ASUS ROG Falchion vs ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX
The ASUS ROG Falchion and the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX are close alternatives. The main differences: the ASUS ROG Falchion is the cheaper of the two at $110 versus $140; the ASUS ROG Falchion runs wireless where the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX is wired-only; the ASUS ROG Falchion is a 65% layout and the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX is a full.
- Lower priceASUS ROG Falchion$110 versus $140
- More ways to connectASUS ROG Falchion2 connection modes versus 1
Choose the ASUS ROG Falchion if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($110).
- you need wireless.
Choose the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX if
- its overall balance fits you: a full-size wired gaming keyboard with rog rx optical mechanical switches, aluminum top plate, stealth key caps for wasd and per key rgb backlighting.
ASUS ROG Falchion vs ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX, spec by spec
| ASUS ROG Falchion | ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | ABS doubleshot | ABS doubleshot |
| Case | plastic | aluminum top plate, plastic base |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $110 (stronger spec) | $140 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, tray mount | clacky |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ASUS ROG Falchion; 57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the ASUS ROG Falchion.
Where to buy the ASUS ROG Falchion
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Where to buy the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX
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