ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II Compact Optical Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard
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About this product
- Brand
- ASUS
- Store
- PC Case Gear
- Category
- Electronics > Electronics Accessories > Computer Components > Input Devices > Keyboards
- SKU
- TUF-GAMING-K3-GEN-II
The ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is a highly durable, premium mechanical keyboard guaranteed to deliver uncompromised responsiveness and tactile precision for competitive gaming enthusiasts, featuring a highly portable, compact 97 key layout that cleverly preserves dedicated arrow and navigation keys while freeing up vital desktop space for wide mouse sweeps. To ensure your rapid keystrokes remain perfectly stabilised during intense firefights, the chassis employs a sophisticated silicone gasket mount paired with integrated dampening foam to actively absorb harsh vibrations and eliminate unwanted pinging echoes. Equipped with advanced optical-mechanical RGB red linear switches, it guarantees lightning fast actuation, 100 percent anti-ghosting, and an incredibly resilient 100 million keypress lifespan. Built to withstand the rigours of everyday use, the keyboard boasts an industry leading IP57 waterproof and dust resistance rating, safeguarding its internal components against accidental liquid spills. Featuring a unique detachable top cover that makes routine cleaning effortless, users can also easily customise their setup's visual aesthetic by synchronising its vibrant per-key 16.8 million colour lighting with other Aura Sync devices, establishing a foundation that pairs brilliantly with modern high bandwidth connectivity peripherals.
Features

TUF Gaming K3 Gen II
Gear Up, Battle On
ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II keyboard with compact 97-key layout, optical-mechanical RGB switches, silicone-gasket mount, dampening foam, IP57 waterproofing, a detachable top plate, and Aura Sync compatibility.
ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is a portable gaming keyboard that offers full functionality within a compact design. It has an IP57 waterproof and dust-resistance rating to ensure ample protection against desktop spills and dirt. TUF Gaming K3 Gen II boasts optical-mechanical RGB switches with a 100-million-keypress lifespan, plus an advanced gasket mount design and dampening foam for superior typing experiences. The detachable top cover allows for easy personalisation and makes routine maintenance easy.
- Compact, portable design: 97-key layout is highly portable and frees up more space for the mousing hand, and rear cable management slot allows for neater desktop setups
- IP57 waterproofing and dust resistance: Industry-leading protection for easy cleaning and long-lasting durability
- Optical-mechanical RGB switches: Featuring n-key rollover, 100% anti-ghosting, and 100-million-keypress lifespan
- Silicone-gasket mount and dampening foam: Absorbs pinging noises and echoes for improved keyboard acoustics and unrivalled typing experiences
- Detachable top plate: Allows for different looks and easy maintenance
- RGB lighting and Aura Sync: Per-key RGB lighting with up to 16.8- million colours, and
- Armoury Crate software for intuitive adjustments and syncing with ASUS Aura-enabled products

Compact and Portable Layout
ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II features a 97-key layout with dedicated arrow and navigation keys, providing gamers with a portable and compact gaming keyboard that doesn’t sacrifice functionality.

All-Round Protection
An IP57 rating ensures the keyboard is fully protected from dirt and spills. It can even withstand being immersed in water up to one metre deep for up to 30 minutes.
*The IP57 rating relates to pure water only. Any misuse or abuse of the keyboard will invalidate the warranty. Please ensure that the USB port is completely dry before charging.

Optical Mechanical Switches
The Optical-Mechanical RGB Switches used in the TUF Gaming K3 Gen II feature n-key rollover and 100% anti-ghosting so each keystroke is logged correctly, and a 100-million-keypress lifespan for longevity. Plus, the switches include RGB LEDs for all-round per-key lighting.
Red - Linear
- 4.0 mm Travel Distance
- 1.8 mm Actuation Point
- 35 G Actuation Force

Silicone Gasket-Mount Design and Sound Dampening
ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II features a thoughtful design that employs a silicone gasket mount to minimise vibration and provides more cushioned and pleasant typing feel. Integrated dampening foam further absorbs pinging noises and echoes for quieter keystrokes.

Detachable Top Cover
Personalisation and cleaning is easy, thanks to a detachable top cover.

All-Key RGB Lighting & Aura Sync
ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II offers unlimited personalisation options with its 16.8-million-colour, per-key RGB lighting. Use ASUS Armoury Crate’s intuitive UI to adjust colours, lighting modes, or to synchronise with other ASUS Aura-enabled products and accessories to create a unified gaming setup.
- Breathing
- Currents
- Quicksand
- Rainbow
- Ripple
- Starry Night
- Colour cycle
- Rain
- Reactive
- Static
