Razer Tartarus V2 – 32 Progammable Keys (Detachable Palm
Razer Tartarus V2 – 32 Progammable Keys (Detachable Palm Rest, Razer Mecha-Membrane Mid-Height Keys, Gaming Keypad, RGB Chroma Lighting) Black
32 Fully Programmable KeysIncludes an 8-way directional thumbpad & scroll wheel.
” data-position=”triggerHorizontal” />Ergonomic Form with Detachable Palm RestTartarus V2 comes with a detachable palm rest with two adjustable positions to suit your preferred angle of comfort.
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| Weight: | 340 g |
| Dimensions: | 6 x 20.3 x 15.3 cm; 340 Grams |
| Brand: | Razer |
| Model: | RZ07-02270100-R3M1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | RAZER |
| Dimensions: | 6 x 20.3 x 15.3 cm; 340 Grams |
I was using a Razer Nostromo for about 10 years before buying one of these. The Nostromo was still working fine, I just wanted an upgrade, and this is definitely an upgrade. All the keys have a nice feel, slightly clicky which I think is better than a normal membrane key. People that use keyboards don’t know what they are missing with one of these, I’ll certainly never go back
It’s great for gaming but unfortunately you can’t change keys in any way. You have to remember all the keys matching keyboard keys. It’s a shame that Razer don’t bother to provide replacement keys for it. Very annoying and disappointing
This is best used in addition to the standard keyboard, with the keyboard for all you menu controls such as pause, inventory, map etc and the Tartarus for everything else. Much more comfortable than a standard keyboard.
YES you read the title correctly, using this thing is even harder than the keyboard. Which is strange because this was made to be easier than the keyboard righT? well clearly not here. The space bar is miles away so u feel like you have to stretch your thumbs to reach it. Once you mapped out everything you have to remember where each key is and sometimes im hitting the wrong key or im like which key is it again? i like the concept but its way to big man my hand feels so sore.
I love it,
Perfect for fps (fornite, rainbox six, etc) and for RPG (shadow of mordor, skyrim, etc).
Saves a lot of space specially if you have wireless keyboard as you can take it out of your desk and just have keypad + mouse
Amazing bit of kit
Mainly using for mmo’s and it opens up new ways of playing
It is honestly a little too big for my hands though the keys and switches are amazing
I gave up 3 times when this first arrived, mainly because the space bar is so far away to be able to press naturally and there’s no escape button. So I had to switch keyboard constantly. HOWEVER, after persevering with this for 2 weeks, I finally mastered the space bar and now my games feel awesome. Again, stil l no escape button which is rubbish but apart from that, this is brilliant.
I’ve used these game pads since they were made by Belkin, called the Nostromo. I’ve always liked the design. I don’t want to be bashing up my keyboard when I play, plus I only need certain keys to play, not a full keyboard. I decided to try this latest version in the hope that the clacking of the keys might be quieter, as my wife hates hearing me bash the keyboard – playing Call of Duty multiplayer. It is quieter, but not silent. The key presses definitely don’t have the same mechanical clack on each press. I like it. I still have the older one, which I’ll save as a spare. A great product imo. Not cheap, but its very well made.
Has improved my keying skills and works extremely well for the games I play. On the down side it has caused a bit of shoulder strain but that seems to be sorting it self out.
I have always been curious regarding these types of products as a semi replacement for a gaming keyboard for the likes of my competitive FPS games, and a sets of macros for programs. The Razor software is easy to use and offers a bunch of preset and customizations for key bindings and RGB layouts. I found the change from a full keyboard to a one handed system a challenge but after a few days and tweaks it feels really natural and flows very well. The biggest drawbacks I personally find with this product is the intense noise of the keystrokes, very load clicks so any use of recording audio is a huge no no, and with streaming well lets just say the viewers hear every stroke. Overall I was on the fence to return it but the loud clicks are out weighed by the increased performance I found when playing or using this for quick and and numerous macro work.
Awesome for mmos. Programmable keys. Only fault for me is that the top row of keys is a bit of a stretch even with wrist pad on smallest position. Build quality is very good.
I pay 62 for my unit, from Amazon Warehouse’s special deal, and even at this price I returned.
My main issue, the weight of the switches are to heavy (extra force to press the keys), or the feeling is higher, I wouldn’t say they are 45gr optical as the (huntsman mini) or cherry reds, I would say the feeling is like 60/65gr. Not for me, too heavy specially for gaming.
Love the optical red switches from razer in the huntsman mini, but cannot cope with these ones that are also optical in the tartarus pro, I am staying with the Tartarus v2 meca membrane which has a closer 45gr actuation force.
One of the best choices I’ve made since moving back to PC gaming from console.
Great little device, meets me in the middle between the PS4 pad that I’m used to and the PC keyboard I’m trying to get used to again. I love this device.
I bought this after hearing friends rave about it. I’m new to PC gaming, I probably play 2 or 3 times a week. I was torn between this and a gaming keyboard and was drawn by the dpad. I know the dpad wasnt really probably intended for movement on FPS games for example but after working out assigning the keys it worked great.
Comfort wise it feels great, yet to see if the soft palm pad wears fast (hoping it wont).
The ‘real’ gamers may frown but for me it made things a little easyier in my transition from controller to keyboard.
I genuinely feel the price point is slightly higher than most people would want to pay. The only reason I purchased was the fact that if it did’nt work for gaming I could utilise for editing in my day to day job.
Awesome.
The best part is the full utilisation of the thumb; on keyboard it’s just for space but on this I have my thumb doing 6 things, which is a much more logical progression from controller.
The stick is not a true analog stick, it clicks either up down left or right, so I assigned each direction a function.
So in warzone the stick does tactical, field upgrades, plating and melee. The button above it is prone and the space bar ( button 20 ) is jump.
So my left hand fingers just do movement and pings and lethals and my mouse ( a mamba elite)does the rest
Once you figure out what buttons feel right then it’s really comfortable and it’s a bit like being in command of a spaceship.
I have had it for about 3 months and would not look back. I play warzone 3-6 hours a day and it’s still working well .
I can’t comment for other games but it’s made my warzone life much more fun.
Man I want to play warzone.
Hope this helps!
I already own a Tartarus V2. Unfortunately, a microswitch failed on the D-pad after 4 years of daily use (I use that switch as “crouch” in fps games.) This was bought as a direct replacement, although I am a little concerned about how long this one will last – that key does see heavy use.
Buy with that one negative point in mind.
It’s an otherwise excellent piece of kit. I play with the mouse and the Tartarus at elbow level on panels attached to the arms of my chair. This means I don’t have space for a full keyboard there. The Tartarus is small enough to fit and with its macro, profile switching and key reassignment functions, I have every key I need for every game I play exactly where I need them without having to look at the thing ever. This is a bit of a shame, as the chroma functions are really nice, and again programmable.
In terms of price, the mecha-membrane solution to gamers wanting clicky things does have the tactile feel of a mechanical keyboard without being too exoensive. The click is consistent without noticeable mushiness. In previous jobs, I wrote a *lot* and have come to prefer the feel of mechanical keyboards for better typing speed and fewer mistaken presses. While I’m not going to write War and Peace on a Tartarus v2, I still prefer its feel to the Tartarus v1, which I also own.
To start with I found this a bit strange to get to grips with. Being new to pc gaming the whole keyboard has been strange and I purchased this to hopefully make it a bit easier. Messing around with remapping the keys and setting up for a way I could took some time but I have finally found a setup. Keys have a nice firm click to them and the shape is ok. However I do find it a little on the large side for my small fingers to easily reach things.
I got even more uses out of this than I thought I would due to the advanced macros.
It fits great in my hand but for anyone with smaller hands, I sadly, can not recommend it as some buttons become awkward to reach
Used a controller for over 28 years, tried keyboard and mouse, mouse is fine but getting used to keyboard is a task and a half, this has eased me in to the transition better but only because I assigned W,A,S,D to the anolog stick….Razer synapse is relatively easy to use to program keys.
Excellent ergonomic device.
I use this mainly for work. As an editor, I assign various macros to perform common tasks that would previously involve multiple key presses, using both hands, and a change of torso position. Doing so saves me a lot of time and reduces strain and physical effort.
The main keys are well-angled and the thumb-area controls are good.
I have set the thumb wheel to switch through multiple program windows. You could easily do the same for multiple tabs within a single window, if you prefer.
Two work-on points:
1. The thumb-joystick has no tactile grip, and slips so easily under the slightest pressure that I just can’t use it.
2. The keys could do with a little texture to aid use without looking at them, and for better contact in quick response actions.
I find the ‘mecha membrane’ keys to have just the right weight and clickiness. Some people don’t like them – ignore them.
I use it for WoW, Borderlands, Valheim, DOOM, Elder Scrolls, Spellforce, Dragon Age -in fact pretty much everything where you have to walk about. It’s best for first-person shooters and strategy, but you can use it for anything you like.
The ergonomics are a point of discussion. I have pretty big hands, and I can’t really reach the ’05’ button without a stretch. But honestly, I’ve only ever used that key in Valheim. All the other keys fall very naturally under my fingers. However, by keeping a ‘rows and columns’ system and standard keyboard-sized keys, I think they made things more awkward than necessary. For V3 I think they should make the keys slightly smaller and work on placement even more.
That said, it’s really a non-issue. For WASD games like WoW and the Borderlands series, all the keys you need are right where you need them. I don’t use the thumbstick as much as I thought I would. It’s not an axis, it’s a d-pad. I prefer to use the WASD keys, but It’s a preference and nice option.
It’s as robust as most computer peripherals – i.e. not very. If I was going to pack it up and go gaming at a friend’s house regularly, I’d be very wary, but I’m 50 and have no friends, so it’s never going to move off my desk! I expect it will outlive me. Seriously – the Explorer Trackball next to it has been in constant use since I bought it new in 2001. The Tartarus v2 feels better-built.
With a Trackball in one hand and the Tartarus in the other, you have a very comfortable gaming setup with no wrist strain, and needing a tiny footprint. You can put them on the arms of your seat and not need a desk.
The RGB lighting is amusing. Sometimes I set it to a low-impact red, others I’ll have it scrolling madly in a rainbow. It’s pointless but fun. A few games (DOOM) do recognise the RGB software and will change the colour with the game. I’m usually so busy trying not to get pwned that I can’t say I’ve really noticed.
Bad things? It’s not wireless. If it was, the lag might make it less useful for fast-action games, but it’s still a great option for strategy. Having the choice would be nice. The thumb ‘space’ key could be bigger and ever so slightly higher. I keep forgetting it has a scroll wheel. It’s three times the price of all the other ‘LH keyboards’ on Amazon.
It’s also far better.
I have been using a Scuf controller for about a year now, have really enjoyed it and definitely improved my game, however try as I might I always lose out to the mouse and keyboard. I have a K/D of 2, and just get rinsed. So, i’ve joined the opposition. I use this in combination with the Razer Deathadder V2 on the PS4. It works flawlessly. I haven’t tried customising the LEDS as don’t really need to for the games I play, as you really don’t have time to look down, but I imagine this feature is ideal for RPG/ MMORPG. Very, very pleased with the purchase, definitely extended the life of my PS4 also! Only changes I would make would be the D-Pad was more like and analogue stick – you can use it as such, but the ‘clicks’ don’t feel right. It’s like a creaking deckchair. But, WASD is as good as it always has been.
Works perfectly, mainly use it for video editing but it’s useful everywhere. Profile switching according to application works seamlessly and the rgb customisation makes keeping track of hotkeys less confusing.
Not the most ergonomic or comfortable imo but it massively increases workflow and productivity and the razer software is a pleasure to use.
I’d love to see a more comfortable wireless version 🙂
Great for first person shooters and pvp activities. You may want to rebind some keys but overall it shouldnt take you long to get used to using this device mabye a week at most to get it down perfectly. Another thing to consider is if you have very small hands this is not a keypad you should buy as the space key is quite far from the other keys
bought this too use on WOW easy to use and great keybinding ingame and using razer software ,Macros are very easy to setup and very comfortable to use no strain at all even after using for hours it is very expensive but after trying other gaming keyboards this one is miles above the rest so dont grudge the cos
This keypad is brilliant. It has a great size and your hand rests naturally over the keys. The mecha membrane keys sound and feel better than a mechanical keyboard (my opinion, dont hate me) being able to change what each button does using the razer synapse app makes it so easy and makes playing games so much easier.
Overall this is a great product that if you are willing to pay this much you should definitely conside
I wanted to use a thumbstick instead of 3 finger WASD, my first purchase was a Splitfish FragChuck FX (Dont buy it, it’s useless). This however, is absolutely perfect, ignore the reviews about the thumbstick being rubbish for FPS, it works incredibly well! Keystrokes are smooth and clicky like blue switches and the thumbstick actuation is precise and snappy. I wish I had purchased this sooner, you wont regret it!
The product is really good for gaming, providing a solid build when compared to other products. However, it is definitely a niche thing. Making use of it for other activities such as trying to use the hardward mainly for shortcuts, requires a bit more stretching the box.
If you switch from consoles, it’s the best thing you can get. I recently did that from ps4. I struggled with wasd keys for a couple of days until i found this gem. You can use the knob as a joysstick and assign movement to it, and then configure the other keys just as you like them. I play moba’s and modern warfare on it, and so far it’s perfect for what i need.
I bought the Tartarus v2 with Final Fantasy 14 in mind, mainly as an alternative to a having a full gaming keyboard taking up desk space now reserved for my work setup in lockdown work-from-home conditions. I’ve found it may have actually helped improve my gameplay, if just because I have less strain on my hands when playing – I write code all day, so RSI is a real concern. Everything’s pretty easy to reach, keeps my hand and arm in a good position, and it allows me to have the comfort of my bulky ergonomic keyboard (that is, unfortunately, not great for gaming) along with the responsiveness of a decent gaming device.
I’m knocking a star off mainly for two reasons, the first being that I’d really love to see more options for adjusting the position of the wrist-rest – I can’t help but feel that my ideal position would be juuuust between the two that are offered, which is terribly annoying.
The second reason I don’t rate it more highly is that the Synapse software is worse than useless on Mac (lol gaming on Mac lol). Things I’d set as modifier keys would get stuck in software requiring plugging and unplugging the thing (not great mid-game!), profiles wouldn’t load without restarting the software, sometimes changes just wouldn’t take effect until reboot, and all sorts of other issues. The experience was awful. Luckily, it wasn’t too much of a bother to just uninstall it entirely and rebind the keys using third-party software, but I’d like to see Razer do better in this regard.
When programming this keypad, I did notice it was very easy to overwrite the key you had just programmed. The back lighting effects are quite cool but I was stumped when it came to try to link a key push to an action and changing the light colour and doing a game command.
I have found the thumb ‘d’ pad/hat switch isn’t the best for using as a controller.
I bought this just before getting furloughed and this was for both gaming and for running macro’s and commands on Autocad. Unfortunately I can’t get IT to install the software now I’m furloughed so can’t test it for CAD yet.
i came for the analog stick and left using the keys this is one of the most comfortable keyboards I’ve ever used I’ve struggled on a normal 100% keyboard to adapt from 20 years of console gaming to using a keyboard my fingers get cramped but not anymore thanks to this perfectly designed keyboard the response To pressing a key feels amazing and it’s a product that I would recommend to anyone new or professional
Took a few sessions to get used to because I have an aggressive claw grip so transitioning from that to a light touch palm rest took some time.
It does rock a little (as in back and forth, not pick up guitar for a quick riff) which is a tad annoying and has caused me to miss press on occasion and that’s why it lost a star.
Apart from that it has served me well and enables me more space for aggressive mouse movements. I do feel that my APM has increased but it’s hard to actually measure that now.
Overall a trusty Razer product but certainly not got everyones taste.
update: 2023
i been using this exclusively since i purchased it in 2019. it’s great. fantastic even. if you adapt to this from keyboard…there’s no going back…you’ll set your keybinds for your favourite games though just to optimize the fluidity and that will just make it even more comfortable and of ease…i use this for Competitive First person games. i can assure you with adaptation you’ll only benefit from this. this is not holding me back, it’s giving me the edge.
Bought this as my pc is connected to a TV with no desk so a full size keyboard was not a viable option. I sit with this and a mouse on a tray covered in an ultra Pro magic playmat (these make awesome mouse pads) so my plan for this was couch gaming really.
Initially this takes time to get used to especially if you map movement to the side d-pad. But after a while it was easy to get on with and though it is a membrane keyboard it has a satisfying click to each key press. My only slight issue is the price as it is very expensive for what is essentially less than half a keyboard but overall I’m very happy with this.
I love this. Was thinking about getting one for ages. It is comfortable and easy to use. Not sure why people complain about the program for it as I found it I stalled and was cuatomable with no problem. Only complaint is the adjustable wrist rest only has two positions. I was hoping it was more slidey but instead pops in and out. It is perfect for my long fingers but not so good for the wife’s smaller hands.
I have used a Belkin Nostromo for a very long time, and was most reluctant to change when it became apparent that the Nostromo was now so old it was no longer supported under Windows 10, and with the most recent Windows update, the profile intermittently refused to load.
The Tartarus V2 is supported under Razer Synapse 3, which requires an internet connection, and currently, as far as I am aware, has no off-line mode like the Razer Synapse 2, which is not exactly ideal. However, I am delighted with the Tartarus V2, as it is very similar to the Belkin Nostromo, so the transition from one to the other was easy.
However, it looks seriously cool alongside the Razer mouse mat and keyboard with all the coloured lights!!
I am more than happy with mine, but I will say that the extra row of buttons may make it a bit to big for anything but big hands. I got this as a means to replace my merc stealth keyboard which had the perfect layout, and with a bit of tinkering I have gotten this to be near as good but the default WASD layout may make the top buttons difficult to reach for those with smaller hands so it may be a good idea to re-map the buttons a row lower and remap some of the buttons to the joystick instead (I for instance use space and c on the joystick for jump and duck in wow). Customisation is great but I know a few people who just went straight with the default layout with minor customisation and though it was a bit to big for their hands. Its fully customisable so take full advantage of it. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 is because the merc stealth gaming keys are much better in my opinion so if this was a 5 then that would have to be a 6.