If you want better legend visibility
Choose HyperX Alloy Rise. It scores 4.7 vs 2.8 for legend visibility, with a 4.0 overall score.
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Gaming Keyboard Review
Bottom Line
Choose it for a quiet, premium, compact wireless board with excellent switches. Skip it if you need hot-swappable switches, a full layout, polished software, or the lowest price.
Best for
Best for gamers or productivity users who want a premium low-profile wireless keyboard that is quiet, portable, Mac-friendly, and comfortable after adjustment. It especially suits small desks, laptop setups, and users who value smooth switches over deep customization.
Not for
Not for buyers who need a full-size layout, dedicated function row, hot-swappable switches, easy keycap replacement, or polished software. It is also less ideal for shoppers who prioritize low price over premium build and features.
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile earns strong reviewer support for its smooth low-profile switches, quiet acoustics, rigid compact build, bright RGB, and dependable wireless performance. Its best tradeoff is also its biggest limitation: the 65% layout in a very small frame creates excellent portability and desk-space savings, but cramped keys, function-layer reliance, and accidental presses can take adjustment. Reviewers also split on value because the hardware feels premium, while Armoury Crate and the lack of hot-swappable switches hold it back for enthusiasts.
Feature Scorecards
Summary
48 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.028 (58%)
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Positive 3.5-4.412 (25%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.47 (15%)
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Negative 1.5-2.41 (2%)
Pros highlights
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Portability is strongly supported by the compact size and cover, though some reviewers dislike how the cover or dongle storage works for travel.
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Value is mixed: many reviewers think the premium experience justifies the price, while others call the keyboard expensive or not especially affordable.
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Media controls are widely praised as useful and space-efficient, though a few reviewers found the touch panel less useful or only moderately responsive.
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Design is one of the strongest areas, with reviewers repeatedly calling the keyboard elegant, futuristic, clean, or premium-looking.
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Switch feel is one of the keyboard’s strongest attributes, with reviewers describing the low-profile switches as smooth, refined, snappy, or surprisingly good.
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Keycaps are mostly praised for feel, coating, shine-through lighting, and stability, but ABS material and replacement concerns temper scores.
Cons highlights
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Software quality is the weakest repeated theme; Armoury Crate is called bloated, frustrating, difficult, or mixed despite offering useful controls.
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Key spacing is one of the main compromises, with reviewers citing cramped keys, accidental presses, and a short right Shift learning curve.
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Hot-swappability is a limitation: several reviewers note the board is not hot-swappable, with only one reviewer downplaying the issue.
Compared With Category Average
Compared with other Gaming Keyboards, this product is above average in reliability, noise level, connectivity, near average in value for money, build quality, below average in cable quality, ease of switch replacement, software quality.
Comparison summary
48 compared features-
Above average 0.4+ pts higher29 (60%)
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Same as average within 0.3 pts10 (21%)
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Below average 0.4+ pts lower9 (19%)
Largest category differences
| Attribute | This product | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| cable quality | 2.0 | 3.7 | -1.7 |
| reliability | 4.9 | 3.6 | +1.4 |
| ease of switch replacement | 2.5 | 3.8 | -1.3 |
| software quality | 2.7 | 3.8 | -1.0 |
| durability | 3.2 | 4.4 | -1.2 |
| noise level | 4.9 | 3.9 | +1.0 |
| connectivity | 4.8 | 3.8 | +1.0 |
| key spacing | 3.0 | 4.0 | -1.0 |
Consider This Instead
If you want better key spacing
Choose Corsair K65 Plus. It scores 4.8 vs 3.0 for key spacing, with a 4.2 overall score.
If you want better acoustics
Choose ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless. It scores 4.7 vs 4.3 for acoustics, with a 4.2 overall score.
If you want better durability
Choose Logitech G915 X Lightspeed. It scores 4.6 vs 3.2 for durability, with a 4.1 overall score.
Compared in Reviews
Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.
- Similar: touch panel control style The touch panel is likened to rotary-style controls on the Corsair K65 Plus Wireless.
- Worse: keycap stability The reviewer contrasts their Logitech g915 with the Falchion RX, praising the Asus keycaps as more secure with less wobble.
- Worse: feature set Trusted Reviews says the Falchion RX has a more compelling feature set than the NuPhy Air75.
FAQ
Is the ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile good for gaming?
Yes. Reviewers praised its responsiveness, low-latency 2.4GHz mode, stable wireless performance, and compact desk footprint for gaming.
How does it feel for typing?
Most reviewers found the typing feel smooth, refined, quiet, and comfortable. A few noted that the low-profile layout and sensitive keys take adjustment.
Is the keyboard quiet?
The red-switch versions were repeatedly described as very quiet or near-silent, helped by pre-lubed switches and silicone dampening foam. One review of the blue-switch version found the sound more annoying over long sessions.
Does it work with Mac?
Yes. Reviewers repeatedly praised the Mac/Windows switch, Mac legends, and cross-platform support, making compatibility one of its stronger features.
Are the switches hot-swappable?
Reviewers generally treated hot-swappability as a limitation: the board is not presented as a good choice for users who want to swap switches easily.
What are the biggest drawbacks?
The common drawbacks are price, Armoury Crate software, the cramped compact layout, lack of hot-swapping, and some cover or dongle-storage travel concerns.
Sample Expert Reviews We Analyzed
These are a few of the reviews included in our analysis.
Video Reviews
YouTube - Fresh Reviews
- Review score
- 4.7
YouTube - Shannon Morse
- Review score
- 4.6
YouTube - Wasabi
- Review score
- 4.4
YouTube - nearLucid
- Review score
- 4.0
YouTube - 1 Up Nerdcore
- Review score
- 4.5
Article Reviews
xda-developers.com
- Review score
- 3.8
hardwarezone.com.sg
- Review score
- 4.6
nextrift.com
- Review score
- 4.4
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