TUF Gaming K3 Gen II
ASUSReleased Jul 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jul 27, 2026
Durable, compact mechanical keyboard with responsive switches, customizable RGB, and water resistance for gaming. The ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II scores 78/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the mechanical keyboards category. Coverage includes reviews from Root Nation, Mezha, TechRadar, and Tom's Guide.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 67 (Tom's Guide) to 93 (Root Nation) — a 26-point spread. Root Nation tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Responsive switches(4)
- Premium build quality(3)
- Customizable RGB(2)
- Water and dust resistant(2)
- Compact layout(2)
Cons
- Difficult software(4)
- Poor keycaps(2)
4 Publication Reviews
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The ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is a sturdy, responsive, and affordable gaming keyboard that impresses with its build quality and feature set.
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The ASUS TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is an interesting gaming keyboard for those who are looking for a compact model but don't want to give up an additional number pad.
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The Asus TUF Gaming K3 is an affordable mechanical keyboard that’ll give your gaming a boost, though the design is a little bland and customization is confusing.
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The Asus TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is a good keyboard for both productivity and casual gaming, but its sticky ABS keycaps, divisive design and frustrating customization leave a lot to be desired.
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