Since we’re on the topic, how is it like typing on the Flare II? Well, it feels like any other Asus mechanical keyboards. It would’ve been nice if the keycaps were a tad smoother for a more pleasant typing experience.
Although PBT keycaps are usually rougher than their ABS equivalents, the Flare II’s PBT keycaps are especially rough. It’s comfortable to type on this lower profile keycap for long periods of time, but I’m not a big fan of the keycaps’ rough texture. Compared to OEM keycaps, this keycap set definitely has a lower profile almost like a Cherry profile, in fact. Asus said these are double shot PBT keycaps with “shortened stems and mid-height profiles” to reduce key wobble and improve ergonomics. The keycap set of the Flare II is worth a mention as well. On top of that, it has reasonably minimal stem wobble as well, though it also has a slight scratchiness throughout the downstroke. While it’s not as tactile as, say, the Gazzew Boba U4T or Anubis, it’s comfortably a medium tactile switch. Rather, the NX Brown switch has a pronounced, rounded tactile event that starts at the very top of the downstroke. Usually, “brown switches” have very light tactility, but that is not the case at all with the ROG NX Brown, much to my surprise. Speaking of which, the Flare II review unit we received is fitted with Asus’ ROG NX Brown switch – made by Kailh, as evident by the Kailh logo on the bottom of the switch – with a 58g peak actuation force. It’s a little bit annoying, but hey, if you’re fond of a particular five-pin switch, it’s worth the effort.
Of course, it’s still possible to use five-pin switches with the Flare II you just have to snip off the extra two plastic pins on the bottom of the switch. As mentioned, it features a hotswap PCB as well, but unfortunately, it only supports three-pin switches. Just like Asus’ other mechanical keyboards, the ROG Strix Flare II Animate is a full-size keyboard, complete with a function row and numpad. If you want a fuss-free pre-built keyboard with hotswap support, a unique LED display, and bright RGB lighting, the Flare II is worth a look – read on to find out why. Aside from that, the ROG NX Brown switch on the Flare II is…surprisingly good too! Not only does it feature a hotswap PCB, it also comes with a unique AniMe Matrix LED display on the top right corner of the keyboard not unlike the one found on the Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. The latest brand to release such a product is none other than Asus with the Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate – yes, it’s a mouthful. We’re seeing more and more pre-built mechanical keyboards from bigger brands with hotswap support, which lets users easily swap out the keyboard’s switches to their liking.
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