ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
Enthusiasts who want the ultimate luxury wireless keyboard with no budget constraints
Corsair Vanguard Pro 96
Gamers and content creators who want a full-featured 96% keyboard with an LCD screen
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme
Enthusiasts who want the ultimate luxury wireless keyboard with no budget constraints
The ROG Azoth Extreme is a statement piece — CNC aluminum, carbon fiber, OLED touchscreen, and tri-mode wireless in a beautifully crafted 75% package. The $500 price is justified only for those who demand the absolute best build quality.
Strengths
- Premium CNC aluminum case with carbon fiber weight
- Tri-mode wireless with 1KHz polling and ROG SpeedNova
- OLED touchscreen display with customizable widgets
- Gasket mount with silicone dampening for exceptional acoustics
Limitations
- Extremely expensive at $500 — double the nearest competitor
- ROG NX Snow mechanical switches (not Hall Effect/magnetic)
- 1KHz polling rate lags behind 8KHz HE competitors for gaming
When to Choose Corsair Vanguard Pro 96
Gamers and content creators who want a full-featured 96% keyboard with an LCD screen
The Vanguard Pro 96 is Corsair's flagship keyboard with a standout LCD touchscreen. The 96% layout with numpad and premium build make it ideal for users who want gaming performance without sacrificing productivity keys.
Strengths
- LCD touchscreen for system monitoring, media, and iCUE integration
- MGX Hall Effect switches with 8KHz polling and Rapid Trigger
- 96% layout offers numpad in a compact form factor
- Premium aluminum frame with magnetic wrist rest
Limitations
- Wired only despite $230 price tag
- LCD screen is a battery drain (moot for wired)
- Heaviest keyboard in the category at ~1.2kg
