ROCCAT Vulkan TKL and TKL Pro Keyboard Review - How Do They Stack Up?

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The ROCCAT Vulcan is an amazing keyboard but people have been asking for a 10-key-less (TKL) version for a while now. ROCCAT has finally answered the call! Alas, we have the Vulcan TKL (mechanical switch) for $130, and the Vulcan TKL Pro (Titan Optical switch) for $160. We compare both to each other, and explain how they stack up with real-world use.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
03:19 - Lighting and Switches
08:08 - Drawbacks?
10:15 - SWARM Software
12:09 - Sound Test
13:56 - Closing Thoughts
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  • @Insurvx
    @Insurvx3 жыл бұрын

    Serisouly, Reviewing these together was genius and what many people are looking for.

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Brock! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @jaypx9293
    @jaypx92933 жыл бұрын

    wow underrated one of the best reviews ive ever seen!

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mystic!

  • @gabem3360

    @gabem3360

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely this is the video I’ve been looking for. Top tier review awesome work.

  • @dyslexicdoodlebob8476
    @dyslexicdoodlebob84763 жыл бұрын

    This was actually an amazing review compared to other reviews on these keyboards. Great job!

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @truthtimetv4575
    @truthtimetv45753 жыл бұрын

    great review mate

  • @btw_Aaron
    @btw_Aaron Жыл бұрын

    great video its nice that you make a video like this!

  • @sawano3852
    @sawano38523 жыл бұрын

    very cool vidéo, great job man !

  • @Bver69
    @Bver692 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review. Wish I would have seen this before I ordered so I could have used your affiliate link. Next time!

  • @Nookiezilla
    @Nookiezilla3 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered mine, can't wait for it

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @richiekokila7184
    @richiekokila71843 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this vid

  • @ben.aka.bigben
    @ben.aka.bigben4 ай бұрын

    Really good and underrated review. I’ve blight the non pro version and I’m not sure why I still watching reviews. Good to say I returned an Asus Claymore 2 and bought this

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @hitman973
    @hitman9733 жыл бұрын

    Placed an order for a tkl pro, Great review!

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome you'll love it!

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave3 жыл бұрын

    I got a ROCCAT Lua mouse at Fry's like 6 years ago still love it. They were bought by Turtle Beach so I might get this one.

  • @spike178
    @spike178 Жыл бұрын

    Great thanks now waiting for discounts on both of them to decide which to buy.

  • @robloxtom2660
    @robloxtom26603 жыл бұрын

    Why is this video so underrated

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave3 жыл бұрын

    Macros that Sync with game being played , wild.

  • @daNoahh
    @daNoahh3 жыл бұрын

    Are tactile and linear switches in roccat blue and red switches?

  • @garethg8226
    @garethg82262 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an old review now but seeing as the Pro version is out in White now i thought i'd give my two cents. Nice clean keyboard but it's sorta let down by the spring 'ping' that you get from the keys. It's very noticeable if you're not wearing headphones.

  • @prototypeAleks
    @prototypeAleks2 жыл бұрын

    How do I activate the volume button/knob. It didn`t work on my vulcan 122 and now I got the vulcan tkl pro and all I can do is use the volume knob tu unmute after I press the mute button. Is there something im missing in the swarm softrare?

  • @iclonethefirst
    @iclonethefirst2 жыл бұрын

    Really good review ^^ I just wanted to get this keyboard in the tactible variant but it is basically impossible to find

  • @skartt78
    @skartt783 жыл бұрын

    Another difference: With a switch puller fixed on top/bottom the optical switches are removable. (Careful to not scratch the plate.)

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave3 жыл бұрын

    Adi Dassler approves.

  • @Xmatador20
    @Xmatador203 жыл бұрын

    One question if I get this keyboard would I be able to change the keycaps and fit good ? For example some Hyperx pudding keycaps or some ducky keycaps ? Will they fit without a problem ?

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    I haven't tried this first hand, but saw that someone had and it still fit.

  • @indieangelp2017

    @indieangelp2017

    3 жыл бұрын

    i’m wondering the same thing have you tried at all?

  • @DrDrizzay

    @DrDrizzay

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@indieangelp2017 I know this is a little late, but I put the HyperX pudding keycaps on mine and all the keys feel great except the spacebar. It doesn't actuate all the way down so it feels weird. Otherwise its great!

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave3 жыл бұрын

    This is like a grown-up review vs WOW KOOL LEDs man !

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I appreciate it!

  • @210187654321
    @2101876543213 жыл бұрын

    I am really sorry to sneak in like this but if you don't mind me just leaving something here, it would be the criticism. The whole point of these keyboards, apart from the outlook and its spec, which I believe, is the difference in performance between the optical and the mechanical switches. Here, no one never ever talks or discuss about his/her experience of the optical switch and what it "means" to them. I have been looking around for a firm statement of it rather than listening to the nature of the optical switch which is way too recycled among the reviewers today. I have the linear one but not the optical one thus the request here. I am now at the point of recklessly getting the optical one just to check it out for myself but I have too many keyboards now on my shelf. I am so frustrated here. Will you help me out please? Thanks a million.

  • @210187654321

    @210187654321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Will Swift Nice idea but I guess not anymore. Afterall, I bought the TKL Pro and it is my keyboard now. But interestingly, at the same time, I quit playing games and now onto long ride trip with bicycles! I guess I would have to pot in all of my keyboards!

  • @210187654321

    @210187654321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Will Swift There wasn't any dream afterall. It was an endless pursuing. If money is not our concern, one would probably spend time for their life. I will probably put all my stuffs behind the garage together with my memories. Thanks.

  • @spike178

    @spike178

    Жыл бұрын

    @@210187654321 What lol.

  • @Brendo013
    @Brendo013 Жыл бұрын

    is the pro mechanical?

  • @HamzaGuzel690
    @HamzaGuzel690 Жыл бұрын

    Does this work with a Mac

  • @WallStreet749
    @WallStreet7493 жыл бұрын

    Can the switches on an optical key board be switched out for a mechanical switches ?

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped you!

  • @WallStreet749

    @WallStreet749

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GadgetryTech No I was asking a question I am new to keyboards I was asking if I was to buy an optical keyboard and later on wanted to try different switches in it could I replace the optical switches for mechanical ones. ?? Thanks

  • @zzaaiidd.
    @zzaaiidd.3 жыл бұрын

    Roccat vulcan tkl pro vs apex pro? Which one should i get?

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think you can go wrong with either tbh. The TKL looks pretty amazing in real life but the keys are more exposed underneath so you have to dust/clean the board a little bit more than you'd expect.

  • @Od4n
    @Od4n9 ай бұрын

    Why is everybody bashing the space bar? ..... with the pointing finger... extra hard. Is that how you type?

  • @skabrone
    @skabrone3 жыл бұрын

    mie is stuck on 1 color. i threw away the box. how do i change it back?

  • @spike178

    @spike178

    Жыл бұрын

    Put it in the microwave full power for 10 mins.

  • @vashino4829
    @vashino48293 жыл бұрын

    Space bar? If press on side is it firm as in pressing in middle of spacebar

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    The guides are excellent and the side press vs middle press is pretty much identical in terms of resistance and actuation. You shouldn't notice a difference at all. Great question!

  • @vashino4829

    @vashino4829

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GadgetryTech thanks so much, I did order this keyboard, can't wait to start using it

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vashino4829 Awesome! I use the Vulkan Pro and the TKL and they're both awesome. Still my main keyboard.

  • @reid1522

    @reid1522

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vashino4829 how is it ?

  • @vashino4829

    @vashino4829

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@reid1522 loving it! Had also got the wireless head set, which is awesome, but having issues with sound skipping alot... not sure if it is my computer or the head set.. but tried a wired head set and no issues.. it is an old computer, but after I rehook the wireless one it work fine.

  • @TheReclaimerRx7
    @TheReclaimerRx73 жыл бұрын

    do these keyboards need a wrist rest?

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    The profiles are very low, so while I can't speak for everyone, I found it's not necessary.

  • @mitschnel607
    @mitschnel6072 жыл бұрын

    So there's not really anything that's different on the pro?

  • @GadgetryTech

    @GadgetryTech

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mainly just the switches themselves and that’s it. They are smoother and faster at actuating

  • @mioszszulecki6362
    @mioszszulecki63622 жыл бұрын

    I ordered the regular version to test it out because i believe that PRO version isn't necessary unless you really are a pro.

  • @garethg8226

    @garethg8226

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Will Swift Faster to register a key press.

  • @some1544

    @some1544

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me and some friends owned the vulcan, and all of us had key stroke registration issues a bit after 2 years. At this point I had to replace roughly 15 keys already and I'm not sure if I should give the vulcan pro a shot, or whether the switches are also so unreliable

  • @spike178

    @spike178

    Жыл бұрын

    @@some1544 Some expansive brands don't last two month's.

  • @DeathRecon
    @DeathRecon3 жыл бұрын

    Stopped watching after he said linear

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