The RT100 tends to produce a satisfying deep or pleasant sound signature when paired with non-problematic switches.
Reviews consistently describe the Azoth as unusually good-sounding for a gaming keyboard, with a refined, quiet, and well-controlled sound profile.
One reviewer reported occasional double spaces and inconsistent actuation feel, so key triggering may not feel perfectly uniform for every user.
Fresh units feel consistent and measured, though one long-term review reports occasional repeat presses as the board ages.
Lighting visibility is acceptable to good rather than extreme, with one review calling it plenty visible and another saying it is not especially strong.
The backlighting and OLED brightness are easy to adjust, and reviewers found the board usable even with RGB set fairly high.
Battery life is serviceable but not universally excellent; reports range from roughly 1.5-2 days with heavier use to about a week or more with lighter settings.
Battery life is a major strength, with multiple reviewers reporting strong real-world endurance even before disabling the OLED or RGB.
Across multiple outlets, the RT100 is described as sturdy, premium-feeling, and well built for a plastic keyboard.
Build quality is a standout, with reviewers repeatedly calling the board solid, premium, and unusually hefty for its size.
The included cable is often singled out as unusually premium for a bundled accessory.
The included USB cable is consistently described as a long braided cable, which supports the board’s premium feel.
Mac and Windows support is repeatedly confirmed, and at least one review also notes Linux usability outside the app.
The Azoth works across multiple platforms, with reviewers specifically noting Windows and Mac support and broader cross-platform compatibility.
Tri-mode connectivity is one of the RT100’s most widely praised strengths, with wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz support cited again and again.
Tri-mode connectivity is a clear plus, giving users wired USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless options that reviewers found easy to use.
Beyond switches and colorways, reviewers consistently highlight the RT100 as a highly customizable board, especially around the screen, lighting, and mapping.
Customization is broad, covering key remaps, macros, OLED content, lighting, profiles, and mod-friendly hardware touches.
Several reviews praise the board for fitting a numpad into a footprint that stays relatively compact for the desk.
The 75% layout saves desk space while still leaving room for mouse movement and core keys that smaller boards often drop.
PBT caps and sturdy construction are treated as long-term positives, with reviewers expecting the legends and caps to hold up well.
Long-term and shorter reviews both point to durable construction, with strong materials and good aging characteristics over extended use.
Where reviewers actually changed switches, they generally found the swap process easy.
Switch replacement is easy thanks to hot-swap support and included tools, making experimentation much easier than on typical gaming boards.
Comfort is helped by the compact full-size layout and adjustable angle, though wrist-rest support is not part of the package.
Ergonomics are mixed: the feet and typing angle help, but the high profile and control design can become tiring or awkward.
One review explicitly highlights NKRO and anti-ghosting, which strengthens the RT100’s gaming utility.
Gaming extras are plentiful, including macros, Windows lock, stealth shortcuts, and other gamer-focused convenience features.
One reviewer specifically noted no key rattle or flex, indicating a firm overall structure.
The chassis feels impressively rigid, with reviewers calling it solid and noting very little unwanted flex.
Gaming performance looks good for general play, but it is more convincing for casual and mixed use than for demanding twitch play with softer switches.
Gaming performance is a major strength, with reviewers praising responsiveness, wireless play, and all-around feel in fast-paced use.
Hot-swap support is one of the most consistently praised features, with repeated mentions of broad socket compatibility.
Hot-swap support is one of the Azoth’s defining enthusiast features and is repeatedly highlighted across reviews.
Reviewers consistently like the thick PBT caps and profile quality, even when they differ on the taller shape.
The stock PBT keycaps are generally well liked for texture and durability, even if not every reviewer loved every detail.
Where directly tested, keys were described as fast and precise, with reviewers not noticing sluggish response in normal use.
Key response is consistently described as quick and responsive, whether the board is used for gaming or general work.
Keys are generally described as well spaced and easy to navigate without feeling cramped.
Key spacing is mostly praised for feeling natural on a compact layout, though the screen does force some keys closer together than ideal.
The space bar was described as firm and in line with the rest of the keycaps, suggesting solid stability on larger keys.
Stability is strong, especially on larger keys, with reviewers calling out controlled stabilizers and reduced wobble.
Multiple reviews report no discernible wireless lag, with the board feeling close to wired during use.
Latency is a strength, with reviewers repeatedly describing the board as low-latency and hard to distinguish from wired use.
One review notes an ISO option in addition to the standard layout, which adds some regional flexibility.
Layout flexibility is decent for this category, with reviewers noting the 75% format and availability beyond a single regional layout.
Legends are generally easy to read in normal lighting, though one review says the opaque caps hurt visibility in the dark.
Legend visibility is a weak point when the lighting is off, with multiple reviewers saying the legends are hard to see.
Macro support is a clear strength, with several reviews confirming remapping and macro creation in software.
Macro support exists, but reviewers repeatedly note limits around secondary layers and more advanced mapping flexibility.
Materials are mixed: the main board often feels solid, but the knob is repeatedly criticized for feeling cheap or plasticky.
Material quality is high, mixing aluminum, steel, quality plastics, and enthusiast-style components in a premium package.
Dedicated media functions are a real plus, with the knob/button setup adding useful playback control.
Media control support is useful overall, though the dial and rocker implementation can be less satisfying than a traditional wheel.
With the right switches, especially Sea Salt, the RT100 is repeatedly described as impressively quiet.
Noise is well managed, especially with quieter switches, and several reviews call the board notably quiet for a gaming keyboard.
One review explicitly says remaps and macros can be stored to onboard memory.
Onboard profile storage is a real advantage, letting users keep multiple saved configurations on the keyboard itself.
Passthrough and extra ports are a clear weakness, because reviewers explicitly note the lack of USB passthrough and audio jacks.
One review explicitly confirms per-key RGB backlighting.
Per-key lighting control is well supported, with reviewers highlighting both per-key RGB hardware and detailed tuning options.
One reviewer said the 2.4GHz dongle matched the speed of many wired gaming keyboards, suggesting strong scan performance for its class.
The 1,000Hz polling rate is in line with premium wireless gaming boards and was treated as fully competitive in reviews.
Portability is mixed: the RT100 is not tiny, but its weight and removable screen make it manageable if you really want to move it around.
Portability is mixed: the compact layout helps with travel, but the weight makes it less convenient than lighter small boards.
One review explicitly mentions Bluetooth support for up to three profiles, which helps multi-device use.
Profile management is solid, with multiple stored profiles and quick switching available for different setups or tasks.
The only direct mention was negative: one reviewer said rapid trigger inputs felt off the table with Sea Salt switches.
One review describes the connection modes as working well, suggesting dependable everyday operation.
Reliability is strong overall, with reviewers reporting stable wireless use, no missed inputs, and good long-term behavior.
At least one review explicitly notes software-based RGB customization, reinforcing that lighting control goes beyond presets.
RGB customization is deep, covering effects, brightness, presets, and software-driven personalization.
RGB is described as vibrant and full-featured, even if it is partly hidden by the non-shine-through caps.
Lighting quality is generally praised as attractive and useful, though it is more subtle than flashier gaming keyboards.
The 95%/96% style layout is frequently framed as a smart near-full-size design that keeps the numpad while trimming bulk.
The 75% form factor is one of the board’s biggest strengths, balancing compact size with much better everyday usability than 60% boards.
Software support is functional but mixed: it usually works and offers many features, yet multiple reviewers call it finicky, clunky, or less polished than major-brand alternatives.
Software quality is the clearest drawback, with repeated complaints about Armoury Crate being bloated, slow, unstable, or frustrating.
Foam and internal dampening are repeatedly credited with cutting hollowness, pinging, and harsh resonance.
Sound dampening is excellent thanks to multiple foam and silicone layers that reduce ping, echo, and hollowness.
Stabilizers are generally good out of the box, though at least one review still noticed minor ticking.
Stabilizers are a strength, with pre-lubed larger keys delivering smoother travel and better consistency than usual for gaming boards.
Across switch variants, reviewers mostly describe the RT100 as smooth and enjoyable, though the Sea Salt option can feel mushy or unusually soft to some users.
Switch feel is strong overall, with smooth stock switches and good variety, though some reviewers still preferred other switch types.
Reviews repeatedly note that Epomaker offers several switch choices, giving buyers good flexibility across linear, tactile, and quieter preferences.
Switch choice is solid, with multiple stock switch variants that cover linear, tactile, and clicky preferences.
Typing comfort is positive overall, but very tall keycaps may not suit everyone equally well.
Typing comfort is very good for most users thanks to the gasket-style build and compact but still practical layout, though a full-size board can still feel easier for long writing sessions.
Typing feel is generally praised as soft, satisfying, and pleasant, though one review found it only solid rather than class-leading.
Typing feel is one of the Azoth’s biggest strengths, with many reviewers describing it as premium, smooth, and enthusiast-leaning.
Value is a major strength, with many reviews saying the RT100 delivers unusual features and strong core performance for around the $100-$120 range.
Value is mixed: reviewers love the hardware, but many still question whether the premium price is easy to justify.
Volume adjustment is consistently described as tactile and pleasant to use.
Volume control works, but the dial and rocker can feel finicky enough that some reviewers found it less convenient than expected.
Wireless use is generally described as responsive and dependable enough for everyday work and gaming.
Wireless performance is a standout, with stable 2.4GHz results, minimal lag, and behavior reviewers considered effectively wired-grade.
The lack of an included wrist rest hurts long-session comfort for some users, especially given the board’s higher profile.