ASUS ROG Claymore II vs ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX
The ASUS ROG Claymore II and the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX are close alternatives. The main differences: the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX is the cheaper of the two at $140 versus $230; the ASUS ROG Claymore II runs wireless where the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX is wired-only; the ASUS ROG Claymore II is a TKL layout and the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX is a full.
- Lower priceASUS ROG Strix Scope RX$140 versus $230
- More ways to connectASUS ROG Claymore II2 connection modes versus 1
Choose the ASUS ROG Claymore II if
- you need wireless.
Choose the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX if
- you want to spend less ($140).
ASUS ROG Claymore II vs ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX, spec by spec
| ASUS ROG Claymore II | ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | ABS doubleshot | ABS doubleshot |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum top plate, plastic base |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $230 | $140 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, dense | clacky |
| Released | 2021 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
87% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ASUS ROG Claymore II; 57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the ASUS ROG Claymore II.
Where to buy the ASUS ROG Claymore II
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Where to buy the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX
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