ASUS has officially announced the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile, a new 65% wireless gaming keyboard that features an ultrathin (26.5 mm) profile and ROG RX Red or Blue Low-profile Optical Switches.
One of its key features is its interactive touch panel, which allows users to adjust volume, control media playback, and more, with further customization available via ASUS’ Armoury Crate software.
Key features:
- Compact and slim design: 65% keyboard in a 60% frame with a 26.5 mm profile masterfully incorporates arrow and navigation keys
- ROG RX Low-Profile Optical Switches: Pre-lubed RX Red and Blue switches feature centralized lighting and provide consistent wobble-free keystrokes with near-zero debounce delay
- Tri-mode connection: Connect via Bluetooth (up to three devices simultaneously), 2.4 GHz with ROG SpeedNova wireless technology, or wired USB
- ROG Omni Receiver: Wirelessly connect to multiple supported devices via a single receiver
- Intuitive control: Play/pause media, adjust volume and keyboard lighting with the multi-function button and interactive touch panel
- Enhanced typing experiences: Two layers of integrated silicone foam eliminate echoes and switch pinging for great typing acoustics
- Protective cover: Enjoy on-the-go protection and guard against dust
- MacOS support: Easily toggle between Windows and MacOS modes
Press release:
The Falchion RX Low Profile is armed with pre-lubed ROG RX Red or Blue Low-profile Optical Switches featuring centralized lighting and providing consistent wobble-free keystrokes with near-zero debounce delay. A multifunction button and interactive touch panel on the Falchion RX Low Profile allows users to intuitively adjust volume, play/pause media or keyboard lighting; with commands customizable through Armoury Crate. Tri-mode connectivity enables users to connect to three devices simultaneously via Bluetooth, or use ROG SpeedNova 2.4 GHz wireless technology or wired USB connection. The ROG Omni Receiver allows the user to connect to multiple supported devices via a single receiver to free up an additional USB port. Inside, two layers of silicone foam eliminate echoes and switching pinging for great acoustics to enhance the typing experience.
For added versatility, the Falchion RX Low Profile features MacOS support, and users can also easily toggle between Windows and MacOS modes. It also includes a convenient travel cover for day-to-day protection against dust, scratches, as well as other wear and tear.
Compact and slim design
The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile retains the 65% layout of its predecessor to provide more room for the mouse hand when gaming. Arrow and navigation keys are included within its 60% aluminum frame. It’s travel-friendly, too, with a profile measuring just 26.5 mm thick. The slim profile is enabled thanks to the use of RX Low-profile switches.
Low-profile Optical Switches
RX Low-profile Optical Switches feature UV-coated ABS keycaps with greater stain-and-scratch resistance versus standard ABS keycaps. They retain the familiar ROG RX structure with a unique hollow-square stem, four corner latches, and the X-stabilizer design. Available in both linear Red and clicky Blue variants, these switches are pre-lubed and provide consistent, wobble-free keystrokes with near-zero debounce delay. The Red and Blue switches offer 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm of travel distance respectively.
Tri-mode connectivity
The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile features tri-mode connectivity via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz ROG SpeedNova technology, or wired USB. Bluetooth mode allows for simultaneous connection of up to three devices, with the ability to easily swap between them. Meanwhile, the wireless 2.4 GHz mode takes advantage of the ROG Omni Receiver to connect multiple supported ROG devices to a PC via a single USB receiver, allowing users to pair the Falchion RX Low Profile with a ROG Harpe Ace or Keris II mouse without the need for a second dongle.
Touch panel and LED lighting
A multifunction switch paired with an interactive touch panel allows users to adjust volume, control media playback, and tweak keyboard lighting. These controls can be customized within Armoury Crate software to include actions such as zooming in/out of images/pages. An LED feature illuminates each time the touch panel is used.
Convenient features
The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile offers MacOS support and includes a toggle that lets users switch between Windows and Mac modes.
Aura Sync compatibility provides a wide color spectrum and dynamic lighting effects, and each key is individually lit to allow users to create a truly unique look. Armoury Crate unifies system and lighting controls, making it easy to create, define and customize profiles, map keys, and record macros.