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HyperX Origins 2 65 vs ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Origins 2 65

B4QS3AA#ABA · English US (QWERTY) · black · HyperX Red linear switches

HyperX Origins 2 65 black 65% mechanical keyboard with US layout and RGB lighting, official top view
Exact model & source notes

The Origins 2 65 is a wired, O-ring-mounted 65% keyboard with arrow keys. This black US-layout SKU (B4QS3AA#ABA) ships with factory-lubed HyperX Red linear switches in hot-swap 5-pin sockets, per-key RGB and an 8000 Hz report rate.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
323.7 mmKeyboard span across the desk305.79 mm
Report rate claim8000 Hz1000 Hz
2 of 9 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

90MP0346-BKUA01 · English US (QWERTY) · black · ROG NX Red mechanical switches · PBT keycaps

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace black 65% keyboard with US layout and RGB lighting, official front view
Exact model & source notes

The ROG Falchion Ace is ASUS's wired 65% keyboard with two USB-C ports, an interactive touch panel and per-key RGB. This black US-layout SKU (90MP0346-BKUA01) uses ROG NX Red mechanical switches with ROG PBT double-shot keycaps.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Exact switch option

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

HyperX Origins 2 65HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Falchion AceROG NX Red mechanical switches (lubricated stem and housing)

Manufacturer specification

Explore the full specifications

Match the layout, switches and connection. Check the exact regional key layout and switch option. A similar model name can describe different switches or a wireless version. Software support, key remapping and console compatibility need their own evidence; dimensions and switch travel are not a typing or gaming score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Exact switch option

In Visual facts
HyperX Origins 2 65HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)
ASUS ROG Falchion AceROG NX Red mechanical switches (lubricated stem and housing)
Sources

Keyboard span across the desk

In Visual facts
HyperX Origins 2 65323.7 mm
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace305.79 mm
Sources
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · First figure of ASUS's unlabelled dimensions.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Key customisation

In Visual facts
HyperX Origins 2 65HyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profiles
ASUS ROG Falchion AceArmoury Crate; all keys programmable with on-the-fly macro recording (except Fn)
Sources

Physical keys, software assignments and stored profiles are different capabilities. Check the host-software requirements; a larger count does not establish better typing or lower latency.

Angle adjustment

In Visual facts
HyperX Origins 2 65High-profile housing with flip-down feet
ASUS ROG Falchion AceThree tilt angles
Sources

Switch and case construction

In Visual facts
HyperX Origins 2 65O-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; one-piece drop-in frosted housing
ASUS ROG Falchion AceROG switch stabilisers and built-in sound-dampening foam
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · Additional housings and accessories are sold separately.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

In Visual facts
HyperX Origins 2 65323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height)
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace305.79 × 101 × 37.5 mm
Sources
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Original package contents

In Visual facts
HyperX Origins 2 65Keyboard; USB-C to USB-A cable; switch and keycap puller tool; quick start guide
ASUS ROG Falchion AceKeyboard; detachable braided cable; quick start guide; ROG sticker; warranty booklet
Sources
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · The feature list also mentions a keyboard cover case, which the contents list does not include.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Warranty

HyperX Origins 2 652 years
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace1 year manufacturer's limited warranty (US eShop)
Sources
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Supported operating systems

HyperX Origins 2 65PC, PS5 and Xbox Series; no operating-system versions published
ASUS ROG Falchion AceWindows 10 and Windows 11
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists device compatibility and HyperX NGENUITY software but no Windows or macOS versions for this model.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specificationsHyperX Origins 2 65 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS3AA#ABU) with the model's specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · Customisation uses ASUS Armoury Crate. No macOS support is listed.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (15)

Key rollover

HyperX Origins 2 65N-key
ASUS ROG Falchion AceNot verified
Sources
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

ASUS lists 100% anti-ghosting, but no simultaneous-key rollover count for this exact SKU. · Manufacturer specification · ASUS lists anti-ghosting but no rollover count.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hot-swappable switches

HyperX Origins 2 65Yes
ASUS ROG Falchion AceNot verified
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · Hot-swap 5-pin sockets compatible with most 3- and 5-pin mechanical switches; not compatible with magnetic or optical switches. Additional switches are sold separately.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Switch actuation distance

HyperX Origins 2 651.8 mm
ASUS ROG Falchion AceNot verified
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX gives a 1.8 mm actuation for the included HyperX Linear Red switches in the overview. The switch table's 'Actuation Point' row instead reads '40 g', which is not used.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Anti-ghosting

HyperX Origins 2 65Not verified
ASUS ROG Falchion AceYes
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS publishes “100% Anti-Ghosting”. This is the manufacturer claim, not a measured test or a simultaneous-key rollover count.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Keyboard USB-C ports

HyperX Origins 2 65Not verified
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace2 ports
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS explicitly describes dual USB-C ports for cable placement and quick toggling between two PCs. This does not mean two simultaneous keyboard data streams or a host-port requirement.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Profile hot keys

HyperX Origins 2 65Not verified
ASUS ROG Falchion AceSix profiles selectable with Fn + 1 to 6 (profile 6 is the default)
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS does not say whether the profiles are stored on the keyboard.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB device protocol

HyperX Origins 2 65Not verified
ASUS ROG Falchion AceUSB 2.0
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · Explicit exact device connection/protocol claim. This is not measured transfer throughput, click latency or a required-host-port count.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer-stated weight

HyperX Origins 2 65Conflicting evidence
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace599 g
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

HyperX's UK table gives 692 g with cable, while the US table gives '.5 lb' with cable (about 227 g). The two official figures disagree and are left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specificationsHyperX Origins 2 65 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS3AA#ABU) with the model's specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS gives approx. 599 g without cable for the PBT keycap version (593 g for ABS); this SKU is the PBT version.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Origins 2 65

What it brings

  • Hot-swap sockets accept most 3- and 5-pin mechanical switches, and the frosted housing is a one-piece drop-in part that can be changed.
  • A 323.7 × 114.0 mm footprint with arrow keys, an 8000 Hz report rate, N-key rollover and a 1.8 mm actuation on the included switches.

What to check

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

What it brings

  • A 305.79 mm-wide 65% layout that keeps arrow and navigation keys, weighing about 599 g without the cable.
  • Two USB-C ports allow flexible cable placement and quick switching between two PCs; six hot-key-selectable profiles and on-the-fly macro recording.

What to check

  • There is no function row or number pad; F-keys and media controls sit on the Fn layer.
  • It is wired only at 1000 Hz, ASUS lists only Windows 10 and 11, and the US eShop gives a one-year warranty.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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29 of 29 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for HyperX Origins 2 65 and ASUS ROG Falchion Ace
SpecificationHyperX Origins 2 65ASUS ROG Falchion Ace
Regional layout
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists this SKU as 'US Layout'. The official image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement. The UK store sells a separate SKU, B4QS3AA#ABU.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS's product name for this part number ends '/US/PBT'; the official eShop image shows English QWERTY legends in the ANSI arrangement (horizontal Enter, \ key above it).

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
English US (QWERTY)English US (QWERTY)
Keyboard size
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX says the 65% layout keeps function and direction keys; the official image shows arrow keys and function keys only as secondary legends on the number row.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS describes a 65% keyboard in a 60% frame that incorporates arrow and navigation keys; F-keys are FN-layer functions.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row65% compact with arrow keys, without number pad or function row
323.7 × 114.0 × 42.9 mm (width × depth × height)305.79 × 101 × 37.5 mm
Supported operating systemsDifferent
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists device compatibility and HyperX NGENUITY software but no Windows or macOS versions for this model.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specificationsHyperX Origins 2 65 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS3AA#ABU) with the model's specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · Customisation uses ASUS Armoury Crate. No macOS support is listed.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
PC, PS5 and Xbox Series; no operating-system versions publishedWindows 10 and Windows 11
323.7 mm305.79 mm
Manufacturer-stated weight
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

HyperX's UK table gives 692 g with cable, while the US table gives '.5 lb' with cable (about 227 g). The two official figures disagree and are left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specificationsHyperX Origins 2 65 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS3AA#ABU) with the model's specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS gives approx. 599 g without cable for the PBT keycap version (593 g for ABS); this SKU is the PBT version.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
Conflicting sources599 g
Switch and case constructionDifferent
Sources
O-ring mount with polycarbonate plate, removable silicone weight and plate-mounted stabilisers; one-piece drop-in frosted housingROG switch stabilisers and built-in sound-dampening foam
High-profile housing with flip-down feetThree tilt angles
HyperX Red linear mechanical switches (factory-lubed, half-wall POM stem)ROG NX Red mechanical switches (lubricated stem and housing)
Switch actuation distance
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX gives a 1.8 mm actuation for the included HyperX Linear Red switches in the overview. The switch table's 'Actuation Point' row instead reads '40 g', which is not used.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

No source recorded.

1.8 mmNot provided
Switch total travel
Sources
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

No source recorded.

4 mmNot provided
Hot-swappable switches
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · Hot-swap 5-pin sockets compatible with most 3- and 5-pin mechanical switches; not compatible with magnetic or optical switches. Additional switches are sold separately.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Rated keypress durability
Sources
Up to 80 million keypressesNot provided
Key rollover
Sources
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

ASUS lists 100% anti-ghosting, but no simultaneous-key rollover count for this exact SKU. · Manufacturer specification · ASUS lists anti-ghosting but no rollover count.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
N-keyNot listed by the manufacturer
Keycap material
Sources
Not providedROG PBT double-shot
Anti-ghosting
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS publishes “100% Anti-Ghosting”. This is the manufacturer claim, not a measured test or a simultaneous-key rollover count.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
Not providedYes
Connections
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · The cable is listed as a separate item in the box; HyperX does not describe it as detachable in words. Cable length is published in feet. Original published inventory: Wired USB (USB-C to USB-A braided cable, 5.9 ft). The shared field records positively supported wired USB operation. Cable ends/length, host-port setup, pass-through and USB device revision retain their own exact scopes; unknown counterpart details cannot establish a different connection mode.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specificationsHyperX Origins 2 65 — UK store product page (SKU B4QS3AA#ABU) with the model's specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS says the dual USB-C ports allow flexible cable placement and quick switching between two PCs. Original published inventory: Wired USB 2.0 (detachable braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable); two USB-C ports. The shared field records positively supported wired USB operation. Cable ends/length, host-port setup, pass-through and USB device revision retain their own exact scopes; unknown counterpart details cannot establish a different connection mode.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
Wired USBWired USB
8000 Hz1000 Hz
USB device protocol
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · Explicit exact device connection/protocol claim. This is not measured transfer throughput, click latency or a required-host-port count.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
Not providedUSB 2.0
Keyboard USB-C ports
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS explicitly describes dual USB-C ports for cable placement and quick toggling between two PCs. This does not mean two simultaneous keyboard data streams or a host-port requirement.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
Not provided2 ports
Backlighting
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

Manufacturer specification · HyperX specifies 16,777,216 colours and 5 brightness levels. These details do not establish that another per-key RGB keyboard lacks those implementations.

HyperX Origins 2 65 — US store product page (Black / US Layout / HyperX Red - Linear, SKU B4QS3AA#ABA) and technical specifications
ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS specifies per-key RGB LEDs and AURA Sync support. This implementation detail does not establish that another per-key RGB product lacks synchronisation.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
Per-key RGBPer-key RGB
Onboard memory
Sources
YesNot provided
Onboard profile capacity
Sources
3 profilesNot provided
Game mode
Sources
Game ModeNot provided
HyperX NGENUITY: key remapping, macros, RGB effects and up to 3 profilesArmoury Crate; all keys programmable with on-the-fly macro recording (except Fn)
Profile hot keys
Sources
HyperX Origins 2 65

No source recorded.

ASUS ROG Falchion Ace

Manufacturer specification · ASUS does not say whether the profiles are stored on the keyboard.

ASUS eShop USA — ROG Falchion Ace (M602 FALCHION ACE/NXRD/BLK/US/PBT, part number 90MP0346-BKUA01) product page and tech specs
Not providedSix profiles selectable with Fn + 1 to 6 (profile 6 is the default)
Media controls
Sources
Not providedInteractive touch panel; FN-layer media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next, mute, volume)
Keyboard; USB-C to USB-A cable; switch and keycap puller tool; quick start guideKeyboard; detachable braided cable; quick start guide; ROG sticker; warranty booklet
2 years1 year manufacturer's limited warranty (US eShop)
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