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ROG Falchion Ace HFX

ROG Falchion Ace HFX 65% analog gaming keyboard with pre-lubed ROG HFX Magnetic Switches, Rapid Trigger toggle, Speed Tap Mode, interactive touch panel, 8000 Hz polling rate, five-layer dampening and silicone gasket mount, dual Type-C ports, three tilt angles, and cover case

  • ROG HFX Magnetic Switches: Deliver a solid feel and customizable 0.1 - 4.0 mm actuation for instant keystrokes
  • Rapid Trigger toggle: Convenient switch for fastest typing response and key repeat
  • Speed Tap Mode: Achieve instant directional changes and eliminate time gaps by prioritizing the latest input without releasing the previous key
  • 8000 Hz polling rate: Provides a 0.125 ms response time — up to 8X faster than competitor keyboards 
  • Enhanced typing experiences: Integrated five-layer dampening and silicone gasket mount absorb pinging noises and offer a more cushioned typing feel 
  • Intuitive control: Set actuation point, play/pause media, adjust volume and keyboard lighting with the multi-function button and interactive touch panel
  • Dual USB-C®: Flexible port placement for a neater setup, and enable users to quick-toggle switch between two PCs 

Awards

Must Have

KitGuru says: The Falchion Ace HFX is a tremendous gaming keyboard

Can Buy

With rapid trigger on the ROG Falchion Ace HFX, the moment you release A, the key is reset, and you stop moving earlier compared with using a regular mechanical switch. This lets you start shooting accurately earlier, giving a tiny advantage that could be critical in a tactical shooter.

All-round PC recommendation

The Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX impresses with its compact layout and welcome comfort features such as the dual USB ports and the excellent touch bar.

Basic-Tutorials Gold Award

High-quality, elegant gaming keyboard with practical and unique additional features for gamers, but which should also appeal to frequent typists.

Video Reviews

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KitGuru says: The Falchion Ace HFX is a tremendous gaming keyboard

With rapid trigger on the ROG Falchion Ace HFX, the moment you release A, the key is reset, and you stop moving earlier compared with using a regular mechanical switch. This lets you start shooting accurately earlier, giving a tiny advantage that could be critical in a tactical shooter.

The Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX impresses with its compact layout and welcome comfort features such as the dual USB ports and the excellent touch bar.

High-quality, elegant gaming keyboard with practical and unique additional features for gamers, but which should also appeal to frequent typists.

The ROG Falchion Ace HFX sets new standards in the 65% gaming keyboard market, thanks to a clever combination of innovation and pure performance. [...] it ticks all the boxes, offering a level of responsiveness and control rarely seen on a gaming keyboard. So, is it a game-changer? Clearly, yes, if you're looking for a fast, high-performance keyboard designed for competition.

If you are looking for a keyboard that is fully equipped for extreme speed, then the Falchion Ace HFX is the perfect choice for you!

The ROG Falchion Ace HFX is a well-rounded, compact keyboard with plenty of features to like. Those looking to get an ultra-smooth typing experience on a small footprint keyboard may want to give this a try.

a compact gaming keyboard with magnetic switches, 8000 Hz polling rate and advanced customization. It is the best keyboard for esports

During Europe's biggest gaming fair, Gamescom, the new ROG Falchion Ace HFX was one of the stars of the Asus stand, as it has all the ingredients to be one of the most fascinating 65% analog gaming keyboards on the market.

The ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX presents itself as a premium compact keyboard, and its price—ranging from CZK 4,000 to 5,000—reflects that. Considering its advanced technologies, such as analog magnetic switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger, excellent dampening system, and rich feature set, it is in my opinion a very solid investment.

The Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX is an excellent compact gaming keyboard that will best serve experienced first-person shooter players. At the same time, it is very pleasant to write on and thus has universal use.

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ROG Falchion Ace HFX and its cover

ROG Falchion Ace HFX COMPACT & SWIFT

The ROG Falchion Ace HFX is a compact 65% analog gaming keyboard that boasts ROG HFX Magnetic Switches that feature a customizable 0.1-4.0 mm actuation range, along with a dedicated Rapid Trigger toggle for the fastest typing response. Plus, an 8000 Hz polling rate ensures ultra-responsive performance, making the Falchion Ace HFX considerably faster than competitor keyboards. Five-layer dampening and a silicone gasket mount absorb pinging noises and vibrations to provide superior typing experiences. A multifunction button and interactive touch panel allow for intuitive and effortless actuation point adjustments, control over media playback, volume, and keyboard lighting. Dual USB-C® ports on the left and right rear panel of the keyboard offer flexible connectivity, with a quick-toggle to switch between two PCs.

Demon1 NRG

ROG Falchion Ace HFX is definitely my go-to keyboard for FPS gaming.

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Demon1, Valorant 2023 Champion winner, holding an ROG Falchion Ace HFX

Compact 65% Form Factor

The ROG Falchion Ace HFX masterfully incorporates arrow and navigation keys into a 65% keyboard layout. In fact, at just 315 mm in length, it’s almost the same size as a 60% keyboard. Enjoy all of the functions of a normal keyboard while saving desktop space.

ROG HFX Magnetic Switches

ROG’s latest pre-lubed magnetic switches are engineered for a solid feel with lightning-fast, ultraprecise performance and a lifespan of 100 million keypresses.

*Please keep ROG Falchion Ace HFX away from magnetic objects when in use. If any issues arise, remove the magnetic items and reconnect the keyboard.

ROG HFX Magnetic Switches scenario shot
  • 4.0 mm Travel Distance
  • 40 gf Initial Force
  • 55 gf Total Force
ROG HFX Magnetic Switches explosion view

  1. Top Housing

    PC top housing with the stem contact areas highly polished to ensure keystroke smoothness.

  2. Stem Design

    The walled stem design enhances keystroke stability and protects against dust intrusion, while maintaining compatibility with most keycaps.

  3. Stem Material

    Made of composite POM material with low friction coefficient for smooth keystrokes.

  4. Based Housing

    POM bottom housing for deeper keystroke sound.

Customizable Actuation Point

The ROG HFX Magnetic Switches offer an adjustable actuation range from 0.1 to 4.0 mm to cater to all typing preferences. Tweaking the actuation point can be done via the multi-function button and touch panel, or through Armoury Crate software.

Rapid Trigger

  • A dedicated toggle switch on the top-right rear panel of the ROG Falchion Ace HFX activates the Rapid Trigger feature for the fastest typing response and key repeat rate. By default, only WASD keys are enabled when this feature is activated. Rapid Trigger for other keys can be enabled via Armoury Crate.

    ROG Falchion Ace HFX’s rapid trigger toggle – closeup scenario shot

  • Traditional mechanical switches require a return to the reset point before the next click registers. With ROG HFX Magnetic Switches and the Rapid Trigger feature, the switch resets instantly as it moves upward, delivering maximum counter-strafing potential with minimal effort.

Speed Tap Mode

In Speed Tap mode, as soon as the system detects the input of two keys (e.g. A and D), it will prioritize the last input and automatically release the previous one. This means that in FPS games, pressing two opposing directional keys will no longer cause the character to stop moving. Instead, directional changes can now be done immediately without releasing the previous key, eliminating any time gap for counter-strafing and ensuring precise aim every time.

*Speed Tap feature is turned off by default. Simultaneously press Fn + Tab keys to activate.

8000 Hz Polling Rate

A high-speed USB microcontroller delivers an 8000 Hz polling rate that refreshes input up to 8X faster than most gaming keyboards, reducing delay from 1 millisecond to a mere 0.125 ms.

*Polling rate is how often the keyboard reports to your computer. The faster the polling rate, the quicker the response time of each keypress. Gaming keyboards typically have a top polling rate of 1000 Hz. An 8000 Hz polling rate means the keyboard reports 8000 times per second, which eliminates input lag.

A table listing different 8k polling rate keyboards’ click latency
CLICK LATENCY IN WIRED 8000Hz
ROG Falchion Ace HFX 1.1 ms (avg.)
Competitor 8K gaming keyboard A 1.2 ms (avg.)
Competitor 8K gaming keyboard B 1.9 ms (avg.)

Intuitive Controls

A multi-function button and an interactive touch panel lets you tweak a variety of settings, including volume, media playback, keyboard lighting, and actuation point, as well as customizing commands. Additionally, the LED lighting bar on top of the keyboard displays dynamic lighting effects to reflect adjustments in real-time.

  • All Key Setting

    The LED of the adjustable keys will turn off, and adjustments to the actuation point can be done directly through the touch panel. Red-backlit keys (DKS function set via Armoury Crate) or blue-backlit keys (per-key actuation point set via Armoury Crate or the touch panel) cannot be adjusted.

  • Per-Key Setting

    Double-tapping the touch panel activates this mode, and the LEDs of adjustable keys will turn green. Pressing the key that needs to be adjusted will turn off all the LEDs of other keys, with the selected key staying green. The actuation point for the selected key can be done via the touch panel. Once complete, select a different key to adjust its actuation point.

    *Red-backlit keys (DKS function set via Armoury Crate) cannot be adjusted, while blue-backlit keys (with per-key actuation point set via Armoury Crate or the touch panel) can be adjusted.

    • Five-Layer Dampening and Gasket Mount

    The Falchion Ace HFX uses five dampening layers – two PORON® and three silicone – to absorb keystroke vibrations and pinging noise, providing a superior cushioned typing experience.

    ROG Falchion Ace HFX explosive view – five dampening layers
    1. Silicone Foam
    2. PORON® Switch Pad
    3. PORON® Dampening Foam
    4. Silicone Pad with Gasket Mount
    5. Silicone Strip

    • ROG PBT Doubleshot Keycaps

      ROG PBT doubleshot keycaps provide a premium feel and offer long-lasting durability. Key design has been optimized with mid-height keycaps and a shorter stem to reduce key wobble, providing a more comfortable user experience.

      *Keycap material may vary by region.

    • ROG UV-Coated ABS Keycaps

      ROG UV-coated ABS keycaps utilize a layer of hard UV coating to provide superb abrasion resistance protection against keycap shining.

      *Keycap material may vary by region.

    • ROG Keyboard Stabilizer

      The pre-lubed keyboard stabilizer has been specially tuned with gamers in mind; it produces less friction, allowing long keys such as Spacebar, Shift and Enter to deliver keystrokes that stay true to the original switch feel.

    Dual-Port Flexibility

    The Falchion Ace HFX features two USB-C ports on either side of the rear edge for a much neater setup, allowing users to connect up to two PCs simultaneously and quick-toggle switch between the two.

    ROG Falchion Ace HFX connected to two cables, showcasing its dual-port flexibility.

    Keyboard Cover

    The bundled cover keeps dust away from the keyboard when not in use. It can also be placed under the keyboard as a tray mount.

    ROG Falchion Ace HFX’s keyboard cover, showcasing it two-way usage.

    Versatile Angles

    The Falchion Ace HFX has two pairs of keyboard feet of different heights, giving it three ergonomic tilt angles to suit your preference.

    Scenario shot of ROG Falchion Ace HFX’s keyboard feet, showcasing three tilt angles.

    • Aura Sync

      With Aura Sync RGB, the entire color spectrum and a range of dynamic lighting effects are at your command. Individually lit keys allow you to create a keyboard that's uniquely yours.

      ROG Falchion Ace HFX and ROG Harpe Ace Mini – scenario shot showcasing Aura Sync

    • Armoury Crate

      Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls. Easily create, define and customize scenario profiles, map keys, and record macros. You can also enjoy analog customization features, such as Dynamic Keystroke (DKS), Mod Tap (MT), and analog lighting effects.

      Armoury Crate software icon

    Other Features

    • On-the-fly macro recordings

      Record macros on the fly and map them to fully programmable keys.

    • Onboard memory

      Save up to six profiles, including up to five custom schemes, and use them anytime, anywhere.

    • 100% anti-ghosting & N-key rollover

      Every keystroke is registered accurately, no matter how many keys are pressed.

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