Head to head
ASUS ROG Azoth vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Both scored on the same six factors, priced on what you actually pay including delivery, and each claim linked to the source it came from. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.
Verdict
Take the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) unless you need repairability.
The ASUS ROG Azoth scores highest at 7.6, but it costs 45,99 € more than the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023), which scores 7.5. That premium buys you repairability — 3.6 points of it. Worth it if enthusiast build quality without building it describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for magnetic switches are proprietary and not hot-swappable on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023).
Best overallASUS ROG Azoth — Highest Worth Score here at 7.6, 0.1 ahead of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023). Best for enthusiast build quality without building it.
Best valueSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) — 45,99 € cheaper than the ASUS ROG Azoth and only 0.1 behind on Worth Score. You give up repairability.
Side by side
Add a third product →The value of a comparison is the differences.
| What matters | ASUS ROG AzothASUSMedium confidence | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)SteelSeriesMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 7.5 |
| Best price | 274,99 € | 229,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Price fairness | 5.4 | 5.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 8.8 (best in this comparison) | 8.6 |
| Performance | 8.6 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.0 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 4.2 |
| Support & warranty | 6.4 | 6.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Switches | ROG NX pre-lubed, hot-swap | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall effect, 0.1–4.0 mm |
| Layout | 75%, 81 keys with OLED and knob | TKL, 87 keys |
| Connection | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth or USB-C | USB-C, detachable |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | No |
| Build | Aluminium top, gasket mounted, three-layer foam | Aircraft-grade aluminium top, magnetic wrist rest |
| Best for | Enthusiast build quality without building it · Wireless with a gasket mount · Switch lubing kit in the box | Per-key actuation tuning · Competitive play with rapid trigger · An OLED screen you will use twice and enjoy |
| Avoid if | You are price sensitive · You will not use the OLED or the knob | You are price sensitive · You want to swap switches |
| Main drawback | Armoury Crate is a heavy and unpopular install | Magnetic switches are proprietary and not hot-swappable |
1 identical row hidden. They are the same for every product here, so they cannot help you choose.
What each score is based on
2 published sources between themASUS ROG Azoth
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Confidence is computed from those lists, not asserted: ASUS ROG Azoth is medium on 1, SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) is medium on 1. A factor with nothing behind it says so on the product page rather than borrowing a citation that does not speak to it.
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Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Prices are the cheapest delivered price we recorded — 274,99 € and 229,00 € — not a live quote. How we score products.