Description
Jake and Whitson take a closer look at the ROG Azoth 96 HE, a 96% Hall effect gaming keyboard with a number pad, customizable screen, and magnetic switches for esports.
The ROG Azoth 96 HE uses Hall effect magnetic switches, which measure how far a key is pressed instead of relying on a physical contact — which is what makes adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger possible. We explain what those features actually do, how to tune them from the keyboard's OLED screen and knob or in the web-based Gear Link app, and how a 96% layout fits the space between a TKL and a full-size board. We also look at what comes in the box, and hear how it has held up in daily use. This is the focused VOD cut from our weekly live show.
In This Episode:
* How Hall effect switches work and what adjustable actuation means
* Rapid Trigger explained, and where it can help in games
* Changing settings with the OLED screen and knob, no software needed
* Per-key tuning in Gear Link, the web-based configuration app
* Accessories in the box, including the wrist rest, keycap puller, and switch puller
* Jake's impressions after a week or two of use
Links & Resources:
Check out the ROG Azoth 96 HE: https://rog.asus.com/keyboards/keyboards/aura-rgb/rog-azoth-96-he/
Configure your keyboard in Gear Link: https://gearlink.asus.com/
About ROG Pulse:
ROG Pulse is your inside look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Republic of Gamers. On the show, hosts Jake Kulinski and Whitson Gordon unbox new hardware, walk through setup guides, and discuss the latest in gaming and PC tech. We stream live every Thursday at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT on YouTube and Twitch, with edited episodes posted to YouTube afterward. Watch the full show live to take part in giveaways, get ROG Elite points, hear about the week’s best deals, and more!
Chapters:
00:00 The ROG Azoth 96 HE design & comparison to other keyboards
06:08 The OLED screen, dampening foam, & build quality
08:26 The benefits of ROG HFX magnetic switches
12:58 Speed Tap, Zone Mode, and hot-swap switches
16:20 Adjusting settings in Gear Link
19:00 Jake's hands-on impressions
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