If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your keyboard, then this Asus ROG Strix model should be at the top of your list. Now down to its all-time best price of $119.99, the Scope II 96 RX is 33% off its regular $179.99—a great opportunity for full-sized wireless gaming.
When we reviewed the mechanical version of this keyboard, we loved it and gave it a glowing 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, praising its compact full-sized 96% layout, flexible connectivity options, and removable palm rest. This model on sale is the optical (non-mechanical) switch variant, which is better for users who want smoother keystrokes, no debounce delay, and better long-term durability (up to 100 million taps).
Battery life is pretty good here, with up to 378 hours using either 2.4GHz or Bluetooth wireless when the RGB lighting is off. (With RGB on, it drops down to about 90 to 110 hours depending on which wireless mode you’re using.) One other nice benefit comes from the pre-lubed stabilizers and built-in sound-dampening foam, resulting in less noise to distract you (and less annoyance for those around you).
You might want to skip this board if you don’t like Asus’ proprietary ROG RX optical switches, which are super-smooth but aren’t interchangeable with third-party keycaps. It’s also not a truly portable board despite its wireless and compact build—it’s a bit heavy at 2.23 pounds.
Otherwise, it’s a premium option for wireless gamers who don’t mind customizing its options via Asus’ software. This 33% discount is a new all-time low, so get it now for $119.99 at Amazon if you’re interested.