ASUS ROG Claymore II: The keyboard with removable num pad is wireless
Source: Hardware Luxx added 14th Jan 2021
The first version of the ROG Claymore with its removable num pad was already a remarkable keyboard. As the ROG Claymore II, it is now also wireless and has the opto-mechanical ROG RX switches.
With the ROG Claymore II, ASUS wants to appeal to players who actually like a compact one Using a keyboard without a number pad, but not being able to do without it completely. If necessary, the modular Num-Pad can then simply be docked on both sides of the keyboard. The magnetic palm rest is also flexible. Just like the aluminum cover of the keyboard, its synthetic leather coating should create a high-quality impression.
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Both on the main keyboard and on the num pad ASUS relies on the in-house optical-mechanical ROG RX switches. It is triggered by infrared light that falls on a sensor when the button is pressed. This should eliminate the debounce delay of a purely mechanical switch. In addition, an even longer service life of 100 million actuations should be achieved. ASUS has stabilized the plungers and keycaps to prevent sideways wobbling. RGB lighting should not be missing from the ROG RX switches either. It can be configured individually for each key. There are two types of switches. The red variant is linear and triggers after 1.5 mm and with an actuation force of 40 g. The blue version is tactile and clicks and provides both noticeable and audible feedback. It also triggers after 1.5 mm, but requires 65 g actuation force.
The ROG Claymore II can be used via the 2.4 GHz radio link with a 1 ms delay or with a detachable USB cable. When the battery is charged, the keyboard lasts up to 65 hours in wireless operation if the key illumination is not used. The lighting reduces the battery life to 40 hours. The 4th 00 0 mAh battery can be charged via the USB-C quick charge function within 30 minutes for 18 hours of running time (without key illumination). A four-stage battery display makes it easier to estimate the remaining battery life.
ASUS has not yet provided any information about the price and availability of the ROG Claymore II.