ASUS ROG Falchion 65% Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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Product Overview

ASUS ROG Falchion is a premium, compact 65% mechanical gaming keyboard with 68 keys and dual connectivity modes: via USB or wirelessly via 2.4GHz RF. It features ROG's Aura Sync per-key RGB lighting, an interactive touch panel, and a polycarbonate keyboard cover case for transportation.
Like many premium mechanical keyboards, the ROG Falchion features Cherry MX switches. ASUS offers the consumer four choices of them, including the popular Cherry MX Brown and Cherry MX Blue. This affords consumers the flexibility to customize the keyboard to their hearts' desire.
The flexibility of the ROG Falchion is also evidenced in its dual connectivity modes, including a 2.4GHz RF wireless connection with a latency of merely 1ms. Naturally, the premium keyboard features 100% anti-ghosting and N-key rollover.
Lat but not least, ASUS ROG Falchion comes with a sleek interactive touch panel that can be customized.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Touch-sensitive strip hides volume controls
  • Easy-to-use software
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Lack of flexibility in connection, switches, and programming

What external reviewers found***

External score 40% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good battery life
  • Feels excellently well-built and well-designed
  • Comfortable typing experience
  • Low latency and customizable RGB backlighting
  • Very low latency
  • Flexible RGB lighting
Cons
  • No Bluetooth support
  • Software isn’t as flexible as competitors
  • Doesn't come with a wrist rest
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Specifications

MX RedMX BrownMX BlueMX Silver

Connectivity

PortsUSB
Wireless Connectivity2.4 GHz RF

Construction

CableDetachable USB-C Braided Fiber Cable
Form Factor65% wireless mechanical keyboard
MaterialROG polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) doubleshot keycaps + Polycarbonate keyboard cover
Switch TypeCherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, or Silver

Dimensions

Size | Depth101 mm
Size | Height38.5 mm
Size | Width305 mm
Weight520 g

Function

Fast Charging30 min for 32 hours of use (RGB off)
RGB LightingAura Sync per-key RGB lighting

Performance

Battery LifeUp to 450 hours (RGB off)
Key Travel2mm actuation, 4mm bottom2mm actuation, 4mm bottom2.2mm actuation, 4mm bottom1.2mm actuation, 3.4mm bottom
StorageUp to 6 profile

Production

Debut2020-Q4

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

pcworld[1]

Reviewer score 44%
Reviewers from pcworld have found the following***:
Asus is taking a more focused approach with the ROG Falchion. With an RF-only wireless USB connection, it's laser-targeted at PC gamers. Typing was smooth and reliable, with a nice angled lift provided by folding keyboard feet. The big drawback for this small board is the software.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Flexible RGB lighting
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Software isn’t as flexible as competitors

rtings[2]

Reviewer score 35%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
ASUS Falchion is fantastic for gaming. It has incredibly low latency and customizable RGB backlighting. All keys are macro-programmable, including the touch panel on the left side. It doesn't have a built-in trackpad, so you also need a separate mouse to navigate your computer's interface.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Feels excellently well-built and well-designed
  • Cherry MX Red switches feel light and responsive
  • Low latency and customizable RGB backlighting
  • Comfortable typing experience
  • Very low latency
Cons
  • No Bluetooth support
  • Doesn't come with a wrist rest

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References

  1. ^ Asus ROG Falchion review: A wireless gaming keyboard that falls short of the target. [pcworld]. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3626389/asus-rog-falchion-wireless-keyboard-review.html. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  2. ^ ASUS ROG Falchion Keyboard Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews/asus/rog-falchion. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2021-11-08.

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