ASUS ROG Falchion vs ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Nov 29, 2023 08:48 PM

ConnectivityWireless

SizeCompact (65%)

Switch TypeMechanical

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

ConnectivityWired

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeMechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes

Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes

Variants

ROG Falchion (Black)
ROG Falchion NX (Black)
ROG Falchion Ace (White)

ROG Strix Flare II Animate (Black)
ROG Strix Flare II (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

ASUS ROG Falchion

ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate

The ASUS ROG Falchion and the ASUS ROG Strix Flare II Animate are both exceptional gaming keyboards that offer incredible gaming performance with low latency. They do have some differences in that the Falchion is a compact wireless model that doesn't have nearly as many extra hardware features, while the Strix Flare II is a full-sized, wired-only unit that boasts an 8000Hz maximum polling rate in addition to several extra hardware features.

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Black

ROG Falchion

Black

ROG Strix Flare II Animate

Black

ROG Falchion NX

Black

ROG Strix Flare II

White

ROG Falchion Ace

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Main Differences for

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

9.0

8.8

Operating Force

47 gf

56 gf

Full Comparison

Gaming

9.0

8.8

Office

7.5

7.2

Mobile/Tablet

3.5

1.0

Programming

7.8

7.7

Entertainment / HTPC

3.1

3.8

Raw Performance

9.0

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Compact (65%)

Full-size (100%)

Height

1.5" (3.8 cm)

1.5" (3.9 cm)

Width

12.0" (30.5 cm)

17.1" (43.5 cm)

Depth

4.0" (10.2 cm)

6.5" (16.6 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

N/A

9.5" (24.1 cm)

Weight

1.16 lbs (0.525 kg)

2.67 lbs (1.213 kg)

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Build Quality

8.5

8.0

Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

PBT

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Ergonomics

6.0

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

5°

3°

Medium Incline

N/A

Maximum Incline

8.5°

8°

Home Row Height

30.1 mm (1.2")

30.5 mm (1.2")

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Hardware Customizability

3.1

7.2

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Stabilizer Fixation

Non-Customizable Design

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

Non-Customizable Design

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Yes

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Soldered

3-pin Cherry

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

8.0

White Shot

Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wireless

Wired

Detachable

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length

6.2 ft (1.9 m)

6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

Not Detachable

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Wireless Versatility

1.3

0.0

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

Extra Features

Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Yes

Control Knob

USB Passthrough

Yes

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps Lock

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.5

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

7.9

6.9

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

50.6 dBA

55.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Cherry MX Red

ROG NX Brown

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel

Linear

Tactile

Analog

Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

47 gf

56 gf

Actuation Force

48 gf

43 gf

Pre-Travel

2.1 mm

2.2 mm

Total Travel

4.0 mm

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Latency

9.9

9.4

Latency Video

Latency Wired

1.3 ms

2.2 ms

Latency Receiver

3.7 ms

N/A

Latency Bluetooth

N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

9.9

9.4

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

2.2 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.1 ms

Wired

1.3 ms

2.2 ms

Receiver

3.7 ms

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

PCB (Estimated)

0.2 ms

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Multi-Key Latency

8.7

Latency Video

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Key Press

2.2 ms

Key Release

20.7 ms

Data Transmission

9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

USB Polling Rate

8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

Chord Split

8.1

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

5.3 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

9.0 ms

Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Armoury Crate

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

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Black

ROG Falchion

Black

ROG Strix Flare II Animate

Black

ROG Falchion NX

Black

ROG Strix Flare II

White

ROG Falchion Ace