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ROG Strix Flare II Animate

ROG Strix Flare II Animate gaming mechanical keyboard with AniMe Matrix™ LED display, 8000 Hz polling rate, ROG NX mechanical switches or Cherry MX switches, swappable switches, metal media controls,and a wrist rest with light diffuser

  • AniMe Matrix™ LED display: Personalize and express yourself in a unique way with customizable images and animations
  • Stylish and ergonomic: Detachable wrist rest with light diffuser 
  • Intuitive controls: Dedicated media and volume controls are conveniently placed at the top-left corner of the keyboard
  • Almost-instantaneous response: 8000 Hz polling rate provides a 0.125 ms response time ― up to 8X faster than other leading gaming keyboards
  • Available with ROG NX or Cherry MX mechanical switches: Compatible with different switches for a unique typing feel
    Learn more about ROG NX Mechanical Switches
  • Swappable switches: Install your preferred switch type for a unique, customized feel
  • ROG PBT doubleshot keycaps: Durable keycaps with mid-height profile and shorter stems reduce key wobble and feature translucent ROG script
    Learn more about ROG Doubleshot Keycap Set
  • ROG switch stabilizer: Specially designed to ensure smooth keystrokes and stability for longer keys
  • Improved acoustics: Built-in sound-dampening foam helps absorb pinging noises and echoes within the keyboard
  • Convenient connectivity: USB passthrough port allows for easy connection to other devices

Awards

HungryGeek Approved Award

The ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate offers practical features while exuding style. Definitely one of the best mechanical keyboards to have.

Editor's Choice Award

The new Strix board stands out in a great way

Aesthetics

If you have a need for your keyboard to match your motherboard, and you just can't get enough high quality lighting on your desk, then the ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate will scratch that itch like few others, and wins our OC3D Aesthetics Award.

Worth Buying

f having a personalised gaming setup is your thing then the ROG Strix Flare II Animate is one of the best off the shelf keyboard options out there

Video Reviews

Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate Keyboard Hot-swappable Full Review | I Need This!

A marriage between mass appeal features (RGB and LED display) and modder basics (hot swappable switches) the Rog Strix Flare II Animate does a good job of satisfying both crowds.

I build a 5000€ Gaming PC !

WE REMAKE YOUR GAMING ROOM ! (ft. Guillaume)

I'M DOING AN €8500 SETUP CONTEST!!! 😱 (incredible)

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3万円越えの超高級キーボードの打鍵感がやばい.....wwww【レビュー】　｜ROG STRIX FLARE II ANIMATE

In 10 years, you will see this gaming gear set !!!

Does this feature save the gaming mechanical keyboard? In the hands of Strix Rog Flare II & Delta S Animate

This keyboard is both FAST and POWERFUL!! (shocking, literal meaning) - Review of ROG Strix Flare II Animate

Review Gaming Keyboard with ROG NX

Review ROG Strix Flare II Animate moving lights! Custom can remove the switch! Gaming Keyboard of the Year 2022

In gaming it is obviously very good, the switches are very good and perfect for this area. Normally I prefer smaller keyboards because I need a lot of space on my workstation but I really liked its design and ergonomics. Spectacular switches, the animated animation is very nice and makes a nice impression on the keyboard. For writing spectacular. The price is not exaggerated for all the functions it offers.

These keys with a response time of 0.125 MS can be one of the sought-after features in competitive arenas. The sense of quality in our user experience was also at a high level. The responsiveness of the keyboard was really good, thanks to the wrist support, it minimizes the pressure on your wrist in long-term use.

It's pretty good in terms of design, I have nothing to say about its performance anyway.

PBT keycaps, hotswap, stylish design, lubricated switches, lubricated stabilizers and noise-absorbing foam. These are all signs of a good keyboard in 2022. However, ROG went further. They added a screen and an 8000Hz refresh rate to their keyboard

ROG Strix Flare II Animate is a good mechanical keyboard with many different features. It combines a stylish design, high response speed and convenient management of multimedia functions. It will easily become an indispensable accessory for any gamer.

Very high quality stabilizers, LEDs in the corner, multimedia buttons and scroll wheel - that's what I would want in every keyboard. I liked the Claymore a bit more, but the price point is more for the connoisseur. I liked the ROG Strix Scope RX the most, which also has water spill resistance and again, solid stabilizers and very good workmanship as well as a price to match.

I tested a high-end keyboard from ASUS. It's the ROG STRIX Flare II Animate high profile wired gaming keyboard designed for precision gaming.

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ASUS ROG Flare II Animate

The surprise is the ROG Delta S Core, probably the best microphone I've experienced with Asus. I'm also excited about the ROG Strix Flare II Animate keyboard, I'll definitely be back to that one.

Maherco Assembly #1: New Game 2022

Video review from the Konsumer channel

Video review from FunFaceTV channel

Review from the channel ASUS ROG Baltics

At the end, a top-notch keyboard that has our warm recommendation.

103 / 5.000 Резултати превода This is one of the few keyboards that ended up with two awards from my test! See why

As such, the ROG Strix Flare II Animate keyboard earned AX Advanced as well as AX Diamond recognition.

The wrist rest comes with the keyboard, is easily detachable and is of great importance, especially during long-term use of the keyboard.

The review from the channel Pakapak

Media Reviews

Nextrift

The Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate is finally available in Malaysia. Featuring a hotswap PCB with a unique AniMe Matrix LED display on the top right corner of the keyboard

XFastest

STRIX FLARE II ANIMATE 多樣化的個人設定可以讓鍵盤變成「屬於自己的鍵盤」，從燈效一直到敲擊感受都可以進行個人化的設置。

滄者極限

ROG Strix Flare II Animate 有 AniMe Matrix LED 顯示器是增添了不少趣味性以及質感，也符合完整電競需求，軸體可換的好處就是可以依需求來替換某些區域上的手感，比如 WASD 希望比較輕一點或重一點，或敲起來比較有回饋感之類，當然還有就是如果軸體壞了也可以自己更換。

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ROG Strix Flare II Animate

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FULLY LOADED FLARE

The ROG Strix Flare II Animate is the ultimate gaming keyboard to fire up your game. It’s fully loaded with a host of innovations, including the customizable AniMe Matrix™ LED display, swappable ROG NX or Cherry MX mechanical switches, PBT doubleshot keycaps, sound-dampening foam, 8000 Hz polling rate, 0.125 ms response time, dedicated media controls and a wrist rest with light diffuser.

PRODUCT VIDEO

ROG Strix Flare II Animate with white lighting on piles of rock and sand
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An icon of LEDs

ANIME MATRIX™ LED DISPLAY

The ROG Strix Flare II Animate features an AniMe Matrix™ LED display with 312 programmable mini-LEDs that let you show custom images and animations, audio visualizations, system status or settings indicators such as brightness levels and keyboard RGB lighting modes. The display can also be used to indicate laptop battery life, mail notifications, time and date.

  • ROG Strix Flare II Animate showing ROG and heart animations on LED display

  • ROG Strix Flare II Animate showing audio equalizer animation on LED display

  • ROG Strix Flare II Animate showing multimedia control indication on LED display

  • ROG Strix Flare II Animate showing time and battery status on LED display

An icon of wrist rest with lighting

STYLISH & ERGONOMIC

The detachable wrist rest has a built-in light diffuser to make it glow when connected to the keyboard.

ROG Strix Flare II Animate showing the removal of the front light diffuser cover, and the wrist rest attaching to the keyboard

Attaching the Wrist Rest

An icon of multimedia controls

INTUITIVE CONTROLS

Metal media control keys are arranged so they’re right at your fingertips, and can be programmed into hotkeys. Turn the scroll wheel to adjust volume or mute audio, and use the knob to reverse or skip tracks, pause or play.

Close-up of top-left corner of ROG Strix Flare II showing multimedia controls
  • Play/Pause

    Play/Pause

  • Track arrows

    Previous Track/
    Skip Track

  • Volume

    Volume Control/
    Audio Mute

A short, rendered video of an MCU

ALMOST-INSTANTANEOUS RESPONSE

A high-speed USB microcontroller delivers an 8000 Hz polling rate that refreshes input up to 8X faster than competitor keyboards, reducing delay from 1 millisecond to a mere 0.125 ms.

A grey-out mechanical switch in the background

ROG NXMECHANICAL SWITCH

CHERRY MXRGB SWITCH

ROG NX Mechanical Switch

ROG-exclusive gaming switch – ROG NX Mechanical Switch with fast actuation and ROG-tuned force curves for great keystroke feel and feedback.

Learn More.

  • LINEAR & SWIFT

    ROG NX Red Mechanical Switches provide a 1.8mm actuation point for fast input. Initial actuation force of 40gf helps prevent accidental keystrokes, and it extends to 55gf for perfect rebound feedback. As a result, keystrokes are instantaneous and have a smooth and linear feel.

    • 1.8mm

      Actuation Point

    • 40gf

      Initial Force

    • 55gf

      Total Force

    ROG NX Red switch

Cherry
MX RGB switches

Constructed with Cherry MX RGB switches, ROG Strix Flare II Animate delivers the precise mechanical feel preferred by gamers and enthusiasts alike. The premium-quality switches are manufactured in Germany, and are renowned for offering optimal actuation and responsiveness with every keystroke.

  • Linear response without audible click
    Smooth keystrokes with a softer spring for fast and precise actuation
    Actuation: 45g
    Key-travel distance: 2mm to actuate, 4mm to bottom

ROG Strix Flare II Animate front angled view on the desk without wrist rest
ROG Strix Flare II Animate front angled view on the desk without wrist rest, with an opening on the top plate at the bottom-right section, showing the sound-dampening foam underneath

  • ROG PBT DOUBLESHOT KEYCAPS

  • SWAPPABLE SWITCHES

  • ROG SWITCH STABILIZER

  • SOUND-DAMPENING FOAM

SWITCH ENHANCEMENT

AURA SYNC

ARMOURY CRATE

AURA SYNC

With Aura Sync RGB, the entire color spectrum and a range of dynamic lighting effects are at your command. Individually lit keys allow you to create a keyboard that's uniquely yours.

ROG Strix Flare II Animate top view with aura sync lighting effect
  • Blue :

    Normal scenes

  • Yellow :

    Alert scenes

  • Red :

    Danger/ Hurting

  • Low point :

    40°C

  • High point :

    60°C

  1. 0
  2. 40
  3. 60
  4. 100

Note: Only when devices with monitoring capabilities are present.

  • Static lighting effect icon

    Static

  • Breathing lighting effect icon

    Breathing

  • Color cycle lighting effect icon

    Color cycle

  • Rainbow lighting effect icon

    Rainbow

  • Starry night lighting effect icon

    Starry night

  • Strobing lighting effect icon

    Strobing

  • Music lighting effect icon

    Music

  • Adaptive lighting effect icon

    Adaptive

  • Dark lighting effect icon

    Dark

  • Smart lighting effect icon

    Smart

ARMOURY CRATE

Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls. Easily create, define and customize scenario profiles, map keys, and record macros. For ROG Strix Flare II Animate, Armoury Crate also allows you to set custom images and animations, audio visualizations, or system status monitoring.

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  • An icon of MCU

    ONBOARD MEMORY

    Save up to six profiles, including up to five custom schemes, and use them anytime, anywhere.

  • An icon of anti-ghosting

    100% ANTI-GHOSTING & N-KEY ROLLOVER

    Every keystroke is registered accurately without miss no matter how fast you play.

  • An icon of WIN lock

    WINDOWS LOCK KEY

    Disable the Windows key with a single press for undisturbed gaming.

  • An icon of macro recording

    ON-THE-FLY MACRO RECORDINGS

    Record macros on the fly and map them to fully programmable keys.

  • An icon of USB port

    USB PASSTHROUGH

    USB 2.0 passthrough lets you plug in a mouse or flash drive, or charge mobile devices.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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