyboard or the Razer blackwidow v4

[@takeobeats]

just came looking for a keyboard review and the quality of your content is absurd. 😮 keep it up dude you deserve more subs

[@tophrii]

Will always love how you make your videos. Such high quality.

[@ommer15]

dude your production and editing is so gooood

[@steverichards3911]

bro made a hollywood production about a keyboard

[@AndyHe-qc9gz]

literally way too good content, its crazy man!!

[@Fredasaurus7777]

dang this was amazing. keyboard seems neat aswell

[@ImOnMy116]

Always enjoy your cinamatography, hope college goes well for you! I’m always surprised to see steel and aluminum plates coming standard on gaming keyboards, especially given that I’d expect polycarbonate would be cheaper, less resonant, and probably generally cater more to a deeper sound signature that seems to be the trend at this price point.

[@coyotex850]

they use steel plates as a cop out, it adds more weight and makes the product feel more rigid and higher quality than it actually is

[@sachafievet3131]

I feel like you have almost a documentary style of filming, really enjoyed it!

[@ClownBabyG-Zus]

Appreciate the honest review and valid criticism, hopefully the v2 will fix the issues address. For gamers who are still on the fence about custom keyboards these recent ventures by the gamer oriented companies should get more gamers into customizing they're keyboards. I also recently opened up my razer black widow mini and it not only had options for screw in stabs but also extra spots for a different bottom key layout 😮

[@RubyisCute]

I only like this keyboard because it has north facing LEDs. I bought the GMMK Pro and was super disappointed that the LED's were south facing because when I used pudding caps you could see uneven lighting and the legends were not illuminated.

[@kubkodev]

To me, I prefer stock sound. Reminds me more of custom build with clacky sound signature using ABS caps. Only my preference though.

[@lord5619]

Rocking Azoth for a few months and it has some great specs and features. Although sound is very incostent and stock spacebar is loud as a truck, its still miles ahead of almost any prebuild gaming keyboard. The moddability is so so, but it works okeish. But, the elefant in the room is for me software. Man, i never ever in my life seen so many errors. I have folder with at least 15 of different error messeges. Using Asus Harpe Ace too and its the same. Armoury crate is absolute garbo. Its pricey, but fine.

[@aapelikananena9699]

gaming product softwares are always trash, that's just a part of life

[@yourAVGconsumer]

So this comes with Asus own designed NX Snow switches that cant be purchased separately. Which switch that u can buy would be actually the closest to those NX Snow switches?

[@3rr0rsanz38]

Hi! Im currently trying to find the perfect gaming keyboard and typing, im right now stressing over this keyboard or the steelseries apex pro mini, Since steelseries has no 75% im not looking for a tkl but a 75% keyboard is perfect for me, i just need the right one and can u recommend me which? i like gaming like a pro and typing with comfort

[@costantineyoussif6679]

Any recommendations Red switches or snow switches? Are they any replacement switches for the Red ? I heard the white switch are not sold anywhere !!

[@jwags24]

What do you think of the switches? I can't find them sold separately. Do you have a similar switch to recommend?

[@akasheehan]

When is it available this moonlight version?

[@christianlopez5612]

Crazy production i have to say. The Azoth but good for a gaming keeb but... Idk... Just for $30 more you can buy the Luminkey80, and it´s not close at all...

[@madarasoun3018]

What is the black keycaps you are using?

[@mastaaceexclusive]

WHY ARE THE NX STORM SWITCHES IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND>? its like A RARE ANCIENT JEWEL

[@vichope6408]

Hi what is the stock switch colour?

[@robertbarbour2243]

Excellent video and commentary. I am getting the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard. I am 75 years old and want to install the quietest linear switches I can without compromising the RBG. Any suggestions?

[@realhuman4396]

Try Durock Shrimps and foam

[@metalskinn460]

Not sure why they relaunched this keyboard. Wish they would've justed wait for for an Azoth 2 for something more substantial or interesting. The QK75N is gonna be on GB soon with a screen and a knob in a similar format so it's hard for me to justify getting the Azoth over that.

[@jero4059]

Nah, who gives about the group buys anymore. This is stock and ready. And it has the best wireless in the world. It is pricey thou

[@syberpunk]

QK75N is $170 barebones. This keyboard can be found on sale for $199 fully built. I’d rather pay an extra $29 to get a fully built board than wait 2 years for a group buy to be fulfilled.

[@procrastination_at_perfection]

the white one costs 320 EUR in Germany. My very first Rig kostet that much x.x

[@wayne0320]

I have one and it's pretty good lol, if it's priced at about 150$ tops?? But miles better than garbage from Razer and Logitech.

[@phrog8603]

production quality so good its making me angry

[@stephnewhart]

How is it at 2mil likes with only 4k views!?

[@Dellx]

wheres the mac support for the management software? i see this being glossed over in all these's reviews including this one. Spoiler there isn't any buy beware.!

[@zhqngs]

bro is filming movies

[@liameneuk]

Just WD40 it if u want smoother typing.

[@ancientalien815]

This keyboard should cost $129.

[@JadeZen520]

Pretty awesome that gaming companies are getting touchy with the hobby. In the end, the Consumer wins, and the hobby starts getting more and more dicey with their stuff and pricing.

[@AislingLER]

Classic Asus. A decent but lackluster product for a bloated price.

[@WAMSMASHES]

I love the keyboard

[@NiceGuyYoutube]

Just gotta wait for a sale or find an employee discount. Friend helped me during their friends and family discount. Picked one up for $160 new 🎉

[@emillaslo7498]

Same I love it

[@JCMaldonado13]

I would not recommend this keyboard, my screen started showing dead pixel lines only a month after I bought it.

[@lizardofoz8289]

Asus is the only gaming brand making decent quality gaming keyboards worth buying (Razer in second place ofc)

[@MaybeNathan]

what about wooting, drunk deer, etc..... Not really the typical "massive gaming company" like razer or Asus but definitely fall into the category of "gaming" and 100% worth buying imo

[@laffeybunn8557]

razer has them beat here with the v4. this spacebar stock here is garbage while the alphas are just above passable imo

[@fnvfanMSPR]

What's the point of a high profile keyboard when you can literally see the edges of the keycaps and the switches underneath it? Yet another overpriced crappy ASUS product.

[@costantineyoussif6679]

And what brings you here then? :)

[@P0W3RH0U53]

I actually prefer that look. I like being able to see the keys above the plate and pcb

[@XaggyBoi]

RGB

[@TheEngineerforlife]

Entry ? This is literally better the 90% of the overpriced "custom" keyboard around. It's not a mandatory to hate everythings that have a "famous" logo. This keyboard is truly fantastic.

[@zukaesb8473]

Better than 🦛