ROCCAT Vulcan 122 Mechanical PC Tactile Gaming Keyboard, Titan Switch, AIMO RGB Backlit Lighting Per Key, Detachable Palm/Wrist Rest, Anodized Aluminum Top Plate, Full Size, White/Silver

So I bought this keyboard to replace the original Surface Studio Pro keyboard which as most Windows user knows comes with a very low profile and very quiet Scissors Switches. It has been years since I used a mechanical keyboard and I wanted it due to the fact that they usually last years longer than the Scissor switch boards, however, once you are custom to Scissor switches it takes some relearning and getting used to the mechanical switches again. I was prepared for that, I was nervous about the click sounds, I bought this because of the supposedly more quieter Titan switches from ROCCAT themselves, well, they are not that quiet and it annoyed my wife to the point that I had to return it or get a different apartment, I am now waiting for a different keyboard I am sorry to say. But not before I got to test this in a game and some playing around with the SWARM software. Another reviewer mentioned that the profile is not being saved to the keyboard and only working when the software was running and believed they resolved that problem. They did not, I spent an hour or so playing with the different configurations for illuminations and macro settings, there is a lot of stuff you can customize, you even have templates for different games. So, once you figured out your settings and shut off the computer it will save your configurations in the software which needs to be running in the background or it will use some default illumination settings on the brightest possible setting, another thing that made the Mrs go crazy, I noticed this because I tend to shut off unnecessary programs in the background to gain performance from the computer, and once I restarted the software SWARM the settings quickly set to your configurations. So, I did not like that part, for me it would be better if the keyboard remembered the settings so I can turn off background softwares that I am not actively using, but I can survive it. So, playing with this was fun, I had my macros and illuminations set, and the keys responded very well, the respond to very light touches, no need to press hard at all, this could be a problem for fast typists since that could create a double tap without you realizing it, the keys have a tactile sense but you can still feel the button press by a light press. To me that is good enough, I dont need a bump or a click feel to know that I am pressing a button. The click noise I was still getting used to, bu I do think they might be quieter than other keyboards I have tried in the past, but really? how much quiet can a mechanical switch button be, the difference is not big enough to choose this keyboard over any other mechanical keyboard, a click sound is still there no matter what and people will hear it around you, simple as that, reason to get this keyboard would be the endless configuration possibilities and low profile keys (switch covers -the key is low profile) that makes you see the switches somewhat, that comes with the minor issue of too much illumination from under the keys if you use a bright setting, it gets a bit disorienting and overwhelming for your eyes to focus on the illuminated letters, if you want to see the letters properly you need to lower the brightness a bit. Even then, you have issues seeing the FN row letters, they are not illuminated like the other letters on the same key for some reason, so you need to lean over to see what key you are pushing, especially in a low light setting. When it comes to the cord length, it is plenty enough, I sit approximately 2 feet away from the screen when I game or write, and I needed to wrap it up a bit for the excess cable, I dont understand people complaining about 4 cables being to short for a keyboard. The wrist-rest is not padded yet surprisingly comfortable and it is not a very raised rest, but it does help to reach the keys that is close to an inch high, the magnet is strong enough for you to move around the keyboard to your preferred placing without coming off in the process. For people worried about keys loosing their paint or wearing down so the button turns transparent and is all illuminated, that is a risk you will get from ANY illuminated keyboard eventually if you are a hard user of the keyboard, only way around that is finding a keyboard with resin keys or coat your own keys with resin or clear coat or ceramic coats with the cost of loosing any texture. No keys can withstand multiple hardcore presses from fingers for an eternity, when companies test their keys to hold 50 000 000 presses it is the mechanics they test, not so much how fast they will fade, a normal typist will probably never see keys fade the same way a hardcore gamer will who is pressing buttons like a maniac to stay alive in a FPS game or similar. Just something to think about, I see to too many reviewers complaining about keys fading and in some cases they might be fading faster than they probably should, but mostly it all depends on how you treat and use your keyboard as well. I have never experienced that problem ever, but I usually dont buy $20+ keyboards either and even during a game I tend to be fairly easy on the buttons. So, even though I like this keyboard and for reasons not being the keyboards fault, I had to return it, but from the little I got to use and test it I have to say I liked it and would have definitely kept this board. Some minor software improvements to wish for, but the keyboard felt very solid and looked clean and sleek for a mechanical keyboard. I will buy this again when I have my own computer room and I wont disturb my spouse by using it due to the click sound it does make, so the overall rating will be 4+ due to the software needed to remember the settings of the keyboard. I would love to see a Scissor Switch version of this keyboard, I would buy that right now if possible. Id say go ahead and try this board while they have the reduced price especially. This is also a German design, and anything German or European made is almost always some pretty solid stuff, and I speak from experience buying and importing a lot from Europe and Scandinavia.

This keyboard has changed my switch preference from linear to tactile. I use it for both gaming and working and I was worried about both the tactile switches, the key distancing, and the low profile key caps. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Its a great keyboard to type on. I had no issues with the key distancing and can actually type better on this keyboard vs my previous linear switch keyboards. I originally bought it for its looks, which dont disappoint. The RGB really stands out and I love how the light reflects off the edges of the keycaps. The software is fine. It wants to update every other day but it does the job. At least it doesnt suck up constant CPU like iCUE. Overall Im very happy with this keyboard. I have not had any issues with the lettering peeling off on the keycaps. Sounds like there was a bad batch that went out a while back but has since been fixed. Would recommend!

This is hands down the most beautiful keyboard Ive ever owned. Ive recently began building a new custom pc and wanted to have a proper keyboard to match, and I couldnt be happier with the Vulcan. The base is thin and sleek, the raised mechanical keys top quality, and the RGB is incredibly vivid. If youre looking for a top-tier keyboard with aesthetics to match the quality, this is the keyboard you want.

Overall, this keyboard is fantastic. It feels amazing to use and the colors are beautiful. I want to recommend this so badly. Unfortunately, after only ~20 hours of regular use, the paint started to wear off the key caps. I am really disappointed because, in my opinion, this is the most attractive keyboard I’ve seen (also, a good white keyboard can be hard to come by). I contacted Roccat and they are taking care of me. But I am still really disappointed in how quickly the paint is deteriorating. Other than that, the build quality is great. Strong plastic and metal.

Ok honestly, this would have been a five star review a few days ago. This keyboard has pretty much no downsides, unless youre into plushier wrist rests, the RGB effects are top notch and the typing experience is sublime. However, a few days ago, I noticed the the keys already had paint chipping off, revealing the translucent plastic beneath it. Ive only owned this for a month or two, so Im really disappointed that its already happening. Other than that, Id highly recommend the Vulcan 122 Aimo.

I bought this a while back at a Microcenter in the black version and it worked well but all of a sudden the W key began to fail. For both my job and my free time i use a keyboard frequently and i thought it may have been my constant use. i really liked this as an alternative to Razer so i bought this model again in white because i really liked it as soon as i plugged in the keyboard the 3 key would not work without me pressing down extremely hard. So stick with Razer do not buy this product.

Keyboard is great and the typing experience feels amazing, roccat is an industry beast!

The feel, look, and performance of this keyboard is just solid all around. I love me an RGB keyboard, and this is by far the brightest and most colorful Ive ever owned. The keys themselves feel nice and smooth and the feel while typing or gaming is smooth and responsive. The open key concept make the keyboard not only look nice but easier to dust off and clean should it get dirty. And lastly the wrist rest on this is magnetic instead of the usual plastic locks. Making it impossible to break. Overall I absolutely love this keyboard, ill update after a few months of use about the key paint chipping off

The keycaps, as shown in some other pictures, wear out pretty easily. My s and d keys have worn out a little bit but you can still see the letters. The look of the flat keycaps is pretty cool but it also lets a LOT of dirt in. I find myself cleaning more often because suddenly one of my keys is too dirty to even function. If you have a cat that likes to walk on your desk, this keyboard is like a magnet for trapping cat hair. The best part are the colors. I love how vibrant it is and the fact that you can customize the color settings. I honestly prefer my Redragon keyboard though-- the keys feel better and its more durable which ultimately is more important than the color customization.

So I am an applications engineer that writes code but also works with hardware. Ive gone into the Linux world and I simply cannot come back. As such, Ive even setup my system to primarily only work with keystrokes. Because of this, I constantly use the keyboard to move around switch windows open up applications code in vim etc. Pros: Build appearance. Took a page right out of apples book. The technology here is just gorgeous. Volume key: The cheap plastic could use some work here but I like that they added it. Transparant switch covers? This is awesome, I wish more manufacturers made it so you could see the switch. I love technology and these guys did not disappoint. Cons: Titan switch. Roccats own design. For gamers, this might be nice, the short travel and the rgb with the aluminum plate might be perfect. I cant stand the mushy feel of keys and I want a tactile or clicky feel when I press a key. I have found a lot of people especially gamers love that linear switch. I would say for gamers, this is definitely a win. Keycaps: Part of what makes the keyboard look so cool is the design of the keycaps being so small and thin. Sadly, this also makes it a bit difficult to type on. Granted, spend a week typing on this and you will be just fine. I guess Im just not a fan of floating style keycaps. Great for occasional use, but not for a professional who needs to type quickly. Rocatt Software called Swarm.... Sadly, this is where the quality takes a big hit. Im not a professional software engineer, but I do have some coding experience. While the front of the program is nice and looks shall we say spiffy. Its riddled with bugs. I had to constantly restart the program just to get downloads to work. I took a look on reditt and found multiple people indicating that their servers were down. Granted it was around 1am when I was trying to download the patch from the server, but there was no indicator that the server was down. If they were doing maintenance they should send a response indicating they would be back the following day or in a few hours. Instead the next day I attempted it in the afternoon and it kind of worked and then failed. After restarting it a few times it downloaded. After that I was able to program the keyboard which was a bit fun. I had fun with the ripple effects and adjusting the rgb values for the LEDs. One of the reviews on youtube advised of a frustrating feature of the profile not being saved to the keyboard and only working when the software was running. I believe they have resolved this problem as after I shutdown my virtual machine the keyboard still had the same profile. So it looks like it does store the light configuration in non-volatile memory. Good! Overall, the aesthetic of the keyboard is great. It just looks amazing and its what sold me on it in the first place. I found the titan switches to not have that tactile feel like I was used to. Instead it was more of a linear switch with a bump in the middle. This might be perfect for some people. For me, If Im spending 150 or more on a keyboard, it needs to feel just right when I type. I didnt get that experience. However the keyboard itself is an eye catcher. So it depends on what someone wants. If they are looking for an rgb keyboard with software that allows them to customize it to their hearts content and have a conversation piece for their buddys when they come over. Then yes, this should appeal to the gamer and average person. For the professional who uses a mechanical keyboard for typing and writing software, there are better keyboards. However for the professionals who seem to like the magic keyboard from Apple, with no travel distance. Then you might really enjoy this keyboard, as it will have a lot more travel distance but still give you a nice feel but allow you to type much longer because you will not be bottoming out every time you type so your fingers wont be sore. Plus the yellow light with the white keycaps and aluminum base makes a nice professional look and doesnt cause too much noise.