The Roccat Vulcan II Mini is an impressive mini keyboard that fits into any RGB-inspired PC set-up. The Mechanical gaming keyboard comes in at 65% per cent smaller than its big brother the Vulcan II Max, but don’t let its size fool you. This peripheral is packed with neat features that make it one of the best mini keyboards on the market.
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The Titan II Optical Switches, Smart Keys with built-in LED’s and an Anodized aluminium top plate are just some of the features that make the Roccat Vulcan II Mini a must-add to a PC set-up.
Although it is a flashy keyboard with all the bells and whistles that come with modern gaming peripherals, there is one thing on the mind of those who have the Vulcan II Mini on their Wishlist. Will it survive being thrown against a wall in a rage quit? Well like most keyboards; probably not, (and I am not using my own as an experiment), but the Vulcan II Mini is still built to last.
The TITAN II Optical Switches have a lifetime of around 100M presses and have the ability to customise the look of your keys with most third-party cross-mount keycaps. Due to this, the Vulcan II Mini can be practical and stylish while bringing something unique to your set-up. The already mentioned Anodized aluminium top plate gives a great finish to the product and some added durability that should keep the keyboard in great shape.
On the looks factor the Vulcan II Mini has you covered and then some. With double the refresh rate of a standard gaming keyboard, AIMO lighting technology used in the Roccat Vulcan line produces smooth and vibrant RGB lighting effects, right out of the box.
The best bit about this is that through the handy ROCCAT Swarm launcher, the keyboard can sync with other compatible AIMO-enabled products. This means that any Roccat products that support AIMO lighting can have their RGB patterns tailored to the user’s needs all at once.
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Speaking of the ROCCAT Swarm launcher, it is a clear standout in customisation software, allowing you to give your Roccat Vulcan II Mini the personal touch. Swarm has several useful features, with the option to set up to five profiles per keyboard, so each user can have a unique experience, and the use of highly customisable macros to help out with repetitive tasks.
The only issue I would say with ROCCAT Swarm is the some what complicated menus you have to scroll through to reach basic settings and key bindings, which can make for a frustrating experience on occasion. However, For those interested in customising every aspect of your keyboard, Swarm is a fantastic tool for key bindings and RGB modifications that involve getting down to the nitty-gritty.
Overall, the Roccat Vulcan II Mini is the perfect portable keyboard with a detachable USB-C cable for easy storage at its compact size. It is a great piece of kit with responsive mechanical switches, customizable lighting, and solid overall build quality making it a fantastic option for anyone looking for a sleek gaming keyboard.
While it may be a bit pricier than some of its competitors, the Roccat Vulcan II Mini will provide a stunning new keyboard in your gaming set-up, while taking up only a small footprint on your desk.
Roccat Vulcan II Mini – 9/10
The Roccat Vulcan II Mini was provided to FandomWire for review by LickPR.
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