Verdict: The Asus ROG Claymore is a stylish and fantastic gaming keyboard to use - if you have the moolah.

It is the same keyboard, but without the detachable number pad. But the Claymore does not have a USB pass-through or audio jacks like the Blackwidow Chroma V2.īut if you do not need a detachable number pad, Asus also sells the ROG Claymore Core at $100 cheaper. Of course, these keyboards do not have a detachable number pad. At $319, it is more expensive than Razer's Blackwidow Chroma V2 ($289.90) and Logitech's G910 Orion Spectrum ($299). While not featuring some of the more advanced features we’ve seen before, such as an LCD screen, it does provide a slew of macro keys, a red backlight and a fairly interesting detachable number pad. So I absolutely loved it when I was typing or gaming on the Claymore. Microsoft’s X6 keyboard is a flashy, games-oriented keyboard. I have a soft spot for Cherry MX Blue switches, as the keys have a nice tactile response to go along with a loud typewriter-like sound. It will not be dislodged, but it is disconcerting.

While it is easy to dock and remove the number pad on either side of the keyboard, it feels a bit flimsy.Ī slight nudge or the use of some force when pressing the keys might move the number pad. On the down side, the connection between the number pad and the main keyboard is not very strong. Attach the number pad to the keyboard, and you can instantly control your computer's volume. The number pad has a roller volume control on its top. Microsoft Sidewinder X6 Detachable Number Pad Only - Tested/Working.

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