Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Asus ROG Strix Flare 2 Animate and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus ROG Strix Flare 2 Animate.
February 2022
(84%)
53 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(65%)
15 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Unique mini LED matrix makes keyboard stand out
Smooth typing with quality keycaps
Clean sound
Very programmable
With lots of onboard memory
Promises lower input lag than most keyboards
Novel use of tiny LEDs for personalization
High degree of customization on both the hardware and software front
Stable
Feature-rich software driver
Available in different Cherry MX and RGB NX switches in all feedback mechanisms
ROG NX switches come p
LED dot matrix display
Dedicated media keys
Aluminum plate
Cushiony wrist rest
Hot-swap PCB
Fantastic media controls
Good acoustics and feel
Hot-swappable switches
Sturdy build quality
Exceptionally low latency
Included wrist rest adds comfort
All keys are macro-programmable
Feels well-built
The editors didn't like
Windows lock and RGB brightness keys can't be reprogrammed
Even though there's a keyboard shortcut for controlling RGB brightness
Expensive for a mechanical gaming keyboard
Most won't notice lower input lag
Very expensive for the general features
Software support could be improved and the two separate programs integrated
Anime Matrix content is hit or miss
Switches ping off the metal plate too hard
Secondary and front-facing legends are both opaque
Novel use of tiny LEDs for personalization, High degree of customization on both the hardware and software front, Stable, feature-rich software driver, Available in different Cherry MX and RGB NX switches in all feedback mechanisms, ROG NX switches come p
Very expensive for the general features, Software support could be improved and the two separate programs integrated, Anime Matrix content is hit or miss, Switches ping off the metal plate too hard, Secondary and front-facing legends are both opaque
The ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate is a recent release, comes in different switch options, and costs $219.99 from the ASUS web shop, as well as other authorized retailers. The standard Strix Flare II costs $199.99 for those who want to save some money...
Unique mini LED matrix makes keyboard stand out, Smooth typing with quality keycaps, clean sound, Very programmable, with lots of onboard memory, Promises lower input lag than most keyboards
Windows lock and RGB brightness keys can't be reprogrammed, even though there's a keyboard shortcut for controlling RGB brightness, Expensive for a mechanical gaming keyboard, Most won't notice lower input lag
Published: 2022-01-31, Author: Mark , review by: overclock3d.net
If you are the type of person who likes a subtle keyboard, perhaps the famous Das Keyboard for example, then clearly the ROG Strix Flare II Animate will not be the one for you. It is extremely visual, bordering on gaudy. As well as some of the brightest R...
LED dot matrix display, Dedicated media keys, Aluminum plate, Cushiony wrist rest, Hot-swap PCB, Fantastic media controls,
Stabilizers aren't anything special, Per-key RGB is still frustrating to obtain, Clumsy wrist rest installation
The Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate does more than just provide you with high polling rates and bright RGB. You also get to make it your own thanks to its hot-swap capability and customizable LED matrix...
As far as wired keyboards go, the ROG Strix Flare II Animate is costly, but it's one of the most comfortable, responsive, and feature-packed options out there. From the dedicated media controls to the AniMe Matrix LED lighting, it's brilliant.Pros+ Excell...
Abstract: In my experience, the best gaming keyboards tend to come in two flavors: a simple, modest keeb or a complicated, feature-packed device. The Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate absolutely fits in the latter.There's nothing subtle about this keyboard. It's a de...
Overall, this ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate is packed with features and is an excellent keyboard, bridging the gap towards custom mechs better than many of the other A-brand options I've tried, with the excellent construction, upgradeable and partially...
Yes. The ROG Strix Flare II is the gaming keyboard endgame. At the start of 2022, there isn't another keyboard that does everything this one does. It's expensive, but even similarly priced rivals can't top what Asus is offering.Editors' RecommendationsThi...
