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Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Hall-Effect Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Hall-Effect Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard

Bottom line: The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Hall-Effect Mechanical RGB Gaming: Hall-effect magnetic switches rated for 150M keypresses; main trade-off: swarm II software required for actuation and Rapid Trigger tuning.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Hall-effect magnetic switches rated for 150M keypresses
  • ✓ Rapid Trigger for near-instant reset in counter-strafing
  • ✓ Per-key adjustable multi-point actuation via Swarm II
  • ✓ TKL layout frees desk space for low-sens mouse swipes
  • ✓ Push-to-mute volume wheel plus Easy-Shift [+] key doubling

Cons

  • ✗ Swarm II software required for actuation and Rapid Trigger tuning
  • ✗ TKL drops the numpad, a problem for spreadsheet and sim work
  • ✗ No listed wireless option - wired connection only per the feature list
  • ✗ AIMO RGB per-key lighting can distract in dark rooms until tuned down

Manufacturer description

Pro Performance in a Compact FormInsanely fast, and immensely customizable, the Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Magnetic Mechanical RGB PC gaming keyboard delivers pro-level performance in a compact TKL form. Equipped with features designed to boost your gameplay & aesthetics, including hall-effect magnetic switches, adjustable actuation points, Rapid Trigger setting, per-key AIMO RGB lighting, a push-to-mute volume wheel & more. Plus, with all these features packed in a compact TKL design, your desktop has even more space for your mouse or other accessories.Game-Changing Magnetic…

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Key Features

  • Hall-Effect, Magnetic Switches Rated at a 150M Click Lifestyle
  • Rapid Trigger Performance for Ultra-Fast Key Response
  • Adjustable, Multi-Point Actuation for Each Individual Key
  • AIMO Intelligent RGB Lighting
  • Advanced Customization with Swarm II Software
  • 5 On-Board Profiles

Full Specifications

BrandTurtle Beach
ColorWhite
StyleContemporary
ThemeGaming
LanguageEnglish
Model NameVulcan II TKL Pro Gaming Keyboard White
Style NameContemporary
Unit Count1 Count
Switch TypeHall-Effect, Magnetic Switches
Model NumberTBK-2002-11-US
Power SourceUSB powered
Series Number2002
Built-In MediaPalm Rest, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable
Number of Keys84
Button Quantity84
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part NumberTBK-2002-11-US
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Special FeatureHot-Swappable, magnetic switches, AIMO RGB Lighting, Advanced customization, Rapid trigger, Anti-ghosting, Tenkeyless design

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