Hardware Azeron Cyborg II Review

Official Website: https://store.azeron.eu/azeron-keypads#keypad=cyborg_II

Azeron, a PC gaming peripheral maker based in Latvia, has carved out a niche with its fresh take on gaming keypads. The company reimagined this accessory with the Azeron Classic, featuring an unusual yet comfortable design. They further enhanced it with the Azeron Cyborg. Now, Azeron introduces its latest keypad, the Azeron Cyborg II. I was curious about how much this model could improve upon its already excellent predecessors. As it turns out, the Cyborg II brings some valuable updates, which we'll explore in this review.





The Azeron Cyborg II is priced from €195 on the company's website, with options for additional customization and accessories at extra cost. The standard package includes:

• Azeron Cyborg II
• Azeron adjustment screwdriver
• 2 replacement thumbstick caps
• Restrictor ring
• Extra screws
• USB-C cable (2m / 6'7")
• Quick Start Guide

Cyborg II specifications are as follows:



Like Azeron's other keypads, the Cyborg II is 3D-printed and customizable when ordering. You can select colors for the body and individual keys, and even personalize the nameplate, resulting in a truly unique accessory.

Despite being 3D-printed, the device is robust, high-quality, and feels great during use. Each order is manually assembled after the components are printed, likely contributing to its cost. However, the Cyborg II is notably pricier than its predecessors at launch. The Azeron Classic and Cyborg were initially priced at €150 and €165 respectively, while the Cyborg II starts at €195. This significant price increase might make it less accessible than previous models, even with its improvements.


The overall design remains similar to earlier Azeron keypad models, which is a good thing. The "inverted hand" layout is ergonomic and allows for intuitive use with minimal movement. The Cyborg II introduces a new key in the thumb area, uses a Hall effect-based joystick, and features redesigned top buttons that are easier to reach with your knuckles.

The Cyborg II brings some welcome upgrades. Azeron has switched to USB-C from micro-USB, which is a nice improvement. The keypad now has customizable LEDs for each profile. On-board memory has been expanded to store 6 profiles, up from just 2 on the original Cyborg. The Omron switches are now rated for up to 50 million presses.


For an extra €30, you can get a 3D-printed adjustable magnetic stand to tilt the keypad. This attaches to the bottom of the Cyborg II and helps keep your hand in a natural position. While it's great to have a tenting option for better ergonomics, I wish it was built into the device as a kickstand instead. That would look sleeker and be more integrated. Still, having the option to adjust the angle is definitely a plus for comfort.


Though it looks unusual, the Azeron Cyborg II works like a keyboard at its core. It has 30 programmable inputs. While that's fewer than a full keyboard, the layout makes them easier to reach and use comfortably.

Your hand rests naturally, with just your fingers doing small taps and clicks. Azeron designed the keypad so you can adjust the towers and thumbstick to fit your hand size.


You can tilt, slide, and space out the thumbstick and towers to get a custom fit. This level of adjustability is rare in gaming gear. It does take some time to find the perfect setup by tweaking screws and positions.

Once you've got the Cyborg II adjusted, you set up your key bindings in the Azeron Software. It's Windows-only for now - having it on other systems could help Azeron reach more users. The software is easy to use for mapping keys and calibrating the joystick if needed.

With 6 onboard profiles, you can have different setups for various game types and even one for work. I made a profile for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero with some combo moves mapped to single keys. I have another profile for point-and-click games.


where I can simply tap my left index finger to interact with NPCs or examine objects. For work tasks, I use a profile with common functions for text review (not writing) like "CTRL+X" and "CTRL+Z". The comfortable design, enhanced by the stand, makes the Cyborg II easy to use for long periods. I highly recommend getting Azeron's sticky palm and key grips.

The Azeron Cyborg II is a strong alternative to traditional keyboards for gaming. This new model brings some useful upgrades, making it the top choice if you don't already own an Azeron keypad. However, there are still some features I'd like to see, such as a wireless option and built-in tenting. Hopefully, Azeron will consider these for their next version.

• Better ergonomics
• Stores up to 6 profiles
• Hall effect joystick
• Now uses USB-C
• Tenting option available
• Takes time to adjust physically
• No wireless version
• Higher price point