ASUS ROG
ASUS ROG Azoth
$250
Released 2022
Best Mechanical Keyboards · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is cheaper at $138.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
ASUS ROG
$250
Released 2022
Razer
$138.99Cheaper
Released 2023
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is the cheaper at $138.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $250 | $138.99 |
| Brand | ASUS ROG | Razer |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Layout | 75% | 100% full-size |
| Key count | 81 | 110 |
| Switch type | ROG NX (Red / Brown / Blue options, 3-5 pin hot-swappable) | Razer Analog Optical Switch Gen-2 (adjustable actuation 0.1-4.0mm, 40g force) |
| Hot swappable | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth / USB-C wired (tri-mode) | USB-C wired only (detachable cable) |
| Backlight | Per-key ARGB (north-facing RGB LED) | Razer Chroma RGB (per-key) |
| Knob | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum top plate, polycarbonate bottom (gasket mount) | Aircraft-grade brushed aluminum top plate, PBT doubleshot keycaps |
| Wireless | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Sources — ASUS ROG Azoth: thegamingsetup.com (verified 2026-06-15). Razer Huntsman V3 Pro: razer.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) both rank the ASUS ROG Azoth among the best gaming/mechanical keyboards, praising its sturdy premium build, enthusiast-grade typing feel, easy hot-swap customization, handy OLED screen and low-latency wireless gaming performance. Both flag the steep ~$250 price and the lack of dedicated macro keys / limited programmability. They split sharply on the Armoury Crate software. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sturdy, premium build quality (metal/aluminium top plate, solid weighty feel); Excellent typing feel (gasket-mount, pre-lubed, satisfying); Easy hot-swap customization with included tools and lube kit.
Flagged: Very expensive (~$250); Limited programmability / no dedicated macro keys; Armoury Crate software is bloated, buggy and unintuitive.
Two whitelisted testers, Tom's Hardware and TechRadar, reviewed the analog Huntsman V3 Pro hands-on and both rate it a top-tier gaming board thanks to customizable 0.1-4.0mm actuation and Rapid Trigger; both flag the high price and the bulky, buggy Razer Synapse software. Only Tom's measured typing numbers. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Customizable actuation and Rapid Trigger give top-tier gaming responsiveness; Solid, premium build and satisfying doubleshot PBT keycaps.
Flagged: Expensive at around $220-250; Razer Synapse software is bulky and buggy; Wrist rest is a flat downgrade from the V2 with a weak magnet.