ASUS ROG Claymore II vs Razer Huntsman V2 Analog: Which Keyboard Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4.1

Updated Aug 21, 2025 06:32 PM

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ConnectivityWireless

Size Full-size (100%)

Mechanical Yes

ConnectivityWired

Size Full-size (100%)

Switch Type Optical

Output Type Analog

Hot-Swappable Switches No

Our Verdict

ASUS ROG Claymore II

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog and the ASUS ROG Claymore II are both full-size gaming keyboards, but the Razer is wired, and the ASUS is wireless. The ASUS has a modular numpad that you can place on either side of the board or remove it completely for a TKL size. Also, it has a volume control, a USB passthrough, four dedicated macro keys, a plushy wrist rest, and lower latency. You can use it wirelessly via its USB receiver, and it's available with linear and clicky ROG RX Optical Mechanical switches. On the other hand, the Razer has proprietary linear Razer Analog Optical switches, which let you use the keys like an analog joystick, and you can customize the pre-travel distance to your liking.

Variants

ROG Claymore II (Black)

Huntsman V2 Analog (Black)

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Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog

Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog

Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog

Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.8

8.7

Operating Force

67 gf

45 gf

Keyboard Compatibility

7.2

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.8

8.7

Office

7.8

7.2

Mobile/Tablet

3.1

0.9

Programming

7.9

7.8

Entertainment / HTPC

5.7

3.8

Raw Performance

8.8

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Full-size (100%)

Height

1.5" (3.8 cm)

1.7" (4.4 cm)

Width

18.2" (46.2 cm)

17.5" (44.4 cm)

Depth

6.1" (15.4 cm)

5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

8.5" (21.5 cm)

9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight

2.35 lbs (1.066 kg)

2.64 lbs (1.198 kg)

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Build Quality

8.0

8.5

Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

ABS

PBT

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Ergonomics

7.5

6.0

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Straight

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

3.7°

3°

Medium Incline

N/A

6°

Maximum Incline

9.4°

9°

Home Row Height

37.5 mm (1.5")

Wrist Rest

Detachable

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Hardware Customizability

3.2

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Stabilizer Fixation

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

White Shot

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

Color

RGB

Color Mixing

Great

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Backlight Clarity

8.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wireless

Wired

Detachable

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length

6.5 ft (2.0 m)

6.7 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

Not Detachable

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Wireless Versatility

1.3

0.0

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

Extra Features

Media Keys

Hot Keys

Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Yes

Control Knob

Yes

USB Passthrough

Yes

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys

All

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.0

8.5

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

7.0

6.7

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

56.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

Noise

Loud

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Key Switches

ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical

Razer Analog Optical

Mechanical

Yes

Feel

Clicky

Linear

Operating Force

67 gf

45 gf

Actuation Force

43 gf

47 gf

Pre-Travel

1.5 mm

1.0 mm

Total Travel

4.1 mm

4.0 mm

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Adjustable Input Granularity

3.8

Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone

0.83 mm

Bottom Deadzone

1.09 mm

Detection Ratio

48%

Minimum Step Depth

0.01 mm

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical

Razer Analog Optical

Switch Type

Optical

Feel

Clicky

Linear

Output Type

Analog

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Latency

8.8

9.1

Latency Video

Latency Wired

1.9 ms

3.3 ms

Latency Receiver

9.7 ms

N/A

Latency Bluetooth

N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

8.8

9.1

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

3.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.4 ms

Wired

1.9 ms

3.3 ms

Receiver

9.7 ms

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

PCB (Estimated)

N/A

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Multi-Key Latency

8.9

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Key Press

3.3 ms

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Data Transmission

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

USB Polling Rate

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

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Chord Split

8.1

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

5.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

12.5 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Picture

Software Tour

Software Name

Armoury Crate

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

Account Required

Cloud Sync

Yes

Macro Programming

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use

Easy

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Computer Compatibility

7.2

Windows

Full

Fully Compatible

macOS

Partial

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Partial

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android

Not Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

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Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog

Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog

Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog

Black

ROG Claymore II

Black

Huntsman V2 Analog