ASUS ROG Keris Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:62 g

ASUS ROG Keris Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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Score components

80%

7.3

Technical Score

20%

7.7

User score

▲Better than 76% of mice
7.3

Technical Score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

8.7

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

8.2

Connectivity

5%

6.2

Battery & Charging

▲Better than 78% of mice
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 726 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 71% of mice
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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Keris is a featherweight FPS gaming mouse weighing just 62g, featuring a specially tuned 16,000 DPI optical sensor with 400 IPS max speed and 50G acceleration. Key characteristics include an ergonomic right-handed shape designed with pro-gamer input, durable PBT polymer left and right buttons that resist wear, and a flexible ROG Paracord cable to minimize drag. Its standout pros are the ROG-exclusive push-fit switch sockets that allow for easy hot-swapping to customize click feel or extend the device's lifespan, along with high-quality ROG Micro Switches rated for 70 million clicks. Main cons include a DPI adjustment button inconveniently located on the bottom of the mouse and a size that may feel too compact for users with larger hands.

Technical Specifications of mouse ASUS ROG Keris

Technical Score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

8.7

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

8.2

Connectivity

5%

6.2

Battery & Charging

7.3
ASUS ROG Keris has a technical score of 7.3 points, which is higher than that of 77.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 726 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.7
ASUS ROG Keris has a user score of 7.72 points, which is lower than that of 71.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
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Popularity:
ASUS ROG Keris has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 50.9% of products in this category.
6.5
ASUS ROG Keris has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 50.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
ASUS ROG Keris has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 75.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 86.3% of mice and equal to 6.1% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
?
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
78 hours
Battery life
78 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 78 hours, which is less than 57.2% of mice and equal to 0.3% of mice.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Battery capacity
500 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, which is larger than 48.2% of mice and equal to 22.1% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
7
N. of buttons
7
This mouse has 7 buttons, which is more than 63.3% of mice and equal to 15.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
7
N. of programmable buttons
7
This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, which is more than 66.9% of mice and equal to 12.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
62 g
Weight
62 g
This mouse weighs 62 g, which makes it lighter than 73.6% of mice and equal to 0.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
2 m
Cable length
2 m
This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, which is longer than 85.6% of mice and equal to 10% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
3
Onboard memory profiles
3
This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, which is more than 69.8% of mice and equal to 8.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Armoury Crate
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

ASUS ROG Keris vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 24.4% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    62 g
    This mouse weighs 62 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    62 g vs 82 g
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 1 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    7
    This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    7 vs 6
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 2 more paired devices
    Multi-device pair count
    3
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 2 more paired devices
    Multi-device pair count
    3
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 1 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    7
    This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    7 vs 6
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 24.4% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    62 g
    This mouse weighs 62 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    62 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 2x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Keris is more expensive than the average mouse (£70 vs £35).
    £70 vs £35
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.7 mm
    This mouse uses 0.7 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.7 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 3.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS ROG Keris
    the average mouse
    ASUS ROG Keris has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.72 vs 8.000).
    7.72 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Keris is more expensive than the average mouse (£70 vs £35).
    £70 vs £35
  • 3.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
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    ASUS ROG Keris
    the average mouse
    ASUS ROG Keris has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.72 vs 8.000).
    7.72 vs 8
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.7 mm
    This mouse uses 0.7 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.7 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 726 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about ASUS ROG Keris?

  • Hot-swappable switches for easy replacement and customization without soldering
  • Ultra-lightweight design (approximately 62g–65g for wired, as low as 54g for Ace II models)
  • Exceptional build quality with a sturdy, "solid as a rock" feel and no creaking
  • PBT polymer left and right buttons that resist wear and shine over time
  • Highly flexible 'ROG Paracord' cable that minimizes drag during movement
  • Smooth-gliding 100% PTFE mouse feet with extras included in the box
  • Tri-mode connectivity in wireless versions (2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wired)
  • Very low click latency and a consistent, accurate sensor performance

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Keris?

  • ASUS Armoury Crate software is frequently described as bloated, buggy, and resource-heavy
  • CPI can only be adjusted in increments of 100, lacking finer precision for some users
  • Right-handed ergonomic shape may not be suitable for those with extra-large hands
  • Minimum lift-off distance (LOD) is not as low as some high-end competitors
  • Higher polling rates (above 1000Hz) on newer models often require a wired connection or separate booster
  • Wired-only version lacks the portability of the wireless variants and can feel bulky for travel
  • Limited button count makes it less ideal for dedicated MMO gaming
  • Premium pricing compared to some similar lightweight alternatives

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