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title: Asus TUF Gaming K3 Gen II RGB Keyboard With Compact 97-key Layout
date: 2025-05-05T15:46:20Z
modified: 2026-05-05T16:49:05Z
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excerpt: "Compact, portable design: 97-key layout is highly portable and frees up more space for the mousing hand, and rear cable management slot allows for neater desktop setups"
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  - Asus
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  - simple
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  - Accessories
  - Keyboard
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- Compact, portable design: 97-key layout is highly portable and frees up more space for the mousing hand, and rear cable management slot allows for neater desktop setups
- IP57 waterproofing and dust resistance: Industry-leading protection for easy cleaning and long-lasting durability
- Optical-mechanical RGB switches: Featuring n-key rollover, 100% anti-ghosting, and 100-million-keypress lifespan
- Silicone-gasket mount and dampening foam: Absorbs pinging noises and echoes for improved keyboard acoustics and unrivaled typing experiences
- Detachable top plate: Allows for different looks and easy maintenance
- RGB lighting and Aura Sync: Per-key RGB lighting with up to 16.8- million colors, and Armoury Crate software for intuitive adjustments and syncing with ASUS Aura-enabled products





| Key Switch | Optical-Mechanical RGB Switch |
| --- | --- |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 (TypeA) |
| Size (Full/TKL) | 96% |
| Lighting | RGB Per keys |
| AURA Sync | Yes |
| Anti-Ghosting | N Key Rollover |
| Macro Keys | Programmable F1-F8 keys |
| USB Report rate | (USB Report rate)1000 Hz |
| Cable | 2-meter rubber cable |
| More info: | [https://www.asus.com/accessories/keyboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-k3-gen-ii/techspec/](https://www.asus.com/accessories/keyboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-k3-gen-ii/techspec/) |