# Asus ROG Azoth

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/asus-rog-azoth
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/mechanical-keyboards
- Placement: #13 of 15 in Mechanical Keyboards, D tier
- Brand: Asus
- LP on this board: 231
- Last researched: 2026-08-16T05:58:47.617Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Good hardware held hostage by Armoury Crate and an inflated price; the Q1 Max matches it for less with open firmware.

## For

- Genuinely nice hardware: gasket mount and hot-swap
- OLED display

## Against

- Chained to Armoury Crate, one of the most disliked software packages in PC hardware
- Steep price
- Community sentiment: 'ASUS has to be the most overpriced'

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 3 of 6 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 74 cited sources across 56 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribers | Kevin Lee | C | https://www.theshortcut.com/p/asus-rog-azoth-extreme-edition-20-gaming-keyboard-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | C | https://www.facebook.com/61565592581316/posts/review-asus-rog-azothbottom-line-choose-the-azoth-if-you-want-elite-typing-feel-/122196387482519752/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Gaming Setup | The Gaming Setup | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5tWWmOa1_I | fetched and confirmed |
| Engadget | Jeff Dunn | C | https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/best-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Notebookcheck | Silvio Werner | C | https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Azoth-96-HE-review-A-premium-keyboard-with-a-few-software-issues.1207667.0.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Foundry | Digital Foundry | C | https://www.digitalfoundry.net/reviews/asus-rog-azoth-96-he-is-an-incredible-keyboard-but-not-for-p350 | fetched and confirmed |
| ThinkComputers.org | thinkcomputers.org | C | https://thinkcomputers.org/asus-rog-azoth-extreme-review/3/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | C | https://www.instagram.com/p/DYxe6XMlnri/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Whitson Gordon | C | https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-do-i-fix-my-laptop-keyboard | fetched and confirmed |
| r/ASUSROG | u/elsingo | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/ASUSROG/comments/1ppp5yh/my_review_of_the_rog_azoth_96_he/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PCWorld | Friedrich Stiemer | C | https://www.pcworld.com/article/3060754/asus-rog-azoth-x-review.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | C | https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mechanical-keyboards/asus-accomplished-rog-azoth-is-just-usd155-thanks-to-this-44-percent-amazon-discount-get-your-hands-on-this-almost-perfect-wireless-gaming-keyboard-for-less | fetched and confirmed |
| CGMagazine | Brendan Frye | C | https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/asus-rog-azoth-x-keyboard/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GamesRadar+ | gamesradar.com | C | https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-azoth-96-he-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Entertainment Solutions | LX G | C | https://ges-sa.com/post_review/rog-azoth-extreme-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bonus Action | Laura Gray | C | https://bonus-action.com/review/rog-azoth-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| nearLucid | nearLucid | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAOda08fqTU | fetched and confirmed |
| ROG Global | ROG Global | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1LB_ZxzW6k | fetched and confirmed |
| HoldToRun | HoldToRun | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYaVha1uqoI | fetched and confirmed |
| GameRant | GameRant | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neYExvfE2Xg | fetched and confirmed |
| Zadius Tech | Zadius Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcWPIOAcYeg | fetched and confirmed |
| TKrev Studio | TKrev Studio | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btU95L9rXfY | fetched and confirmed |
| ThinkComputers.org | thinkcomputers.org | C | https://thinkcomputers.org/asus-rog-azoth-extreme-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetVerse | GadgetVerse | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9JsP9t9Sqg | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Kevin Kalló | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/pcbuilderandsetups/posts/1422743426192360/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GamesRadar+ | gamesradar.com | C | https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-azoth-extreme-edition-20-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Senses | SensesSe | C | https://www.senses.se/en/review-asus-rog-azoth-96-he/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Eneba | Dovydas Vėsa | C | https://www.eneba.com/hub/gaming-gear/best-wireless-gaming-keyboard/?srsltid=AfmBOoqpSwRQPrTkhiaa4XFoZpSydaqXfvDACpVRuxZKtnr0PT5cNyAG | fetched and confirmed |
| MKAU Gaming | Stacey | C | https://www.mkaugaming.com/all-review-list/rog-azoth-96-he-gaming-keyboard-hardware-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | C | https://www.tiktok.com/@whimsy.keys/video/7640632081663528213 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tbreak Media UAE | tbreak.com | C | https://tbreak.com/rog-20th-anniversary-gold-peripherals/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SemiPro Tech+Gear | SemiPro Tech+Gear | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMKWyRWJgDk | fetched and confirmed |
| Lucky's Tech Reviews | Lucky's Tech Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khMqQ48OC3M | fetched and confirmed |
| TechBroll | TechBroll | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9USe5DVo_rE#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| HoldToRun | HelicopterRidesForCommunists | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYaVha1uqoI#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Terafied | Terafied | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZBEzmyrGsE | fetched and confirmed |
| The Provoked Prawn | The Provoked Prawn | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JneVrOKNRaE | fetched and confirmed |
| ROG Global | ROG Global | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m74Q_xhNUhs | fetched and confirmed |
| WASD Benchmark | WASD Benchmark | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEFKQ54RQD0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Preston's Thoughts | Preston's Thoughts | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hYRWZbTuHM | fetched and confirmed |
| ROG Global | ROG Global | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YbFizkBW0k | fetched and confirmed |
| Vainsz | Vainsz | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Cwylovvww | fetched and confirmed |
| Value Vault | Value Vault | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S5jEqDm0h4 | fetched and confirmed |
| A2K | A2K | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcmz22oH-XA | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Deals Hub | Tech Deals Hub | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKI_IWHdJlA | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetVerse | GadgetVerse | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ5EO7rRVrc | fetched and confirmed |
| Mike's Likes | Code_String | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbqg8CsU8Xc#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| MynusTen | kanon1982gemini | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNQmWKZ8xgE#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| A2K | MarbsMusic | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcmz22oH-XA#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| MynusTen | MynusTen | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNQmWKZ8xgE | fetched and confirmed |
| ETA PRIME | ETA PRIME | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vdU9fHCJvE | fetched and confirmed |
| We Do Tech | We Do Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FKr9kZCRQ | fetched and confirmed |
| BadSeed Tech | BadSeed Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfWaE40x_Bk | fetched and confirmed |
| Watch Before You Buy! - TopFindsReviews | Watch Before You Buy! - TopFindsReviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1NjO5R94sM | fetched and confirmed |
| WASD Benchmark | WASD Benchmark | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBGF-3Kk7wA | fetched and confirmed |
| The Provoked Prawn | The Provoked Prawn | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfxd1RwmjA8 | fetched and confirmed |
| ROG Global | ROG Global | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUCW_De8C60 | fetched and confirmed |
| MynusTen | MynusTen | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MsspDk-Kbc | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Finds And Reviews | Tech Finds And Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCjHkUn4fJk | fetched and confirmed |
| ZoneOfGadgets | ZoneOfGadgets | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AefIPbZKm9Q | fetched and confirmed |
| EPIC PC AUSTRALIA | EPIC PC AUSTRALIA | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdD8Z4w8caM | fetched and confirmed |
| Scan Computers | Scan Computers | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA7iccwt9L4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Buy Canada | Best Buy Canada | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khkG2m-kBdw | fetched and confirmed |
| Paolo Cee | Paolo Cee | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD5kg6D2Nqc | fetched and confirmed |
| eNsha | eNsha | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGTkU7x3Lek | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Tech Review | Best Tech Review | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrbmEKAusMk | fetched and confirmed |
| BudgetBuys | BudgetBuys | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceSqypl4A3Q | fetched and confirmed |
| BudgetBuys | BudgetBuys | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9kDSo5O7l0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviewsinside | Reviewsinside | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhBnmRX9Jj8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Keybored | nevv7130 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwQ_ntw22FU#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| The Provoked Prawn | MadxDisturbed | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfxd1RwmjA8#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| ROG Global | MarbsMusic | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUCW_De8C60#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Preston's Thoughts | Xander_Max | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hYRWZbTuHM#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| TechBroll | TechBroll | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ddrhdYcxc | fetched and confirmed |

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| 12 | Logitech G715 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g715 |
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The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/mechanical-keyboards.

## What this tier means

- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.

## How to read this

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