Razer Tartarus v2 Gaming Keypad: Mecha-Membrane Key Switches – 32 Programmable Keys – Customizable Chroma RGB Lighting…
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The #1 Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Manufacturer in the US: Source – The NPD Group, Inc , U S Retail Tracking Service, Gaming Designed: Keyboards, Mice, PC Headsets, and PC Microphones, Based on dollar sales, Jan 2017- June 2020 combined
High-Performance Mecha-Membrane Switches: Provides the tactile feedback of mechanical key press on a comfortable, soft-cushioned, membrane, rubber dome switch suitable for gaming
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The Razer Tartarus V2 provides endless commands at your fingertips with 32 fully programmable Mecha-Membrane keys, including an 8-way directional d-pad and 3-way scroll wheel. The keypad also features individually programmable backlit keys with 16.8 million color options, all easily set through Razer Synapse. And with its improved ergonomic form factor and adjustable palm rest with two positions, you get the exact angle of comfort you need. Razer Synapse 3 (PC)/ Razer Synapse 2 (Mac) enabled.
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The #1 Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Manufacturer in the US: Source – The NPD Group, Inc , U S Retail Tracking Service, Gaming Designed: Keyboards, Mice, PC Headsets, and PC Microphones, Based on dollar sales, Jan 2017- June 2020 combined
High-Performance Mecha-Membrane Switches: Provides the tactile feedback of mechanical key press on a comfortable, soft-cushioned, membrane, rubber dome switch suitable for gaming
32 Mecha-Membrane Keys for More Hotkeys and Actions: Perfect for gaming or integrating into creative workflows with fully programmable keys
Thumbpad for Improved Movement Controls: The 8-way directional thumbpad allows for more natural controls for console-oriented players and a more ergonomic experience
Fully Programmable Macros: Razer Hypershift allows for all keys and keypress combinations to be remapped to execute complex commands
Ultimate Personalization & Gaming Immersion with Razer Chroma: Fully syncs with popular games, Razer hardware, Philips Hue, and gear from 30+ partners; supports 16 8 million colors on individually backlit keys
10 reviews for Razer Tartarus v2 Gaming Keypad: Mecha-Membrane Key Switches – 32 Programmable Keys – Customizable Chroma RGB Lighting…
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Razer Customer Advocacy –
Skip this one and go for something with better software
Software constantly pops up in your face, asking to update but never fixes bugs. Hot keys barely function the few times they do actually work (and most times it only works ONCE). I’ve been on the phone with their support trying to figure it out and had issues even getting it to work initially. I haven’t used this at all since the hotkeys are why I bought it. Anyone wanna buy one for cheap?Update:Uninstalled all the razer software at this point. With the constant pop ups on boot, the fact it doesn’t actually work (it’s still in BETA FFS), and the updates almost weekly prompting my attention, I’m done with Razer for good. Find something else that actually works.
Douglas Hillman –
After the disappointment that was the Orbweaver’s thumbpad and thumb button
After the disappointment that was the Orbweaver’s thumbpad and thumb button, the Tartarus v2 is exactly what I’ve been wanting ever since the release of the first Belkin Nostromo a decade ago. It’s really just an n52 with a fourth row of buttons. Razer’s mecha-membrane keys have a good feel and aren’t too clicky. The Synapse 3.0 software, as of early 2018, is still sorta beta and certainly could be a bit more user friendly and fuller featured, but it does the job it’s supposed to do. The RGB features are neither here nor there for me, as my hand covers it when I’m gaming and when I”m not it’s mostly out of sight anyways, but there’s a fair amount of prebuilt lighting modes and the ability to do some custom stuff, including effects that move across other Razer RGB devices. So that’s cool, if that’s your thing.
NastyB –
I like this thing. A lot.
I am loving this thing. I have always been a controller guy until I bought Doom Eternal, and it was obvious from the very first level that this game was made with mouse and keyboard in mind and I decided it was time to make the switch and I’m really glad I did. I stopped playing the game and waited for this to arrive, along with the Corsair Harpoon gaming mouse. It took A LONG time to start feeling comfortable with the new set up but once it started to click it made all the difference in the game. The learning curve for me was huge, maybe the biggest one I’ve had to go through in decades for gaming, but it was worth it. This keypad is great.I bought this used from a seller here, something I don’t normally do but the price was more than half off the new price and I knew it was a gamble that I might not take to it and go back to controller, which would have made this a waste of money. I feel like I got lucky, the used product of this looks brand new and is in great shape, and since it worked out and I ended up loving the keypad it was money well spent.I specifically went with the Tartarus because I really liked the idea of having the thumb stick, and I feel like that was a good move. In Doom Eternal, now I can control the Slayer in a way I’m already familiar with while freeing up the rest of the keyboard and my fingers to the different melee attacks and switching equipment. That way I don’t have to move my fingers all over the keyboard as I normally would have had to, fumbling around hoping I hit the right keys. The learning curve was huge for sure and for awhile, I probably put in enough time in the first three levels over and over again trying to get accustomed to the new control style as it would take someone else to actually beat the entire campaign, but once it all clicked, I can’t imagine playing a game like this any other way and I already knew from the first level that a controller was a huge disadvantage. In regards to the quality of the actual device- it’s solid. The keys all have a great feel and click to them, and the thumb stick has the exact same feel. It feels like pushing a key on the board with the mechanical click and all in every direction, it’s great feedback to know you’re pushing it in the right direction and for learning how to use it. It’s also very comfortable to use, and the wrist rest beneath the keyboard reduces any normal strain I would feel by hovering my hand over a typical keyboard. And lastly if you care, the rgb lighting on this is good and bright and every color in the rainbow is represented just fine. I don’t care that much about this, but I know some freaks do so there you go.To summarize, this purchase was worth every penny. The keyboard is solid, it feels solid, it is quality. The thumb stick works great and I really struggle to find anything to complain about here. I can see this falling short on games with tons of keybinds, and Doom Eternal is really pushing it in that regard, but it still worked out great with just enough keys to accommodate all the things you need to do. Purchasing this along with a gaming mouse has changed the way I play a game like this and for the better. Highly recommended, especially if you can get one at the used price I did if it shows up at your door in the condition mine did.On a quick side note I do want to point out that Windows 10 by default had this keypad configured to shut down randomly to preserve power in the device settings. You’re going to want to figure out how to go into the USB options and make sure to uncheck the box letting Windows do that because if you don’t this will disconnect randomly out of nowhere for like fifteen seconds here and there, and obviously that is not ideal unless you like losing due to some technical crap.
Uki –
Hardware good, software bad
Let me start by saying the hardware is great.Now the reason for 2 stars for a great gaming accessory: The software. I use several Razer products and they all are programmed using Synapse 2. However, with this item it uses Synapse 3 (no option to use version 2).The main selling point of the product is defeated here. The Razer items are suppose to be programmed through one software, but not now. One of the products I use is the Razer Naga Hex V2 mouse which can be used with Synapse 2, but not Synapse 3. And since the Tartarus V2 is not compatible with Synapse 2, I am forced to run two Synapse programs. Additionally, products that are compatible with Synapse 3 are automatically shifted over to that system, you have no choice. I have a Razer Blackwidow V2 keyboard and a Razer Firefly Chroma mouse pad that I normally used through Synapse 2, but now I am forced to use Synapse 3 to program them.I am sure plenty of gamers like the Synapse 3, but ALL the products should be compatible with BOTH software versions. Razer reps say they are working to make all their products compatible with Synapse 3 (shouldn’t that have been done BEFORE release of a BETA software?), and why not make it compatible with Synapse 2, the work has already been done.UPDATE:I have changed my rating to 4 stars now that Razer has made more products compatible with Synapse 3 (specifically the Naga Hex V2 that I use). It hasn’t achieved 5-star status in my opinion because there are still some bugs to be worked out with the software.
Razer Customer Advocacy –
Good for what’s currently available
This is basically the same as the old n52te. There aren’t many choices for these, so this is what I got.For programming keys and combos For those critical keys quickly and comfortably, this is great. The D-pad is not very useful.It is comfortable and helps in long gaming sessions. Being able to customize the background of the keys is nice, but not as good as it could be at this point in time.I have a medium sized hand. The keys are positioned well, but I really don’t like the clicking noise.The big problem for me is the D-Pad, it’s too far away, I can’t use it without moving my hand, and it is very stiff, so you really have to force it in the direction you want. The button below the pad again..too far away.The software seems overly complicated. Setting colors…well…it says you can set it for each key, but the keys themselves are not lit, it’s just one big light under all the keys, so if you want certain keys a different color, it’s basically just glows a bit different near the key.It seems to be constructed the same as the n52te, so it should last a long time.
Razer Customer Advocacy –
Another Razor convert – sort of.
For more than four years, I have been using a Logitech G-13 input device for gaming. I LOVED the G-13 and given my dysgraphia, it allowed me to play games and be competitive when I couldn’t be with just a keyboard and mouse.Sadly, after four years, my G-13 started to develop issues. In looking for a replacement, I found the G-13 was no longer available and Logitech doesn’t make an updated model.My choices seemed to a gaming keyboard without the ability to map keys, or the Razor Tartarus Chroma.I have avoided most Razor products mainly because of the price tag. The G-13 was MUCH less expensive than the comparable Razor device as are the Logitech mice and keyboards today. I had a hard time justifying the cost of a Razor. Now I had little choice.I ordered the Tartarus (in the Mecha-Membrane model) and received it three weeks ago. Set up was fairly easy, though I found the application less than intuitive. With the G-13 application, common mapping was available for many of the popular games and mapping the device was simply a matter of arranging the keys wanted. The Tartarus was far more complicated but after tinkering with it for a while, I was able to set up a basic map for both Diablo and World of Warcraft (the two games I play the most).In comparing the usage of the two devices a few things jump out almost immediately.1) The G-13 has more usable keys than the Tartarus but since I rarely use ALL the available keys, this wasn’t as big an issue as it could have been. The setup for the two programmable keys and the “joystick” on the Tartarus is far less user friendly than the G-13 but I do like the size of the lower thumb button.2) The Tartarus keys are much smaller than the G-13 and therefore the distance between rows of keys is smaller. For me, this is less of an issue than for my wife. I have huge hands and had no issue with the size of the G-13 layout so getting used to the much smaller layout of the Tartarus was… challenging. It helps that the palm rest on the Tartarus is adjustable (though I would prefer a little more adjustment for people with hands as big as mine). Indexing on the Tartarus is easier than the G-13 and you always know where your hand is on the device. The offset keys for the pinkie finger makes them easier to use than the same keys on the G-13.In actual usage over the last three weeks, I have been pleasantly surprised by the Tartarus. It is very responsive and after a short learning curve, easy to become comfortable with. Like the G-13, it will do complex macros on a single key and once you develop muscle memory for the position of the keys, it becomes seamless to use. As a replacement for my G-13, the Tartarus has proven to be a good choice. For my wife, the Tartarus is actually superior to the G-13 because of it’s smaller key size.I can’t speak to durability yet (my G-13 lasted for over four years, hopefully, the Tartarus will last as long). It seems robust and Razor generally gets good reviews for the longevity of their products.My only complaint is the same one I have always had with Razor products – the cost. Right now, they are the only game in town for this kind of device, but I still do not have a Razor mouse or Keyboard because there are many, many products just as good for half or less of the cost of a Razor device.
Gabriel Rivas –
If you are coming from console to PC Buy This!
I can’t game without it. I exclusively use this for pc gaming way better than just using a keyboard. I am recently coming from console so I found that this made my transition to PC much smoother. the D pad does not really work like a joystick as you would expect I would stick to the WASD setup for this, the mecha-membrane is really good I was skeptical but they feel great not quite like mechanical switches but a close imitation, I am impressed with this device and the Razer Synapse which allows you to customize every single button and the lighting effects. I got this on sale for $58.00 and it was worth every penny.
Shawn –
Works for me on a macbook pro – updated
I was so scared to order this because of all the “stay away if you’re on a mac” type of reviews, but I’m on an old macbook pro (2012) using the Razer software (synapse 2) and it seems to work great. I’m using this to remap hotkeys for animating in Autodesk Maya as well as hotkeys for a couple other programs and so far have had zero problems. I’ll update if it becomes problematic later, but so far so good, knock on wood.I have some macros set up, am able to choose lighting colors/styles, all the buttons are remappable and seem to work well. I’m really love this thing so far. YMMV of course, but if you have a Mac, there *is* hope, at least.UPDATE: OK, I’ve used it for a couple weeks now and it *isn’t* seamless for me on the mac. Every now and then, a macro button won’t do the full macro, but this fixes itself if I swap to another profile and then back to the profile I’m using (you can have multiple profiles of macros/hotkeys, for different software, for example). It’s annoying, but honestly, it’s so great otherwise that I’m still happy using it.UPDATE 2: Ok, I used it for a few more weeks and I admit the software is too buggy. I have uninstalled the razer synapse software and instead am using something called USBOverdrive, which so far is working great! You can remap the keys however you like with it for the most part, though I currently can’t remap the thumb arrow knob (which I don’t use, so it isn’t a big deal). I’ll update again if it turns out buggy too, but so far so good (knock on wood)
Razer Customer Advocacy –
Very good keypad, but the software is abysmal
I gotta say, this keypad a a pretty good ergonomic option if you don’t want to use a keyboard. The key switches feel like mechanical but a tad bit mushy feeling. The ergonomics are a strong point on this thing, it’s very nice in the hand. The keys are easy to reach and the scroll and dpad/joystick are nice touches as well. The lights are really good and are bright. However, things start to go downhill from there. The software used to make macros and custom lighting (Razer Synapse 3) is actually terrible. The software is a resource hog. Ever since I got this thing and had to install the software, my PC takes about 3 times as long to start than it used to, and I have a pretty good gaming PC so it shouldn’t be slowed down too much. I’ve had to resort to make it (and anything Razer related) start manually instead of automatically. Even with that the software takes forever to startup. It also has an update almost everyday like Java. I never had a problem with the original Synapse so why did Razer all of a sudden think it was a good idea to make new software that isn’t as good as the original. I’m hopeful that the software in one of its million updates fixes the startup resource issue. Would I recommend this? Eh, it’s up to you, from what I’ve seen this probably is the best keypad on the market, but if you can deal with annoyingly long pc startups, then go for it.
RSpirit22 –
Not your typical MMO Player, but this is an awesome game keypad!
I am a person who played Dungeons and Dragons when it first came out in 75 or 76 and graduated to PC games in the early 80s. I’m not playing online games with groups of people, both for common quest goals and against enemy players who want the same goals, and to kill our game characters, to remove them from the immediate area. Now, as people may start to realize, I’ve been around the block more than a few times, and mu parts aren’t working as quickly, smoothly or as well as they did in past decades. I’ve tried and used several game keypads and gamepads to help my hands feel better and respond faster and more precisely as well. This gamepad feels very natural to use. The keys feel good and are placed well. They are comfortable. The d-pad for the direction of travel is very smooth and easy to operate. The software is really easy to understand and use. One change that I would make is to put the raised bar under key13, one row higher under key 08. I’m probably going to swap them, in spite of numerical order issues, LOL! The only thing that I dislike about the Razer Synapse software is that it automatically accesses my microphone. which isn’t plugged in to my desktop computer, unless I want it to be. So, it is highly recommended!