Rapoo Announces VPRO V800 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

[btarunr]

Rapoo, one of the world's leading manufacturers of peripherals in the wireless segment and the first manufacturer of products featuring 5 GHz wireless technology, holds an impressive 42% market share in China. Today, it proudly launches its new V800 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. VPRO Gaming Labs, Rapoo's dedicated specialist department backed up by a 120-strong R&D team and one of Asia's most cutting-edge production facilities, has revised the V800 specifically for the European market - and now the final details about the V800 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard are ready for release.

The V800 has ultra-durable switches thanks to VPRO Gaming Labs choice of yellow Kailh switches from Kaihua Electronics. These advanced switches ensure keystrokes feel the same throughout their life span of up to 60 million operations. With a 2 mm activation point and 50 g operating force the keys offer an ultra-fast response speed, even in the heat of battle. But this isn't the only area where VPRO Gaming Labs' focus is on offering maximum quality: Both the materials as well as the finish meet the highest standards. Among the revisions made for the European market, the keyboard has a matt coating. This non-slip material offers more grip and is less prone to finger marks. All five dedicated macro keys (G1-G5) on the left-hand side of the keyboard can also be customized for lightning-fast access to macros.



5 profiles including Gaming Mode button
Each of the 5 profiles can be customized to suit the gamer's preferences and are conveniently stored in the V800's 2 MB of onboard memory. As a really special feature, VPRO developed the Gaming Mode. This allows easy toggling between game and Windows settings. For instance, pressing the Gaming Mode button deactivates the Windows function keys automatically.

Multi-level backlighting system for top-secret night-time missions
All the keys on the V800 are backlit. This offers total control over the keyboard even in total darkness. The multi-level key illumination function offers five backlighting modes. A dedicated backlighting button on the top-right of the keyboard means it's easy to adjust the brightness level. The V800 also has an additional feature: "Breathing" mode. When selected, the keyboard takes control of the backlighting, smoothly fading the lighting in and out.

Customizable keys and rapid input processing
109 of the 113 keys on the V800 are individually programmable, including with self-recorded and precisely timed macros. These can be recorded and edited in a flash using the supplied Macro Manager included in the driver.

The computing power required for rapid input processing is provided by the V-Power3 Gaming Chip which packs a 60 MHz 32-bit ARM Core processor. This makes the keyboard a truly customized tool which responds to every key press and executes every command at breakneck speed.

Anti-ghosting and online live-update
The V800's anti-ghosting function builds on the V700, allowing simultaneous execution of multiple commands regardless of how many keys are pressed at the same time. The driver's online live-update feature informs the user automatically about new firmware and driver updates.

Maximum sturdiness & stability + dimensions
The V800 is housed in a tough casing which makes the keyboard incredibly sturdy. Here too, VPRO has improved the stability of the V800 compared to the V700. The revised fold-out keyboard legs, finished with a rubberized coating, grip most surfaces ensuring the keyboard remains rooted to the spot. The V800 measures in at 506 × 180 × 40 mm and weighs 1510 g. The braided USB cable is 2 m long and doesn't get tangled up while the keyboard is being carried around thanks to the additional transport clip. This killer package is rounded off by a 1000 Hz USB polling rate plus gold-plated USB connector.

Availability and pricing
The V800 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is available now for an MSRP of €119.00.

Tech Specs:

• 113 mechanical keys, 109 programmable keys
• 5 dedicated macro keys
• Multi-level backlighting system with 5 modes
• Gaming Mode/Standard Mode button
• 1000 Hz USB Polling Rate
• Anti-Ghosting
• 2 mm Key Travel Distance
• 50 g Operating Force
• V-Power3 Gaming Chip (32-bit ARM core)
• 2MB onboard memory
• USB Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
• Gold-plated USB connector
• 2 m braided USB Cable
• Transport Clip

For more information, visit the product page.

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[AsRock]

i wounder which keys cannot be programed all so to be lefty and use those arrow keys might be painful after a while.

I do like Kailh switches

 

[ne6togadno]

i wounder which keys cannot be programed

4 special above numpad

 

[micropage7]

yellow Kailh switches from Kaihua Electronics

one more switches after cherry, romer then kailh

interesting

 

[AsRock]

4 special above numpad

aah yes, silly me.

one more switches after cherry, romer then kailh

interesting

I like them more than cherry, cherry switches seem to wobble more.

 

[rooivalk]

one more switches after cherry, romer then kailh

interesting

I think romer is the newest kid on the block. Kailh has been known as 'cheap Cherry imitation'.
The new Blackwidow is using modified Kailh.

 

[AsRock]

I think romer is the newest kid on the block. Kailh has been known as 'cheap Cherry imitation'.
The new Blackwidow is using modified Kailh.

Wha ?, because the actual switch can be much cheaper to buy than a MX switch they are no good ?, because they are cheaper don't mean they are made cheap funny shit is that side by side they look identical except the price for a MX switch.

I use both and they been as good as each other, only thing i am against is them being cheaper to buy is not making the keyboards cheaper to buy in most cases.

Never mind the MX Cherry led issue thats been going around and have gone though though 3 keyboards with cherry's leds have failed unlike my Kailh switches\leds have out lasted all 3 of those keyboards + 2 others for failing keys.

 

[rooivalk]

Wha ?, because the actual switch can be much cheaper to buy than a MX switch they are no good ?, because they are cheaper don't mean they are made cheap funny shit is that side by side they look identical except the price for a MX switch.

That's why I wrote it in quotation marks. It's simply what they're known for. The switch itself looks identical right to brand embossing.
Funny thing is I'm okay with cheap membrane vs mechanical (even topre). I switched between them on daily basis.

Btw my black Corsair K70 has no led issue at all. The only issue for me is how it doesn't offer significant benefit compared to $10 cheap ass Logitech.

 

[AsRock]

Well we all like different things, more power to you liking membrane still. In the end there is only 3 differences between the switches.

Price
feel
expected key press count 50m v 60m

All comes down to preference in the end.

 

[raptori]

"2 mm Key Travel Distance" that's almost like touch with no feedback.