ASUS ROG Falchion NX Gaming Keyboard Review

A Closer Look

The biggest thing when it comes to mechanical keyboard is the switches. For some this can be confusing and somewhat complicated because there are so many choices out there. This particular keyboard features the ROG NX Brown Tactile Switches.

“Regardless of make, the behavior of any switch can be divided into three categories:

Linear. The keystroke is consistent and smooth.
Tactile. A bump in the middle of travel, usually around the actuation point.
Clicky. A bump in the middle of travel accompanied by a sharp “click” sound.

ROG NX Brown Tactile

Behavior: Tactile
Feel: Medium
Actuation Force: 58g
Actuation Point: 2mm

Recommended for: ROG-exclusive gaming switch–ROGNX Mechanical Switch with fast actuation and ROG-tuned force curves for great keystroke feel and feedback.

ULTRA-TACTILE

ROG NX Brown Mechanical Switches have a 2mm actuation point, as preferred by traditional brown switch users. The tactile force of 58gf combined with a click ratio of 33% gives every keystroke an obvious, more pronounced tactile response.

ROG NX MECHANICAL SWITCH

ROG-exclusive gaming switch – ROG NX Mechanical Switch with fast actuation and ROG-tuned force curves for great keystroke feel and feedback.

65% FORM FACTOR FOR A MINIMALIST SETUP

The ROG team aimed to provide a compact keyboard without compromise, masterfully incorporating arrow and navigation keys into a 65% keyboard layout. And at just 306 mm in length, ROG Falchion NX is almost the same size as a 60% keyboard. It gives you all the functions of a normal keyboard without taking up much desktop space.

INTERACTIVE TOUCH PANEL

An innovative touch panel on the left flank of ROG Falchion NX lets you conveniently adjust volume, or create shortcuts for switching apps, or copying and pasting. It can also be programmed for use as a macro key for more intuitive controls for gaming.

DUAL-MODE CONNECTIVITY AND UP TO 450-HOUR BATTERY LIFE

A near-zero latency 2.4 GHz RF connection and up to 450 hours of battery life* deliver the stability and longevity gamers need for the ultimate gaming experiences. It can also be used in wired USB mode.

DURABLE PBT DOUBLESHOT KEYCAPS

ROG PBT Doubleshot Keycaps provide a unique and premium feel, as well as offer long-lasting durability. Key design has been optimized with mid-height keycaps and a shorter stem to reduce key wobble and provide a more comfortable user experience. The precise double-shot molding process results in translucent keycaps* that feature seamless ROG script for a unique look, giving ROG Falchion NX consistent lighting and a look that’s unmistakably ROG.

POLYCARBONATE KEYBOARD COVER

The transparent polycarbonate keyboard cover provides superb protection when you’re storing or taking ROG Falchion NX to LAN parties. The cover can also be placed under the keyboard when in use, to give the underside RGB lighting a diffused look.

WIRELESS AURA SYNC PER-KEY RGB LIGHTING

ROG Falchion NX is the first keyboard to feature wireless Aura Sync RGB lighting. With Aura Sync RGB, the entire color spectrum and a range of dynamic lighting effects are at your command, so you can create a keyboard that’s uniquely yours. Customize and shine in your own way, wirelessly.

Software

ARMOURY CRATE

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. Armoury Crate also allows you to customize user profiles, map keys, record macros, and even track hardware stats during gameplay.