Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX Keyboard Review

The ROG Falchion Ace HFX is the first keyboard from Asus to support the ever popular rapid trigger and SOCD, or ‘speed tap' as Asus call it. The board features factory lubricated ROG HFX magnetic switches and proprietary stabilisers. In addition to the standard array of gaming keyboard features, the Falchion Ace HFX sports a touch strip which can be used to adjust various settings, including switch actuation distance. Alongside that, there's a toggle switch for quickly turning rapid trigger on and off and multiple USB connection ports that support simultaneous multi device connectivity. It certainly promises a lot on paper, but how does it fare in the real world?

Timestamps

00:00 Start
00:47 The Design
01:51 RGB, buttons and ports
03:54 Build quality
04:11 Switches / keycaps / stabilisers
05:43 Sound test
06:14 Gaming
06:55 Speed tap
07:57 Real world use outside gaming
08:52 Software
12:00 Pricing
12:42 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• Switches – ROG HFX Magnetic Switch
• Connectivity – USB 2.0 (TypeC to TypeA)
• Lighting – RGB Per keys
• AURA Sync – Yes
• Anti-Ghosting – N Key Rollover
• Macro Keys – All Keys Programmable
• USB Report rate – (USB Report rate) 8000 Hz
• Cable – USB type A to C braided cable
• Dimensions – 315 x 115 x 35 mm
• Weight – 643g without cable
• Colour – Black
• Contents
  • 1 x ROG Falchion Ace HFX
  • 1 x Keyboard cover
  • 1 x ROG keycap puller
  • 1 x USB cable
  • 1 x ROG sticker
  • 1 x Ctrl keycap
  • 1 x Quick start guide
  • 1 x Warranty booklet

You can purchase the ROG Falchion Ace HFX from AWD-IT for £189.99 HERE

Pros:

• Physical Rapid Trigger Toggle Switch
• Intuitive touch strip controls
• Great sound
• Simultaneous multi device connectivity
• Vastly improved software over previous Asus products

Cons:

• All plastic chassis

KitGuru says: The Falchion Ace HFX is a tremendous gaming keyboard, supported by vastly improved software from Asus. 

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