I UPGRADED The New ASUS Keyboard... (And You Should Too)

[@HipyoTech]

Sponsored by ASUS: enter the giveaway here: rogcapsunlocked.com/ Keyboards with NX Snow: rog.gg/ROG_Azoth_Moonlight_WHT_HipyoTech rog.gg/Scope_II_96_Hipyotech MY NEW KEYCAP SET: goblintechkeys.com/products/hipyo-jungle-plant-themed-keycaps

[@mib4tiz457]

🥺👉👈Pleeeeeease🙏 try the Skyloong GK87 Pro. looks like the most innovative Keyboard out there. Pretty good dampening, hotswap(of course), "wired, BT, 2.4Ghz mode", HOTSWAP KNOBS, HOTSWAP SCREEN and ""Hi-Fi" Thocky Sounds". @HipyoTech

[@Knifes-and-Gear-Insights]

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?

[@D1smo_]

Hey can you get the NX Snow switches just with the white Azoth version?

[@ShadVanDenHul]

When spray painting, remove the tape when still "green". Should have taped over the rubber feet too or just skipped the plastic bottom. To get a really nice finish, you should sand with very fine grit between coats. And do at least three coats of paint, but probably better to 5+ of very thin coats. Then top off with three coats of clear acrylic. Don't sand after the last coat of acrylic.

[@RexTorres]

Well, it was still green when he removed the tape. 😝

[@canny7x]

Thank you for this comment! I'm going to be painting my keyboard case and computer case soon. So I appreciate those tips!

[@craigd9305]

I appreciate your stance that Brands can't change what you say, but I also like that Brands keep improving and sending their stuff to you so you can demonstrate. :)

[@HipyoTech]

Well said!

[@stephenkelly8312]

Those keycaps are gorgeous. If I was in the market for a new set of keycaps right now, they’d be a top contender.

[@xaytana]

The two new NX switches, Cloud and Storm, are just Asus-branded Kaihl box switches. This is where the sound difference lies, boxes use a click bar rather than a click jacket, like a typical MX-style slider uses, entirely different mechanism where the acoustic properties differ quite a bit. The Storm will be in the Navy or Jade colors, as those have a thicker clickbar than the White or Pale Blue boxes had, the larger the spring wire diameter the deeper the click. I've also seen some comment that the Storms don't quite sound like Navy/Jade, I'm curious if Asus got some kind of limited exclusivity to a new generation, considering Summer is a new switch color and _might_ be what's rebranded as the Cloud.

[@taxfraud7068]

so you are saying the summer switch sounds most similar to the cloud he shows here?

[@taxfraud7068]

i looked up the kaihl switches and the tactile red and speed silver sound much more similar than the summer switch.

[@taxfraud7068]

would you say the kaihl tactile red is better than a akko jelly black for the azoth (thocc wise)? I’m really trying to change switches rn.

[@Randy-ll3tv]

Really cool theme. It looks amazing and green spray paint definitely helped bring it all together.

[@HipyoTech]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@canny7x]

Actually I was thinking of painting my keyboard case. So I was very glad to hear about your experience painting. So, Thanks to you and Nola, I am better prepared.

[@KeebClack]

Plant themed Hipyo KEYCAPS!?

[@useduction]

Just bought the Scope II for work and gaming. Yes, I must have the numpad!

[@Rothflesh]

Thank you for sitting there and guarding Hipyo as he unscrews the keyboard, Nola. Great job!

[@Boomer.Roberts]

Thank you for sitting there and guarding Hipyo as he unscrews the keyboard, Nola. Great job!

[@884tomato]

I got the first version and ran into huge issues with double keystrokes, so I replaced all the switches myself. As RGB was important to me especially in dark lonely nights I choosed gateron fully transparent switches and I'm back in love again with my keyboard, it's even brighter than before.

[@vsyang]

Oh that sounds so nice and you're right. It is kinda expensive in my book..love the mod, love the keycaps design.

[@HipyoTech]

Glad you like it!

[@MarbsMusic]

I used an original Azoth for months and it's what got me into the whole custom keyboard money drain hobby. One of my son loved it so much he stole it and I got a GMMK Pro which I modded with the Flex kit and I love (I know you don't like it but mine is phenomenal now, nice and bouncy but probably too muted for some). Since I have added multiple GMK67s I've built for friends, a Q1 Pro, a K8 Pro and I'm waiting on my Neo 65 and about to order that new Drop one as well. I have to initially blame Asus for the drain on my bank account but will probably have to pick this up as well... been using their motherboards since the 90s anyway so... The other blame goes to you and Betty, lol! I love those keycaps and they should go perfectly with the new Drop with the green artsy top... guess I'll have to order both... thanks Hipyo for the additional bank account darin, lol :)

[@MarbsMusic]

KeyCaps on order! :)

[@syddlinden8966]

Ooooo Venusaur theme. Came out so nice. I've had the stuff to mod my red dragon for ages and still haven't done it but the snow switches have me wondering if they're the ones to swap to and do those mods at last.

[@MagicSnapO]

I have both the NX red and NX snow versions because I couldn't tell from videos alone which one I'd prefer. I like them both but I think for gaming (slight risk of making more mistakes however) and thockiness the snows are slightly better. The reds have a slight wobble but its not really noticeable unless you are scanning for it. When I asked my wife she said the reds felt and sounded better (she probably finds the sound of the reds to be less annoying lol). Neither of us are keyboard nerds so take that as you will. I think the obsession with thock in the community favors the snows. However, the longer travel, higher actuation force and larger actuation point make it harder to make mistakes with the reds in theory. I notice that I'm more likely to hit the bottom of each press with the snows due to the actuation differences as well. The Reds have a higher frequency sound whereas the snows are lower frequency hence the thockiness. So again its all just preference. Both sound great overall with the snows being thockier and louder in my opinion. Both enjoyable typing and gaming experiences. I am still undecided. So if you got the reds and have FOMO please don't think that its a huge difference or advantage. It's not.

[@bingoos]

Damn u just wrote a whole essay 😂

[@MagicSnapO]

@@bingoosoh it was actually fun. I used both keyboards to write it. Killed two birds with one stone.

[@bingoos]

Lol

[@DecoyVoice]

that cat's fur is nuts

[@MercyCEO]

Thank you for your Guarding services, Nola!

[@brendanfarthing]

Dude, you're a shocking painter! :D But I love your channel! I want to see you do some more painting mods, to get yourself skilled-up :)

[@Emily_M81]

pro-tip for anyone that wants to paint their Azoth: the screen protector for the screen also comes off. it's just some adhesive, I used a guitar pick, from behind it on the inner side, to start lifting it. thanks for sharing :)

[@jwags24]

Hello! It sounds like you modded your Asus Aoth. Did you have the NX snow switches by chance? I've heard different reports about what types of keycaps are compatible, and I wanted to see what brand/type you used. Thanks : )

[@Emily_M81]

@@jwags24 I have the NX reds and NX Snows (I have a white and black Azoth). Any keycap I have ever tried has gone onto them. I've put all kinds of switches into them, too. I've never had any sort of issue with swapping parts out at all

[@JeffersonFloydConz]

Really like the color you choose foe the spray and of course your new keycaps! Please paint more often if possible

[@HipyoTech]

Thank you! Will do!

[@FrizzEVdrums]

Your modding made the keystrokes sound like raindrops on an umbrella instead, insane.

[@animox6303]

Which switches were used in the final build?

[@ilovecheeseburger123]

Hi Mr. Statue of liberty dude.

[@Quote_ation]

Wanted to finally move past my old GMMK, so I picked up a Moonlight Azoth with the NX Snow switches a few days back and tossed on my set of first wave Cerakeys. I wasn’t too sure if I’d enjoy transitioning from tactile to linear, but I’ve been really enjoying it!

[@Revexet]

Are you in US or Europe because i cant find any retailer on european market

[@MicroGUNter]

@@Revexet I found one in Lithuania, but I guess they shipping from Poland, US layout, ordered few days ago, should be with me in a week or so. But the price was dang high 270eurs. Hope it will last for ages.

[@anon_y_mousse]

You can silence the critics by getting Nola to paint it next time. It would be so cute to see her holding the spray can.

[@GumbiiGrows]

yes, these keycaps are so dope... all of my keyboards are greenish, and most keycaps that are green are horrible... these are amazing... gonna order next week... hope they're still in stock...

[@CackleTV]

Dude im so glad u finally tried goblin keycaps

[@xAlbo94]

Me with 3 green themed keycap sets.. Also me: *purchase*

[@HipyoTech]

Thanks for the support!

[@Bithead]

For painting. Sand, prime, paint and then remove the tape when it's still curing so it doesn't rip the paint edges. Other then that it's really pretty, too expensive but pretty.

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

The green looks good, but I am curious if brown would have worked better ... Like, plant green keys + a potting soil case.

[@HipyoTech]

that's a really good point

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

@@HipyoTech just don't go all Glarses and do something like try to glue real potting soil to the case.

[@mattpatt2799]

Love your videos! Can you do a vid comparing all the new Hall effect boards that have recently come out/are coming out soon (DrunkDeer, Keychron, Monsgeek, etc.) vs. Wooting?

[@SeanErixon]

I've been going down a rabbit hole of trying keyboards recently. Razer Huntsman Pro V3, SteelSeries Apex Pro, Logitech G Pro X. The Asus ROG Azoth has felt the best, and sounded the best to me out of all of them. I just wish it was a TKL. With that being said, is there a similar experience that could be had? Like of course I know it would need to be linear switches & double shot PBT keycaps. But what body could replicate the sound and feel I'm getting with the Azoth? I love how quiet, yet thocky it is. And I don't need the screen, but do appreciate the RGB rainbow effect. I don't need audio knobs or media keys either.

[@QuiilIl]

just get the azoth, trust

[@1337erBoards]

Please do more custom keyboards where you include things like spray painting. It's really cool to see a keyboard embody the heart and spirit of the key cap set or color scheme. I know it wasn't the best spray painting, but learning is a part of the fun for me watching your videos and maybe you could share some tips along the way. Keep up the amazing work 💪🏼🎉❤

[@johnnyll91]

What kind of keycaps is compatible with this keyboard? Thinking of geting this or the steelseries apex PRO tkl wireless If it returns in nordic layout for the wooting tech

[@CRNGD]

Wow those keycaps look great. They look really nice with the shade of green you chose for the keyboard. That said, i am 99% sure that Kalih makes those specific types pf clicky switches. This is mostly due to the stem shape and that it sounds and kinda looks similar to a their Box style clicky switches like the Jades or Navys (which i think they copywrited but its been so long im not too sure).

[@seraphuziel]

great vid. the painting was funny. I liked the ASUS one so far.

[@fjallmann]

I had two issues with mine. OLED burn in and the infamous key repeating problem many described. Not sure if this keyboard is worth buying unless those concerns are even remotely addressed.

[@lycanthoss]

I have only had mine for 1.5 months, but I don't see any burn in. For the key repeating issue, are you possibly using a KVM? Because when I plugged in the USB receiver into my KVM and pressed too many keys it would basically crash the KVM causing it to repeat keys until I restarted it, but when just plugging the USB receiver directly into the PC I haven't had any repeating issues.

[@fjallmann]

@@lycanthoss Well, I am not sure what the hell happened but I immediately lowered the screen brightness on the keyboard and it happened within the first month. And no, it was connected via a usb hub. Not sure if that can cause issues. I did try a direct connection but that didn't help either.

[@lycanthoss]

@fjallmann well, I dunno what you are displaying on the screen. I just display CPU/GPU temps. No burn in visible. I tried plugging the USB dongle into a cheap sabrent USB hub and could not replicate any repeating keys. I think you just got unlucky and received a defect.

[@fjallmann]

That is what I want to say as well. To be frank I really miss that keyboard 😤

[@yonasgeta9873]

Hey Hipe Tech! 🤩 Your mechanical keyboard videos are my absolute jam - seriously, kudos on the clear explanations and awesome presentation! 😊 But let's talk giveaways - my excitement levels? Off the charts! 🚀 Now, here's the thing: your link seems to be taking a break when it reaches Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! 🌍 Come on, buddy, us keyboard enthusiasts are everywhere! Let's break down those region barriers and make your giveaways a global sensation! 🌐✨ Sending cheers from Ethiopia - your content is fire! 🔥🇪🇹 Keep those videos coming, and let's turn up the giveaway game! 🎉💻

[@yonasgeta9873]

By the way, if you don't reply, I might just send my keyboard's spacebar after you! 😂

[@JustAFan444]

I have the original with Goblintech Coffee keycaps and love it. Feels really good and sounds great (overall).

[@nmmrg]

I got my Azoth for 179. I'm guessing they price it at 250 so they can do planned sales since they are a major retail brand.

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

Yeah, they are clearly inflating the MSRP in anticipation of that sweet 40% off Black Friday sale.

[@hoppyt3ch]

unless something has changed, the fastest 2.4GHz implementation used to be the one from the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

[@Random_Name-br1eu]

Great job Nola!

[@SomeDudeDan]

Love the sound of those clicky switches!

[@temorinkaari]

Oh wow those switches sounds really nice

[@kyosukeshidou1370]

I tried it .. and it felt really.. REALLY GOOD ... the ROG NX Snow I mean

[@fishisyum]

Watching you spray-paint the keyboard case, I just thought of something you should do. In the movie Hackers they spray-paint their keyboards, just like, completely assembled. You should do a mythbusters and try it just like the movie, and then how you think the best way to do it is.

[@sxcret_eli]

60 Dollars for keycaps is crazy bro

[@FlameSoulis]

Hey, Hipyo! Maybe use your 3D printer to make a small bezel for the display so you can hide the marker. It could still even look partly stock and you can just use the same paint.

[@MangoGalaxyYT]

Something I like about these clicky switches is that you can actually hear the click rather than those hollow scratchy extra noise from the razer keyboards. It's almost like the bottoming out is silent, and only the click is heard (at least from my headphones and from hipyo's mic). I wouldn't mind those clicky switches if I'm being completely honest. But ofc linear gang on top!

[@mntish]

DIY idea: Make a keyboard that blows air (fans) through the PCB and keycaps to avoid sweaty hands. You can use pharmacy cotton as thocky sound dampening and air can pass right through. And you can be a mod grandmaster once again.

[@paulrobdi55]

I just completed and took a pic of a build... literally before watching this! I used it in my giveaway entry... I just hope no one wants a sound test 😜

[@Microwaved_]

the keycap set lowkey looks pretty clean

[@baka_ja_nai]

Looks like ASUS is discounting these quite agressively since I currently can buy Moonlight version for $212 and I live in Belarus were we are currently under sanctions and usually such things cost quite more as result. Gonna buy as my endgame wireless gaming keyboard to use both on my gaming PC and work laptop.

[@CalebAstle]

Great mod, Asus + Hipyo Tech for the win

[@Globodyne]

The zero latency 2.4ghz connection on this keyboard and it's god tier battery life is unmatched to any other keyboard. If you don't care about wireless, sure get a keychron, if you do, get this.

[@GamerShorts15-m1k]

you should do a review on the drunk deer a75

[@otakujayy7979]

I love the spray paint idea! Maybe try hydro dipping next?🤷🏾

[@origins777]

Going for asus was an awesome decision, I love the nx snow switches.

[@briantalan6526]

I bought the azoth brown switches after watching the previous video and love it stock from day 1...maybe someday I'll mod it but won't be anytime soon!

[@DvrL87]

Hey! Maybe iam just bad are searching. But are those switches buyable? Without the whole Keyboard? Ilready own a rog azoth keayboard. But would like to try new switches. in this case, those NX switches. Thanks! :)

[@WistyFish]

I need to know what the jungle keycaps look like with the “overgrowth” front plate for the Drop CSTM80. They seem like they might be perfect…

[@I1S1337]

I’m kinda digging the clicky switches, and I want to buy some. Hipyo make Asus sell the switches separately!

[@dominikpachota5124]

They are made by kaihl, the clickbar mechanism is really good (alps based click still better tho)

[@butterceooftoast5847]

Very cool hippo man.

[@alostcat]

Hipyo's "so you dont have to" is spreading faster then covid 💀

[@Qichar]

I got the Azoth with the SNOW switches. They are SO amazingly smooth. And yet, the sound profile of this expensive keyboard was underwhelming. Hypio is right: it's the keycaps. I don't understand why a high end gaming keyboard comes with such thin, cheap-feeling switches. I swapped them out, and oh my the difference is amazing. I managed to get a hold of some shine-through doubleshot PBT caps that are significantly thicker. They also have the wide, rounded square tops that I love, and the difference is night and day. (literally--I replaced the dark grey caps on my black Azoth with white caps, and now I have a striking black and white keyboard.) I decided to keep the original caps on the black keys because they have little special functions printed on them. The result feels, sounds, and looks better. Much better. Really, just switch out the keycaps and you'll have yourself a really good keyboard.

[@doodoobutter4406]

which keycaps if i may ask

[@Qichar]

@@doodoobutter4406 I tried to find them again on Amazon, but they are no longer being sold. They were doubleshot PBT shine-through keycaps that had this Amazon title: Womier Keycaps 75% Percent - White and Black Keycaps, PBT Keycaps ISA Profile, 189 Keys Full Keyboard Keycaps for Cherry MX Covers Fullsize 60% 65% 75% 80% 100% Gaming Keycaps, White But when I go to my purchase history and look at the product linked there, they are no longer shine-through, and I think maybe Womier doesn't sell the ones I purchased anymore. I suspect that the die-hard keyboard community doesn't really like shine-through keycaps like I do.

[@doodoobutter4406]

@@Qichar hey thank you!

[@Kiseji-Yu]

How thick are your new Keycaps? And how thick were the old ones? :)

[@krisrobitzsch]

Hipyo!!!!! That keycap set is gorgeous!!! And oh, ALMOST perfect! Why no brown Esc and Enter key to match the SB?!?! Bruh….

[@CallMeTonyga]

numpad on the left gang when

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

I have been side eyeing the Keychron Q14, but the only detailed review on KZbin is from a Korean channel with korean captions.

[@CallMeTonyga]

Keychron are so close to the grail. Fullsize southpaw and mirrorable numpad

[@HipyoTech]

Imagine having left hands

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

@@CallMeTonyga you have seen the Lego keyboard, right? Well they released an expansion kit where you can expand the keyboard with a numpad & you can mount it on either side.

[@CallMeTonyga]

yeah looks nice, but zoompad has a southpaw edition which was more of my style

[@mudawott]

Considering how you messed up the screen you could get that green pen you used to draw some leaves around the screen to make it look intentional.

[@TheBearColin]

On the v1 you unscrewed the keyboard slightly to improve the gasket performance, did you do the same for the v2?

[@DespairIsAsin]

Those clicky switches look exactly like every Kailh clicky switch, which sound 10x better than Cherry / Gateron Blues.

[@kobalt_ren01]

Element-themed gaming keyboard reminds me of Element Gaming, had a bunch of peripherals named after periodic elements (I'm currently using a Carbon keyboard of theirs until I can find a hotswap ISO-UK TKL board I like, probably gonna get a keychron v3 in the end haha) \ I kinda like the font on those keycaps, got that 90s/00s futuristic look worthy of a techno album cover

[@21Zeroka]

Absolutely loved the video and the Azoth coming in white. Unfortunately, it's not available in Europe yet

[@lochverus8005]

man, the only reason Im not buying that set of key caps is because the letters are not centered. I know it is a me thing but I really wish the lettering was centered on the keys.

[@HipyoTech]

Ah I personally dislike centered legends but fair enough

[@Josh-99]

It's... fine, but you're right: it's too expensive at $250 because it's not quite good enough to be "done"; It needs keycaps and some light modding to really reach the point of being a great device. Also, I'm just not a fan of the north-facing switches. It know it's to get that awesome gamer shine-through, but... meh.

[@Gus.Dawsonn]

I am going to start my own keyboard channel. I will arise even higher than you someday!

[@Hampterplaysapex]

I got mine for 279 but it came with the Harpe ace aimlabs

[@ImJCyo]

The Glarses transitions really make this video pop for me. Did you do the vocals for that?

[@HipyoTech]

I did hahaha

[@ImJCyo]

@@HipyoTech I love it. Yours and his videos made me wanna get into the hobby. Just gotta find a good jumping off point for that sweet sweet thock

[@MatthewSemones]

just curious but why do you keep using painters tape for the tape mod. this is a fire hazard. just use electric tape. also, stop putting things in keyboards that have moisture in them. pcb's get warm and moisture in a material inside the keyboard will result in condensation on the electronics.

[@websers-4402]

asus keyboards really good nice update I have the asus strix flare it's like your fingers will have muscles...it's hard.

[@klutzkeebs]

The tape mod will forever be the best mod

[@B_M_A]

Kailh makes all of the Azuth's switches. The clickies are a variation of the Jellyfish and the Box Navy

[@brooke7242]

Now i need both the hippo keycaps and the plant keycaps😢

[@arjunnair8138]

I have Rog Azoth Brown Mechanical and it really good for typing and gaming

[@Joemeister.]

I think if you genuinely try painting and customizing a board it would be really cool

[@VskutkuTrigen]

like honestly... if u really want wireless gaming "Custom" keyboard... this was and still is the best.

[@BoyWhoLikesMinecraftPvp]

Genuantly good content

[@Nedlius]

looking forward to when the moonlight variant becomes available to the public

[@HipyoTech]

Its available now at microcenter

[@DelScully]

For this price I wish they would get into the analog switches and 1 up Wooting with a 75% board and really good quality. Id buy it forsure. Atm I am waiting for the keycrhon version as Steelseries is a bit to gamer and only full size or tkl and wooting is too small for me.

[@henwea]

try the Royal Kludge H81, I think you'll really get a good video for the budgeters, and I'd like to knw your thoughts on it!

[@pelculator]

Hi mr Statue of Liberty!

[@Antley278]

Congrats hipyotech, u made my day better and made my keyboard spund worse

[@Denosavros]

The keycaps look awesome, I’m planning on building my second keyboard for Christmas but 60 dollars is so much, how much does it cost to make customs? I might want to make my own

[@HipyoTech]

Making a custom 1/1 set is a lot more because there is no scale helping lower costs

[@Denosavros]

Ok thanks I would think so, and at least your not selling them for 200+ like a lot of companies, I love your videos and I will probably pick these up for my new keyboard.

[@Denosavros]

@@HipyoTech yeah I would assume

[@holdenhodgdon3756]

IMO, $50 isn't bad compared to some of the $150 bullshit that Drop pulls.

[@Denosavros]

@@holdenhodgdon3756 yeah I completely agree

[@shivu4358]

unsubscribed and then subscribed again for an extra Howdy Hey.... My sources told me you get ANOTHER....Howdy Hey for commenting(waiting😎😎)

[@drr0ck844]

What screwdriver is that? Looks pretty useful. Link? Thanks!

[@seanleblanc3836]

Now if only they could give us a brown switch in this family of stabilized stem switches!

[@thzphotoboi2146]

I got access here via the youtube Shorts. But it was with storm switches, not the snow switches here in the full video. I am wondering if they have actually manufactured the storm switches for sale

[@arjohnvillaester3390]

Stock sound is better for me. But the color I like that nature elemental theme :D 😅

[@FlashBombGod]

I'm almost certain the MX Clickies are a re-colored Box White. They sound just like them.

[@catmomchantel]

Honestly, that's what I would expect when someone says "clicky" switches, those are really nice.

[@TXLogic]

Would it kill ya to include Command and Opt modifier keys for Mac users?

[@showlate1]

holy moly, this video is really full of sponsors isnt it. Hope the money is worth it ;)