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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

ASUS ROG Claymore II vs ASUS ROG Falchion

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

ASUS ROG Claymore II
ASUS ROG Falchion

Tested using Methodology v1.0

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ASUS ROG Claymore II Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion Picture

Variants

  • ROG Claymore II (Black)
  • ROG Falchion (Black)
  • ROG Falchion NX (Black)
  • ROG Falchion Ace (White)

Our Verdict

ASUS ROG Claymore II

ASUS ROG Falchion

The ASUS ROG Falchion and the ASUS ROG Claymore II are both wireless gaming keyboards, but the Falchion is a 65% compact board, while the Claymore II is a full-size board with a modular numpad. The Falchion is significantly smaller and comes with a cover case to protect its keys, making it a better option to travel. Its latency over both a wired and wireless connection is slightly lower. It's available with Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, and Speed Silver switches. Comparatively, the Claymore II comes with a plushy wrist rest, and it has more extra features thanks to its larger size, like a volume control wheel, a USB passthrough, and a numpad. It's available with linear and clicky ROG RX Optical Mechanical switches.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.8
9.0

Operating Force 
 

67 gf
47 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.1 mm

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Latency 
 

8.8
9.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Top Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

18.2" (46.2 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

6.1" (15.4 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.5" (21.5 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.35 lbs (1.066 kg)
1.16 lbs (0.525 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Build Quality Close Up
ASUS ROG Falchion Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT

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Ergonomics 
 

7.5
6.0

Side Picture  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Side Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.7°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

9.4°
8.5°

Home Row Height 
 

30.1 mm (1.2")

Wrist Rest  

Detachable

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Hardware Customizability 
 

3.1

Customizability Overview  

ASUS ROG Falchion Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes

Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Backlighting Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Max
ASUS ROG Falchion Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Brightness Min
ASUS ROG Falchion Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

ASUS ROG Claymore II White Shot
ASUS ROG Falchion White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Great

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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0

White Shot  

ASUS ROG Claymore II White Shot
ASUS ROG Falchion White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

6.5 ft (2.0 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility 
 

1.3
1.3

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Extra Features
ASUS ROG Falchion Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Bundle Picture
ASUS ROG Falchion Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical
Cherry MX Red

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Clicky
Linear

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

ROG RX Blue Optical Mechanical
Cherry MX Red

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Clicky
Linear

Operating Force 
 

67 gf
47 gf

Actuation Force 
 

43 gf
48 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.5 mm
2.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
4.0 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

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Typing Noise 
 

7.0
7.9

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.6 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Loud

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Latency 
 

8.8
9.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

1.9 ms
1.3 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

9.7 ms
3.7 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

ASUS ROG Claymore II Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy

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Computer Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Not Compatible

iOS  

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Not Compatible

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

No
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

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ROG Claymore II
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Black
ROG Falchion
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Black
ROG Claymore II
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B&H
Black
ROG Falchion NX
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Black
ROG Claymore II
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White
ROG Falchion Ace
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Black
ROG Claymore II
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ASUS ROG Claymore II

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