Customer Ratings & Reviews

The ASUS ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE is a great follow up to the previous iteration. It's a fresh new design including HFX V2 magnetic switches, a new ROG Hall sensor, a little bit more room with a 75% layout, hot swappable sockets, and an adjustment wheel that lets you tune in the actuation point without having to pull up the software. I like to see how serious ASUS is about Hall effect. - Unboxing - I love opening up ROG packaging. They always seem to have a great design and packaging. The one thing that jumped out at me was the carrying case. It's a nice touch and allows it to travel easily. The case is just bulky enough, protective, and has all the pockets you need for the extras inside. Inside the box you will find the keyboard, an angled USB-C cable that helps you route the cable away from your mouse hand, and the typical documentation/paperwork. - Design/Build - The 75HE has metal plates on the top and bottom giving it a quality look and feel. It feels solid with no flex. The feet have 2 major tilt angles (one small and one large foot.) There's a function row up top, a slick looking touch bar above it, and a small wheel in the upper right corner. There's also a well placed rapid trigger button that you can toggle without jumping into the software. It has the typical rubber underneath to hold it in place. - Specs & Features - -75% Layout -Hot Swappable ROG HFX V2 Magnetic -Actuation Range: .1mm to 3.5 mm, steps .01mm per key (you can fine tune any key to get your setup just right) -Polling rate: 8000Hz wired (.125ms response) -ROG Hall Sensor -Dampening: 6 Layers! -Connectivity is wired only, but the angled connector does help -Software: Gear Link (Web based tool) This is really easy to use and very responsive, I had no problems with it -Extras: Rapid Trigger toggle switch, Speed Tap, Per-Key RGB, Carrying case, NKRO - Performance - This keyboard aces one of my most important tests. It feels great in my hands. The keys feel smooth and responsive, but most importantly, Fast! In FPS shooters that I play, Overwatch, COD, and CS2, Rapid Trigger and Speed Tap were a lifesaver. The keys sound great too. The dampening gives you a quiet keyboard that has a quality clicking sound without any ping or reverb. The Gear link software is very responsive and being able to tune actuation points mid-game is a big improvement. A couple of features I love are being able to quickly scan through the RGB presets and adjust lighting right from my keyboard. ASUS has really set this keyboard up to make quick adjustments in-game or between games without loading up the software. -Pros/Cons- Pros - Stable HFX V2 Switches that can adjust as low as .01mm - Hot-swappable sockets which is very rare for Hall Effect keyboards - Adjustable wheel and RT toggle - Gear Link is quick and responsive, low resource - Dampening is great - Premium Travel case Suggestions/Needs Improvement - No wireless option - Touch Bar might be hard to access for some - I have seen 4mm travel on other keyboards, this one sits at 3.5mm The ROG Falchion Ace 75 ZHE is a nice improvement over the previous iteration. It's obvious they are listening to consumers. It's a premium build, it has top tier magnetic switches, and clever design and controls. If you're an FPS player that wants every feature in a premium, compact setup, this is it. It's also great for any gamer that's looking for a really fast keyboard with premium features and a small footprint. I definitely recommend it!

Unboxing: This Thing Means Business The moment you open the box, it’s obvious ASUS wasn’t messing around with the Falchion Ace. The keyboard comes tucked inside a surprisingly sturdy hard-shell case - not just foam or cardboard, but an actual protective case that feels like it belongs with high-end gear. It keeps everything secure, organized, and honestly makes the whole unboxing feel a little luxurious. And that case isn’t just for show. If you travel for work, bounce between setups, or hit LAN events, it turns the Falchion Ace into a genuinely portable keyboard. Everything has its own compartment, so you’re not digging around for cables or accessories. Speaking of cables: the included 90-degree angled USB cable is such a small detail, but it’s the kind of thing you appreciate immediately. It keeps your desk cleaner, reduces strain on the port, and just looks better. More companies should do this. Typing & Daily Use: Shockingly Comfortable If you spend long hours typing or gaming, comfort becomes a big deal fast. The Falchion Ace nails this. The switches feel crisp and responsive without being fatiguing, and the layout hits that sweet spot between compact and fully functional. The 75% size is perfect if you want to save desk space without sacrificing important keys. It’s compact enough for small setups or travel, but never feels cramped. And the weight is just right - solid and premium, but still easy to move around when you need to. Whether you’re grinding through work emails or marathon gaming sessions, this keyboard stays comfortable and consistent. Gaming Performance: Fast, Precise, and Reliable When milliseconds matter, this keyboard absolutely delivers. The wired connection keeps input lag nonexistent, and the Magnetic Hall Effect switches feel incredibly consistent. Every keypress registers exactly when you expect it to. Anti-ghosting works flawlessly, so even complicated combos or frantic inputs never get lost. It’s the kind of reliability you want when you’re deep in a match and can’t afford missed inputs. The hot-swappable ROG HFX V2 switches are a huge bonus. If you ever want to try a different feel or replace a switch, it takes seconds. It turns the keyboard into something you can tweak and evolve over time instead of a locked-in purchase. Customization: Surprisingly Smooth Software ASUS’s companion app is actually… good. It’s clean, responsive, and doesn’t bury simple settings behind confusing menus. RGB customization is extensive without being overwhelming, and the lighting itself looks fantastic - bright, smooth, and customizable down to the smallest detail. You can set up profiles for different games, match your room lighting, or keep things subtle for work. Whatever you want, the software makes it easy instead of frustrating. Is It Worth the Price? Absolutely Yes, the Falchion Ace sits on the pricier side of mechanical keyboards. But once you factor in the build quality, the hot-swappable switches, the excellent software, and the overall durability, the price makes sense. This isn’t a keyboard you replace in a year. It’s one you keep, upgrade, and rely on for a long time. Cheaper boards might save you money upfront, but they won’t match the longevity or consistency you get here. If you’re serious about gaming, content creation, or just want a premium keyboard that feels great every day, the Falchion Ace is absolutely worth considering. I can recommend it without hesitation.

Over the last couple of years, I’ve used regular mechanical 60% keyboards. I’ve never used a Hall-effect keyboard before, and it’s an odd change that I’m still trying to get used to. I built two profiles that I switch between. FN + 1 is my first profile with a higher actuation point on the keys, which helps with the office work that I do. Essentially, you have to press the key longer for it to activate. I’ve been using around a 2mm actuation currently, but that continues to change. My default profile, my gaming profile, which is FN + 6, I set the actuation to .10mm. So that means even if I barely tap the key, it registers the input. When I game, I also flip the rapid trigger switch, and I immediately notice that my keystrokes reset quicker. Surprisingly enough, the profiles also saved the Windows Lock that I keep turned on for my gaming profile. I do not want to accidentally press the Windows key in the middle of a match. Those three features, to me, are the main selling points of the keyboard. The build quality is also insane. The bottom construction is made of solid metal. The clicks on the keys feel great and sound great. It produces a solid thock sound. You also have keyboard feet that have two levels of height adjustment. Out of every keyboard I've ever owned, this is the best sounding and best construction so far. However, that is also because it is the most expensive. The Gear Link software is better than using something like Armoury Crate. After you plug in the keyboard, it suggests that you visit the website as a notification. It takes a couple of clicks, and you're there. No extra application installation necessary. Within 30 seconds, you’re on a website that helps you adjust every feature of your keyboard without a single download. There is a touch bar on the top, which reminds me of the touchpad on the PS5 controller. With the exception that it has some ridges on it. In addition, it is paired with a lightbar that displays the level of the adjustment you’re making. In this area, you will also find the caps lock indicator, Windows lock indicator, which settings you are able to change at that moment (volume only, media only, brightness only), actuation adjustment, or rapid trigger adjustment. And with that touchbar, you can control volume, media track, brightness of the keyboard, and a custom option. Most keyboards have a dedicated FN + key combo for this. This slightly stands out because you can double tap it with the volume option enabled and mute your pc. If keyboard brightness is enabled, you can double tap that section to turn the keyboard lighting on the keyboard completely off. The double tap is a hit-or-miss sometimes, though. It does not always work; I still have not figured out the correct way to trigger it every time. You can cycle between the options you can change with the circle button. It's nice to have another input to control brightness, media, and whatnot, but other keyboards just use keys. And that's fine by me. Even this keyboard has those media and brightness keys still. It's a slight gimmick, but at least they are trying to stand out from other keyboard companies. Performance is another tab, which has two polling options: 8000Hz or 1000Hz. I would like to see other options implemented here. There is more research coming out nowadays that 8k is a marketing gimmick and increases CPU usage heavily without much to gain from it. Something like 2000 or 3000 might be something people may want someday. For the lighting effects, you have about ten to pick from. I just use static so it's not distracting while I work or play. Unfortunately, you cannot set each key to its own individual color. I would like to see that soon. I would use that for the volume function keys or WASD. You can also reassign the keys. You can create custom function buttons. You have every letter to pick from, four numbers, and about 15 other keys. There are some pre-assigned, like the profiles mentioned earlier, or like FN + F5, which is play/pause. Sorry to say, but I have no input on the macros, calibration, or speed tap features since I don't use those. I wish I had more to say about those above features, but it's something I've never used and never plan on using. Like, I don't play CS:GO, so I would never use speed tap. To tell you the truth, every feature I used, I had to play around with. There are no guides I could find, and the website isn’t fully helpful in explaining every feature. Sometimes you’ll find an “i” explaining one of those functions. For example, the calibration page does not tell you at all what it does. The only informational button on that page tells you what switches are supported. In the box, you get a carrying case for the keyboard. A 6-foot ROG branded cable. A 90 degree USB C side and a USB-A side. A key cap puller. A warranty packet. Some stickers. A simple instruction guide. A soft bag to wrap the keyboard in. And a CTRL replacement key if you don’t want to see the Copilot logo. So overall, I believe it to be worth the money. The multiwheel is cool also. It is used to adjust the actuation point and rapid trigger if you don't want to visit the website. That feature I have not seen on any other hall effect keyboards. The touch panel to me is a gimmick, but I get why it's there, so they stand out. With the other features, the build quality, and insane keystroke sound, I believe it to be a keyboard worth getting over the cheaper competition. Also, I wrote this using this keyboard and enjoyed every audible thock it made, erm, still getting used to the keystrokes, however!

Like the title suggests, I'm generally very happy with this keyboard. I've never used ASUS peripheral hardware, but I have to give them credit for overall presentation, feature set, and general build quality. This keyboard is absolutely loaded and seems to check off most of the boxes that I'm looking for when it come to modern keyboards. PROS: - I'm a big fan of a 3.5mm bottom out spec and this keyboard abides. There are general tolerances between 3.4mm and 3.6mm, but this one just feels right for a better lack of terms.. It has an aluminum top plate and the HE switches themself feel very "HE" like. I don't know how to explain this, but some HE keyboards on the market feel closer to a standard mechanical custom build for typing alone and I'm trying to avoid that. These switches are made by TTC with ASUS and I'm absolutely happy with them. I think TTC is the best switch maker on the market per my preferences and experience with other keyboards, so no complaints here. Claim to have lower weight or force, but feel heavy enough at the same time. -GEARLINK web software is absolutely awesome. Done are the days of slowing down your PC and having tons of different programs open in regards to windows tray. I think this is the future of modern PC hardware, even with competitor brand options. -Build quality is exceptional and the custom features this keyboard has are very unique. One being that you can set actuation point on the fly, granted, I think a switch swap itself is more important.. so it's also limited in that regard. I prefer a 1.5mm-2mm default actuation. -Includes a traveling case! Perfect for travel/competitive gamers. CONS: -Black color KB attracts a lot of dust. I prefer lighter keyboards for this reason. I think the white version of this keyboard would solve that issue. -GEARLINK web software isn't 100% working with on the fly rapid trigger features. Likely needs another update since the SW is buggy in this area. -The rocker for the actuation point adjustment can't be used for a volume wheel. I'll admit, I was a tad disappointed in this. Especially because the left touchpad on the back of the KB (which controls volume and other functions) isn't as responsive as it should be. Overall I prefer a physical wheel. -Limited polling rate adjustment. Only 1000hz or 8000hz. OVERALL: I really like it. From physical feel itself, the keyboard is really hard to fault and the custom TTC X ASUS HFX v2 switches are amazing relative to competitor options. I don't think most people will be disappointed.. Especially in terms of a competitive gaming keyboard If I could make any suggestion to ASUS, it would be to recommend allowing the physical rocker to be configured for volume in addition to actuation/RT settings. Also again.. the black version does show dust! Just a warning! Overall 4/5. Not perfect, but better than most KB's I've used over the years.

TL:DR - It’s a unique “gaming first” keyboard that I really enjoy, but I don’t like the capacitive/resistive touch sensitive controls! The dial for the Hall Effect sensitivity is nice though! Changing the actuation point on the fly is nice. You can change the multifunction button to stuff. This keyboard took a little getting used to. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the fact I didn’t need to install software to customize it! I just had to go to the web app, and I was able to do firmware updates, and modify my keyboard exactly the way I wanted it to behave. The responsiveness and feel when typing wasn’t too bad, in fact I’d rate it one of the best. I didn’t get any double letters, and I didn’t feel like I had to push it down super far to get some response. I can easily use it for work as well as gaming and some educational stuff too! However, it’s not good for someone that changes their volume almost all the time! I am constantly changing volume because my desktop is my media device (shows, music, movies, YT Shows, etc.), as well as my gaming machine, and it’s also where I work from, doing virtual meetings, and what not. So having the volume slider not be a knob but instead a touch-sensitive strip on the back of the keyboard really irks me. It’s so counter intuitive for me and I really wish they didn’t do that! Luckily it’s all pretty customizable. So it’s just a gripe initially, but it can easily cater to your particular wants and needs. I like the fact it’s not super loud either. Typing is louder than say a plain jane keyboard, but noticeably quieter than other gaming keyboards. At the end of the day though, I do like the keyboard. I recommend it, there’s some cool features. I highly doubt you’ll dislike the keyboard if you had one!

This ROG Falchion Ace 75% keyboard is very impressive and has the most amazing build quality I have felt on a keyboard. I love the metal back and how light it is. I really enjoy listening to the thock sounds it produces. I like that you don't need Armoury crate to update this keyboard you just need the internet and use the Gearlink website to do all that plus any modifications you want to do to it that you can't do on the fly. You are able to modify the actuation point and rapid trigger sensitivity but I prefer using the website compared to the wheel and remembering which lights mean how much but it's fine if you don't care about a certain number. The rapid trigger toggle is nice to have and works well. The keyboard can adjust three different kinds of angles with the feet and the feet feel like well built quality as well. I really love that this keyboard has the soft cover and a carrying case to travel with, it's very hard to find a gaming keyboard with an included case so I'm very happy they provide this. The keycaps feel amazing thanks to the textured double shot PBT keycaps. It's nice that it has new hall sensors and I like the magnetic switches. Overall this keyboard has everything you could need or want in a keyboard this size which is really small even though it has the extra buttons like the arrows compared to other keyboards that lack that but they are also smaller this feels just right out of all the mini keyboards out there today. The only thing I wish this keyboard has would be an option to be wireless for the traveling part to be really travel friendly but I understand it's probably to enhance the connectivity and for the 8000Hz polling rate. Great product and highly recommend it even if you are not a gamer.

If you are a gamer, this ASUS - ROG Falchion Ace 75% Wired Magnetic Hall Effect RGB Gaming Keyboard with Hot-Swappable ROG HFX V2 Switches is definitely the keyboard to add to your gaming setup. There are so many Pros to this keyboard and only one con that I can see. Let’s get to it. In the box you get this awesome ASUS ROG Falchion Ace 75% Wired Magnetic Keyboard, a very cool Carrying case, ctrl keycap, keycap puller tool, USB cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Paperwork, ROG Sticker Setup is a breeze! Plug it in using the included L-shaped USB Cable. You can customize your keyboard RBG lighting without using Armoury Crate and use Gear List, a web based software. Features are undeniably over the top. This is the best gaming keyboard I have ever had and used. This keyboard has on board controls allowing you to change your actuation point and rapid trigger without stopping or pausing your game and ruining your mojo. The keyboard has an 8k polling rate, and the switches are reactive and super accurate. The build quality of this keyboard is far superior to anything I’ve ever seen. This keyboard boasts six layers of dampening, complemented by a silicone gasket mount that produces a flowing sound. While this keyboard is designed for esports and gaming, I used it for a lot more. I use it all the time for everything. It feels good to type on it for everyday tasks on the computer. The only con is that it’s not wireless. That’s not a problem for me at all, and doesn’t affect my rating one bit. It’s an awesome keyboard!

This is a stunning-looking keyboard. The Asus Rog Falchion Ace caught my eye. They did the RGB right. It also has a few tricks up its sleeve as well. The typing experience is great. You get satisfying clicks that feel smooth to the touch. A medium feel, not too loud and aggressive but still subtle enough to enjoy. Even in my gaming experience it was the same feeling. Good clicks that registered. Not one time did I ever think "There was a delay or my click didn't register." I play one game, and that is POE2. So the keyboard worked for my needs. Now for those who want extra, look no further. There are additional functions within the keyboard itself. The keyboard has a Rapid Trigger Toggle, a Multi-Function Button, and a Touchpad. There are also many hidden key combinations within the keyboard. Now, the best thing about the Falchion Ace 75 is that it is a web-based setup. Yes, that means no Armoury Crate or app to download. A big win for Asus here. In the web-based setup you can customize your keyboard to your preference. This was the best feature I enjoyed. As someone who has XL hands and plays games from time to time. The Falchion has become my main keyboard for gaming. The Look and Feel of it just attracts me. The smooth clicks from the keys, A Big Win in my Book! Only Con would be the price. I would guess this is for the hardcore or professional gamers out there.

This is my first Hall Effect Keyboard. I have owned and enjoyed keyboards with just about every kind of mechanical and optical switch on the market. Nothing prepared me for the pedantic customizability offered by the Asus ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE keyboard. The per key options are overwhelming. Thanks to Asus’ Pulitzer Prize level of docu… cough cough cough… I mean to say, Asus’ patent pending figure-it-out-as-you-go technology, the Falchion can be fully customized to suite any game or productivity need. Gaming: Straight out of the box, gaming is fantastic. I loaded up Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (otherwise known as the Bouncy House Simulator) and got to jumping, sliding, shooting, more jumping, more sliding, sliding, sliding, jumping, bouncing off of walls, and more sliding at a pace, frequency, and sensitivity that I am simply not accustomed to. Normally I play COD with an Xbox Elite controller. Why? Because I have never been competitive with keyboard and mouse. The Falchion Ace did not turn me into an overnight superstar. If anything, I am still awful with mouse and keyboard. Just faster at it thanks to the Falchion Ace. However, I could tell immediately how a keyboard like this could benefit a skilled keyboard warrior. Even at my level, I was performing some crazy Matix kinds of moves that are simply impossible with my Xbox controller. The responsiveness of the keys simply blew me away. The default actuation point for the Falchion Ace is 1.00mm. This can be set to as little as .1 mm and as long as 3.50mm. What’s the impact? Well, my AWDS, duck, jump, and slide keys barely need a tap to activate at their default 1mm actuation point. If I move this actuation point to .1mm, which is inside the default top dead zone, then I essentially have a keyboard that will respond to my commands as quickly as I can twitch my fingers. Rapid Trigger, another up-my-game type function, defaults to AWDS keys. I can expand this further to include more keys. The Rapid Trigger allows the key to activate twice in a single keystroke: once on the down stroke and once on the up stroke. You are going to love this function if your game style is to quickly move left and right while covering a choke point in an FPS game. Essentially, you will move two pixels to the left or right with a single keystroke. Do both A and D in quick succession and you are going to really mess with your hitboxes! There are other functions available through Asus’s online keyboard configuration tool; GearLink. The options to improve or automate key game functions are almost limitless. You can create macros for FPS, RTS, and MMO’s. Per key actuation and dead zones can be set. Key pairs can be generated. Keys remapped. And a whole lot more. What about simulation, dungeon crawlers, adventure, world building type game? The Falchion can be configured to suite these game styles as well. In my experience, these game types are much slower and do not require 8000hz polling or .1mm actuation. On the contrary, just the opposite. A 1000hz or lower polling and 2mm to 3mm actuation are probably better. Why? Because victory in these game are less reliant on latency and fast twitch muscles and are more reliant on accuracy, thought, and purposeful movement. I would also put anti-ghosting towards the top of the list which the Falchion also does an excellent job with. Again, the Falchion can be configured to meet these requirements. However, I don’t know if I would go out of my way to purchase a Hall effect keyboard just for these game types. Configuration and the Web Based app: The Falchion Ace and GearLink have a learning curve. This is thanks to the robust documentation that Asus chose not to draft. Granted, there are at least some text bubble and helper text. But not enough to communicate importance or context. Frankly I am completely overwhelmed with the per key options and configuration types available to me. We have Macros, FN key combos, Actuation Point and Dead Zone configuration, Rapid Trigger, Speed Tap, Multi-Wheel, Lighting (which has zero RGB per key or per game lighting assignments), calibration, and performance. Under each of those headings are lists of features and functions that can be applied to the whole keyboard, a set of keys, or to a single key. Be ready to sink some real time into squeezing that last 5% performance from your system. The good news is that every page has a reset button; making experimentation relatively risk free. Finally, the Falchion Ace allows for 6 profiles. Simply select the profile number and make your changes. The changes are automatically synced to the keyboard. Flipping through profiles using the keyboard is as easy as pressing Fn+ 1 through 6. Quick Access buttons: The Falchion Ace keyboard has several built-in features. First, the keyboard has a touch panel/function button combo. The function button cycles through System Volume, Media tracking, Keyboard Brightness, and Customize. The touch panel can then be used to increase, decrease, or activate the function. The light bar seen on the typing surface is not the touch panel. It is an indicator for the actual function you are manipulating via the touch surface on the back of the keyboard. Confused? Good! Personally, I did not find much value with either the touch pane or bar. I would have preferred an onscreen or on keyboard readout than a light bar. I also would have preferred a knob or roller switch. The multi-wheel, which is a roller/switch combo, can be used to adjust global switch actuation point and Rapid Trigger Sensitivity. Both features use the light bar at the top of the keyboard to indicate the adjustment. Again, I would have preferred an onscreen display or digital readout with a number over the light strip indicator. It is impossible to know what the new settings are on the keyboard without either trial and error or logging into the GearLink app. Finally, there is a rapid trigger activation switch. This instantly sets the WASD keys to trigger on both the down stroke and up stroke. Additional keys can be programmed into this special group of keys through GearLink. I like this feature. It is quick and easy. Lighting: The lack of per key RGB lighting is a deal breaker for me. I rely on color coded keyboard profiles for most of my games. GearLink has some pre-canned lighting profiles. Some are more useful than others. Any profile that lights the entire keyboard was very useful. The special effects, such as Stary Night, was useless beyond being a special effect. There is no option to add effects layers or per key RGB assignments. Typing: Typing on this keyboard is awesome. Period. The keyboard is super responsive, very sensitive out of box, quiet, smooth, and non-fatiguing. The keyboard is so sensitive that I often find myself repeating “kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk” across the screen during moments when my hands relax on the keyboard while I’m not paying attention. My only gripe is that there is no matching wrist rest for this keyboard. Final thoughts: The Asus ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE Keyboard is an amazing keyboard. The keys are very comfortable, easy to depress, and are feature-rich enough to support any game and any gaming style. I am all-in on the sound damping! My family is also all-in on this as well. I am disappointed with the lack of proper documentation. And I would really like Asus to revisit Per-Key RGB key assignments. I do play quite a few games with expansive keyboard maps that I would love to map on the Asus Falchion keyboard. Overall, if you are looking for a 75% keyboard that is portable, ultra customizable, and you are a seasoned keyboard warrior, then definitely check out this keyboard. Thank you for reading my review.

Asus is hands down one the best leaders in online competitive gaming and PC performance builds. Rather or not this fits your needs is completely up to your current goals. Make no mistake however this set up is built strictly with competitive gaming in mind. Asus holds nothing back in the way of performance and quality as it shows right out of the box. The keyboard has a very nice weight to it and the unit itself is very well packaged as if it was some designer hand bag. So lets talk about the basics, its going to be the same as your typical RGB gaming keyboard. You can set the different colors and patterns, you can hotkey macros and your scroll wheel allows you to adjust whatever your current setting is i.e. volume, media playback, lighting intensity, etc. I don't want to get in to all the specs or specifics as that can easily be found on bestbuy info sheet. But diving right in to what makes this worth the buy in my personal opinion is the amount of customization you have with your poll position and the use of hall effect type keys. So lets talk about why hall effect makes a difference. Hall effect type keys use magnetic pickups which give a much more precise key position. This in turn allows for alot more customization as far as your entry and exist points when specific keys are pressed. So what does that mean to you? If every single time you slightly brush up against a key and it activates simply move your entry point further down the line making activate at 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" or whatever depth you want before it activates. About to get ready to do some COD or Fortnite gaming? You can position your entry point to basically not exist so that if you simply breath on the keys they activate. How does this translate in to gaming? Well when playing Fortnite with my kids i set my entry point to basically not exist which meant if i simply made the slightest contact with my desired keys they activated right away. I was getting shots off and my secondary off before my enemy even knew what hit them. This caused our win ratio to go up by a whole point and my K/D ratio drastically improved. This setting gave me such a huge advantage it honestly felt border line unfair to my other competitors but oh well that's on them. This is just one of many settings that you can set up through Asus provided software. The bottom line is simply this, your going to find similarities with this keyboard as you would with most RGB boards out there. The break through here is the hall effect keys which allow for alot more 'PRECISE' customizations which in turn will absolutely give you the upper hand. There is one and only one gripe that i personally have that i noticed when using this keyboard and that is key positioning. Most of my keyboards have a stadium style feel to their positioning meaning that from the space bar up they have a slight curvature which helps eliminate pressing of the wrong or undesired key. The Asus did not appear to have this same setup or if it did it was very slight and not noticeable. The reason why i have to call this out is due to the fact this is the only keyboard where i kept consistently hitting the wrong keys and no matter where i positioned my hands i could not stop this from happening. This ended up becoming very annoying to the point that i wanted to give this only 3 stars but the amount of customization and upper hand you get while gaming warrants this being a five star unit. Its just something i noticed and felt like it should be mentioned. Other than that, this device is a absolute must have for competitive gaming.

This keyboard has some very unique features that I have not seen before. It has a slider bar control and function buttons on the rear of the keyboard which are actually very handy once you get used to them. The indicator bar across the top not only looks good but provides important information on the functions you have selected. Asus definitely didn’t follow the typical design pattern and it really shows with this keyboard. Overall I like it and would recommend it for any gamer especially if you travel to gaming parties with a keyboard. Pros: - Tunable magnetic switches - Actuation Point and Rapid Trigger are configurable - Configurable macros and profiles - Intuitive indicator lights and controls on the keyboard - RGB lighting and options - Very portable, included case is very nice Cons: - Wired only, no Bluetooth or 2k wireless - No Preconfigured Macros or Profiles for popular games The keyboard has some heft and feels very solid. The cupping on the keycaps is more defined than other keyboards I have used and I think it improves the centering of your fingers. Asus uses Hall Effect/Magnetic switches which give you the ability to define your activation and deactivation points of your keystroke. Basically this allows you to configure how sensitive the keys are when pressed. I have this feature on several other of my keyboards and while its an interesting feature its tough to define how much it really improves your FPS games especially if you are a masher of keys. The keyboard has sound insulation that makes it slightly quieter than most mechanical keyboards. The software to configure the keyboard is not an app but rather an Asus webpage. This allows you to make all the adjustments to the keyboard however if you want to use macros you will have to install two downloads: the companion app and the utility app which then launches when you open the web page. While this works ok it seems to be slightly less refined than some of the competitors apps. Note that there are not any preconfigured macros or profiles for the more popular games.

This is a sturdy keyboard with a stylish carrying box. In addition to the 75% main keyboard layout, there are customizable controls across the top: a media pad on the left, a control wheel, and a rapid fire mode switch. Separate RGB lights behind each key as well as a strip of RGB lights above the keys. Visually and physically this keyboard is very nice. It’s heavy and feels solid. The lights are stunning, and the controls feel solid and precise. Honestly I’m not sure what to do with the customizable media control pad. To me it seems a little awkward on the top where I can’t see it—but it does have a texture to it so I can kind of feel where it is under my finger. I suppose it makes sense to use it for media play/pause and volume, but it can be configured to do anything, including arbitrary macros. Maybe there’s some game where that would be useful—but even so, the position of these controls seems awkward to me. Technically I’m really impressed, too. The hall effect key response is fully controllable with sensitivity and “dead zones” adjustable. The physical control wheel can be used to adjust the sensitivity, which is very cool, although I don’t imagine changing it much (ever) once it’s dialed in to my liking. The software additionally provides control over these settings for each key individually (yes, individually!). Likewise, software control of the RGB lights is really impressive. The built-in presets are pretty standard, but the software is there to design your own patterns and sync with other components and even Hue lighting. For someone who wants a really slick custom setup, I can imagine getting totally carried away with these options! As part of the ROG set of equipment, this keyboard fits right in while standing out in quality and features. I think everyone probably has their preferred form factor, and if this is the right size for you I think you’ll find it to be a great choice. My only complaint is the location of the controls on the top (out of view), but that might just be my personal preference.

I’ve been using this keyboard for a few weeks now, and I have to say, I’m really impressed! I was using another gaming keyboard from a different brand before, but this one is much better in every way. The first thing I really appreciate is that the software to customize and update firmware is a web app, so you don’t need to install anything on your computer. This is great because I don’t like installing software if I don’t have to. The software makes it very easy to adjust the settings and install firmware updates. It has a great deal of customization options, from RGB lighting to macros and more. The software is very intuitive and easy to use. The keyboard itself is very comfortable to use, and I appreciate its compact size. The magnetic switches are very responsive and provide a satisfying tactile feedback. They also sound great, with a muted click that is very satisfying. It also provides a great deal of customization options when using the wheel and touch panel. Although I have to admit that it did take me a couple of minutes to figure out that the touch panel was on the back left side of the keyboard and not the lights running across the top part of the keyboard. Once I figured that out, I was able to use the touch panel to make quick adjustments to the settings and even things like volume. The final nice thing to note about this keyboard is that it comes with one of the most robust cases I have ever seen. It is very sturdy and well made. The case will definitely protect the keyboard from any damage that may occur when you toss it in your bag. All in all, I am very happy with this keyboard. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great gaming keyboard. Especially if you are looking for a compact keyboard with great sound, feel, and customization options.

As someone that mains the Asus azoth 75% keyboard and loves not only the form factor but the linear nx snow switches the only logical progression was to step over to Hall effect switches for even better response, feel, adjustable actuation point, rapid trigger etc and thats exactly the gap this fills for me. Lets start with the fact that this keyboard comes with a hard shell case thats extremely high quality. As someone that actually uses an aftermarket case for my previous keyboard this is pretty cool to include and fits in my messenger bag very well. So if your one that competed at LAN tournaments perhaps this is a bonus for you as well. The typing experience is very VERY good here. The stabilizers are lubed from the factory and have just the right amount, nothing is rattlling or any bit cheap this is by far the most premium typing experience ive ever felt in my life. The nature of the Hall effect switches is that you can adjust the actuation point and this even has a switch on the rear you can toggle on, adjust global actuation on the fly with the on board buttons or use the WEB based software to control any aspect of this thing. They literally blew me away with how far they have come in regards to typing feel with the metal top plate and dampening inside this feels almost like keyboards that cost triple this. Backlight is bright and fully customizable even if you want to use it on a Mac since it’s web based. There is a roller wheel with custom button to select what your adjusting on the fly, media controls with touch pad or using Fn keys your choice. This thing is just absolutely insane and I think they knocked it out of the park. The only thing better I could imagine is this coming in a wireless variant. Otherwise this is perfection.

Asus has released the ROG Falchion Ace keyboard. This LED gaming keyboard has great features, comes with it’s own case, and is compact. What you Get In the box, you get a case with everything in it. The case is well made. In the case there is a place to hold the key cap puller. It has a place to store a replacement ctl key cap. The manual, warranty card, and stickers are in a cut out in the case made for them. There is an indentation which will hold the USB-C to USB-C cable. The keyboard fits perfectly in the case as well. I’m impressed with ASUS’s inclusion of the case. It will help to protect the keyboard when I’m out with my laptop. I can put my gaming laptop and the keyboard case both in my laptop backpack. Now I don’t have to worry about the keyboard shifting around causing a key to pop off. There is a mode button on the front left of the keyboard that makes is very easy to switch modes. The mode indicators light up and that makes if very quick for me to see what mode I’m in and switching to. The trigger mode switch rotates 90 degrees and has a nice solid feel to it when changing that mode. There is also a trigger mode indicator that lights up when on. There is a touch bar on the front left half of the keyboard. I can set the mode for that. It also has an led indicator that tells me which mode the touch sensitive bar is in. On the top front right ASUS also added a scroll wheel which is for setting the sensitivity setting for the keys. The LED lights across the front top of the keyboard change to indicate the change I’m making to the sensitivity setting. This is very convenient as I don’t have to go into software to make a quick change to it. ASUS has a website you can access to make and set the settings for the keyboard. This is good in that I don’t have to install software on my system, but I do have to have internet access in order for the site to access the keyboard. From the site, I can set any setting for it as well as the LED lighting. ASUS has done really well with the ROG Falchion Ace. It’s compact, comes with a case, and has a lot of gaming features. The features are easy to access and change thanks to the engineers at ASUS. This keyboard design is well thought out. I really like what ASUS has done with it. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a compact, but full size key, gaming keyboard.

This Asus ROG Falchion Ace keyboard is what I can say, very feature-rich with the right size. The typical gaming cosmetics are present-- advanced RGB lighting, clear textured keycaps that as highly customizable, pretty metallic base finish, compact but key spacious form factor, and excellent angled cable connection. Everything is of really high quality—the base weight is not too heavy but good enough to not make it wobble, the feel of the keys are perfect for finger tip sliding, the ride of each key is comfortable, the other physical hardware like the top slider, the roller, and the switches move and respond accordingly. Just unboxing it already commands a premium feel with how the keyboard is wrapped, going through the to the case, and actually getting to the keyboard. The keyboard is, by default, set to gaming, so the actuation is very short- just something to be mindful of because it can throw off initial typing. I like how the customization software uses browser type approach, so I don’t have yet another software to install. Gearlink is very easy to use and very surprisingly powerful—and I guess, this is the advantage of magnetic keyboard as I can customize each and every button to my liking—and key (no pun intended) is, the activation of specific profiles which makes me switch to high intense gaming profiles to more chat-oriented modes. I am new to the SpeedTap function and it takes some getting used to—basically it helps eliminate a second press just to move to another direction making shifty targets easier to focus on, or moving vehicles (if using keys for vehicle throttle or movement) continuously move without having to lift a finger or add a press to keep going. Also, one thing to love is how these magnetic keys are clicky but not noisy at all. I know this has a polling rate of 8K which I know if extremely fast, but I have yet to see the difference of a previous 4K from this fast one. Overall, it is a very capable keyboard. The size is right without compromising the space in between keys, the way to customize (not customization itself; meaning the process of, not the how to) like the less need to install software and ability to switch between settings, is very user-focused which I think is most important, and the actual performance is great as I can rely on it soonafter I set things up. I think, the way the hardware and software comes together is great engineering. Something as powerful as this keyboard is made pretty simple and that is what I really love about this keyboard. Slow claps Asus—very well done.

ASUS really went all out with this ROG Falchion Ace keyboard. Right out of the box, you can tell it's a premium product (and one meant to take with you) from the included protective case that is custom made for the keyboard to the high-end cable and then the weight of the keyboard itself (it's hefty though not TOO heavy - but it certainly has a premium feel to it). This is a quality item that will last. When you start typing - even without it plugged in - you can immediately tell that there's a premium actuation force and feel to the keyboard. The switches (which are hot-swappable) have a great linear feel and have been highly dampened to make it a fairly quiet typing experience as well. The touch controls on the top row work well and are highly intuitive to use as well (including the wheel that changes the actuation point of the keys). You can HIGHLY customize the keys to respond just how you want - to a light tap or need a deeper press - and to the way you type. And you can quickly change between profiles that are suitable for office work vs gaming (if you want different actuation points for example). Of course the keyboard brings the expected RGB lighting which is easy to customize to your tastes (I really prefer an understated single color just to help with low light typing). And the theming matches other ROG gear, but it also can blend into nearly any environment. So if you're in the market for a 75% / compact keyboard with all the bells and whistles (except, notably, wireless), this is a great option. Give it a try today!

Keyboards with Hall Effect switches are becoming more and more the competitive standard for serious gamers. Prices range from expensive to seriously expensive. On the upper end are more of the "build your own" keyboards where you purchase separately the case, switches, keycaps and cable. These can get really pricey, one of my home assembled keyboards is running almost $500. Then you have the tried and true standard bearers that have jumped into the market to bridge the gap between the traditional keyboard and a full blown custom build. One of my favorite PC component and peripheral manufacturers is ASUS and specifically their ROG (Republic of Gamers) branding which is aimed at the more serious enthusiasts that are willing to spend a bit more than their TUF brand, which is more budget friendly. The Falchion Ace 75 is my first ASUS ROG keyboard but I already had their ROG headset and mouse. The Falchion is a great addition to the arsenal. Hall Effect switches use magnetic fields to sense when the key is pressed, not relying on contact being made to register the key press. So, the software that supports the HE key switches allows you to set the sensitivity and amount of travel you like for the press to register. What makes the Falchion special is it has on-the-fly adjustments with the flip of a switch on the back right side and the scroll wheel that is adjacent to the switch. You don't have to jump into the keyboard settings software to make a sensitivity change. Of course you can use ASUS Gear Link for fine tuning your Falchion but it's a handy tool to be able to adjust as needed while gaming. Brilliant!!!! Oh, and I forgot to mention that the switches are hot swappable to other compatible switches. On the left back side you have a multi-function touch slider (not physical slider) and a push button to toggle between functions. You can toggle between volume and media playback controls, LED effects and using the Gear Link software create your own custom functions. I haven't played with it enough to add my own and the built in features are good enough for me since I really don't play much multi-player games. There is also the speed tap function capability but be warned, some online games have outlawed the use of speed tap and you could get banned and account deleted if you are caught using it, but I'm unsure how they would actually know if you are using it. The 75% size gives you more real estate for your mouse if you crank up the sensitivity. I like 75% over 60% because I still use the Function keys for my day to day and it keeps me from having to swap to something else. I will mention, for me, sometimes the HE keys get in the way of my day to day work unless I crank sensitivity down a lot so it acts like a more traditional keyboard. I found that typing in Word, let's say, I'd get multiple unwanted characters, maybe due to key bounce or heavy finger. So if you use it as a daily driver the on the fly sensitivity adjustment is really welcome. Maybe you could create a custom profile to switch between daily use and gaming. At suggested retail of $220 it's more expensive than some upper tier keyboards but for the feature set and functional use I could easily justify the purchase.

I have to admit I’m somewhat addicted to keyboards. After all, not all keyboards are created equal. I’ve used plenty of full sized and small keyboards. But finding just the right size has been a challenge. I think that has changed now with the ASUS - ROG Falchion Ace 75%. This Falchion 75% really seems to hit the sweet spot. It’s small enough to be portable if needed but it’s also large enough to work comfortably as an everyday keyboard as well. The built quality is very nice. And the included travel case is a well made nice extra touch. Some may prefer a wireless keyboard but myself I prefer wired. Particularly for gaming. The keys feel great with just the right amount of travel for my taste. This is an area of a gaming keyboard that is really a matter of personal preference. But I do think most gamers will find the gaming experience with this keyboard to be really good. If you are looking to use it as an everyday keyboard you will find it works equally as well and the slightly smaller size works great for most desktop setups. The one thing I found a bit quirky is the touch panel on the back (I use it for volume mostly). It works fine, but it takes a little getting used to having it on the back. And it takes a little practice to make subtle adjustments. I guess I’m just used to using dials instead. Overall this is an amazing keyboard that I think any gamer would enjoy.

There are only two negative things I can say about this keyboard. So, I will get them out of the way right here at the beginning. It's not wireless. And the RGB settings are somewhat limited compared to competing keyboards. That said. ASUS has put together a nice and thokky gem of a mechanical keyboard here. It's designed and focused primarily on the esports crowd. As a 75% sized keyboard it's lacking the number pad, and the home, end, insert, delete, and page up/down keys are all crammed into the size, and the arrow keys are mushed into the bottom right corner a bit meaning your losing some overall space and you don't get a right ctrl key. However, you do still get the full F1 - F12 row so if you're doing more than just gaming, you have all the important keys needed to get the job done. The magnetic hall effect keys are made to be quieter liner keys without that tactile 'bump' in the key travel of many other mechanical keyboards. This normally bothers me, but surprisingly over the last few weeks, I've come to really enjoy the deep "THOCK" of the typing experience this provides. Asus build this with a nice amount of dampening that you typically wouldn't get out of anything other than a custom keyboard. As a bonus, they also disconnected it from needing any installed software to drive it, or it's lighting. Using an online 'web app' instead to customize functionality. This goes along with the esports focus as you don't need to wonder if the machine you're going to be playing on at the event has the software to use your or make changes, as long as you have internet, you can make any settings changes you need. The included carrying case is great, it's got a nice durable feeling build, and a rigid construction that should keep the keyboard safe while traveling. The Hall Effect keys let you set actuation points, dual level inputs, different inputs on press, or hold, or release. inputs when starting to press, different input when pressed all the way down. Like having analog controls on every key. It's certainly an interesting idea for gaming keyboards. Kind of like the pressure sensitive buttons on the Sony PS2 controller. I think I still prefer tactile keys a little bit more, because of the way the actuation force peaks and then bottoms out, where these have a consistent resistance through the entire keystroke, which has led to a few extra typos as I get more comfortable with how it feels. The lighting, while more limited than what I am used to, looks good, and the additional controls could be better placed, the touch sensor on the back for adjusting volume or brightness feels a little weird to use, but doesn't really affect anything to me, just kind of feels like an odd choice, there a roller on the top right for adjusting the point where a keypress is recognized, and I just kind of feel like that should have been a volume wheel instead. It also has that rapid tap feature that seems to be big lately in gaming keyboards. Though I can't remember if or what some communities think about that, weather they considering it cheating or not, so.... make sure whatever you're competing in allows it before using, I guess?