Simply once you assume you are operating out of the way to play your favourite video games, now you can use a keyboard that splits into two elements. Extra importantly, the Asus ROG Falcata 75% makes use of the brand new ROG HFX V2 Corridor Impact switches, which supply changes of as little as 0.01mm, a characteristic solely seen in a choose few gaming keyboards up to now.
Asus is among the first massive model names to supply a magnetic keyboard with this degree of accuracy and customization. A few of the greatest gaming keyboards, such because the Monsgeek Fun60 Extremely, have supplied related efficiency, however got here with a boring design, a label the ROG Falcata 75% will definitely keep away from.
Revealed at Computex 2025, the brand new Asus ROG Falcata additionally adopts Corridor Impact magnetic swap and sensor know-how. Massive manufacturers reminiscent of Logitech and SteelSeries are already leaning towards Corridor Impact switches or TMR sensors to remain on the chopping fringe of gaming keyboard tech. One massive benefit that comes with it’s a deeper degree of customization, with adjustable actuation in 0.01mm levels fairly than 0.1mm. You additionally acquire entry to options reminiscent of speedy set off and snap faucet (or a named different, reminiscent of Key Precedence from Logitech).
As for the cut up format, this characteristic is far tougher to seek out in gaming keyboards, however way more widespread within the programming scene. You possibly can nonetheless use the Asus ROG Falcata wirelessly when the keyboard is cut up, as the 2 halves will must be linked by a brief wire, with an extra USB-C port out there so you possibly can nonetheless use the keyboard wired too.
Asus believes this format will profit gamers who could also be quick on area, as they will simply use the left module of the keyboard, giving them extra room to maneuver their mouse when gaming, much more than a 60% format would. Admittedly, this shall be nice for video games reminiscent of Counter-Strike 2, which is often performed with an excellent low sensitivity, which means giant mouse strokes are wanted.
The location of the ft on the ROG Falcata additionally permits the keyboard to be arrange with a variety of top profiles, together with one the place the center of the keyboard is raised and the edges are lowered (see picture beneath). As for media controls, which on this case seem to only be a scroll wheel, and indicators reminiscent of Caps Lock, these have been positioned on the left keyboard unit
One other fascinating transfer from Asus is adopting a web-based customization suite, fairly than a downloadable app. I’ve had blended experiences with these previously, but when it really works effectively, it saves you from having to obtain extra software program onto your gaming PC.
To learn up on among the magnetic boards from opponents, take a look at our Logitech Professional X TKL Fast overview and Wonderful GMMK 3 Professional HE overview to see what Asus is up in opposition to.
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