Asus ROG Strix Flare

There’s no 3.5mm mic or headphone jack, but this and the fact that the ROG Strix Flare needs to connect to two USB ports instead of just one are about the worst things you can say about it. The higher price is more than justified, by both the unrivalled provisions to customisation, and a strong grasp on the essentials of comfort, performance and hardware quality.

The ASUS Strix Flare is an interesting product, combining a range of Cherry MX RGB key switch options and unique lighting and customization features that help it stand out. In making a final assessment we have to balance our perception of quality with...

The ASUS ROG Strix Flare keyboard comes in many switch options, and they all cost ~$179.99 from the ASUS web shop, as well as other retailers, including Amazon.com for customers in the USA, as of the date of this review. High degree of customization on...

As a whole, we have been impressed by what the ROG Strix Flare brings to the table. The design doesn't follow all the usual trends, and ASUS has made the Flare forge its own path. This choice may divide opinions, but it is arguably a very attractive and...

RGB lighting isn't for everyone, but if you happen to be partial to a bit of illumination, there are good reasons to keep within a particular manufacturer's ecosystem. Synchronised colours and effects become a whole lot easier, and Asus has been using...

‘The Perfect Gaming Keyboard' is a very much subjective declaration, but in an era of gaudy, gimmicky products made for ‘gamers' the ROG Strix Flare might actually be the perfect keyboard. The compact footprint fits well in smaller spaces and leaves...

I'm not such a gaming snob that I think everyone needs a £160 keyboard because they don't. However, if you've got a bit more cash in your pocket that's burning a hole, and you want all the latest bells and whistles, the Flare is a solid investment. It's...