ASUS has earned prestigious recognition at the 44th Golden Pin Design Awards, with the ROG Falcata gaming keyboard and ROG Phone 9 Pro shortlisted as finalists for the Best Design of the Year award. Additionally, six other ASUS products received Golden Pin Best Design Marks.
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Award Winners Overview
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
| Best Design Finalists | ROG Falcata Keyboard, ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| Golden Pin Design Marks | 6 additional products |
| Total Recognition | 8 ASUS products honored |
| Award Ceremony | December 5, 2025, Taiwan |
| Global Entries | 28 countries and regions |
ROG Falcata Gaming Keyboard
The ROG Falcata redefines competitive gaming keyboards with its innovative 75% split-layout design, allowing players to optimize their setup by using the left module independently, freeing desktop space for mouse movement.
Key Features:
- Hot-swappable ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switches with 0.01mm fine-tuning
- Adjustable actuation from 0.1-3.5mm for precision control
- 8,000Hz polling via ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless technology
- Tri-mode connectivity (Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, USB wired)
- Four-layer dampening system for noise reduction
- Detachable silicone wrist rests and adjustable tilt angle
The ergonomic design ensures comfort during extended gaming sessions while delivering ultra-responsive performance across all platforms.
ROG Phone 9 Pro
The ROG Phone 9 Pro delivers next-level mobile gaming with a bold, gamer-centric design featuring a customizable AniMe Vision auxiliary display with 648 programmable mini-LEDs for dynamic animations and pixel-style games through the exclusive AniMe Play feature.
Powerhouse Specifications:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for peak performance
- GameCool 9 cooling system maintaining sustained performance
- 185Hz AMOLED display for ultra-smooth visuals
- Console-like controls via AirTrigger or ROG Tessen controller
- AI-driven gaming enhancements for seamless gameplay
Built for gamers demanding power, precision, and personalization, the ROG Phone 9 Pro combines cutting-edge hardware with innovative features.
Additional Award-Winning Products
Six more ASUS products earned Golden Pin Best Design Marks:
- ASUS TUF Gaming T500
- ASUS Zenbook A14
- ASUS Vivobook 14/16 Flip
- TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W
- ROG Strix GS-BE18000
- ASUS ZenWiFi BD5/BD4
About Golden Pin Design Award
Organized by the Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI) since 1981, the Golden Pin Design Award recognizes outstanding innovative designs that enhance brand value and improve quality of life. This year, 429 entries were submitted, with only 90 selected as finalists after rigorous judging rounds.
This achievement validates ASUS’s commitment to design excellence, technological innovation, and user-centric features. With 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS continues reimagining technologies while maintaining its status as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.
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