Turtle Beach - Vulcan II TKL Wired Compact RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Hot-Swappable Switches - Black
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- Lighting TypeRGBForm FactorTenkeyless (TKL)Keyboard TechnologyMechanicalKey Switch BehaviorLinearConnection TypeWired
- Key Specs
- Lighting Type: RGB
- Form Factor: Tenkeyless (TKL) (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Keyboard Technology: Mechanical (Type of technology that detects a key press.)
- Key Switch Behavior: Linear (Refers to the mechanisms under the keycaps on a keyboard that enable you to type faster and more precisely. Linear switches move straight up and down without any sound or bump. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump in the key press, and no sound. Clicky switches provide a bump in the key press and "clicky" sound.)
- Connection Type: Wired
- General
- Brand: Turtle Beach
- Model Number: TBK-2003-01-US
- Product Name: Vulcan II TKL Wired Compact RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Hot-Swappable Switches
- Color: Black
- League/Association: Not Applicable
- Features
- Lighting Type: RGB
- Customizable Lighting: true
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Touchpad: false
- Keyboard Type: Gaming
- Palm Rest: false
- Spill Resistant: false (Designed to resist some degree of accidental liquid spill. The level of spill-resistance is indicated by the product manufacturer, but the degree of protection may not be guaranteed after normal wear of the product.)
- Foldable: false
- Keycap Material: ABS
- Maximum Number of Memory Profiles: 5
- Functions
- Form Factor: Tenkeyless (TKL) (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Keyboard Technology: Mechanical (Type of technology that detects a key press.)
- Key Switch Behavior: Linear (Refers to the mechanisms under the keycaps on a keyboard that enable you to type faster and more precisely. Linear switches move straight up and down without any sound or bump. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump in the key press, and no sound. Clicky switches provide a bump in the key press and "clicky" sound.)
- Multimedia Keys: true
- Actuation Distance: 4.0mm
- Actuation Force: 45g
- Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wired
- Wired Connectivity: USB-A
- Cable Length: 5.91 feet
- Detachable Cable: true
- Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows
- Plug and Play Operation: true
- System Requirements: Windows 10 and above (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.27 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 14.42 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 5.41 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.46 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 840454401325
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL mechanical gaming keyboard is a compact powerhouse built for PC gaming enthusiasts for the long haul. Engineered with a tenkeyless form factor that maximizes desk space for quick mouse movement and big swipes, Vulcan II TKL is perfect for fast-paced FPS, MOBA, and all-round competitive play. Its pre-lubed, hot-swappable TITAN HS mechanical linear switches deliver smooth, quiet yet rapid 1.8mm actuation—ideal for both gaming and typing and tested to 50 million keystrokes. Sound dampening foam and upgraded stabilizers provide a satisfying, clean keystroke sound with zero rattle or spring noise for smooth and crisp gaming and typing. ReacTap SOCD technology ensures ultra-fast input response and precise movement—perfect for strafing, tapping, or micro-adjustments in competitive titles while full key (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting ensures every key press registers accurately, even when multiple keys are pressed at once for complete reliability during high-speed or competitive gameplay. Featuring user-replaceable parts, a brushed aluminum top plate set on a low-profile housing, T-shaped keycaps, and a stylish, ergonomic layout the Vulcan II TKL is built to last for years. With hot-swappable switches (3-pin & 5-pin compatible), never again throw away a keyboard due to missed or double inputs due to mechanical switch oxidation or wear and tear. Switch replacements or upgrades are made easy without soldering. You can also customize each keycap with any 3rd party compatible cross-mount keycap to replace lost caps or simply to fit your style. Lastly, the detachable braided power cable is also replaceable if worn or upgradeable to match your setup. With per-key RGB illumination and synched AIMO across Turtle Beach PC products via Swarm II and dedicated game mode with EASY-SHIFT[+] key remapping, every keypress counts. A dedicated Artificial Intelligence launch key is added via FN press can be set to instantly access your favorite A.I. application. Up to five onboard profiles allow seamless transitions between setups and an integrated volume wheel with push-to-mute is in easy reach.
- Compact Tenkeyless Form Factor: Free up desk space and increase mouse range for competitive FPS and MOBA gameplay with a sleek, portable design.
- TITAN HS Mechanical Switches: Pre-lubed and rated for 50M keystrokes, the new TITAN HS (hot-swappable) switches offer smooth linear 1.8mm actuation ideal for rapid in-game responses and typing experience.
- Durable Aluminum Top Plate with Iconic Vulcan Design: Features a brushed aluminum top plate set on a low-profile housing, T-shaped keycaps, and a stylish, ergonomic layout.
- Premium Acoustic Design: Sound dampening foam and upgraded stabilizers provide a satisfying, clean keystroke sound with zero rattle or spring noise for smooth and crisp gaming and typing.
- ReacTap SOCD Technology: Prioritizes the most recent directional input between two keys to ensure fluid continuous movement, and the quickest, most accurate directional, counter-strafing and picking ability.
- Hot-Swappable Switches: With hot-swappable switches never again throw away a keyboard due to missed or double inputs due to mechanical switch oxidation or wear and tear. Compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, allowing easy maintenance, customization, and upgrades without soldering making the Vulcan II TKL ready for years on your desktop.
- Third-Party Keycap Compatibility: Supports most 3rd party cross-mount keycap sets, allowing gamers to replace lost caps or personalize the look with custom artisan or themed sets.
- Precision Keystrokes: Full Key (NKRO) with 100% Anti-Ghosting ensures every key press registers accurately, even when multiple keys are pressed at once for complete reliability during high-speed or competitive gameplay.
- EASY-SHIFT[+] + Game Mode: Unlock secondary key functions, disable the Windows key, and remap essential macros or commands for gameplay optimization.
- Integrated Volume Wheel with Push-to-Mute: Easily adjust master volume or mute audio instantly, without leaving your game.
- Stunning Per-Key RGB Illumination: Customize each key with vibrant 16.8M color RGB lighting and sync effects across AIMO compatible Turtle Beach gear using Swarm II software.
- Detachable USB-C Cable (Left Side Mounted): Clean up your setup with left-side cable routing. The included detachable braided cable ensures easy transport and reliable performance, or you can replace if worn or to match your PC setup.
- Onboard Profile Storage: Save up to five custom profiles directly to the keyboard for lighting, remapping, and macro preferences—no software required.
- Advanced Customization with Swarm II Software: Enhance your keyboard performance and aesthetics with the Swarm II desktop software including AIMO & RGB lighting, assign the A.I. launch key to your favorite artificial intelligence app, save profiles and much more.
- Compact Tenkeyless Form Factor: Free up desk space and increase mouse range for competitive FPS and MOBA gameplay with a sleek, portable design.
- TITAN HS Mechanical Switches: Pre-lubed and rated for 50M keystrokes, the new TITAN HS (hot-swappable) switches offer smooth linear 1.8mm actuation ideal for rapid in-game responses and typing experience.
- Durable Aluminum Top Plate with Iconic Vulcan Design: Features a brushed aluminum top plate set on a low-profile housing, T-shaped keycaps, and a stylish, ergonomic layout.
- Premium Acoustic Design: Sound dampening foam and upgraded stabilizers provide a satisfying, clean keystroke sound with zero rattle or spring noise for smooth and crisp gaming and typing.
- ReacTap SOCD Technology: Prioritizes the most recent directional input between two keys to ensure fluid continuous movement, and the quickest, most accurate directional, counter-strafing and picking ability.
- Hot-Swappable Switches: With hot-swappable switches never again throw away a keyboard due to missed or double inputs due to mechanical switch oxidation or wear and tear. Compatible with both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, allowing easy maintenance, customization, and upgrades without soldering making the Vulcan II TKL ready for years on your desktop.
- Third-Party Keycap Compatibility: Supports most 3rd party cross-mount keycap sets, allowing gamers to replace lost caps or personalize the look with custom artisan or themed sets.
- Precision Keystrokes: Full Key (NKRO) with 100% Anti-Ghosting ensures every key press registers accurately, even when multiple keys are pressed at once for complete reliability during high-speed or competitive gameplay.
- EASY-SHIFT[+] + Game Mode: Unlock secondary key functions, disable the Windows key, and remap essential macros or commands for gameplay optimization.
- Integrated Volume Wheel with Push-to-Mute: Easily adjust master volume or mute audio instantly, without leaving your game.
- Stunning Per-Key RGB Illumination: Customize each key with vibrant 16.8M color RGB lighting and sync effects across AIMO compatible Turtle Beach gear using Swarm II software.
- Detachable USB-C Cable (Left Side Mounted): Clean up your setup with left-side cable routing. The included detachable braided cable ensures easy transport and reliable performance, or you can replace if worn or to match your PC setup.
- Onboard Profile Storage: Save up to five custom profiles directly to the keyboard for lighting, remapping, and macro preferences—no software required.
- Advanced Customization with Swarm II Software: Enhance your keyboard performance and aesthetics with the Swarm II desktop software including AIMO & RGB lighting, assign the A.I. launch key to your favorite artificial intelligence app, save profiles and much more.
Whats Included
- Vulcan™ II TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- 1.8m Braided USB-A to USB-C Cable
- Keycap & Switch Puller
- Three Extra TITAN HS Switches
- Quick Start Insert
- Vulcan™ II TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- 1.8m Braided USB-A to USB-C Cable
- Keycap & Switch Puller
- Three Extra TITAN HS Switches
- Quick Start Insert
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| Pros for Turtle Beach - Vulcan II TKL Wired Compact RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Hot-Swappable Switches - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch Performance | Keyboard Quality, RGB Lighting, Ease of use, Response Time, Size | Feel, Overall Performance, Switch Quality | Keyboard Quality, RGB Lighting, Key Feel, Wrist Rest, Lighting |
| Cons for Turtle Beach - Vulcan II TKL Wired Compact RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Hot-Swappable Switches - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Software Compatibility, Key Sensitivity | Price, Sensitivity |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact Size, Huge Performance, Big Feelings
I don't want to be to hasty here, but I think this keyboard is "the one." The switches are fantastic. They are super responsive, and the overall aesthetic is really nice with the exposed switch design. I genuinely love the way they feel and sound while I'm typing—they have a satisfying, crisp sound without being overly loud. The compact layout is awesome for saving space on my desktop, letting me fling my mouse around and giving me plenty of room for my gaming keypad. However, I do notice the difference when I'm typing; just writing this review makes the tighter grouping noticeably obvious. I might teach myself to live with it (and the absence of a 10 key number pad) and just use this as my everyday keyboard because the rest of the experience is so good. I'm a beginner to keyboard customization, and this a great fit for me. It's compatible with many aftermarket switches, making it easy to learn as I go. The box includes a key and switch puller, which is a nice touch, and three extra switches. A quick note of caution: the extra switches come in an unmarked black box, and I almost tossed them with the rest of the packaging. The companion software, Swarm II, is intuitive and lightweight. I am not a peripheral brand loyalist and usually dread dealing with yet another separate profiling app, but Turtle Beach makes this very easy on me. There are no outright negatives to speak of here. This is a solid, responsive, and stylish keyboard that grows on me the more I use it.
Posted by Andy K
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Compact Powerhouse: Built to Win
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL is a modern looking, low profile, ten-keyless mechanical gaming keyboard. It's built with Titan HS Linear switches that are fast and responsive. I've put it through its paces with various games and also boring productivity tasks for work. It holds up well and I'll let you know what I like and any suggestions I might have. - Design/Build/Unboxing - The box is basic with a keyboard, Wired USB-C to USB-A cable, The Vulcan II TKL is low profile with a floating key style that reveals the switch housing. Nothing feels cheap and the keys are responsive. It looks great on my desk. It's ten-keyless, built for gaming, but it also has a very convenient volume key where you can feel each turn of the dial and push the button in to mute. There are double kickstands and anti-slip feet. It's made out of a hard-plastic but the top has a textured aluminum finish. It's pretty light but it does stay in place as it should. * Specs/Features * The Vulcan II TKL has a lot of features. There are Titan HS switches, pre-lubed and rated for about 50 million keystrokes. There's sound dampening foam, Full Key (NKRO), anti-ghosting and a 1000Hz polling rate. All of the customization is handled through the swarm app that I have found works well and easy to navigate. There are hot-swappable keys (3-pin and 5-pin.) I removed the key and switch easily and can attest it works as advertised. - ReacTap lets you bind two keys for faster reactions, you can save your combos to your profile. - Smart shortcuts lets you launch Xbox game bar features like screen recording, screenshots, and HDR toggle. - You can bind keys to launch AI tools - There is endless customization depending on which mode you choose: Primary, FN, Game Mode - Easy Shift Layers to customize outputs such as Hot Keys, Macros, and Remapping - Per Key RGB, Custom Effect Lighting - You can setup profiles and even launch specific ones depending on the app * Performance * This keyboard is a perfectly competent performer. I play mostly FPS and the keyboard kept up without any issue. It's fast, responsive, and the 1.8mm actuation is perfect for my style. All key presses registered immediately with no lag and the full NKRO and anti-ghosting worked in the most chaotic moments of the game. There were no accidental key presses and no slipping when typing the keys. No matter what you hear, the switches are extremely easy to switch out in a matter of seconds (with the tool provided), and it's nice they're compatible with other keys if that's your preference. The customization in the swarm app is endless. It's also nice that they have macro groups for specific games. I was able to jump into Apex Legends and change the trigger, delays, and repeat for each key to match my gaming preferences. RGB Lighting has 9 presets and is easy to customize. * Pros/Cons * * Pros * * Fast, smooth, and quiet * Titan HS Switches * Switches are easy to change-out * Beautiful Design * Swarm software works good * Volume knob is a great addition * Suggestions/Needs Improvement * * Keycaps will pick up fingerprints * Wrist rest would be nice * Software crashed a few times, probably needs an update The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Wired Keyboard is a great looking and solid performing gaming keyboard. It's hot swappable and easy to customize, including a ton of presets for games and apps. I recommend it to anyone looking for an upgrade.
Posted by NanoEthan
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice, wired keyboard option for gamers!
I think that Turtle Beach hit the nail on the head with this keyboard! Based on the Vulcan keyboards from Roccat that they acquired years ago, they continue to preserve this amazing form factor and build style in the current iteration of the keyboards. With this particular model of the Vulcan II TKL, you get hot-swappable mechanical switches on a detachable USB-C wired keyboard with a brushed metal keyboard deck, resulting in a quality experience that exceeds expectations for the price tag. My entire experience with this keyboard has been great because I feel like Turtle Beach delivered exactly the experience I have come to enjoy on the Vulcan keyboard line. The key caps included are truly a great look that I think sets this keyboard apart from many competitors with typical full PCB keycaps, but I appreciate that Turtle Beach ensured that compatibility remains in place so that you can swap in other keycaps if you have ones that you prefer to go with your included red linear switches present here. I think again, circling back, that simplicity and utility are what I appreciate so much about this gaming keyboard. This has just enough bells and whistles, like the programmable knob at the top left, to help elevate the keyboard experience, but it keeps the core details that are most important to gamers, such as excellent switches and reliable, responsive keyboard functionality. I tested this keyboard with one of my most frenetic and high-movement games, Doom Eternal, and found that it was more than up to the challenge of rapid and multiple key strokes while I was grappling around arenas in Nightmare difficulty. Altogether, I think this is a great keyboard for beginners to intermediate-level gamers, and I recommend trying it out if you are interested!
Posted by Bren
