Keyboards · Ranked #6 of 12

Asus ROG Falcata

80
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
4 of 5 recommend it · one critic disagrees
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 60–91
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 80.0 · 4 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 80

WIRED's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 4 average 85.

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5 professional reviewers tested the Asus ROG Falcata, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: design and performance. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by TweakTown, KitGuru, Windows Central and 2 more

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 91
    TweakTownHands-on review

    A feature-packed split magnetic keyboard that feels and sounds great and is built for competitive play.

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  2. 90
    KitGuruHands-on review · 2025

    A very good split gaming keyboard with a great feature set and outstanding build, though costly and single-half use is awkward when multitasking.

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  3. 80
    Windows CentralHands-on review · 2025

    A luxurious, unique split gaming keyboard with superb performance and typing feel, but its very high price means few people need it.

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  4. 60
    WIREDHands-on review

    A clever, comfortable and fast split gaming keyboard with great typing feel, but the steep price is hard to justify for most people.

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  5. 79est.
    Hardware CanucksNo printed score · Video review · 2025

    The Asus ROG Falcata is a unique, high-performance keyboard that offers a versatile split design and excellent hall-effect switches.

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What critics praise most

Design3 of 5
Performance2 of 5
Build quality2 of 5

What critics dislike most

Price5 of 5
Software and app2 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Asus ROG Falcata worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it.

Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Falcata?

One critic disagrees: scores range from 60 (WIRED) to 91 (TweakTown), a spread of 31 points across 5 reviews. WIRED's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 4 average 85.

What do critics dislike about the Asus ROG Falcata?

Price (5 of 5 reviews), Software and app (2 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Asus ROG Falcata?

The Keychron Q1 Max (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.