The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme is a wireless mechanical gaming keyboard with a compact 75% layout and a multifunction color OLED screen, and it's the successor to the ASUS ROG Azoth. It comes with pre-lubed ROG NX Snow or Storm mechanical switches and features a hot-swappable PCB, allowing you to easily replace the stock switches. This keyboard uses a gasket-mounted design with multiple layers of Poron foam and silicone for improved sound and feel. The gasket mount is also adjustable, enabling you to switch between soft and hard settings. These design choices work together to enhance the keyboard's acoustics and overall typing experience compared to more basic gaming models.
Our Verdict
The ASUS Azoth Extreme delivers amazing performance in an excellently built package. It has very low and consistent latency performance with 8,000Hz wireless polling, more than suitable for fast-paced or competitive gaming at any level. The sound dampening is great, and the keystrokes feel very satisfying thanks to high-quality textured PBT keycaps and smooth pre-lubed switches and stabilizers. The OLED screen allows some customization and provides some performance metrics like CPU temperature or KPS monitoring. Finally, the inclusion of a wrist rest and the adjustable gasket mount make for a very comfortable keyboard to use during long periods.
Excellent build quality.
Outstanding typing experience.
Great sound dampening and adjustable gasket mounting.
Amazing low latency performance.
While it's not specifically designed for office use, the ASUS Azoth Extreme can work in an office environment. The typing quality is outstanding thanks to nice textured keycaps and very smooth switches. Its sound-dampening is also great, thanks to its multiple layers of cushioning and its carbon fiber plate. It also supports wireless connectivity both through the included 2.4GHz adapter and Bluetooth multi-pairing. The whole package makes for a quiet and enjoyable sound signature and feel. Although it's quite tall, the multiple incline settings and wrist rest make it comfortable to use for multiple hours at a time.
Excellent build quality.
Outstanding typing experience.
Great sound dampening and adjustable gasket mounting.
Onboard macro-programming.
The ASUS Azoth Extreme works reasonably well with tablets and mobile devices, but it's not specifically designed for that purpose. While it supports up to three Bluetooth connections and is compatible with various device types, its high-profile build and very substantial weight make it impractical for portable or on-the-go use.
Excellent build quality.
Great sound dampening and adjustable gasket mounting.
Heavy and thick which makes it difficult to carry around.
The ASUS Azoth Extreme is great for programming. It has an excellent build quality and is very satisfying to type on, thanks to its great sound dampening and very smooth switches. It's also possible to pair it with multiple devices at the same time. While it lacks dedicated macro keys, you can assign macros to any key directly on the keyboard or use the configuration software. It's also suitable for use in any lighting condition, thanks to the bright full RGB backlighting and shine-through keycaps.
Excellent build quality.
Outstanding typing experience.
Great sound dampening and adjustable gasket mounting.
Onboard macro-programming.
The ASUS Azoth Extreme isn't specifically intended for use in an entertainment or home theater setup. While it offers an excellent build quality and features full RGB backlighting with shine-through legends that are easy to read in low light, it lacks dedicated media keys and is significantly heavier and bulkier than typical keyboards designed for that kind of use.
Excellent build quality.
Heavy and thick which makes it difficult to carry around.
No dedicated media keys.
The ASUS Azoth Extreme delivers excellent raw performance, thanks to very low latency in both wired and wireless modes. It also has an 8,000Hz polling rate, which contributes to its stable performance. That said, it falls short compared to the highest-performing keyboards on the market. However, the differences in performance between this board and the highest performing board currently on the market are completely imperceptible, but they can still contribute to your overall performance and may be important to you if you play at a particularly competitive level.
Amazing low latency performance.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 02, 2025: Our 1.4.2 Test Bench Update makes changes to the Hardware Customizability test group. We've created a new Magnetic Switch Compatibility test and renamed our previous PCB Socket test to Mechanical Switch Compatibility. See our full changelog.
- Updated Aug 26, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4.1. This update removes the Key Release test and a video element from the Multi-Key Latency section, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.4.1 changelog for details.
- Updated Jul 17, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Jul 09, 2025: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme is only available in a Black colorway. You can purchase this keyboard with either ROG NX Snow Linear switches or ROG NX Storm Clicky switches. ASUS specifies that some regions offer the keyboard with double-shot PBT plastic keycaps, while others use their UV-Coated ABS keycaps instead. Unfortunately, they don't specify which regions have which keycaps.
We bought this keyboard with the ROG NX Snow switches and the PBT keycaps. This is the label of the unit we bought and tested.
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The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme continues the Azoth lineup of high-end wireless gaming keyboards. It succeeds the ASUS ROG Azoth with a few added benefits. These include some unique additions in this flagship offering, such as a multi-function color OLED screen and an adjustable gasket mount that allows you to choose between two firmness settings using a toggle. This keyboard is also very well-built and includes multiple layers of dampening that make for a remarkable typing experience overall. Like most keyboards in this segment, it offers outstanding latency performance and smooth pre-lubed switches and stabilizers. Also, if you don't want to be charging your keyboard often, the ASUS Azoth Extreme has an impressively high estimated battery life. That said, this comes at a very high price that's higher than most pre-built keyboards on the market. Also, this keyboard lacks many additions brought by Hall effect keyboards like the Keychron Q HE series and the Wooting 80HE. These keyboards include many functions that have become staples in the high-performance segment, like adjustable actuation and rapid trigger.
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The ASUS ROG Azoth and the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme are comparable keyboards when it comes to overall performance. The Azoth Extreme has marginally higher latency, despite its higher polling rate. In any case, both keyboards are very well-suited for fast-paced gaming, and the latency difference is imperceptible. They both deliver excellent build quality and latency performance in a compact 75% layout. The Extreme variant includes a few extras. While the original Azoth has a metal top cover and plastic bottom chassis, the Azoth Extreme's entire case is now metal. It also includes a small hidden switch that allows you to adjust the gasket mount to choose a softer or firmer typing feel.
The Wooting 80HE and the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme are high-end compact gaming keyboards with excellent build quality. The Wooting distinguishes itself with its more customizable Hall effect switches and even better latency performance. The ASUS, on the other hand, delivers a more satisfying typing performance, an adjustable gasket mount. and a multi-function OLED screen. It also has wireless connectivity through Bluetooth and the included 2.4GHz wireless receiver.
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme and the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% are mechanical gaming keyboards with compact (75%) form factors and hot-swappable PCBs. While the Razer is wired only, the ASUS is a wireless model with a programmable OLED screen, which the Razer lacks. Both keyboards deliver great sound dampening, but the ASUS has outstanding typing quality. It also includes an adjustable gasket for a more customizable typing feel. The Razer does provide slightly better raw performance, though.
The NuPhy Field75 HE and the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme are both compact, high-end gaming keyboards. The NuPhy stands out for its magnetic Hall effect switches, which allow you to adjust the actuation and reset point of individual switches. It also has even lower latency. Meanwhile, the ASUS provides a more premium-feeling, satisfying typing feel. It also has a versatile color OLED display and supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and a 2.4GHz adapter.
Test Results
This keyboard features a fairly standard 75% layout, which omits a numpad and several navigation cluster keys found on a full-size keyboard, but provides more space on your desk for mouse movements. Note that because the case and outer frame are made with a solid metal construction, this keyboard is noticeably heavier than most other keyboards of similar size, which makes it both very stable and harder to move around.
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme's build quality is excellent, featuring an aluminum-alloy chassis and metal frame that result in a highly rigid structure with no noticeable deck flex. The double-shot PBT keycaps have a pleasant textured finish. Note that, according to ASUS's website, some regions will include ROG UV-Coated ABS keycaps instead. This is rare for keyboards in this price range, since ABS keycaps are generally less resistant to shining and more prevalent in cheaper keyboards.
Inside the case, ASUS has opted for multiple layers of sound-dampening foam and silicone, along with a carbon fiber plate. The result very effectively absorbs shocks and provides an impressive amount of sound dampening. The pre-lubed switches and stabilizers make for a smooth and satisfying typing experience. That said, our unit's right shift key exhibits a noticeable rattle. The four rubber feet on the underside are very small, but they manage to keep the keyboard in place securely enough, thanks to the keyboard's weight.
On our test unit, we noticed that the stabilizer stems often came off along with the keycap during removal. This is unusual, but it doesn't affect the keyboard's performance in any way. You should, however, be extra careful if you plan to swap out the switches on this keyboard.
If you want some incline, ASUS also includes detachable magnetic feet that are both solid and stable. It also includes a sturdy silicone wrist rest with an aluminum alloy base. While it's stable and well-built, the wrist rest isn't magnetized, so occasional repositioning may be necessary.
This keyboard has a relatively tall profile. The included wrist rest helps offset the keyboard's height. This, combined with the low and high incline settings, provides several options to suit your preferences.
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme has a hot-swappable PCB and is easy to open thanks to 10 socket-head screws accessible on the back. However, ASUS doesn't include the necessary tool to open it.
You can customize the lighting and effects using the customization software or the control knob and OLED screen directly on the keyboard.
This keyboard has impressive backlight clarity. The stock keycaps have shine-through legends that are easy to read. That said, the white-only lighting on this keyboard has a slight reddish hue that you can see in the photo above. The lighting is very slightly uneven, as some keys are slightly obstructed, but it's a minor gripe.
The ASUS Azoth Extreme comes with a 2.4GHz wireless receiver and a braided USB-A to USB-C cable, which retains some kinks from its packaging. It also includes ASUS's ROG Polling Rate Booster USB adapter, which is the only way to get the advertised 8,000Hz polling in both wired and wireless connections.
ASUS claims this keyboard can reach up to 1,600 hours of continuous battery life when used wirelessly with the USB receiver, with both the RGB lighting and OLED screen turned off. This runtime is significantly higher than that offered by most comparable keyboards.
ASUS doesn't indicate what polling rate settings this estimate is produced with, but we expect it to be 1,000Hz. The original Azoth also had extremely long advertised battery life, slightly longer, at an estimated 2,000 hours. While we don't currently perform battery life testing, community feedback for the original Azoth and the Azoth Extreme is generally good. However, it very likely won't be able to reach these astronomical estimates.
If you have this keyboard, let us know about your experience with the battery life in the Comments section.
The ASUS Azoth Extreme features a programmable OLED screen paired with a multifunction control knob. The knob works in conjunction with the screen to allow you to adjust various settings. The screen can also display battery status, media information, and system statistics. When idle, it can also showcase custom animations.
Additionally, the keyboard includes an adjustable gasket mount. A switch located underneath lets you toggle between two typing modes: a firm 'hard' mode better suited for gaming and a softer, more flexible mode that slightly reduces noise and is ideal for extended typing sessions.
- USB dongle
- ROG Polling Rate Booster
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Wrist rest
- 2 sets of magnetic feet with different heights
- ROG nameplate
- Keycap puller
- Switch puller
- Right Ctrl keycap
- 2 extra ROG NX Snow switches
- Cleaning cloth
- Silicone pins (4 Large, 6 Small)
- 8 foam stickers for keyboard stabilizer swap
- ROG stickers
- User documentation
The ASUS Azoth Extreme delivers an outstanding typing experience. The keycaps are made from double-shot PBT plastic with a slight texture for a better grip. Key wobble is minimal, with no noticeable movement during use. The spacebar includes extra foam, which helps dampen the noise and prevents it from feeling hollow.. All switches and stabilizers come pre-lubed, and even the larger keys remain stable; only the right Shift key on our unit feels slightly loose and rattly.
The adjustable gasket mount lets you easily switch between a softer or firmer typing feel. The difference isn't huge, but it's noticeable. Multiple dampening layers add cushioning and contribute to a pleasant overall sound. Finally, the adjustable incline settings and included wrist rest make it easy to find a comfortable typing position.
Typing noise on this keyboard with the ROG NX Snow switches is quiet and unlikely to bother those around you. The test above uses the hard gasket mode; using the soft gasket mode makes for a very slightly quieter sound, averaging at 47.5 dBA. Overall, thanks to its multiple dampening layers, metal build, and carbon-fiber plate, the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme sounds crisp with basically no rattle.
Note that if you decide to buy this keyboard with the ROX NX Storm clicky switches, you should expect the typing noise to be much louder, as they produce an audible click on each keystroke.
We bought this keyboard with the ROG NX Snow linear switches. They are very smooth and feel consistent, partly thanks to the POM material used for the stems.
This keyboard is also available with the ROG NX Storm switches, which are clicky switches. They feel heavier, with a more pronounced tactile bump and an audible click.
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme uses non-adjustable mechanical switches.
You can purchase this keyboard with either ROG NX Snow linear switches or ROG NX Storm clicky switches. Both switch options are pre-lubed from the factory.
ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme has exceptionally low latency and delivers a very responsive in-game experience for gaming in any genre. However, despite its performance, it still falls just a bit short of the very best keyboards on the market. While the difference between this and the most performant keyboards is not perceptible, it may make a difference if you play at a highly competitive level.
We tested the keyboard using the included polling rate booster to achieve an 8000Hz polling rate. We also tested latency using both the soft and hard gasket settings and found no significant differences in performance.
Multi-key latency is excellent, with minimal delays for both key presses and releases. It performs very well in games that require holding multiple keys while inputting additional commands. However, despite its excellent performance, it still falls slightly short of the very best keyboards when it comes to latency. That said, differences at the top end aren't perceptible but may still affect your experience if you exclusively play at a highly competitive level
We ran this test with an 8,000Hz polling rate. We tested latency using both the soft and hard gasket settings and found no significant differences in performance.
You have to use the included ROG Polling Rate Booster to achieve the 8,000Hz polling in both wired and wireless modes.
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme has good 4-chord and 8-chord split performance, making it well-suited for playing rhythm titles or other games requiring many simultaneous inputs.
This keyboard uses Armoury Crate for customization. The software is fairly easy to use and lets you adjust common settings such as key remapping, macros, power options, and RGB lighting. It also allows you to personalize the OLED screen with preset animations or custom GIFs.
Additionally, ASUS includes its version of SOCD, called Speed Tap. This gives you the ability to pair two keys (e.g., A and D), and as soon as the system detects the input of two keys, it will prioritize the last input and automatically release the previous one. This means that in FPS games, pressing two opposing directional keys will no longer cause the character to stop moving. Instead, directional changes can now be done immediately without releasing the previous key. However, since this keyboard uses mechanical switches with fixed actuation and reset points, its SOCD implementation isn't as flexible as the dynamic Rapid Trigger functionality found on magnetic switch keyboards
Unfortunately, like similar software from other major brands, Armoury Crate has drawn criticism from the wider community. While we didn't encounter any issues during our testing, many users report that the software feels bloated, requires frequent updates, and consumes more system resources than expected. If you prefer lightweight tools or minimal software dependency, this may be a downside.