ASUS ROG STRIX Scope TKL Deluxe Review

Back at CES 2020, ASUS showed off  a number of its upcoming peripherals. One that caught our eye was the ROG STRIX Scope TKL Deluxe keyboard and you’ve guessed it, today we’re checking it out! Featuring a TKL, tenkeyless design for portability and more desk space for mouse movements, a large control key, 5 on-board profiles and much more – is the Scope Deluxe the perfect FPS gamer’s keyboard?

Specifications:

• TKL design = Ten-Key-Less = there is no number pad for more compact design
• Detachable wired USB-A to USB-C connectivity
• Magnetic leatherette cushioned wrist rest
• Windows 10 OS support
• 356 x 136 x 40 mm (keyboard)
• 356 x 75 x 21 mm (wrist rest)
• 860g with cable
• 811g keyboard
• 170g wrist rest
• Aluminium face plate
• Per-key RGB
• RGB light zone across the front
• 100% Anti-ghosting & N-key rollover
• Cherry MX switch choices
• 5 on board profiles
• Extra-large control key for FPS gamers

We don't yet have confirmed UK pricing for the Scope TKL Deluxe, but ASUS has told us to expect pricing around $149.99.

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Pros:

• Ten-Key-Less TKL design is excellent for FPS players = more space for mouse movements.
• Stunning design & aesthetic.
• 100% Anti-ghosting & N-key rollover.
• On the fly macro recording.
• 5 on board profiles.
• Loads of features and functionality despite being a small board.
• RGB lock indicators.
• Cherry MX switches.
• Extra-large control key.
• Premium aluminium top plate.
• No flex whatsoever.
• Super portable.
• Very comfortable magnetic wrist wrest.
• Software is easy to use.

Cons:

• Front light bar hidden by wrist rest, would have preferred the light back across the back of the keyboard.
• No UK availability at time of writing.

KitGuru says: This keyboard is an absolute dream for FPS players. Of course, if you’re looking for a full-size keyboard this is not for you but the tenkeyless design really excels for the target audience of the Scope TKL Deluxe. The features and functions available on this board means you’re almost sacrificing nothing at all, the RGB is excellent, the design looks great, the extra features work well and overall, we’re huge fans.

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