ASUS battles latency at Computex 2025 – ROG Falcata keyboards and ROG HARPE II Ace unveiled
Team ROG wins ground in the battle against latency at Computex 2025
One of the themes of ASUS’ Computex 2025 is the company’s ongoing battle against latency. We’ve already touched on this with ASUS’ 610Hz ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG gaming display, but their fight against latency goes deeper than that.
At Computex 2025, ASUS unveiled its ROG Falcata keyboard and ROG HARPE II Ace gaming mouse. Both of these products aim to lower click-to-PC delay, enabling more responsive gaming.
These products were designed in collaboration with DEMON1, a Valoriant 2023 Champions winner.
Meet the ROG HARPE II Ace
The idea behind the ROG HARPE II Ace is simple: What could ASUS do to improve the original HARPE? The answer is to refine its shape, lower its wireless latency, and reduce its weight.
Using a new “Bio-Base Nylon” shell, ASUS has made its new mouse 11% lighter while making its shell 30% stronger. This makes ASUS’ new HARPE II mouse more durable while keeping its weight to a minimum. These changes allow for faster mouse movements without any compromises.
ROG’s Battle against latency with its ROG Harpe II ACE
Using ASUS’ new “ROG SpeedNova 8K” wireless system, ASUS has managed to dramatically reduce the click latency of its Harpe II Ace mouse. Compared to competing mice, ASUS’ solution can enable much lower click latencies. Yes, these changes are fractions of milliseconds (ms), but those changes can make a big difference while gaming.
If you are fighting to give yourself every advantage possible, ASUS wants you to know that your mouse selection matters. That’s why they have partnered with pro gamers to create their latest gaming mice.
Another neat addition to the HARPE II ACE is its ability to be configured using a web browser. This allows users to adjust their mouse without any additional software. This feature is also available with the Falcata keyboard.
Meet the ROG Falcata
And now for something a little more unorthodox. With the ROG Falcata, ASUS has given gamers some exciting new options to explore, one of which is the ability to split your keyboard into two sections.
Users can choose to use only the WASD side of their keyboards while gaming, freeing up more space on the mouse side of their keyboard. This could prove very useful in competitive games, where long/fast mouse movements may be necessary.
While typing, this feature could also be used to increase user comfort. Yes, we are all probably used to straight keyboards, but the ability to move the left and right hand sides of a keyboard could enable increased comfort and productivity.
Like other high-end keyboards, ASUS use a 4-layer approach to enhance the typing experience of their Falcata. This can dampen unwanted noise and make your keyboard simply feel better during use.
Another ROG win against PC latency
With the ROG Falcata, ASUS promises low latencies and a long battery life. That said, ASUS’ battery life data is for when only the left side of the keyboard is used. How long is the battery life when the other half is added? Would it still be better than “competitor S?”
Battery life aside, the primary win here is click latency, which is reduced by several milliseconds compared to “competitor S”. This is a big deal for gamers, as this reduced latency can greatly impact games. Lower clock latency will make games feel more responsive. After all, the time between clicks and on-screen actions are reduced.
With new key switches, sensors, and lowered latencies, the Falcata sounds like an excellent keyboard for gaming.
In competitive gaming environments, your chosen mouse and keyboard matter. That’s one thing that ASUS is pushing at Computex, and we are glad to see that the latencies of wireless keyboards and mice are lowering. That’s good news for gamers, as who doesn’t want more responsive games?
You can join the discussion on ASUS’s new low-latency wireless keyboard/mouse options on the OC3D Forums.
