ROG - ROG Keris II Ace

Harpe Ace/Extreme. I wrote a few page email to JJ at Asus a few years ago saying I wanted to see. It was pages and pages long. I had a Keris from you guys (it came with my rampage v edition 10. I liked it but I told them that it needed to be lighter. I pointed out all the areas that the PCB could be clipped off, where weight savings could be made. Made suggestions about the mouse feet, types of switches to offer, everything. Said they should release a symmetrical design like the finalmouse/other types. He basically said they had focus groups for that. Although his email back was very professional, I was also disappointed. I'd like to test the Harpe Ace Extreme because this one is refreshing. I want to see how far you've come.

We often think, big brands don't really listen to the community but this is a proof that they do. I think Asus is putting the peripheral community on alert. I see the big improvements they've made in their keyboards and these mouse advancements add to more of their brilliancy. ROG Harpe Ace Extreme with the lightweight design and ergonomic shape, which allows claw and palm grippers to find something they like ( I actually have a mixed grip) and it will definitely be one to try for me! side note, Keris II Ace’s swappable switches are a game-changer for durability. I think with how much modding takes place for many of the mouse in the current market, Asus might be onto something in introducing hot swappable parts (so to speak) in the mice world.

I've said it before the ROG Harpe Ace and the Keris 2 are some of the best mice I've ever used, but DAMN the ROG software is some absolute buns. I even liked the new ROG Harpe Ace Mini.

I 100% agree with you. I actually think the Harpe Ace and the Keris 2 are some of the best mice I've ever used. I love their shapes and their coating along with pretty much everything. But man, the ROG software is SO BAD i stopped using them. I even like the new Harpe Ace Mini, but I returned it because of how BAD their software is.

I took this mouse yesterday. Amazing performance and very comfortable to use.

I buy blind om this becausw of sale around 100$ in my country this is good mouse better than my supelight 2 dex, very comparable to my lamzu thorn in shape and weight and i agree the build quality is perfect can use polling rate at 8k with 2.4Ghz booster but 8k vs 4k i see no difference for me its a good eveyday gaming mouse

Its up to you if you want to buy it or not but my opinion was my own they didnt pay me anything here for 110$ i like it better than my gpx2 dex, keris 2 and lamzu thorn. It hits the right spot for its price spec and build quality its reasonable i think but their keyboards? Nahh 100% nahhh

Yeah its good buy i think for its price, my gpx2 dex and keris ii ace is much expensive vs this i still choose this all day for swappable bat and build quality

I know it doesn't but it does support the Harp Ace and this Keris II Ace

Hey I got this mouse and really enjoy it. The problem i got is for some reason I can't install armory crate gear. The install goes to 99% and never finishes. I left it for a few hours and everything had to close it manually. I'm curious as to what you mean by "you can set options without software like with xfrty mouse" how?

Can I please get the harpe extreme if I have a chance since I already got the original harpe, harpe ace mini and keris2? I love the bulky feeling of harpe and the carbon fiber does enhance the shell quality.

Keris II Ace - ergonomic & fits all grip styles Harpe lineup - ambidextrous: 1. Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition 2. Harpe Ace Mini (smaller but good for claw or fingertip grip style) These 3 are all lightweight and have nice clicks & feel. Only go for Spatha series if you don't mind heavier and more buttons for MMORPG games.

I've never heard about carbon fiber on a mouse before, so that's pretty cool. I like the whole idea about aiming for lightweight even for the largest Harpe Ace Extreme mouse. I generally approve of all 3 shapes as i'm personally not a fan of large mice trying to outdo themselves with various design choices and just becoming more massive and complicated. So naturally the Harpe Ace Mini is the one that catches my eye first. But then also the Keris II Ace seems more slick and curved and i would probably find it more comfortable. I like the fact that you can plug in a usb cable and just use them like a wired mice.

https://preview.redd.it/qf6qkhc9d1cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb082b1009664542b09b8b57cf982acede0db78e First off, Asus did send me this mouse a couple months back to review, and I wanted to take my time reviewing this mouse. So this is a longer-term review than I normally do. The mouse has an MSRP of $159, and below are the specs of the mouse. # * Dimensions - 121(L)x67(w)x42(H) mm * Weight - 54g * Key Switch - ROG 100M Optical Micro Switch's * Sensor - ROG AimPoint Pro: 42,000-dpi * Polling Rate - 4K Wireless / 8K Wired * Supports Bluetooth * Extra's in the box - Grip tape and an extra set of PTFE skates https://preview.redd.it/nnasyk83h1cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20b3f65b9697e9080a695ac9db02b65c9f2c2a15 **Shape:** The two mice that best compared to the ROG Keris II Ace shape-wise are the Pwnage Stormbreaker and the newly released Razer Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed. It's an ergo-type shape, and at 54g it has a similar weight to the two above mice I mentioned which weighs only slightly less at 53g for the Stormbeaker and 51g for the DAV3 Hyperspeed. It's a medium size, so it should work well for most people. Weight balancing is also excellant! If you have larger hands then you might want to look at the DAV3 Pro or Waizowl OGM Pro v2. If you are on a budget and have large hands, the Deluxe M900 is a decent large ergo mouse. https://preview.redd.it/3nwdhta1h1cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=513d23f3fe6d34ac10f93bf232a3ce8b06137244 **Skates:** The skates that come with the mouse are grey in color and they are actually pretty good for stock skates. I currently have corner skates instead but you can install larger style skates if you like, or you can also pop on your favorite dot skates for a tiny bit of weight savings. The edges are rounded and work well on glass pads also. All in all, I am pleased with the skates. https://preview.redd.it/vcrdl8n7i1cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd688daa723edb8ea690e9e27184f23c9c9cd658 **Coating:** Asus has touted the coating as an echo friendly coating that has a rougher surface feel similar to the Razer DAV3 Pro. There are also these ridge lines on the sides which do increase your grip, but I find them not very comfortable. I honestly am not a fan of this style of coating. I prefer a smooth rubberized coating like what they have on the Razer Viper V3 Pro or Waizowl OGM Pro V2. https://preview.redd.it/blmmm2plk1cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72d33df41226caf0c86fb0df2c33c243f9b4c05c **Build Quality & QC:** The build quality on this mouse is very impressive, and it is sturdy as a tank! No flexing, or rattling. Everything works flawlessly which should be the case on a $160 mouse, and the quality has held up after 3 months of use. I have zero complaints here! https://preview.redd.it/r593j1njl1cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c31b9205d59e07e5f37fc73fec2e3ae55c73d2f5 **Clicks & Scroll Wheel:** The mouse uses their own brand of optical switches which are very clicky and spammable. The clicks sound really nice for optical switches and they have not become mushy over time like some optical switches do. The side buttons are in a good position, and there is little to no pre and post-travel on the side buttons and main clicks. The scroll wheel has a nice textured rubber ring around it, and it makes little to no noise. The wheel is way down in the shell and barely sticks out. Some people might like that, but I wish it was raised up as little. It did not bother me in game so it is more of a nit-pick for me. The scroll wheel is also very light to actuate and spam. https://preview.redd.it/aelel3k4n1cd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58e47532e3ddbdd31fb5e2a3c444120bdeab77de **Performance:** My in-game performance was top-notch with the Keris, so it did not disappoint there. I also found it to be a very good productivity mouse also, which some gaming mice are not so great for those type of tasks. The wireless tech in this mouse is extremely good, and you can tell Asus spent a lot of time fine-tuning it. I left it running at 4K polling the majority of the time I tested it, and the sensor tracking was super smooth and accurate. Battery life was also pretty good even running at 4K polling. It's rated for 107 hours at 1K polling. I usually got 5 solid evenings of gaming before having to plug it in to charge. While it did not test the latency of the mouse it felt right up there with the best. As a side note, there is an extra adapter that you should be sure to use as it greatly improves wireless performance. https://preview.redd.it/a70fwj1cp1cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9b6f4c320a67627b9e4c15dccdc1fba3425efc52 **Software:** Asus of course uses Armory Crate for their software, which a lot of people seem to loathe. I have been using Asus motherboards since the 90s, and I admit when Armory Crate first came out, it was a hot mess! The software has gotten better over time, and I think with some software once it has a negative reputation it is hard to overcome that. Also, there is an Armory Crate Lite version of the software that is a much better option to use if the mouse is the only Asus product you use. However, even if you hate the software you can set most options without software using the manual much like an Xtrfy mouse. So really they have options for however you want to configure your mouse. https://preview.redd.it/376wbknkw1cd1.png?width=2427&format=png&auto=webp&s=80877ace6786a82853fac1da9e4c60c6be29d74b **Conclusion:** Overall I think Asus did a pretty good job with the ROG Keris II ACE, and I am looking forward what future mice they are working on like the upcoming ROG Harpe ACE Extreme for example. While Asus might not come to mind when thinking of mice, they have been working hard it seems to produce some compelling mice recently. This mouse certainly is not cheap, but it is priced in the range of other comparable flagship mice. If you are a fan of the EC2 shape, this mouse is a solid option. If you like that shape but want a magnesium shell you might want to check out the Pwnage Stormbraker, and maybe the new upcoming BeastX Ergo mouse. The new Razer Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed that just came out is nearly on par with this mouse and a good bit less expensive. I do feel the tech in the Asus mouse is slightly better, but that is really splitting hairs. The Razer mouse at $99 is $60 less expensive, so depending on your budget you need to consider your options. Also, if you already don't own a Razer 8K dongle, you will have to pay $30 for one bringing the total price up to $129. I love both mice, so you can't go wrong with either one if money is not an issue. I enjoyed my time with this mouse, and I look forward to testing future Asus mice out. (Edit: The mouse is also similar to the Pulsar Xlite V3 and Lamzu Thorn) https://preview.redd.it/b8e1y2q012cd1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81b5d84966cf9b28d58f3e5b9664fd73fa23b8b2

I just bought the Keris 2 now. I still find 129 too expensive but at least it’s offering more than any big-brand competitor. I also had and returned the ace mini. Amazing product but it was an impulse buy, I think its msrp should be 99 for what it offers. To me ASUS completely replaced Logitech as one of the biggest brand for gaming peripherals.

Is Keris II an option? It's a good mouse, albeit not great for its price. Otherwise I would honestly go the Dav3 route as there's really not a lot that's recommendable from the other mainstream brands.

You. It's lose. Very annoying. Switched back to a Logitech mouse with light force switches

yup, mine is coming loose and scroll gets stuck sometimes

Hello. I just bought the mouse, but in Armoury Crate software I only have 100-1000 Polling rate option, for both cable and wireless. I did update firmware too. What may be the problem?! Thanks.

I’m loving my Keris ii Ace 🐁

I have the Keris 2 Ace and it’s the best mouse I’ve ever had!!! Went from the Gladius 3 and never looking back

happened to mine as well. the rubber is loose after a month and can get stuck while scrolling. ASUS really messed up on this. seems to be quite widespread [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gE7wcpq85mo](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gE7wcpq85mo) such a shame for such a great mouse

I had the keris II and it was one the best ergo mouse i ever tried.

Great mouse and review! I had the keris 2 and the dav3 h, imo the keris 2 is way better than dav3 h for me.. the shape on the keris 2 is better designed, I can do better micro adjusments and it works extremely good on glass pads. Btw, between these 3 mices which one you think is more similar to the upcoming wlmouse sword X?

I had the razer dav3 h and i return it, the asus rog keris 2 is way better for me.

This mouse has the best ergo shape of any mouse. Just wish it was larger for those that like bigger mice for a comfort fit.

The ROG Keris II Ace impresses with its ultralight 54g design and comfortable ergonomic shape. The 4000Hz wireless polling is snappy, but I wish the side grips were grippier

For me, the mouse shape is always a dealbreaker. I like the idea of the ROG Keris II’s sloped sides and thumb friendly button placement since comfort over long sessions is a must. The Harpe Ace Mini sounds great for fingertip grip. it’s tough to find a lightweight option that suits that style. The weight range across these models looks super solid, though I wonder how noticeable the 47g vs. 54g difference is in actual gameplay.

I always love the EC3 shape, but mine is dead and I am now using ROG Keris 2 ace. The performance is top notch, but I still prefer the more controllable EC3 shape. My hand size is 18 cm, 10 cm. I would like to try the Feinmann which is only a hair higher hump than EC3, but I think I will wait for the 1.5 Size with no holes. Thanks for your meticulous review brother.

Asus Keris II Ace in white so good.

Dude, I still use an ~20yr old diamondback with zero issues, but my new naga rmb switch broke right after warranty ended, go figure… Not planning on buying another Razer product, the new stuff isn’t built to last. I switched to rog so I can swap out the switches if one goes, working ok so far.