ASUS ROG Strix Flare RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review

The ROG Strix Flare keyboard from ASUS promises all a gamer could want – and more. With Cherry MX switches, dedicated media keys, Aura Sync RGB lighting and a removable wrist rest it certainly ticks plenty of boxes! But is it worth the £159.95 asking price? 

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Specifications:

• Form Factor: Standard Full Size
• Key Switches: Cherry MX Brown, Red, Blue or Black
• Connectivity:  Braided USB cable
• USB Pass-through Port: Yes
• Wrist Rest: Yes, Detachable
• Anti-Ghosting: Yes
• Key Rollover:  Full N-Key Rollover
• Extra Keys: Media Keys, Win Lock Key, Volume Control Wheel
• LED Lighting: Per Key RGB (16.8M Colours)
• On-board Memory: Yes
• Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows 7
• Colour: Steel Grey
• Dimensions: 454 x 155 x 31 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 1256 g

Pros:

• Very attractive design.
• Fully customisable RGB lighting.
• Available with a range of Cherry MX Mechanical switches.
• Dedicated media keys on the left hand side.
• Removable wrist rest.
• Intuitive ROG Armoury software.

Cons:

• Plastic body.
• High price tag.

The ROG Strix Flare is available with Red or Brown switches from Overclockers UK. It usually costs £159.95, but is currently on offer for £139.99.

KitGuru says: The ROG Strix Flare is beautiful to look at and great to use. It's almost perfect but we think a metal body would be a little more appealing at this price point. 

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