ASUS ROG Claymore II 100% / 80% TKL Wireless RGB Modular Gaming Keyboard, ROG RX Red Switches, PBT Doubleshot Keycaps, Detachable Numpad, Wrist Rest, Media Controls, USB Passthrough - Black PBT

Coming from the OG claymore core TKL keyboard with brown switches, i was pleased to see that the numpad was included and still optional. I got this open box and happy i did for the price.The build quality is great and the fit and finish is almost perfect. The caps at either (where the numpad attaches) end of the keyboard have a little wobble but I'm nitpicking there. The keys have no wobble and the font isn't bad, typical ROG font,(some will hate it) the weight of the metal frame and rubber feet keeps the keyboard planted so It feels like a thicc boi in the TKL arrangement I use it in. The abs keys feel nice and the RGB is beautifully done. A very rigid and well built frame imo.The USB-C cable is nice and sheathed, great for power delivery and durability. The wireless capability is great, I had no issues and is quick. But I use it in wired more because wires don't bother me. The USB passthrough is a nice feature with quick charge. It's definite plus since I'm always changing my phone at my desk. The macros function works and will definitely be something i delve more into.As for the key switches themselves, the new ROG RX Red optical switches are what intrigued me. They are insanely quick and definitely take some getting used to for me. Coming from browns, I'm used to the feeling of the keys actuating. With the RX reds, I don't really feel that but can tell and see when the input is triggered. The keys feel quick and light but not too light. The very linear feel is great and quiet compared to the browns i came from. It's a nice change and feels more responsive due to the shorter key travel needed. When it comes to typing, that also took some time to adjust. My PC doubles and a CAD workstation so the keys don't feel bad for everyday use. The included numpad is a bonus now too, typing up emails and documents is no problem either. But these switches are definitely made with just gaming in mind.As for software, it's the ARMORY CRATE by Asus, it's been hit or miss for me. I've used their ecosystem for years now so I'm satisfied with it compared to the crap it once was. It's good to see updates regularly rolled out and the aura sync and original RoG Armory consolidated into a more streamlined GUI. It's still buggy sometimes but gets the job done well. I understand it's a work in progress so i don't hate it too much, especially when compared to other software, but there always room for improvement.In short, it's a high quality keyboard you can setup in different ways to meet your needs, the switches are very responsive, and has a nice feature set. It's pricey, but used/open box makes it worth a look into. I've been using Asus ROG products for years now and will keep doing so for now.

The battery died on me and started on fire, the entire keyboard is destroyed. I now have a burn mark on my floor and my hands are burned. The battery started bulging out making the O and K keys not work and from there all hell. DO NOT BUY THIS, NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!!!!

I’m absolutely blown away by the ASUS ROG Claymore II Wireless Modular Gaming Mechanical Keyboard! From the get-go, the build quality feels premium, and the ROG RX Blue switches provide such satisfying tactile feedback with a crisp click. The ability to detach the numpad is such a nice touch, making it easy to switch between a full-sized or more compact layout depending on my needs. The wrist rest adds extra comfort, and it’s perfect for long gaming sessions.The customization options with Aura Sync are a huge bonus—being able to sync my keyboard lighting with my other ROG peripherals is awesome. The wireless connection is stable, and I love the quick charge feature that gives me hours of use in just a short time. I’ve also found the USB 2.0 passthrough to be super handy for connecting other devices.Overall, this keyboard is a fantastic choice for gamers looking for versatility, comfort, and high performance. Highly recommend!

This was my second Claymore II red switches keyboard. I had to return the first one only after a few days because I discovered the number keypad does not work on the left side of the keyboard and F1 key is randomly sending out keystrokes for no reason.Must be a bad apple in the bunch, right? So I ordered the second one because I do like the detachable number pad which is a perfect replacement for my very old Microsoft Sidewinder keyboard.Guess what! The second one also had almost the same issue just after a few days:The number pad works on both sides for the keyboard on this one but the ` key starts randomly sending out keystrokes for no reason. I did not realize this until I discovered that many of my notepad files start filling with ` far and between. Some texts were even replaced by ' entirely because I was highlighting them for copying without realizing these were being typed over while it was being highlighted with a mouse. The behavior of this keyboard was worse than a non-working number pad. It makes this keyboard unusable and worse, you could lost your data over it. I had to recovered some of my files from backups. This made me very mad. I have never experienced a keyboard behaves this way even on a cheap one. Asus QC really let me down on this one especially at this price point.I suspected that this issue could be due to the linear nature of the red switch which has no hump to cross over to trigger a keystroke and with a bad QC of a red switch, it could trigger a keystroke without a keypress. That was just my guess. Anyway, avoid this keyboard if you can. If you really like this style of keyboard just like me, I would try the one with the blue switches.A side note: Armoury Crate is workable but is not as stable as G Hub. Also, customized RGB also works as expected via Aura Creator. I would keep this keyboard if not for poor QC issues of the keyboard.