ROG Falcata Gaming Keyboard

7.5 out of 10

Speaking of keys, and this is where I thought the Falcata shines best. ASUS’ ROG HFX V2 magnetic switches – also known as hall effect, for the mechanical keyboard otakus – are ridiculously fast. I didn’t realise how lightly I rested my fingers on keys until I started accidentally firing off abilities in Diablo IV.

2026 Red Dot Product Design

Tailored to the needs of gamers, the ROG Falcata keyboard delivers powerful performance in fully customisable set-ups.

2026 iF award

ROG Falcata is a 75% split-layout wireless keyboard built for modern gamers and creators seeking space, speed, and control. Its detachable right module frees up mouse space and allows users to arrange the keyboard for better ergonomic posture. Adjustable feet and removable silicone wrist rests support varied tilt angles for long-term comfort.

Top-class recommendation

It's a game changer for hardcore gamers who want to take advantage of every millisecond of precision, and for workaholics who value maximum efficiency and ergonomics.

Hardwareinside: Top-class recommendation

A game changer for hardcore gamers who want to exploit every millisecond of precision and for workaholics who value maximum efficiency and ergonomics.

Innovation Award

With the ROG Falcata, ASUS isn’t just offering yet another high-end gaming keyboard. The brand is taking a much more original approach with a 75% layout split into two modules, capable of functioning as a full-size keyboard, but also as a half-keyboard designed specifically for gaming.

Gold Award

It succeeds in the essentials and opens up a category that is still rare: an ergonomic split pad designed for gaming, with Hall Effect technology and available in AZERTY. [...] Designing such an atypical keyboard requires a real engineering approach. We encourage this type of initiative, especially when the result is generally successful...

8 out of 10

More than just a gaming keyboard, it is a modular tool designed to adapt to movement and usage rather than imposing a fixed behavior. [...] The Falcata is primarily aimed at demanding gamers who value precision, customization, and the impact that a peripheral can have on posture and control during gameplay.

8.5 out of 10

The ROG Falcata confirms ASUS' commitment to pushing the boundaries of gaming keyboards. ROG HFX V2 magnetic switches deliver remarkable precision and responsiveness, while the four-layer damping system provides a comfortable typing experience with a particularly high-quality “thocky” sound.

Uitstekend

The most ergonomically designed keyboard for (competitive) gamers.

Editor's Choice

Of course, it's the shape that stands out the most. It starts with a 75 percent model, but you can pull it apart and set it at your own angle. It can also be laid flat or at a slight angle.

Innovation

The ROG Falcata is an ultimate keyboard.

Innovation

The keyboard breathes engineering.

Innovation Award

The ROG Falcata is a 75% split gaming keyboard that offers much more than just its split capabilities. ASUS has equipped this gaming keyboard with a powerful dose of technology, including ROG HFX V2 magnetic switches.

Diamond

the keyboard that splits in two

Gold

the best split keyboard on the market

Gold

ROG HFX V2 Magnetic switches are among the best available on the market.

Performance

a top-of-the-range modular system ideal for gamers

Best Keyboard

The ASUS ROG Falcata is one of the best gaming keyboards available today.

Excellent

Magnetic precision and split design for extreme gamers

2025 Golden Pin Design Award

ROG Falcata Wireless Gaming Keyboard won the 2025 Golden Pin Design Award, a world-renowned design award.

Bronze Recommended Award

ROG Falcata gives me, a gamer who likes to play with keyboards, a usage scenario and experience that I have never thought of before. Fearless Eyes, you are really amazing.

Peripherals & Accessories

The innovative 75% split ROG gaming keyboard allows gamers more space to play. It features the ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switch and ROG Hall Sensor Technology, enhancing trigger precision to 0.01mm. The ROG Falcata model offers adjustable keyboard response speed and lighting. The new ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless technology increases polling rate to 8000Hz, and the wireless ROG keyboard has a battery life of up to 151 hours. The integrated four-layer cushioning design provides a softer feel when typing, a

GOOD DESIGN AWARD

The compartmentalized design is unique and striking, and it can be seamlessly reconfigured into a unified keyboard appearance -- a truly innovative concept. This separation allows for flexible adjustment of the distance between the hands, accommodating different hand shapes and ensuring a more comfortable and natural hand placement.

Gamereactor 8

It's a 75% design, well-made, with excellent build quality and a media wheel on the side instead of a button in the upper right corner.

8/10 - Very Good

A very unique product with a high price tag cannot be justified for the average customer. For competitive players craving an uncompromising solution, it is an expensive but unrivaled solution that is hard to fault.

Platinum award

I’ve used a ton of ASUS keyboards, but with this one ROG really went bold—both in design and in tech. Here on our test bench, the ASUS Falcata is literally a split-in-half gaming keyboard that’s been generating serious hype.

Evolution design award

The ASUS ROG Falcata is a keyboard for a specific audience—gamers and creators who want more mouse space and advanced features without compromise. With Hall Effect switches, long-lasting battery life, and a modular design, it’s a device that pushes the boundaries.