KRUX Drox packs a display, knob and tri-mode wireless into a compact board

KRUX is betting that a compact keyboard can do more than save space. The Drox, model KRXA001, pairs a 65% layout with a 2.3-inch vertical display, a multifunction knob and tri-mode wireless, a mix that pushes it toward desktop tool and not just another pretty compact board.

The screen is the feature that gives the Drox its clearest purpose. KRUX says it can show Caps Lock, Win Lock, battery level and connection status, while also running animations, so the display works as a quick-glance status panel instead of a decorative extra. The extended manual adds a practical twist: a long press can switch off both the LED backlighting and the screen, and the knob can toggle between screen control and volume control. That makes the board feel aimed at daily use, where one hand can handle small adjustments without opening software.

Connectivity is just as busy. The Drox supports USB cable, a 2.4 GHz dongle and Bluetooth, with BT1, BT2 and BT3 profiles for up to three paired devices. The manual says the keyboard enters sleep behavior after five minutes of inactivity, disables Bluetooth after 20 minutes, and warns at 10% battery. On paper, that gives the Drox the kind of low-friction wireless behavior compact-board buyers usually want when they are moving between a laptop, a desktop and a small office setup.

Under the shell, KRUX has not skimped on enthusiast staples. The product page lists gasket-mount construction, hot-swap support, ARGB backlighting and KRUX Violet switches, while additional coverage notes a five-layer soundproofed gasket mount and PBT keycaps. KRUX also includes spare switches, plus keycap and switch pullers, which makes the box feel ready for modding from the start. The manual adds a 2-year manufacturer warranty, along with a declaration of conformity for EU Directive 2014/53/EU, a radio range of 2402 to 2480 MHz and maximum emitted RF power below 0 dBm.

The Drox also fits into a wider KRUX refresh. The company is showing it as part of its 2026 keyboard lineup alongside the Zyro 75% and Zyro 96%, and it is not the first time KRUX has used a multifunction knob, with the earlier Frost RGB tying that control to brightness and media functions. The difference here is that the knob now sits beside a screen that can reflect what the board is doing, which is the part that could finally move the hybrid from gimmick territory into something that earns a spot on the desk.