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ASUS ROG Azoth vs Keychron Q1 HE
Product A: ASUS
94 of 164 known
Product B: Keychron
105 of 164 known
Change Keychron Q1 HE
80 of 156 fields differ
- 38 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 36 the same
- 40 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Longest battery life (claimed)A: 2,076hB: 100hASUS is 21 times higher.
- Battery life, lighting offA: 2,076hB: 100hASUS is 21 times higher.
- Rated keystrokesA: 70millionB: 150millionKeychron is 80 million higher.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A1,186g
B1,735g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 9 differ
Series
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Model numbers
M701, 90MP0317-BKAA01, 90MP031A-BKAA01, 90MP031A-BKAA11, 90MP031B-BKAA01, 90MP031B-BKAA11, M701 ROG AZOTH/NXRD/CA/PBT, M701 ROG AZOTH/NXBL/CA/PBT5Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mp0317-bkaa01-rog-azoth.htmlRead 11 October 2026Part numbers from the ASUS US store: 90MP0317-BKAA01 (NXBN), 90MP031A-BKAA01 (NXSW), 90MP031A-BKAA11 (NXSW/WHT), 90MP031B-BKAA01 (NXSM) and 90MP031B-BKAA11 (NXSM/WHT). NXSW is NX Snow and NXSM is NX Storm. The two pairs of Snow and Storm part numbers show the same specifications and the difference is not stated, so only the WHT part numbers are listed as variants. M701 is the model name on the quick start guide.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
€2998Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-rog-azoth-gaming-keyboardRead 11 October 2026299 euros RRP. Trusted Reviews also lists an EU RRP of 299 euros.9Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-rog-azothRead 11 October 2026Full specs list EU RRP 299 euros. The review also lists a US RRP of $290 while Reviewed gives $250, so no USD price is stored.
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Layout
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Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
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Key legends for
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Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
Key stagger
Bottom row
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Switches
21 of 25 differ
Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
ROG NX Red, ROG NX Blue, ROG NX Brown, ROG NX Snow, ROG NX Storm3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/uk/content/rog-keyboard-switchRead 11 October 2026
Switch stem
Actuation force
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Bottom-out force
Tactile bump force
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Actuation point
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Total travel
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Rated keystrokes
Factory-lubed switches
Adjustable actuation
Actuation range
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Actuation step
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Per-key actuation
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Rapid trigger
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Minimum rapid trigger movement
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Multi-action keys
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Hot-swap sockets
5-pin9Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-rog-azothRead 11 October 2026Hot-swappable PCB for MX standard 3 or 5 pin mounting.10Reviewthedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/asus-rog-azoth-wonderful-weird-and-worrisome-yet-awesome-3651656Read 11 October 2026PCB compatibility with both 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Compatible switches
Stabilizers
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Factory-lubed stabilizers
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Keycaps
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Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
Keycap thickness
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Shine-through legends
Performance
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Polling rate per connection
AASUS ROG Azoth
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 |
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 | Not available |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver |
| Bluetooth | 90 | Not available |
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
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90Hz
Scan rate
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Input latency (claimed)
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Key rollover per connection
AASUS ROG Azoth
| Rollover |
|---|
| NKRO |
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
Anti-ghosting
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Adjustable debounce
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Minimum debounce
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Measured
None of 7 known
Latency per connection (measured)
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Actuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity
11 of 18 differ
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/keyboards/keyboards/aura-rgb/rog-azoth-model/specRead 11 October 2026
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
Wireless technology
ROG SpeedNova2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/keyboards/keyboards/aura-rgb/rog-azoth-modelRead 11 October 2026
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth device slots
Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
Receiver connector
Receiver storage in keyboard
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Receiver shared with other devices
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Wireless range
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Detachable cable
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
Cable
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Cable length
USB passthrough
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Works with
Consoles
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Battery
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Battery type
Number of batteries
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Battery capacity
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User-replaceable battery
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Battery life per mode (claimed)
AASUS ROG Azoth
| Connection | Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Off | 2,000 |
| 2.4 GHz | On | 131 |
| Bluetooth | Off | 2,076 |
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 100 |
Longest battery life (claimed)
2,076h
100h
Battery life, lighting off
2,076h
100h
Battery life, lighting on
131h
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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
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Charging port
Full charge time
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Quick charge
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Use while charging
Solar charging
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Battery indicator
Build
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Case material
Plate material
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Mount style
Flex cuts in PCB
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Sound dampening
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Typing angles
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Spill resistant
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IP rating
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Lighting
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Backlight
LED position
Lighting zones
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Brightness levels
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Side or underglow lighting
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Lighting sensors
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Lighting sync
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Controls
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Media keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
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Knob press
Separate macro keys
Built-in screen
Touchpad
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Fingerprint reader
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OS mode switch
Windows key lock
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Software
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Software
Software runs on
Open firmware
Not available
Onboard memory
Onboard profiles
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Macros
Macros stored onboard
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Key remapping
Layers
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User firmware updates
Ergonomics
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Wrist rest
Wrist rest material
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Tenting
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Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width326Depth136Height40mm(12.8 × 5.4 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/keyboards/keyboards/aura-rgb/rog-azoth-model/specRead 11 October 2026Published as 326 x 136 x 40 mm. Read as width, depth and height.
Width327.5Depth145mm(12.9 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: width 145 mm, length 327.5 mm. Stored as width 327.5 and depth 145. The maker heights (front 22.6 mm, back 35.8 mm) are given without keycaps and are left out.
Dimensions with wrist rest
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Keyboard weight
Weight including wrist rest
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
3 of 3 differ
In the box
1 x ROG Azoth, 1 x ROG switch opener, 1 x ROG keycap puller, 1 x ROG switch puller, 1 x lube station, 1 x lube brush, 1 x lube, 3 x ROG NX Switch, 8 x Stabilizer mat, 1 x USB dongle, 1 x USB extender, 1 x USB cable, 1 x ROG sticker, 1 x quick start guide, 1 x warranty booklet1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/keyboards/keyboards/aura-rgb/rog-azoth-model/specRead 11 October 2026
Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, aluminum plate, sound absorbing foam, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film, 14 gaskets (10 installed, 4 spare), 4 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (Mac and Windows), Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, Type-C to Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Extension adapter for receiver, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Azoth
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C to Type-A braided cable, 2 m | 1 |
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-C to Type-C cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard/ROG_Azoth/Q20535_M701_ROG_AZOTH_QSG_WEB.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard/ROG_Azoth/Q20535_M701_ROG_AZOTH_QSG_WEB.pdfRead 11 October 2026
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026English pages of the 44-page multilingual PDF. The PDF is scanned images, so values were read from the page images.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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