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ASUS ROG Falchion vs Royal Kludge RK61: Comparison
ASUS ROG Falchion and Royal Kludge RK61 separate most on polling rate: ASUS ROG Falchion at 1000 Hz, Royal Kludge RK61 at 125 Hz, 88% in favour of ASUS ROG Falchion. They match on keycap material and hot-swappable.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Royal Kludge |
| Layout | 65% (with detachable numpad module) | 60% |
| Model | ROG Falchion | RK61 |
| Switch Type | ROG RX Red (Linear) or Blue (Clicky) Mechanical | RK Brown / Red / Blue Mechanical |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz RF Wireless / USB-C Wired | Bluetooth 5.1 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired |
| Keycap Material | ABS | ABS |
| Hot-Swappable | false | false |
| Backlighting | Per-Key Aura Sync RGB | RGB Backlighting |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 125 Hz-87% |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Falchion | Royal Kludge RK61 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS | View on ASUS | |
| Royal Kludge | View on Royal Kludge |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Falchion
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clever modular 65% board whose detachable numpad genuinely changes how much desk space it needs.
Royal Kludge RK61
6 / 10 Expert Rating
The default cheap-and-cheerful pick for testing a wireless 60% layout without much financial commitment.