The directional keys really got the short end of the stick here. Not only are they smaller than the ones on the last generation TUF FX705, but they're also smaller and more cramped than the arrow keys on most subnotebooks.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-TUF-A17-is-a-beefy-17-3-inch-gaming-laptop-with-some-of-the-smallest-arrow-keys-we-ve-seen.466524.0.html
Keys are fine because the standard layout and muscle memory is a real key to productivity. On the other hand, the screen is below average in brightness, response time and RGB coverage.