Turtle Beach Vulcan II Max Optical-Mechanical PC Gaming Keyboard Customizable RGB Illuminated Keys and Palm Rest Smart Keys

If youre interested in hall effect mechanical switches, this is the keyboard that is for you. I also have the Roccat vulcan 2 full board that has titan switches. This board is amazing as all switches are HE. The keys are pre lube so theyre smooth and they board is fairly quiet. The lighting is second to none. Lastly, the price is also second to none for a name brand. Turtle Beach are knocking it out of the park with their latest head sets, pc controller, mouse and keyboards. Theyre making so quality products at reasonable prices for gamers. Excited to see what's to come in 2025! Read more

This keyboard is awesome, it's fully customizable, it has per key RGB which is nice, the hall effect switches make typing a smooth experience. The one downside is the price, I got it on sale for $80, it is definitely worth that, it's not worth the $150 retail price though. Read more

This keyboard is really a game changer. It sounds fantastic, every keystroke is a buttery smooth thock sound without any squeaking, rattling, or pinging. The key stabilization is very good and the spacebar sounds great. When I am playing games I set it to 1.2 MM actuation point with rapid trigger on WASD + CTRL + SPACE and it certainly gives a faster and more accurate input. It is truly a noticeable difference that gives a distinct competitive advantage. This keyboard is also great for typing. I can set a 3.0 MM actuation point for typing which eliminates unintended key presses and makes typing far more accurate and comfortable. The true advantage to this new analog switch technology is that you can customize the actuation point on the fly with different modes and never have to compromise one way or the other. Also, it has a high-quality tactile volume knob, and user friendly function keys spread out on the keyboard which make it so easy to use. I also used the controller emulator and it offers true analog input functionality. This keyboard comes in about $100-$150 less than competing options, and yet it provides one of the best gaming and typing experiences you can get. One thing to consider is that this device is not built like a custom keyboard. However, I have found no problem with the construction of the key switches, stabilizers, and top plate. The floating switch design certainly presents a unique look and experience. I am just surprised how satisfying it sounds despite the unique design. It is very minimalist, and well engineered. Read more

Overall, I like this keyboard. I've had many different brands and ranging from membrane to mechanical and ergonomic to mini. While my preference would be ergonomic, I could find nothing of value or quality available. Keypresses on this keyboard are really nice for what I was expecting. Not loud, not squishy and not forceful. I've had no issues with bad inputs or any other faults. Only real issue is adapting to the feel a bit as it's slightly different from my previous that I had for over 2y. If I had to name one dislike, it is the lack on on-board memory to store a profile. If you customize the color layout so its a bit more practical and not such a glitzy light show, you have to run their software all the time. Software not running == no customized light setup. That's rather poor design as even my little mouse has enough smarts in it that I don't have to have yet another company's proprietary software running in my tray. Considering the price and performance, I'm happy with the purchase and hopeful I get several years out of it. Read more

Works great. Been using for months with no issues. Lighting is responsive and able to be turned off or down. Does take 2 usb ports to harness all its power, but as long as you do not try to plug it into a usb hub it will be fine.... Read more

Update 1 year later - My 8 key broke. No biggie you would think right? Well, the post that attached the keycap to the switch, is broken inside the keycap. Okay so you'd just replace the switch right? Nope. You have to0 throw the whole keyboard away and get a new one because turtle beach does not make parts, not third party compatible, and did i mention the switches are just soldered to the keyboard? So any sort of maintenance is impossible. I only learned this from speaking to their customer service directly, which was fine because there is a 1 year manufactures warranty. That's fine and all but they need the invoice from your purchase, easy enough. Oh but the invoice doesn't shoiw what condition you bought it in so we need the full invoice. Queue Customer service wasting my complete evening after work to tell me the invoice which actually only shows the order details essentially, does not show past what the order detail page tells you. Which means they told me SOL because there was nothing they could or would do. So, get a new keyboard full price or manage to superglue it together. All over a flimsy keycap. I'm not even a heavy gamer and when i do game, i use my controller. I'll never buy another turtle beach due to this situation. There is no point in a warranty because they find loop holes to not fulfill them. I tested the steel series limited release ghost edition keyboard and this turtle beach. The quality is better, the feel is better, the functioning is better. For what I need anyways. The weight of the keys are a little heavier to push down versus the SS but I prefer that. The keys are easier to clean around and change out as well. Overall I much more prefer the turtle beach keyboard. Read more