Product comparison · 2 keyboards

ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB vs ASUS Cerberus MKII

21specifications compared
6differ
15identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Keyboard key switch
- Cerberus Mech RGB:Mechanical
- Cerberus MKII:Membrane
Purpose
- Cerberus Mech RGB:PC/Server
- Cerberus MKII:Universal
Backlight type
- Cerberus Mech RGB:RGB LED
- Cerberus MKII:LED
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)
- Cerberus Mech RGB:448 x 150 x 35 mm
- Cerberus MKII:471 x 186 x 41 mm
Keyboard weight
- Cerberus Mech RGB:1.25 kg
- Cerberus MKII:1.1 kg

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Comparison of Cerberus Mech RGB, Cerberus MKII
39 specifications	A ASUS Cerberus Mech RGB View product	B ASUS Cerberus MKII View product
Keyboard2 differ
Recommended usage	Gaming	Gaming
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Device interface	USB	USB
Keyboard key switchDiffers	Mechanical	Membrane
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Nordic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing device	No	No
Keyboard form factor	Full-size (100%)	Full-size (100%)
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard keys operating lifeKnown for one	70 million characters	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Multimedia keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PurposeDiffers	PC/Server	Universal
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Polling rateKnown for one	1000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable profilesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hubKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Number of programmable (macro) keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Design1 differ
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Backlight typeDiffers	RGB LED	LED
Adjustable backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard style	Straight	Straight
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Wrist rest	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Light effectsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of light modesKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Various
Surface colorationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Monochromatic
Connector contacts platingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gold
Featuresidentical
Anti-ghostingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 m
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouseidentical
Mouse included	No	No
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	448 x 150 x 35 mm	471 x 186 x 41 mm
Keyboard weightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Keycap removal toolKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes

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