ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless, Qwerty US, Zwart

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless (NX Snow) — extended owner review

Pros

• Fast, stable 2.4 GHz connection; great for FPS and low-latency typing
• Compact 96% layout keeps numpad + arrows without eating the desk
• Smooth, quiet NX Snow linears; pre-lubed stabs with minimal rattle
• Tri-mode (2.4 GHz / BT / USB-C), easy multi-device switching
• Hot-swappable MX sockets for future switch tinkering
• Handy volume/media wheel and rich on-board shortcuts
• Comes with a USB dongle extender; works with ROG Omni Receiver

Cons

• Armoury Crate is heavy and takes time to set up
• Per-key effects/macros are best done in software (on-board is more basic)
• Keycaps/legends are gamer-styled; not everyone will love the look
• No wrist rest in the box

My experience (purchased from Megekko as a birthday gift to myself)
Out of the box the board feels solid and well-damped, with almost no deck flex. The 96% layout is the sweet spot for my desk: I keep the numpad and all the “productivity” keys, yet I have room for my mouse. The NX Snow switches are pleasantly smooth and on the quieter side for linears; stabilizers are pre-tuned enough that large keys (space, enter, shift) don’t clack or tick. Sound is a muted thock rather than a hollow ping—nice for late-night gaming or study sessions.

Wireless performance has been excellent. In 2.4 GHz it feels instant in shooters; Bluetooth is a touch slower (as expected) but perfectly fine for typing on my laptop and tablet. Battery life has been strong with RGB toned down—easily several days of mixed use in 2.4 GHz—and charging over USB-C is quick. The included USB extender is a thoughtful bonus; placing the dongle closer to the keyboard eliminated any rare hiccups I noticed on day one.

Functionally it’s loaded: the volume/media wheel is super convenient, and the on-board shortcuts cover RGB brightness, effect cycling, and basic macro recording without opening software. That said, Armoury Crate unlocks the deep stuff (per-key lighting layers, per-app profiles, complex macros). It works, but it’s bulky; once I finished setting profiles I rarely opened it again. I also appreciate that the board is hot-swappable—being able to try different MX-style switches later is a big win for longevity.

Build quality feels premium for a gaming keyboard: stable chassis, consistent key feel, and clean legends. If I’m nitpicking, the gamer aesthetic isn’t 100% my taste and a bundled wrist rest would’ve been nice. But in day-to-day use it nails the essentials: fast wireless, comfortable typing, reliable media controls, and a layout that suits both work and play.

Verdict
A versatile, compact keyboard that genuinely bridges gaming and productivity. If you want low-latency wireless for FPS, a numpad for spreadsheets, and room to tinker with switches later, the Scope II 96 Wireless with NX Snow is an easy recommendation. Megekko’s pricing and quick delivery made the birthday treat feel even better.