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ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless
Released March 2026.4Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/gaming-keyboards-gaming-mice/the-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-an-excellent-base-for-your-custom-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026ROG article dated 29 March 2026 says the keyboard is on its way to store shelves now. Tom's Hardware lists 30 March 2026. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- Form factor
- 96 % (1800)
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
96 of 164 fields known.
At a glance
Battery life, lighting on
110h
Higher than 80% of other keyboards.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSMV2/US/ABSDS, X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSWV29Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-custom-gaming-keyboard-nx-snow-v2-abs-x903-strix-morph-96-wl-nxsmv2-us-absdsRead 14 October 2026Philippine retailer SKU X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSMV2/US/ABSDS, titled NX Snow V2, ABS. A second listing shows X903 STRIX MORPH 96 WL/NXSWV2, also with Snow V2. Neither listing links the code to a switch in a way that identifies the Storm V2 SKU, so the variants do not carry model numbers.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- January 202610Press articleithome.com/0/915/398.htmRead 14 October 2026Article dated 22 January 2026 reports the keyboard was unveiled at CES 2026. The exact first announcement day is not stated.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Layout
- Dedicated arrow keys
- Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Key stagger
- Row-staggered3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Bottom row
- Not available
- Low profile
- Not available
Switches
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026
- Switch feel
- Linear, Clicky1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Page shows two switch options, ROG NX Snow V2 (refined linear) and ROG NX Storm V2 (refined clicky).
- Switch maker
- ASUS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026
- Switch models
- ROG NX Snow V2, ROG NX Storm V21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Switch section lists SNOW V2 and STORM V2. The ASUS launch article says to choose from the two switch options.
- Actuation force
- Not available
- Bottom-out force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Total travel
- Not available
- Rated keystrokes
- Not available
- Factory-lubed switches
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Snow V2: each switch is factory-lubed. Storm V2: factory pre-lubing.
- Adjustable actuation
- Not available
- Actuation range
- Not available
- Actuation step
- Not available
- Per-key actuation
- Not available
- Minimum rapid trigger movement
- Not available
- Multi-action keys
- Not available
- Hot-swap sockets
- 5-pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker: hot-swappable switches that can be installed or replaced without soldering. The pin type is from the Tom's Hardware review.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hot-swappable PCB that accepts both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Stored as 5-pin because a 5-pin socket takes both.
- Compatible switches
- 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026
- Stabilizers
- Not available
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Keycap material
- ABS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker names ABS doubleshot keycaps.
- Legend method
- Doubleshot1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
Performance
- Polling rate per connection
Connection Polling rate (Hz) Receiver or adapter USB (wired) 1,000 Not available 2.4 GHz 1,000 Included 2.4 GHz receiver Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026USB report rate 1000 Hz. The page does not name a connection. Stored for wired. The 2.4 GHz row is from the Igor's Lab review.6Reviewigorslab.de/en/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-keyboard-review-modular-96-keyboard-with-hot-swap-gasket-mount-and-tri-mode-in-progress/2Read 14 October 2026The latency page of the same review labels the 2.4 GHz dongle test as 1,000 Hz. Stored as a 2.4 GHz row. The maker spec states only a USB report rate of 1000 Hz.- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- Not available
- Scan rate
- Not available
- Key rollover per connection
Rollover NKRO - Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
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- Latency per connection (measured)
- Not available
- Actuation point (measured)
- Not available
- Total travel (measured)
- Not available
- Operating force (measured)
- Not available
- Typing noise (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026Connectivity: USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A), Bluetooth 5.1, RF 2.4 GHz.
- Wireless technology
- ROG SpeedNova1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026ROG SpeedNova wireless technology in 2.4 GHz mode.
- Bluetooth device slots
- 31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth connects up to three devices at the same time.
- Devices it can switch between
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- USB-A5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 2.4 GHz wireless USB-A dongle stored on the back of the board.
- Receiver storage in keyboard
- Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup step: remove the wireless dongle from the keyboard.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026
- Receiver shared with other devices
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Page text: the ROG Omni Receiver connects one compatible keyboard and one compatible mouse with one USB receiver.
- Wireless range
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026
- Port on keyboard
- USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A). The keyboard end is Type-C.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026
- Cable length
- 2m5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026
- USB passthrough
- Not available
- Works with
- Windows, macOS2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026macOS 10.11 or later and Windows 11.
- Consoles
- Not available
Battery
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life per mode (claimed)
Connection Lighting Hours (h) 2.4 GHz Off 590 2.4 GHz On 100 Bluetooth Off 750 Bluetooth On 110 Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Battery chart: 100+ hours with default lighting and 590+ hours without lighting. The chart does not name the connection. The connectivity text separately says up to 500+ hours in 2.4 GHz RF mode with RGB off. Stored as 590 and 100 for 2.4 GHz, the connection that Tom's Hardware attributes them to. Bluetooth rows come from Tom's Hardware.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Asus rates 590 hours over 2.4 GHz with lighting off and about 100 hours with lighting on. In Bluetooth mode about 750 hours with lighting off and 110 hours with lighting on. These are maker figures reported by the review, not measurements.- Longest battery life (claimed)
- 750h
- Battery life, lighting off
- 750h
- Battery life, lighting on
- 110h
- Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
- Not available
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Use while charging
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker: charge and play simultaneously in wired USB mode.
- Solar charging
- Not available
- Battery indicator
- Not available
Build
- Case material
- CNC-machined aluminum top cover with plastic bottom case1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker: CNC-machined aluminum top cover. The plastic bottom case is from the Tom's Hardware review, which also says the sides are plastic.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026
- Plate material
- Polycarbonate1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Translucent polycarbonate (PC) positioning plate.
- Flex cuts in PCB
- Not available
- Sound dampening
- Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Maker lists a silicone foam that cushions every switch and a silicone pad that absorbs echoes. Tom's Hardware counts two layers of dampening material in the case. The exact positions are not stated, so the foam is stored as foam and the silicone pad as other.
- Typing angles
- Not available
- Spill resistant
- Not available
- IP rating
- Not available
Lighting
- Backlight
- RGB per key1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026
- LED position
- South-facing1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026South-facing PCB.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Light bars along both sides of the keyboard.
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
Controls
- Media keys
- Multifunction control1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Multi-function button and wheel control media playback, volume and lighting. No separate playback buttons.
- Volume control
- Knob1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Fingerprint reader
- Not available
- OS mode switch
- Key combination1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Page: toggle between Windows and macOS modes. The key combination is in the quick start guide and the Tom's Hardware review.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Key legend Mac/PC mode on the Tab key with Fn.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Fn + Tab switches between PC and Mac mode.
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software
- Gear Link2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026
- Open firmware
- Not available
- Onboard memory
- Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/asus-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: onboard storage yes.
- Onboard profiles
- 63Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Profile switch Fn + 1 to 6, with 6 as the default. The same page lists Bluetooth hosts on Fn + 8, 9 and 0.4Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/gaming-keyboards-gaming-mice/the-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-an-excellent-base-for-your-custom-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Article confirms profile switching from the keyboard. The count of 6 is from the quick start guide.
- Macros stored onboard
- Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026On-the-fly macro recording: Fn + Left Alt starts and ends the recording on the keyboard.4Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/gaming-keyboards-gaming-mice/the-rog-strix-morph-96-wireless-an-excellent-base-for-your-custom-gaming-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Article: switch profiles, record macros and adjust other functions from the keyboard, no software required.
- Layers
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width398Depth134Height39mm(15.7 × 5.3 × 1.5 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026Published as 398 x 134 x 39 mm. The measurement conditions are not stated. Tom's Hardware lists the same figures as length, width and height.
- Dimensions with wrist rest
- Not available
- Keyboard weight
- 1,125g(2.5 lb)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 20261125 g without cable.
- Weight including wrist rest
- Not available
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Box weight
- Not available
Certifications
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- Platform certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless, 2 in 1 ROG Keycap and switch puller, 3 x ROG-themed translucent keycaps, Ctrl keycap, USB extender, Torx Wrench, USB cable, ROG sticker, Quick start guide, Warranty booklet2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026Contents list on the spec page. The 2.4 GHz receiver is stored in the keyboard and is not in the list.
- Cables included
Type Count USB-C to USB-A cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- rog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wirelessRead 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- rog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/au/keyboards/keyboards/pbt-keycaps/rog-strix-morph-96-wireless/specRead 14 October 2026
- Manual
- dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Keyboard_Mouse/ROG_Strix_Morph_96_Wireless/Q27270_X903_ROG_Strix_MORPH_96_Wireless_QSG_WEB_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Two-page multilingual quick start guide, model X903. It is the only maker manual found.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Switch feel | Switch models | Bottom-out force | Tactile bump force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear | ROG NX Snow V2 | 53 gf | Not available |
| Clicky | ROG NX Storm V2 | Not available | 65 gf |
Sources
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- Press articleithome.com/0/915/398.htm
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