ASUS ROG Keris II Origin: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

A 65 g (published) right-handed ergonomic wireless gaming mouse with a 42,000 dpi AimPoint Pro sensor, tri-mode connectivity, 3-zone RGB and hot-swappable main switches. Check the polling rate before you buy: 8000 Hz needs the separately sold ROG Polling Rate Booster, since the mouse ships at 1000 Hz.

Strengths

Comfortable ergonomic shape for palm and claw grip among right-handers.
Hot-swappable main switches let you try different switch types without soldering.
Web-based Gear Link configuration avoids installing Armoury Crate.
Solid build quality and components praised by owners.
Long rated battery life, up to 127 h on 2.4 GHz with lighting off.
3-zone RGB and an Omni Receiver that links multiple compatible ASUS devices.

Weaknesses

Price is considered high by several owners and reviewers.
At 65 g published it is heavy by modern ultralight standards.
Hot-swap support is limited to certain switch types, not universal.
Armoury Crate is disliked by some owners, though Gear Link exists as an alternative.
No wireless charging.
8000 Hz polling needs the separately purchased booster, which is not included.

Verified specifications

Model	ROG Keris II Origin Gaming Mouse; manufacturer model P722. Part numbers 90MP04A0-BMAA00 (Black) and 90MP04A0-BMUA10 (Moonlight White); Kojima Productions edition 90MP04L0-BMUA10.
Colors	Black, Moonlight White, plus a Kojima Productions (KJP) edition.
Sensor	ROG AimPoint Pro optical; 100-42,000 CPI; track-on-glass; 750 IPS tracking speed; 50 G acceleration.
Buttons	5+2 including wheel click (TechPowerUp); five programmable buttons (B&H).
Wheel encoder	TTC (blue, yellow core), 11 mm (TechPowerUp); MouseMetric lists TTC Gold.
MCU	Nordic nRF52840 (TechPowerUp).
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A), Bluetooth 5.1, RF 2.4 GHz.
Polling rate	125/250/500/1000 Hz by default; 2000/4000/8000 Hz with the separately sold ROG Polling Rate Booster; Bluetooth does not support the higher rates.
Battery life (manufacturer, 1000 Hz)	Bluetooth up to 192 h (lighting off) / 91 h (default lighting on); 2.4 GHz RF up to 127 h (lighting off) / 82 h (default lighting on).
Lighting	3-zone RGB (ROG logo, scroll wheel, side markings); AURA Sync.
Cable	2 m ROG Paracord, braided, USB Type-C to Type-A.
OS	Windows 10/11 per the manufacturer spec page; Mac support is claimed by some retailers but not on the manufacturer spec page.
Software	Armoury Crate and Gear Link web driver.
Onboard profiles	5 profiles switchable via button combination; onboard memory does not support macros or Windows shortcuts.
Lift-off distance	low (default) / high.
Omni Receiver	one dongle can link multiple compatible ASUS devices.
NVIDIA Reflex	supported on compatible monitors per TechPowerUp, though not documented by ASUS.
Dimensions	121 × 67 × 42 mm.
Weight	65 g published; 62 g measured by TechPowerUp; 63 g listed for the KJP edition by one retailer.
Shell	plastic with a matte finish; buttons have a PBT-coated surface (Can Buy or Not).
Power	internal rechargeable battery charged over USB-C; no wireless charging.
Contents	mouse, wireless receiver, USB dongle extender, micro-switch clip, 2 x ROG Micro Switches II, mouse grip tape set, 2 x replaceable mouse feet, 2 m ROG Paracord, warranty booklet, quick start guide, ROG sticker, thank you card.
Quick start guide	edition Q26018, First Edition, March 2025; model P722.
Warranty	3-year limited (Newegg, B&H) or 2 years (TechPowerUp, Australian retailer); sources conflict.

Full research notes and sources

Battery life and charging

The mouse is rated at up to 192 h on Bluetooth (lighting off) and 127 h on 2.4 GHz (lighting off) at 1000 Hz, dropping to 91 h and 82 h with default lighting on. One owner reported about 55 h of mixed use at 50% lighting and 1000 Hz, below the rated 82 h. Power comes from an internal rechargeable battery charged over USB-C; there is no wireless charging. The battery life figure is workload and lighting dependent, so treat the ratings as a ceiling rather than a guarantee.

Polling rate and the booster

Default polling runs at 125/250/500/1000 Hz. Bluetooth does not support the higher rates per the quick start guide. If you want 8000 Hz wireless play, budget for the booster on top of the mouse.

Software and configuration

Configuration runs through Armoury Crate or the Gear Link web driver. Gear Link is praised for avoiding a full software install, while Armoury Crate draws complaints from some owners. Onboard memory holds 5 profiles switchable via a button combination but does not support macros or Windows shortcuts. The DPI button sits on the underside of the mouse.

Switches, feet and repairability

The hot-swappable Push-Fit Switch Socket II accepts 3-pin mechanical and 5-pin optical switches, and two spare ROG Micro Switches II come in the box. Third-party switches (Omron, Kailh) are reported compatible. Consumable grip tape and mouse feet are excluded from warranty coverage, and the quick start guide covers firmware updates via Armoury Crate but no detailed cleaning or maintenance procedure was found. Owners can replace worn switches without soldering, but the guide is only a 2-page quick start.

Firmware and reliability

An ASUS forum thread on firmware 1.00.09 reports the mouse freezing for 10-20 s, with toggling the connection mode switch as a workaround. One owner reported a first unit whose battery would not hold a charge and was RMA’d. One commenter reported a scroll wheel encoder failure after 3-4 months on multiple units of the original Keris, not necessarily the Origin. Population rates for these issues are unknown, so treat them as known annoyances rather than defects.

Is it worth it?

At about $130-140 (TechPowerUp lists $139.99; MouseMetric about $130, updated Aug 2026), the Origin offers a 42,000 dpi AimPoint Pro sensor, tri-mode connectivity, 3-zone RGB, hot-swap switches, Gear Link configuration and rated battery life up to 127 h (RF, lighting off), but weighs more than the Keris II Ace (54 g) and needs a separately purchased booster for 8000 Hz. Reviewers split: Can Buy or Not calls it worth the price; Gamereactor calls it overpriced but kept it; MouseMetric’s aggregated YouTube commenters call the price too high. Value depends on whether hot-swap switches, RGB and longer battery matter more than weight. Singapore retail was S$199 in two reviews, and the booster was noted at S$39 there, with no US price found.

Which model this is

This page covers the ASUS ROG Keris II Origin wireless gaming mouse, manufacturer model P722, sold in Black and Moonlight White, plus a Kojima Productions edition. The researched listing is identified as ASIN B0FJDBF24T. Do not confuse it with the ROG Keris II Ace (54 g, optical switches, no hot-swap), the first-generation ROG Keris II, or the KJP edition unless the variant is specified.