ASUS ROG Falcata is a 75% Split Layout Keyboard with ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switches

[AleksandarK]

At the Computex 2025 booth, we checked out ASUS's latest keyboard offering: the ROG Falcata. ASUS touts it as a thoughtfully engineered tool for gamers and creatives who demand precision. Visually, the Falcata's 75% split‑layout immediately stands out, inviting a more natural hand position and reduced wrist strain. ASUS has paired this ergonomic design with detachable silicone wrist rests, so you can fine‑tune your setup for marathon sessions. But the real magic happens beneath the keycaps. ASUS's brand‑new ROG HFX V2 switches employ Hall‑effect sensors to detect actuation with an astonishing 0.01 mm accuracy. That translates to virtually zero debounce time and flawless, lightning‑fast input registration. The Falcata's acoustic profile is refined by a layered damping system, ensuring each keystroke feels solid yet sound‑muted.

On the connectivity front, the Falcata offers dual‑mode flexibility. Engage the ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless link for an ultra‑low‑latency 8 kHz polling rate, or plug in via USB‑C to eliminate any potential lag. Beyond basic settings, configuration lives in the cloud: Gear Link, ASUS's new web‑based portal, stores your profiles and lighting schemes online, so you can pick up exactly where you left off—at home, at the office, or at a tournament. A dedicated "Zone Mode" further enhances competitive play by optimizing key matrices and virtually eliminating ghosting, no matter how frenetic the keystrokes become. And, of course, per‑key RGB lighting lets you customize every detail. ROG aficionados can expect the Falcata on shelves in early July 2025.


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[Jeager]

75% split for 75% price increase

 

[Kwadratowicz]

It was looking nice, but the design where cable is connected not between, but in the back is strange, could they not recess the usb to make connection less visible (and that it could use less desk space)?
Or add the inter connection as wireless.

 

[PixelTech]

I'm split on if I like this keyboard or not.

 

[EatingDirt]

It was looking nice, but the design where cable is connected not between, but in the back is strange, could they not recess the usb to make connection less visible (and that it could use less desk space)?
Or add the inter connection as wireless.

I'm sure they could've made a proprietary cable that hides it, but that would increase costs significantly. This is basically a Keychron Q11, but a cheaper plastic version(that will probably be more expensive) with HE switches. Keychron dropped the Q11 with the Q Pro & Q Max. I assume it didn't sell well enough to continue down the upgraded lines.