Overview Summary
The ASUS TUF Gaming K1 is a full-size RGB gaming keyboard designed for responsive gaming and comfortable everyday use. It features tactile switches, 19-key rollover anti-ghosting, programmable macro keys, a dedicated volume knob and customizable five-zone RGB lighting. The detachable wrist rest adds comfort during longer gaming or typing sessions.
With USB connectivity and a 1000Hz report rate, the TUF Gaming K1 delivers reliable performance for gaming and productivity. Its durable, spill-resistant construction makes it a practical choice for everyday use. Shop now and buy the ASUS TUF Gaming K1 in South Africa.
Performance tier: Mid-range gaming
Uses: PC gaming, competitive gaming, everyday typing, productivity, gaming setup customization, multimedia control Overview
ASUS TUF Gaming K1 Full-Size RGB Gaming Keyboard
The ASUS TUF Gaming K1 Full-size RGB Gaming Keyboard delivers exceptional performance and durability for gaming enthusiasts. Designed with silent tactile switches, it offers a cushioned and quiet typing experience that enhances comfort during extended gaming sessions. The keyboard is housed in a robust 300 ml spill-resistant frame, ensuring resilience against accidental spills. A specialized coating on the outer shell adds durability, having passed stringent abrasion and perspiration tests to withstand the rigors of daily use.
TUF Gaming K1 features dynamic RGB lighting with five customizable zones and side-mounted light bars, letting you personalize your setup with vibrant illumination. Through the ASUS Armoury Crate app, users can synchronize lighting effects, game profiles, and other settings for a fully immersive experience. This intuitive software also supports key mapping, macro recording, and hardware stat tracking, making customization and optimization a breeze.
Adding to its functionality, the TUF Gaming K1 is equipped with a dedicated volume knob for quick and intuitive audio adjustments, ensuring you stay focused on the game. Eight programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording provide further customization for personalized gameplay. With onboard memory, you can save up to three custom profiles plus a default, enabling you to take your settings anywhere.
Ergonomics play a key role in the design of the TUF Gaming K1 . A detachable wrist rest and adjustable legs with two height positions ensure optimal comfort during prolonged gaming or typing sessions. The full-size layout, anti-ghosting technology with 19-key rollover, and 1000Hz USB report rate ensure precision and reliability, making the TUF Gaming K1 a powerful, durable, and customizable tool for gamers of all levels.
Description
The ASUS TUF Gaming K1 is a full-size RGB gaming keyboard built for responsive gameplay, comfortable typing and long-term everyday use. Its tactile TUF Gaming switches provide a responsive feel while 19-key rollover anti-ghosting helps maintain accurate input when multiple keys are pressed at once. The 1000Hz USB report rate further supports fast and reliable communication between the keyboard and PC.
Five-zone RGB lighting and side-mounted light bars allow you to customise the appearance of your gaming setup, with ASUS Aura Sync providing synchronised lighting options. The Armoury Crate software adds further control over lighting, key mapping, macros and profiles, while onboard memory allows up to three customised profiles plus a default profile to be stored directly on the keyboard.
For practical everyday control, the dedicated volume knob provides quick audio adjustment without interrupting gameplay. Eight programmable F1-F8 keys support on-the-fly macro recording, while the detachable wrist rest and adjustable feet help create a more comfortable position for extended gaming and typing sessions.
The durable reinforced frame provides up to 300 ml of spill resistance, while the 1.8 m rubber cable offers a straightforward wired USB connection. With its combination of customisable controls, RGB illumination, ergonomic design and gaming-focused performance, the TUF Gaming K1 is well suited to both competitive gaming and general PC use.
Features
ASUS TUF Gaming K1 Gaming Performance
The full-size 100% keyboard layout provides access to a complete set of keys without sacrificing the dedicated numeric keypad. Anti-ghosting with 19-key rollover helps ensure that simultaneous inputs are registered accurately, which is particularly useful during fast-paced games where several commands may need to be entered at the same time.
The 1000Hz USB report rate is designed for responsive input, while the tactile switches provide a cushioned and relatively quiet typing experience. Programmable keys and macro recording allow frequently used commands to be assigned for gaming, productivity or other applications.
Customisable RGB Lighting
The ASUS TUF Gaming K1 includes five-zone RGB lighting for a personalised gaming setup. Side-mounted light bars extend the illumination beyond the main key area, adding additional visual impact.
Lighting effects, brightness and colour can be adjusted using keyboard shortcuts, while ASUS Aura Sync allows compatible lighting effects to be coordinated across supported ASUS hardware and peripherals.
Armoury Crate Control and Profiles
ASUS Armoury Crate provides software-based control over the keyboard, including lighting effects, key assignments, macro recording and game profiles. This gives users greater control over how the keyboard operates across different games and applications.
Onboard memory supports up to three custom profiles plus a default profile. Profile hotkeys make it possible to switch between stored configurations without having to recreate settings each time.
Comfort for Gaming and Typing
The detachable wrist rest provides additional support during extended sessions, while the keyboard's adjustable legs offer two height positions. Combined with the full-size layout, the design is suitable for users who spend long periods gaming, working or typing.
Durable Spill-Resistant Design
The reinforced plastic frame is designed for everyday durability and offers up to 300 ml of spill resistance. The outer coating has also undergone abrasion and perspiration testing to help the keyboard withstand regular use.
Key Technical Details
- Connectivity: USB 2.0, Type-C to Type-A
- Keyboard size: 100% full-size
- Lighting: 5-zone RGB
- ASUS Aura Sync: Yes
- Anti-ghosting: 19-key rollover
- USB report rate: 1000Hz
- Macro recording: On-the-fly
- Programmable keys: F1-F8
- Profiles: 3 custom profiles plus default profile
- Cable length: 1.8 m rubber cable
- Operating system: Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Software: ASUS Armoury Crate
- Spill resistance: Up to 300 ml
- Keyboard dimensions: 45.1 x 15.5 x 3.6 cm
- Keyboard weight: 810 g
- Wrist rest dimensions: 45.1 x 6.6 x 1.8 cm
- Wrist rest weight: 95 g
Macro and Shortcut Controls
The ASUS TUF Gaming K1 provides several keyboard shortcuts for quick access to commonly used functions:
- On-the-fly macro recording: Fn + Right-ALT to start recording, Fn + Right-ALT to end recording, then assign the macro key
- Profile selection: Fn + 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
- Lighting effects: Fn + Left or Fn + Right
- Brightness: Fn + Up or Fn + Down
- Red colour adjustment: Fn + Delete
- Green colour adjustment: Fn + End
- Blue colour adjustment: Fn + PageDown
- Clear onboard memory: Hold Fn + ESC for 15 seconds
- Media controls: F9 forward, F10 play/pause and stop, F11 backward, F12 mute/unmute
Part Number and Compatibility
This ASUS TUF Gaming K1 has the part number / SKU 90MP01X0-BKUA00 . It is designed for use with Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems and connects to a compatible computer using its wired USB connection.
What's in the Box
- ASUS TUF Gaming K1 Full-size RGB Gaming Keyboard - Black x1
- ASUS Wrist Rest x1
- Quick Start Guide x1
Specifications
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Specifications |
| Product Code | 90MP01X0-BKUA00 |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 (Type-C to Type-A) |
| Size (Full/TKL) | 100% |
| Lighting | 5-zone RGB |
| AURA Sync | Yes |
| Anti-Ghosting | 19 keys-rollover |
| Macro Keys | On-the-Fly Macro Recording |
| Step 1 | Fn + Right-ALT to Start Recording |
| Step 2 | Fn + Right-ALT to End Recording |
| Step 3 | Assign Macro Key |
| USB Report rate | (USB Report rate)1000Hz |
| Profile Hot Keys | Fn + 1/ 2 / 3/ 4: Profile 1 - 4 (4 is the Default Profile) |
| Lighting Effects Hot Keys | Fn + Right or Fn + Left |
| Brightness Setting Hot Keys | Fn + Up or Fn + Down |
| Color Setting Hot Keys |
| Fn + Delete | Red Increase (10 Levels) |
| Fn + End | Green Increase (10 Levels) |
| Fn + PageDown | Blue Increase (10 Levels) |
| Clear On-Board Memory Hot Keys | Hold Fn + ESC for 15 Seconds |
| Macro Hot Keys | F1-F8 keys Programmable |
| Media Hot Keys | Forward (F9) |
| Play/Pause and Stop (F10) |
| Backward (F11) |
| Mute/Unmute (F12) |
| Cable | 1.8m rubber cable |
| OS | Windows 10 , Windows 11 |
| Software | Armoury Crate |
| Product Dimensions | 45.1 x 15.5 x 3.6 cm (Keyboard) |
| Product Weight | 810g (Keyboard) |
| Product Dimensions | 45.1 x 6.6 x 1.8 cm (Wrist Rest) |
| Product Weight | 95g (Wrist Rest) |