NEW Asus ROG Azoth / Harpe Ace w Aim Lab - FIRST LOOK

[@Keybored]

Fully agree on the Azoth! Really good to see big branded gaming peripherals really step up! Great review as always!

[@badseedtech]

Thanks man! I gotta check out your vid 👀

[@iqbalhussein5434]

ROG have really been stepping up their peripherals recently. All we need is a refresh to their headset and they would have a new slate of improved peripherals. Love to see a company as large as ASUS listening to enthusiasts.

[@ydid687]

they are often in short circuit comment sections, north america, asia and whatnot channel moderators i guess

[@KDZen]

As a builder of custom boards, to see this amount of consideration for a gaming keyboard is hurting my brain...in a good way. Very impressive stuff

[@ASUSUSA]

Thank you, our team has worked hard to to bridge the our gaming series alongside many of the enthusiast niche features/benefits of customer enthusiast keyboards.This is an evolution and continuation of what we have been doing throughout the year with models like our ROG FALCHION ACE, ROG STRIX FLARE II ANIMATE and ROG SCOPE series where we have phased in items like pre lubed and binned switches, sound dampening foam, improved stabs, hot swap PCB but also maintained manly elements traditional gamers have wanted. We look forward to the feedback and response from the community and media in 2023.

[@rzary_]

@@ASUSUSA honnestly seems like a pretty good option, kind of unfortunate that it has north facing pcb and plastic bottom instead of alu

[@PaulPlay]

Very impressive indeed, but it would be nice if there was a cheaper option (the Azoth is 300 bucks) without the screen, the knob and wireless functionality. For me at least, these three features are cool but kinda gimmicky and nothing I would really need in a keyboard (for some, these features will be worth it ofc)

[@RetardedAsianGuy]

@@rzary_ Still doable with Gateron switches that have the top housing fillet for north facing + GMK, or use long poles

[@KDZen]

@@rzary_ IMO if their goal is introduce the mainstream gaming keyboard crowd to the qualities of customs, I think south facing is too big of a change for now. You'd be surprised how many people still absolutely must have good RGB in their boards

[@ASUSUSA]

Awesome overview and hands on experience detailing! Thank you so much for taking some time to look at what ROG is bringing to your desk in 2023 - As always stay tuned for more! New up the ROG Raikiri Pro controller right? Best wishes to you and the channel and the whole community in 2023!

[@Tezla_Insanity]

The keyboard and mouse seem like absolute winners!

[@jesusb9562]

I just recently bought a barebones gmmk pro. This new product is tempting me now. I have the Asus G14, so it would be nice to get the Asus Azoth. Might consider returning my kit depending on the price of the Azoth.

[@butteredbread100]

Too bad the HDR is broken on your $1400 OLED monitor

[@Tezla_Insanity]

@@butteredbread100 Their 48" one?

[@Meatsweats_o_O]

controller with hall effect would be fantastic.

[@raphaelchagas1676]

I love how Brian talks much calmer now. The loud old days are gone and I love how the channel is nowadays. Great voice!

[@TFconfused]

Damn this is seriously impressive for a stock gaming setup. I've decided to stop using customs for gaming a while ago and have been rocking a Ducky TKL. But this........ Has my attention. Great video as always my man. Entertaining and informative

[@haydn6462]

Have you looked into the wooting 60he?

[@ASUSUSA]

You also may want to check out our ROG FALCHION ACE and ROG STRIX SCOPE RX TKL WIRELESS DELUXE

[@TFconfused]

@@haydn6462 yes! I want a larger layout than a 60 though :(

[@siniganggang96]

In the next 3 years we're gonna see most if not all peripheral companies coming out with 65% and 75% mechanical keyboards and hopefully some hall effect switches in those form factors as well

[@trever7580]

@@crisnmaryfam7344 check out the Wooting 60he you will know why then

[@azerXP]

@@crisnmaryfam7344 gradual control in games that support it (pushing the switch down half way makes you walk forward at half walking speed, for example), and since the switches have less parts touching you will get both a smoother actuation feel and they will last longer, with some older hall effect switches rated in billions of clicks before failure, versus the measly millions that contact based switches are usually measured in

[@xMoondo]

That keyboard is insanely cool. As you kept spouting off the different features I was just in awe at the attention to detail they put into this product. I haven’t bought a “gaming” keyboard in years but I will definitely be buying one of these.

[@sideacc1258]

62hours with both rgb and oled display on is insane

[@noizfx]

I want to like the ROG line of products but my main problem is that their Amoury Crate software is their automatic profile switching which I use is super slow and laggy, like definitely 1+ second when I switch to different programs.

[@Ciz4Crummy]

Whoa, Asus taking notes on the custom keeb market and making a decent sounding board.

[@medi6892]

fr with some good akko caps for interference and a cute gif thats rlly awesome

[@LenbIix]

Pretty crazy that they included Krytox and the switch opener.

[@REZY_]

Good to see Asus ROG branching out to an enthusiast level of both custom keebs and gaming mice. These products are SOLID. Excited to get my hands on that board for sure. Great review 💪🏽🔥

[@kittykittygumdrops]

I just bought this and am not 100% sure about keeping it. The main issues for me are (1) the 3-way button should just be a knob. Even if it's a scroll knob/scroll wheel, so much better for adjusting volume. This button thing is no bueno. (2) The OLED screen should have more options without needing Armoury Crate. Why can't I set it to show a clock as a built-in setting? Why is the default to always the ROG logo constantly reloading and animating? I don't want that thing running nonstop while I'm typing and not even looking at it... (3) can you please start using classier keys/fonts for your gaming keyboards. "Gaming" doesn't have to mean teenage cyberpunk. These letters/fonts are UGLY. If the keys and font were better, this could totally be used for a productivity board. Even better, have an option without the gimmicky OLED screen that doesn't serve any real purpose. Then you could have a real knob or scroll wheel and a dedicated delete button closer to the F12 key while also allowing dedicated home and end keys along with page up and page down. Why the heck is "Ins" a dedicated key over home/end? What a silly choice.

[@Raglarak]

The keyboard looks pretty dope, but I wish they were focusing more in performance by creating their own unique switches to compete vs Lekker, OmniPoint switches and stuff

[@CaptainNomae]

I think it's more of a competition with non-gaming brands especially with hotswap sockets. While hall-effect is very neat I think both hall-effect and hotswap are pretty good options.

[@ASUSUSA]

We do offer our own internal design switches both ROG NX and ROG RX switches our NX switches are pre binned a rarity amongst pre builds as most do not guarantee force deviation consistency. Also pre lubed and we have different actuation/reset points. Switches are complex though and highly personal but as a whole we feel we have a very solid set of switches that most users and many enthusiasts would be entirely fine with. On the other end we have our RX optical switches which offer many benefit such as reduction keycap wobble, brighter more consistent illumination, fast and consistent actuation and stability.

[@d1kgaws12]

@@ASUSUSA Hold the f- up is that the REAL ASUS!?!? Am I becoming insane?

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

@asusnorthamerica8891 Will we be able to get a version of this keyboard with the RX switches? My son has your Scope RX and I love those switches.

[@Misfirem]

How the fuck did ASUS hit it on the head this hard, damn. Every element of these offerings is right on the nose. I feel like this is what companies should always aspire to do when they release a suite of new products but so many cut corners in bad places. I may actually pick up that mouse and pad. Keyboard is a hard recommend to my friends.

[@ASUSUSA]

Thanks, we have a long history of aligning our designs with the feedback from our enthusiast community and this is apparent in our releases over the last two years. If you have noted checked them out you should. Appreciate the kudos our team worked very hard on the AZOTH!

[@sxnthwave]

I love seeing these brands identifying things in the custom keyboard scene that they can bring over to their stock boards to improve the quality and the overall look and feel of their products. I’m really excited to see Asus doing stuff like this.

[@ASUSUSA]

Thanks for feedback!

[@santiclause18]

If asus actually cared about making a g pro killer or a viper killer they could easily do it, They have the technology for it.

[@Hako_exe]

I've personally worked with the folks over at AIM Lab and they are great people! Cool to see them work with ASUS and come out with a solid mouse.

[@L4tinoR4g3]

The ROG links are returning 404.

[@noblecomments4009]

I've been looking around and there is no clear answer, if anybody knows pls let me know, Does Armoury works with Mac? I got the keyboard and downloaded armoury but it doesn't register the keyboard for some reason, therefore I'm stuck with basic configuration, can't really use the display and if I can't well, then the KB isn't really worth it.

[@michaelthompson9798]

Glad to see a reviewer not stating a product as a ‘GAMING’ product as this is used frequently by many and a product isn’t a gaming specific peripheral such as a mouse or keyboard 🤦🤦‍♀🤔 as any user can utilise it’s features etc.

[@YouBetterCallSaul]

Only thing that I’m concerned about is that OLED. I have a ASUS Ryuo which has wicked screen burn in. Started after one year and now after 3 years it looks like a 20 year old plasma you see at some run down restaurant or airport.

[@ellowell8160]

Let's consider the fact that he lubed this every damn switch for a 10 second soundtest snippet on a *gaming keyboard*. If that's not dedication I don't know what is.

[@Leo.501]

Asus nailed with the keyboard, hope also that the price will be fair. Cheers!

[@razeceja1459]

Harpe ace or death adder v3 pro for my first mouse? Plan on building my pc early next month

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Great video ! ASUS coming in with the heat

[@Misfirem]

That cm ruler is fucking DOPE. Idk how no one has thought of that yet

[@PAIN-ot4cj]

Only thing that would have made this perfect is if the PCB was south facing

[@dirkcoetsee5782]

Would sound better with some Badseed tactiles. When are we getting a new batch of those? 😄

[@atSLASHY]

fr where does aimlab get its money from, its a free app but it somehow sponsors dozens of teams / aim groups / players / etc

[@Jeff.55649]

The plastic bottom is a big yikes, shame looked good otherwise!

[@FractalPrism.]

their website has the mouse at $150 and the kb at $250 usd.

[@Schellz]

What’s the mat you have under the mouse pad? 👀

[@ncjsgrki]

I have seen this on pre-order for $360 ☠

[@excesssum]

Harpe Ace is really nice. Has made my GPX and other mice redundant. It has a nice shape, though i wish it was some 4-6mm wider at the grip point. But as much as i like what Asus have done with Azoth, i cannot live without my dedicated Home/End/PrntScr keys (which is pretty much standard on most 75% keebs). Fuck the red switches though. Once you go black, you never go back bby! And i completely second the notion that Wooting releasing a 75% would be massive. Currently eyeing DrunkDeer A75, but their hall effect switches seem a bit wonky.

[@michaelthompson9798]

I feel this combo will be around $400USD once released knowing the ridiculous pricing of todays peripherals and the Asus Tax 🤯🤦🤦‍♀😡🤬

[@CliffHung]

i'm in Taiwan, and today i got to order this keyboard at around 245USD, hopefully it won't be marked up too much when it gets to the USA. it is a steal at this price if the keyboard performs as good as Brian says. thanks for the review, i ordered it because of this video.

[@UpgradeLemonade]

Asus took notes on pretty much every enthusiast ask for both of these products, huge W from a major PC brand. Don't normally see this

[@JHayes90]

The shape of that mouse is like my Steel Series Rival 3 Wireless. That "hump' is actually really nice for medium to large hands. Less pinky drag on your mousepad.

[@Kizzster]

Promise you that Keyboard will be $299

[@d1kgaws12]

To see a gaming keyboard that is actually pretty appealing to enthusiasts as well feels like a dream. Most keyboards I've ever seen are either completely gamer-orientated and not appealing to enthusiasts in the slightest, or completely enthusiast-orientated and has some setbacks that might bother gamers (other than a HELLA lot of RGB). I just hope that BadSeed Tech means an actually affordable price point by a "steal" because I feel like keyboard enthusiasts are the type of people who would call bank-breaking price tags "dirt cheap". Edit: Apparently the new keyboard will be $250, which no matter how many features you get for the money, dooesn't sound like a "steal". I think enthusiasts are so desensitized to above AirPods level prices for keyboards, they'd call $300 for a "better-sounding" and "better-feeling" mechanical keyboard "dirt cheap" like it's actually $30. The custom mech keyboard world is literally the California of the overall keyboard universe. Wanna cheap out? F u. You must destroy your bank like the rest of us for anything acceptable.

[@STKReacts]

Just got my white azoth, it’s great. Idc about the 250$ price tag. This is the first keyboard that I have actually been happy with. My last 2 keyboards were the GMMK Pro I got on sale for 250$ and the Razer Blackwidow v4 tkl(200$) my gripes were no wireless capabilities. I also had the apex pro BUT when I’m not gaming it felt like crap. Finally happy with this keyboard through and through

[@habitat2907]

Loving the content, can't wait for this one. But I am still waiting on the lamzu review you have mention online.

[@BaxTechYT]

I really appreciate the fact that it has Mac and pc keys. As someone who uses both daily, it’s a must

[@ssmith3617]

Easily the best sounding stock gaming board I've heard

[@strawberryforte]

Been using the Harpe Ace for a couple of months and I am in love with it. Just ordered the Azoth since I'm trying to go for an all ROG peripheral set up.

[@AgentFortySven]

I have been using the Azoth since release! I loooove it!

[@DummyUrD]

someone with love for the custom market had input on these products, love it

[@DirtyGingy]

Brian, you had shotgun mic so close that the proximity effect was heavily influencing the sound tests

[@straya_au_]

how is this keyboard still good now ASUS ROG Azoth Wireless 75 Gaming Keyboard White NX Storm Switch

[@genericpootis9811]

Is armory crate as bad as I’ve been hearing?

[@badseedtech]

In daily use, nah? Been running it since I did this video trying to run down the battery on the Azoth (still haven't lol). Only weird thing with AC is to uninstall it, you have to download a specific tool.

[@genericpootis9811]

@@badseedtech Thank you for the info I uninstalled it on my rig recently cuz I herd about all the bloatware that it installs and slows down the pc, might give it a chance since I got an rog motherboard

[@pbracey1]

Armoury Crate is horrendous.

[@PhilipChou]

53 grams with RGB and Bluetooth functionality? Take that Razer....

[@PrestonsThoughts]

Not bad just too much foam where it doesn't really have its own unique sound signature

[@xxtingyxx9497]

This is an extremely solid offering. I am officially impressed. GG's ASUS

[@Ken-zg3ze]

PLEASE READ: Do NOT buy the Azoth Keyboard. I just bought it and Armoury Crate ruined my install of Windows 10 (crashes and game bugs), couldn't install on another Windows 10 PC, and is the most bloatware garbage when I got it installed on my Win 11 machine. It has 14 processes open and uninstalling it is a pain. And most of all, on this $250 keyboard, you can't even save 1 lighting profile to the keyboard. So unless you want the default profiles you must keep Armoury Crate installed. It's NOT worth it.

[@baronvonderg]

wha....what? Asus...did...good peripherals? Ive honestly been not impressed with their peripherals in the past, but this.....this hits different!

[@aqqaluolsvig1564]

I recently built my GMMK Pro because I couldn't get ROG Flare II Animate in Nordic ISO, but Azoth will probably be replacing the GMMK Pro.

[@RAW_Reality]

At the $170 price of the Harpe Ace mouse, I'd likely rather have the ROG Spatha for $10 less... Granted, it's older, not ambidextrous, and is more gamer oriented, but it'd be more worthy of that pricetag.

[@Jjanssoni]

Damn that mouse is 169€ and keyboard 300€... At first i was hyped for that keyboard but price is douple what i would pay.

[@Konfl1ktator]

My Strix Scope RX TKL is out of delivery, but I wanted a 75% gaming keyboard. Azoth seems perfect for me, but why NX switches? I want optical in here.

[@omgabaddon]

Keyboard: Has a useless LED screen. Mouse: Only 2 side buttons. NOPE. EDIT: Bro get a Steelseries Rival 5 and you'll see what I mean, extra buttons are a godsend for most FPS, while not having too many as with MMO mice, and still retaining good sensor and light weight. The only downside for that mouse is the cable, you'll probably want to paracord it.

[@wavytoad9983]

If they were listening to the competitive fps mouse market they would have ditched Bluetooth and RGB. These aren't things that competitive players care about. Probably could have been sub 50g

[@zhafranabiyyudarwisyh1250]

What a suprising from ROG! 54 gram gaming mice with the new sensor & new wireless technology, then the Wireless Custom gaming keyboard? 75% layout? Sheesh Logitech needs some learn from this company

[@Nubsauce]

*claps for Asus* Welcome back into the peripheral game, we def needed a big company to give the finger to the others. Hotswapable and not locked to just THEIR switches, a full lube kit, amazing connectivity and quality...If that doesn't light a fire under the other company's asses, idk what will. And that mouse and keyboard is a VERY welcomed addition to their line. It shows that Asus is finally giving their peripherals the much needed love, and did a damn fine job.

[@Techfanatic73]

Don't need dedicated function keys for the Wooten 60E. YI have dedicated keys on my second layer. All I do is hit function and I have arrow keys and media playback. Just hitting one button doesn't bother me.

[@rickht100]

this man just cocked blocked us with the price!!! haha what a Tease. Always great Vids ma man! SOLID

[@bucketsjunior951]

i just got in a Huntsman V2 TKL and this keyboard is giving me second thoughts and maybe just return and wait. I need something i can use for work and gaming so i need something with F keys. I didn't like any of the wireless options right now like the low profile death stalker or G915 which is low profile as well but love the versatility of a wireless keyboard with 2.4 or Bluetooth to use with my work and personal laptop. I really wanted a 75% keyboard but settled on the TKL a lot of the custom builds seemed to have higher latency and didn't really look great with my all black/rgb pc build. Dang. This video makes my choice tougher for sure.

[@jonnathan780]

Fuck man, this board with the analog switches of the wooting would be amazing. Its such a hard choice, If wooting could make a TKL or 75% it would take the cake but this ASUS is hitting every other check mark man..

[@rogerthat2k4]

1:53 completely random question but whats that game you're playing there? looks amazing. Also great product review as always

[@realbillgross]

i am not sure if everything is additive here... if you don't use 2.4G kinda defeats the purpose and could've gone for a full custom, but if you do use wireless, you kinda wouldn't use rgb/oled, again defeats the purpose...

[@FrinkyDinky]

Ending aside, I can't help but feel this keyboard will cost both of my kidneys.

[@sxdattxb]

Wow, they still be making keyboards with non hall effect switches in 2023! Ancient retro vintage id say. Kappa

[@AfroDominus]

They are stepping up . Let’s just wait for the price because coming from ASUs will cost a kidney for that keyboard

[@stevemoon2136]

Was REALLY liking the mouse, till you said Armoury crate 😝 NOPE!

[@zaphynix1035]

Imagine how much this would cost. I'd estimate around 300-230 dollars.

[@beaupeterson188]

Ever since I discovered the Basilisk sensitivity clutch feature and thumb button, I won’t use a mouse without it for FPS.

[@CanopusInfinity]

It is simply too expensive. You can buy a premium keyboard (much better than whatever Asus is offering) and a decent wireless mouse for this price. And you would still have some money left!

[@egaming2023]

Hey Bigseed, question here on the HAL effect, I was reading on ROG website that the NX ((red and brown) the blue is a .1MM diff) switches Actuate and reset at the same exact point does this not create a hall like effect ?

[@robertmorrison4020]

I love that keyboard. 75% all day for gaming. I wish the F keys were a little closer to the numbers but that"s just nit-picking.

[@Flos_tech_lounge]

German Account mentioned a Euro Pricing for the Azoth of 299 € It´s a steal for the package

[@ThisOLmaan]

ok thought it was just wireless alrigh keyboard looking good so as long I can switch the keys if there Blue there to Noisy prefer Brown best yet the Black switches. Would like to ask if the red switches are as Noisy as the Blue? other then that The board is sleek, the OLED nice👌🏻Touch.

[@Mog780]

Price on this keyboard will be the deciding factor for me, love my g915 but I want something new plus usbC

[@lailainiko]

Keydous nj81 is better for price and lcd display better+ lower price, Make video Seed)

[@gustavfaurholm5800]

Does anyone know if I can use Steelseries Prism PBT Pudding keycaps?

[@doomdimensiondweller5627]

Why doesn't anyone make custom mice ? I don't see much from people building their own mice and even when they do "build their own mice" it's just a prebuilt mouse with like a paint job or a cable mod.

[@Kafrang]

Your Setup is Neat would love to have the Items Desk , Mats , Speakers etc.. For once KZbin Recommendation got me into a good Channel

[@palfotta]

I would love that keyboard, but like most of the ROG products, it will be so overpriced i wont even consider buying it :S

[@klubhead7070]

Definitely going to cop all 3. Hopefully I can get the finalmouse keyboard when it drops

[@Ericdanman2]

the shape of the mouse reminds me of the old school Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical. i put 1000s of hours in on that thing in my Diablo 2 days

[@StreetRoozter]

Any thoughts on reviewing the Beacn Mix/Mix Create? I've had it since launch but would love to see what you think about it!

[@Bamsmyy]

Hey man, I hope you can read this and help me out, I'm looking to upgrade my audio setup, I currently am running an elgato wave 3 and use the wave link software a ton. I'm looking to get dt770 pros but not sure how to add those into my setup to use with the wave. Any suggestions on what to do?

[@LaughingFoxxo]

So the Azoth is going for 249.99 and Id definitely say that's a fair price for the board

[@ananmatai]

how come you not sponsoring ASUS and you don't even know the price ?? the keyboard not release yet how did you get it?

[@MrDaneis]

Oh God, here come the keyboard KZbinrs to say how crap it is when in reality they use Razer products...

[@fergy81]

I have both devices and noticed that the harpe wireless RF connection interfers with the azoth RF causing the mouse to be really jumpy and jittery. No problem is one of them is set to bluethoot while the other one is on RF. Does anyone have a solution for this?

[@Nemesis_HEX]

this mouse is have possible the best sensor from now on so is not about dpi , but is most on accuracy, precision and angle when u move the mouse and reacting speed but possible razer can be in future the king of the mouse company because with the new synapse beta with next update from February and March and april can be very strong the precision of deathadder v3 and pro is great but he need more of optimization and fixing something because wan i shoot with high acc but sometimes he have bullet loose and something about that !

[@paulkaehn6203]

I hate having to plug in a wireless mouse to charge. The whole point of having a wireless mouse is to have one less cable I need to worry about on my desk, and plugging it in to charge defeats the purpose. Just my opinion.

[@huh0123]

This mouse kinda looks like the ZA series from Zowie tbh, but slightly shorter in the back of the hump.

[@monstro945]

The mouse kinda looks like the Logitech G305. But not sure on the measurements.

[@Tezla_Insanity]

That keyboard is likely going to be $200 at the cheapest and $100 for the mouse at the lowest