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ASUS ROG Falchion vs SteelSeries Apex 7: Comparison
ASUS ROG Falchion and SteelSeries Apex 7 differ on switch type: ASUS ROG Falchion at ROG RX Red (Linear) or Blue (Clicky) Mechanical, SteelSeries Apex 7 at SteelSeries QX2 Mechanical (Red/Brown/Blue). They match on keycap material, hot-swappable and polling rate.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | SteelSeries |
| Layout | 65% (with detachable numpad module) | Full-Size (also available TKL) |
| Model | ROG Falchion | Apex 7 |
| Switch Type | ROG RX Red (Linear) or Blue (Clicky) Mechanical | SteelSeries QX2 Mechanical (Red/Brown/Blue) |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz RF Wireless / USB-C Wired | Wired USB (braided cable) |
| Keycap Material | ABS | ABS |
| Hot-Swappable | false | false |
| Backlighting | Per-Key Aura Sync RGB | Per-Key RGB |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Falchion | SteelSeries Apex 7 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS | View on ASUS | |
| SteelSeries | View on SteelSeries |
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.
SteelSeries Apex 7
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid full-size gaming board whose OLED display is a genuinely useful, distinctive feature.