ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE vs ASUS ROG AZOTH X (Snow V2 / Strom V2)
Two keyboards from the Superpařmeni Lab side by side: specifications, measured values, our tier list and reader ratings.
Key differences
- ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE is better in Input latency: 0.13 ms vs 0.8 ms.
- ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE is better in Actuation force: 40 g vs 45 g.
- ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE is better in Wireless latency: 0.13 ms vs 1.1 ms.
- In our 2026 tier list ASUS ROG AZOTH X (Snow V2 / Strom V2) is ranked S, ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE A.
Measured values
| Specification | ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE | ASUS ROG AZOTH X (Snow V2 / Strom V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Input latency | 0.13 ms | 0.8 ms |
| Actuation force | 40 g | 45 g |
| Wireless latency | 0.13 ms | 1.1 ms |
Specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE | ASUS ROG AZOTH X (Snow V2 / Strom V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical (Hall Effect) | Mechanical |
| Backlight | Per-key RGB | RGB |
| Dimensions | 382 x 136 x 42 mm | 326 x 136 x 40 mm |
| Weight | 1186 g | 1600 g |
| Key Rollover | N-key rollover | N-Key Rollover |
| Switch Type | ROG HFX Magnetic Switch | ROG NX Mechanical (Snow V2 / Strom V2) |
| Polling Rate | 8000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Connection | USB + Wireless | USB + Wireless |