The Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm is the clicky version of ASUS ROG’s compact wireless keyboard. ROG NX Storm switches give a crisp click and a clear tactile point on every press, while the 96% layout keeps the number pad and arrows in a body only 377mm wide. It connects three ways, over 2.4GHz with ROG SpeedNova, Bluetooth or USB cable, and ASUS rates the battery at up to 1,500 hours in 2.4GHz mode with the RGB lighting off.
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What NX Storm clicky switches feel and sound like
ASUS describes NX Storm as a clicky switch with a crisp, clacky sound. It actuates at 1.8mm, needs 65gf to get past the tactile point and has a 25% click ratio, the share of the press where the click mechanism engages. The stems and base housings are lubricated at the factory, so the travel is smooth even though every press ends in a sharp click.
That makes the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm a keyboard for people who enjoy hearing and feeling each keystroke: fast typists, writers who also game, and anyone coming from a classic blue-switch board. The tactile point also tells you when a key has registered, which helps avoid double presses in games where accuracy matters more than raw speed.
Clicky at home, in the office and on stream
A clicky keyboard is loud by design. In your own room it is part of the fun; in a shared office, a dorm or next to someone sleeping it can be a problem, so think about where the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm will live. On stream or in voice chat, a good noise gate or the noise suppression in your microphone software will usually filter most of the clicks.
If you later decide you want something quieter, the board is hot-swappable: you can pull the NX Storm switches with the included tool and fit linear switches instead, without soldering. ASUS sells the same keyboard with linear NX Snow switches, and that is the version to choose if you already know you want quiet keys.
96% layout and tri-mode wireless
The 96% layout keeps every function key and the full number pad, but packs the arrow and navigation keys tighter, so the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm measures 377 x 131 x 40mm. For spreadsheets and accounting work you keep the numpad; for games you gain some mouse space compared with a full-size board.
Connections are 2.4GHz RF with ROG SpeedNova wireless and the ROG Omni Receiver, which can pair one compatible ROG keyboard and one compatible ROG mouse on a single dongle; Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices; and wired USB through the 2m braided USB-A to USB-C cable, at a 1000Hz report rate.
Battery and dampening
ASUS rates the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm at up to 1,500 hours of use in 2.4GHz mode with the RGB lighting off. Per-key RGB uses a lot more power, and ASUS does not publish a lights-on figure, so plan to charge more often if you keep the lighting on. The keyboard works while charging over the cable.
Inside, dampening foam and switch-dampening pads absorb the ping and echo that hollow cases make, so the click of the NX Storm switches comes through clean rather than rattly. Stabilizers on the long keys are tuned and lubricated.
Controls, keycaps and the wrist rest
A multi-function button and a multiwheel control media playback, volume and lighting. The F1 to F5 keys are mapped as quick-access hotkeys for Xbox Game Bar and recording. Per-key RGB works with Aura Sync, every key is programmable in Armoury Crate, and N-key rollover means no ghosting when you press many keys at once.
A detachable magnetic wrist rest comes with the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm. ASUS ships this keyboard with either PBT double-shot or UV-coated ABS keycaps depending on the region, so check the label on the box if keycap material matters to you.
Who This Is Not For
If you share a room or an office, the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm may annoy the people around you: the switches are deliberately loud. Competitive players who want the lightest, fastest key reset may prefer a linear switch or a magnetic keyboard with rapid trigger.
Mac users should note that ASUS lists Windows 11 as the supported system, and Armoury Crate runs on Windows, so you can type over Bluetooth on a Mac but lose the software settings. At 1,012g without the cable, it is also too heavy to carry around every day.
Ordering from Totot
Your order reaches any emirate in up to 3 business days, and delivery costs nothing on orders from AED 300. Pay by card, cash on delivery, Tabby or Tamara.
The Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days; please report shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
- Switches: ROG NX Storm (clicky), pre-lubed, hot-swappable
- Switch specs: 1.8mm actuation, 65gf tactile force, 25% click ratio
- Layout: 96%
- Colour: Black
- Connections: 2.4GHz RF (ROG SpeedNova, Omni Receiver), Bluetooth 5.1 (up to 3 devices), USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-A
- Report rate: 1000Hz (USB)
- Battery life: Up to 1,500 hours on 2.4GHz with RGB off
- Lighting: Per-key RGB, Aura Sync
- Anti-ghosting: N-key rollover
- Macros: All keys programmable (Armoury Crate)
- Keycaps: PBT double-shot or UV-coated ABS, depending on region
- Cable: 2m braided USB-A to USB-C
- OS: Windows 11
- Dimensions: 377 x 131 x 40mm
- Weight: 1,012g without cable
- In the box: Keyboard, wrist rest, keycap and switch puller, wireless receiver, USB extender, ROG spacebar keycap, cable, sticker, guides, warranty booklet
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from ASUS ROG’s official Strix Scope II 96 Wireless product and tech-spec pages. Full details are published on the official ASUS ROG specification page.
FAQ
Is the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm loud?
Yes. NX Storm is a clicky switch with a crisp, audible click on every press.
Can I swap the switches on the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm for quieter ones?
Yes. The board is hot-swappable, and a keycap and switch puller is included.
Which Bluetooth version does the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm use?
5.1, with up to three paired devices.
How long does the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm battery last?
1,500 hours at most, on 2.4GHz with the RGB lighting off; less with lighting on.
Does the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm have a number pad?
Yes. The 96% layout keeps the full number pad.
Is a wrist rest included?
Yes. A detachable magnetic wrist rest comes in the box.
What warranty does it come with?
1 year: the Scope II 96 Wireless NX Storm comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot.
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