PRESS RELEASE
RGB mechanical gaming keyboards feature Cherry MX switches and ASUS Aura Sync, with Claymore having a detachable numpad design
KEY POINTS
- ROG Claymore is the world’s first RGB LED-backlit keyboard with a detachable numpad for flexible placement; it can also be used as an 80% TKL keyboard
- Award-winning: Durable aluminum chassis with intricate Mayan-inspired detailing, Aura Sync technology and individually-customizable backlit keys.
- Exclusive cooling fan speed hotkeys paired with an ASUS motherboard; ROG Armoury for customizing profile and key settings.
Taipei, Taiwan (8th November, 2016) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Claymore and ROG Claymore Core mechanical gaming keyboards. Claymore is also the world’s first RGB LED-backlit mechanical gaming keyboard with a detachable numpad design. Both keyboards feature Cherry MX RGB LED switches, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED technology for synchronized light effects with various Aura-compatible products, and exclusive fan control hotkeys when paired with an ASUS motherboard for a superior gaming experience.
Engineered for gamers
ROG Claymore is the world’s first RGB mechanical keyboard to have a detachable numpad design that allows users to use it as a full-size keyboard at home, or as an 80% TKL (an abbreviation of ‘tenkeyless’, which refers to the lack of a numpad) mechanical gaming keyboard at LAN parties. The detachable keypad can be placed to the left or right of the keyboard to suit different scenarios — on the left side of the keyboard as macro keys for MMO gaming, or on the right for a more traditional keypad placement. ROG Claymore Core is a compact TKL mechanical gaming keyboard and does not have a detachable numpad.
Both keyboards utilize German-made Cherry MX switches (Red, Blue, Brown and Black) for a responsive feel and up to 50-million-keystroke durability. Anti-ghosting and full N-Key rollover (NKRO) technology ensure all keystrokes are logged, no matter how many keys are pressed simultaneously. Each key is individually-backlit and fully programmable. There is even on-the-fly macro-key recording and nine preset Aura light effects.
The unique keyboard design has won numerous design accolades including the 2016 Red Dot and Computex d&i awards. The keyboards are finished in aluminum and have intricate Mayan-inspired etchings on the keyboard chassis.
ROG-exclusive features
Pairing ROG Claymore and ROG Claymore Core to an ASUS motherboard gives users access to dedicated hotkeys for instant cooling control for improved gaming performance.
Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED technology enables synchronized light effects when using these keyboards together with ASUS motherboards and graphics cards. Users can combine and control the LEDs on all Aura-enabled products via single software to achieve perfect, synchronized harmony. There is an array of LED effects and a color palette of over 16 million colors, and users can even use Claymore’s backlit keys to reflect CPU temperature.
The keyboards have built-in flash memory for up to six (five customized and one default) user profiles. The intuitive ROG Armoury dashboard can be used to customize individual key, lighting and macro settings. It can even track statistical data like the total number of keystrokes made during a game.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS ROG Claymore Core will be available from14th November 2016 in the UK from leading retailers. The Claymore which includes the num pad will be available at a later date. The MSRP of the Claymore Core will be £139.99 SRP. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
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SPECIFICATIONS[1]
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ROG Claymore |
ROG Claymore Core |
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Key Switches |
Cherry MX RGB (Black, Blue, Red, Brown) |
Cherry MX RGB (Black, Blue, Red, Brown) |
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Connection |
USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 |
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Aura Backlighting |
Per-key Aura RGB LEDs |
Per-key Aura RGB LEDs |
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Anti-Ghosting |
N-key rollover |
N-key rollover |
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Polling Rate |
1000 Hz |
1000 Hz |
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Macro Keys |
All-key programmable |
All-key programmable |
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Macro Recording |
On-the-fly recording support |
On-the-fly recording support |
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Cable |
1.8m braided fiber |
1.8m braided fiber |
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Dimensions |
450 x 145 x 45 mm |
360 x 145 x 45 mm |
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Weight |
943g (without cable) |
770g (without cable) |
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Supported Operating Systems |
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows7 |
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows7 |
About ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,368 awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.
[1] Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com
