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Keychron K6 vs ASUS ROG Falchion
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Keychron K6
ASUS ROG Falchion
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ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (65%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (65%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Variants
- Keychron K6 (Black)
- ROG Falchion (Black)
- ROG Falchion NX (Black)
- ROG Falchion Ace (White)
Our Verdict
Keychron K6
ASUS ROG Falchion
The ASUS ROG Falchion is better than the Keychron K6 for gaming. The ASUS has much lower latency whether used wired or wirelessly, and it comes with a polycarbonate cover case to protect the keys when traveling with it. You can set macros to any key on the ASUS, including to the touch panel on its left side, and you can customize the RGB backlighting. If you're looking for a wireless board to use with more than one device at once, the Keychron has Bluetooth and can pair with up to three devices. You can get the Keychron with Gateron or LK Optical switches, or you can get the hotswappable variant.
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.6
9.0
Pre-Travel
2.6 mm
2.1 mm
Software & Programming
0.0
8.5
Latency
8.2
9.9
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (65%)
Compact (65%)
Height
1.3" (3.3 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)
Width
12.5" (31.8 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.3 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.50 lbs (0.680 kg)
1.16 lbs (0.525 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
5°
Medium Incline
6.5°
N/A
Maximum Incline
10°
8.5°
Home Row Height
30.1 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
3.1
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
9.5
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
4.0 ft (1.2 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
1.3
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Brown
Cherry MX Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Brown
Cherry MX Red
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Operating Force
45 gf
47 gf
Actuation Force
36 gf
48 gf
Pre-Travel
2.6 mm
2.1 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Typing Noise
9.0
7.9
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Latency
8.2
9.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
7.7 ms
1.3 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
3.7 ms
Latency Bluetooth
27.1 ms
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Armoury Crate
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
8.5
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Partial
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Partial
Not Compatible
iOS
Partial
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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Keychron K6
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