ROCCATVulcan 121 Mechanical PC Tactile Gaming Keyboard, Titan Switch, AIMO RGB Backlit Lighting Per Key, Anodized Aluminum Top Plate and Detachable Palm/Wrist Rest, Black

The media could not be loaded. I needed a high quality and "all around" keyboard both for productivity as well as gaming. I believe that you can have both but it's very hard to find something that can do both well especially at an affordable price point. Some of these keyboards can easily hit $250+ and by that point, are you sure you wanna waste your hard earned money on something you could easily spill a drink on and ruin in the blink of an eye? When it comes to keyboards, there are so many options to pick from - membrane vs mechanical keyboards, normal vs low profile, and of course the various cherry mx switches (brown, red, silver, blue, black, etc). I think it took me around 2 days before I finally came up with personal preferences (you should probably do the same). I went to microcenter and tried out the various keyboards they had on display (Corsair K70 / K95, Razer Huntsman Elite / Chroma, Logitech G915 / Pro X). I also took hours out of my day and listened to various YouTube videos on the differences between all of the cherry mx switches.I wanted something right in the middle - clicks not too quiet but not too loud, design not too aggressive looking but not too basic either, font something professional but also relaxing to look at, and something practical to use without running into too many gimmicks. I always preferred low profile keyboards because for me, the normal profile keyboards are too big, bulky, and in my opinion, a remnant of the 90s. After hours of typing and gaming, your fingers get tired of wrestling around with the keys. At the same time, you don't want a super sensitive keyboard either that registers a hit just as soon as you breathe in its general direction. For this reason I decided to go with the cherry red & brown switches (the best "all around" switches for typing AND gaming). Both of them have the same activation force (45cn) and are fairly quiet but audible enough, the only difference being, the brown switches have a tactile feedback whereas the red switches are linear. Think of this tactile feedback as a minor "bump" in the road to let you know the conditions of the road without actually seeing the potholes. Being a fairly confident typist, I decided to go with the cherry reds since the tactile feedback could in theory become tiresome over long periods of time. Keep in mind even with linear keys, you can still feel the key so it's not like you are typing on nothing. It comes down to more or less "clicky" feeling. Finally, the RGB lights. I had no real preference on them. They look cool but at the end of the day, they are just fancy lights you don't really need for gaming or typing.My research was complete so I dropped by microcenter. Keyboards everywhere, most of them the same generic 90s keyboards I dreaded using but with a price tag of $150 and above. One keyboard definitely stuck out above all others - the Roccat Vulcan. A sturdy aluminum plate, low profile keys with the switches visually exposed, and an overall sleek design with multimedia controls, I immediately knew I had to touch it. I hopped on, opened a word document, and started typing. It didn't disappoint one bit. It performed just as well as it looked. I powered through sentences as fast as I could type them (last I checked, my wpm was around 50-60). Minimal mistakes were made and that's solely because I didn't have a chair to sit on. Only one final test remained - gaming. Seeing as microcenter didn't have any available games (or chairs for that matter), I decided to pull the trigger.3 days later my keyboard came in and once again it didn't disappoint. This keyboard, personally for me, is built as close to perfection as possible. Hitting the keys are now so incredibly satisfying now and they feel incredible. I love everything about the keyboard. It's great for long term typing and gaming - going on 5 hours now no problem. It's visually pleasing to look at, even without the RGB lights but the lights do make it even more of a pleasure to look at. I didn't fool around with the lights too much yet but there is a program (Swarm) that lets you customize the light patterns as well as setup multiple profiles and macros. The keyboard also comes with a magnetic wrist rest and braided cable to let you know it's of high quality design. Most importantly, the $120 price tag is extremely reasonable for a keyboard of this quality (I believe it's $150 at microcenter). Most of its best selling competitors are $150 and up and they don't even look half as good. The K70 low profile starts at $160 as well as the Razer Huntsman Elite. I'm a huge fan of the DeathAdder (my current mouse) but Razer Huntmans Elite keyboard clicks were EXTREMELY audible and I hear their build quality has fallen off in the past few years. Roccat is a German manufacturer so when they advertise that they take pride in their builds, I can believe it.I haven't run into any cons yet, at least nothing noticeable. As for improvements to future models, I know Corsair includes a USB port on their keyboard as well as a giant X underneath the keyboard through which cables can be run and held in place - both of which this keyboard lacks. Not a complaint from my end as I have more USB ports on my rig than I know what to do with and the cable's length is long enough - around 5-6ft I believe. The final test for this keyboard is the reliability test. I'm hoping it lasts for at least 3 years. I will report back if I run into any issues with soft or hardware.Final verdict: 10/10 - I highly recommend it.

If you're in search of a gaming keyboard that combines durability, versatility, and high performance, look no further than the ROCCAT Vulcan Pro Linear Optical PC Gaming Keyboard. As a heavy user who types over 100 words per minute, I have been thoroughly impressed by this keyboard's resilience and performance over the past 15 months.Durability and DesignOne of the standout features of this keyboard is its exceptional durability. Despite my high-speed typing and extensive daily use, every key remains readable and intact. This is a testament to the quality of the Titan Switch technology employed by ROCCAT. The anodized aluminum top plate not only adds a sleek, premium aesthetic but also enhances the keyboard's durability.PerformanceThe keys are incredibly responsive, providing a smooth, tactile experience that is perfect for both gaming and everyday typing tasks. The full-size layout ensures you have all the keys you need, while the low-profile design offers a comfortable typing experience without compromising on speed or accuracy.Comfort and UsabilityThe detachable palm/wrist rest is another thoughtful feature that enhances usability. After long hours of work or gaming, this feature helps prevent strain and offers much-needed comfort.Overall, the ROCCAT Vulcan Pro is not just a keyboard; it's a reliable companion for both work and play. Its exceptional durability, remarkable performance, and thoughtful design make it a worthwhile investment for anyone in need of a high-performance keyboard.

Exactly what my Fiancé wanted and he was so happy with this. Thank you so much. Wonderful quality!

I was a little nervous making this purchase based on some of the reviews so I'm here to give my .02c to help other people that might be on the fence about this set.I was in the market for a new KB/Mouse setup for my office and chose to go with the ROCCAT AIMO Mouse (Kone), Keyboard (Vulcan Pro), and Mousepad (XXL Gaming Pad). I was looking at a couple of other competitive brands but ultimately decided to go with this set. The Keyboard is nice, the keys take a little bit to get used to if you're used to a clicky/tactile response. The button response is smooth and fairly quiet. Only issue I have with the keyboard is that when you've built up a little bit of sweat on your palms and it gets on the wrist rest and keys, it can leave marks quickly. Not a huge deal but I'm a bit of a neat freak and hate spots/streaks so I'm constantly wiping it down. The build is solid and the I love the look of it. My other choices were very nice also, but ultimately, the aesthetics are what made me chose this KB over the others. The exposed switches are unique and look awesome. Makes for easier keyboard cleaning too, nothing gets stuck under the keys because it's pretty open and a blast or 2 of air should clear anything out.I wanted to stay with the same brand mouse to sync the lighting. I have had wireless mice on all of my PCs for as long as I can remember but ROCCAT does not offer a wireless mouse that works with the AIMO intelligent lighting so I had to start looking at wired mice. The Kone was pretty much my only choice for what I wanted to do, luckily most of the reviews were good and it was about half the price I'm used to spending on a wireless mouse. It's very comfortable (It seems like it was made for bigger than average hands), and has a ton of programming options/settings. Tracking is on point and you can fine tune your DPI to your liking. The mouse also has an "easy shift" function that allows twice as much programming capability, which is pretty useful for gaming, but it will allow other PC functionality if you're not a gamer like media control, web browsing, etc.. I haven't gotten "the claw" from using it for too long but I haven't had any 16 hour benders since I've purchased this mouse so I can't comment on long-term comfort just yet.The ROCCAT Swarm software can feel a little overwhelming and confusing at first if you just dive in but it gets easier to use once you play around with it a bit, it's highly customizable and you could probably lose yourself in there if you love to tinker with settings. When you plug in a new compatible device, the software will let you know that an update is needed and it will run the update with the click of a button. You won't need to go to the web and get a driver for each device and the Swarm Software is about the only thing you'll have to install manually. The lights sync nicely between all 3 devices but can only be (truly) synced if you turn on AIMO intelligent lighting on each device. You can still set each device to it's own lighting, breathing, static, heartbeat, mixed, etc., but syncing all device is reserved for AIMO. One other thing about the software, I wish that there could be a hotkey setup to turn all lights on all ROCCAT devices off. If I'm playing a game, the lights can be distracting and it would be nice to just tap a hotkey to turn everything off instead of needing to alt/tab out of the game and open the software to turn it off. I'm still researching and tinkering with the software so I might be wrong about this claim but I haven't found anything yet that has explained how to do this, if it in fact, can be done.The Mousepad is the last item of the set. The mouse glides without issue but make sure to take those blue plastic things off of the sliders on the bottom of the mouse, that will cause issues with tracking if you don't. It fits under the mouse and keyboard well and it leaves the perfect amount of extra space so everything doesn't seem so crammed together and you have room for big movement with the mouse.Bottom line is, I'm impressed so far and love the way everything looks and functions. As I said early, a few reviews made me a little nervous but I'm glad I went with ROCCAT. I'm hoping someone reads this and makes their decision easier. $300/350 is a lot of money for a keyboard/mouse/mousepad but if you have it in your budget, give this set a solid thought. It's worth itI will update this review if I run into any issues.Thanks for reading!