ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme vs ASUS ROG Claymore II
The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme and the ASUS ROG Claymore II are close alternatives. The main differences: the ASUS ROG Claymore II is the cheaper of the two at $230 versus $400; the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme is hot-swap while the ASUS ROG Claymore II is soldered; the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme is a 75% layout and the ASUS ROG Claymore II is a TKL.
- Lower priceASUS ROG Claymore II$230 versus $400
- Easier to modASUS ROG Azoth Extremehot-swap sockets
- More ways to connectASUS ROG Azoth Extreme3 connection modes versus 2
Choose the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Choose the ASUS ROG Claymore II if
- you want to spend less ($230).
ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme vs ASUS ROG Claymore II, spec by spec
| ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme | ASUS ROG Claymore II | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Keycaps | PBT doubleshot | ABS doubleshot |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $400 | $230 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | thocky, gasket mounted | clacky, dense |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
96% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme; 87% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ASUS ROG Claymore II.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the ASUS ROG Claymore II.
Where to buy the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
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Where to buy the ASUS ROG Claymore II
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