ASUS ROG Keris Wireless Aimpoint: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

A compact 75 g right-handed gaming mouse built around the ROG AimPoint sensor for FPS and MOBA play, with hot-swappable switches and five onboard profiles. Check the firmware and connectivity reports before buying: owners link 2.4 GHz dropouts and faster battery drain to recent Armoury Crate updates, with no rollback mentioned.

Strengths

AimPoint sensor tracks up to 36,000 dpi with 650 ips and 50 g acceleration at 1000 Hz polling.
Hot-swappable Push-Fit Switch Socket II with ROG Micro Switches rated 70 million clicks, plus two spare switches and mouse feet in the box.
Five onboard profiles and Bluetooth pairing for up to three devices make it easy to move between machines.
Reviewers praise click feel, build quality and the included grip tape and Moonlight White styling.
370 mAh battery is rated 119 h without lighting by the manufacturer.

Weaknesses

DPI switch sits on the underside, so changing sensitivity means lifting the mouse.
Armoury Crate is required for full configuration and reviewers describe it as bloated.
Owner reports link firmware and Armoury Crate updates to 2.4 GHz freezes, dropouts and faster battery drain, with no rollback mentioned.
75 g is not the lightest mouse available, and some owners dislike the click feel even after swapping switches.
Battery-life claims conflict across sources, from 86 h to 199 h depending on lighting and connection.
Review-time price around USD 130 / EUR 100 sits above earlier Keris models.

Verified specifications

Product type	gaming mouse; right-handed; claw/fingertip grip; FPS/MOBA.
Sensor	ROG AimPoint optical; 100–36,000 dpi; <1% CPI deviation (manufacturer claim); 650 ips; 50 g acceleration.
Report rate	1000 Hz over USB.
Socket	Push-Fit Switch Socket II; compatible with 3-pin mechanical and 5-pin optical micro switches.
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A), Bluetooth 5.1, RF 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth pairing for up to three devices.
Battery	370 mAh; manufacturer battery life 119 h without lighting / 86 h with default lighting (Breathing).
Buttons	5 programmable buttons; scroll up/down can be assigned as buttons.
Onboard memory	5 profiles.
DPI levels	up to 4, adjustable in 50-dpi increments.
OS	Windows 10/11.
Software	Armoury Crate.
Surface calibration	manual or ASUS/ROG mouse-pad presets.
RGB	Aura Sync logo lighting.
Dimensions	118 × 62 × 39 mm.
Weight	75 g without cable and USB dongle.
Materials	plastic/rubber body with PBT left/right buttons and 100% PTFE feet; ROG Paracord cable is 2.0 m.
In the box	mouse, USB dongle, dongle extender, 2.0 m ROG Paracord cable, quick-start guide, warranty booklet, ROG sticker, 4 mouse feet, 2 micro switches, and a one-time-use mouse grip tape set.

Full research notes and sources

Sensor and switches

The ROG AimPoint sensor supports up to 36,000 dpi in 50-dpi steps, with 650 ips tracking and 50 g acceleration, polling at 1000 Hz. TweakTown (95%) and Basic Tutorials (90/100) both praise its accuracy, click feel and build quality. The Push-Fit Switch Socket II accepts 3-pin mechanical and 5-pin optical micro switches, and the box includes two spare ROG Micro Switches rated for 70 million clicks plus replacement feet. Surface calibration can be set manually or from ASUS/ROG mouse-pad presets.

Battery life and connectivity

The 370 mAh battery is rated 119 h without lighting and 86 h with default Breathing lighting by ASUS. TweakTown reports up to 119 h over 2.4 GHz with RGB and up to 150 h over Bluetooth; Basic Tutorials reports 199 h without illumination and 86 h with illumination. The three figures do not agree on lighting state or measurement method, so treat any single number as a claim rather than a guarantee. Connectivity covers 2.4 GHz RF, Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices and wired USB-C. Owner reports are less reassuring: after firmware and Armoury Crate updates, several owners describe 2.4 GHz freezes or dropouts lasting 10-15 seconds, dongles that stop detecting movement, and shorter battery life than the stated 119 h, with no rollback option mentioned.

Software and ergonomics

Armoury Crate is required for full configuration, and both reviewers call it overloaded. The DPI switch is on the underside, so sensitivity changes require lifting the mouse; reviewers flag this as the main ergonomic annoyance. The 75 g weight and PBT buttons draw praise, though some owners still want a lighter mouse. The included grip tape is one-time-use and not covered by warranty.

Is it worth it?

Reviewers rate value highly at review-time prices: TweakTown scored 89% value at about USD 130, and Basic Tutorials scored 90/100 value near EUR 100. The value case rests on the AimPoint sensor, hot-swap switches, included spares, multi-mode connectivity and long battery life rather than the 36,000 dpi headline. Because a current US price was not verified here, no buy or avoid price thresholds are set; buyers should compare against current lighter mice and weigh the firmware-update risk reported by owners.

Which model this is

This page covers the ASUS ROG Keris Wireless AimPoint gaming mouse, ergonomic right-handed, sold in Black and Moonlight White. Both color variants share the same 118 × 62 × 39 mm dimensions and 75 g weight. The Amazon listing for the product is ASIN B0BRTF2PGP. Do not confuse it with the non-AimPoint ROG Keris Wireless, which RTINGS reviews separately.