ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 NX Mechanical Switches Wireless RGB Gaming Keyboard

The real selling point of the ROG Strix Scope II 96 isn't the wireless connectivity or the RGB — it's the 96% compact layout, which keeps the numpad gone but retains the arrow keys and function row. For anyone who splits time between gaming and productivity, that's a meaningful compromise: you lose minimal desktop space compared to a full-size board, but you don't sacrifice the navigation cluster that 75% keyboards strip out. Pair that with ROG's NX mechanical switches — a proprietary linear or tactile option depending on the variant — and you have a keyboard built for long sessions that don't start and end with gaming.

Who Is This For?

This suits someone who games seriously in the evenings but uses their desk setup for work during the day — someone who wants one keyboard that handles both without constant compromise. The tri-mode wireless (Bluetooth, 2.4GHz dongle, and USB-C wired) makes switching between devices genuinely practical. If you're a pure FPS player who will never touch the productivity features and already owns a solid wired board, the premium here isn't justified — look at simpler options in our best gaming keyboard deals UK guide instead.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the build quality — the aluminium top plate feels significantly more substantial than keyboards at this price point typically do. The ROG NX switches earn good marks for consistency across the board. The most common gripe is battery life under heavy RGB use, which can drop noticeably below the advertised figures, and a handful of users find ROG's Armoury Crate software bloated and occasionally unstable during updates.

The Deal

At £108.49, down from £169.99, the saving is £61.50 — a solid 36% reduction. However, since this product is newly tracked on our site, we have no historical data to confirm whether £169.99 was a genuine sustained price or an inflated reference point, so treat the "was" figure with appropriate scepticism. Watch this one rather than rushing in — if the price holds or dips further over the next few weeks, that's when it becomes a straightforward buy.