Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08
RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Take Command of Your Destiny
The Sound BlasterX Vanguard K08 is designed to keep you on top of
your game.
Crafted with ultra responsive and durable custom-made OMRON
mechanical switches, the compact keyboard with 109 customizable
keys, an ergonomically designed body, clean matte surface and fully
programmable ambient-reactive lighting perfectly delivers your
every command with pinpoint precision and speed.
First PERCEIVE... Now REACT and EXECUTE
As games evolve to become faster and fiercer, so do the needs of
gamers. Our audio products have always offered enhanced audio
clarity and positional placement for you to PERCEIVE what's going
on but gaming is much more than just perception.
Whether you are on a race track roaring around corners or fending
off hordes of demons, not only do you need to PERCEIVE what's
happening, you also need to REACT accordingly and EXECUTE your
actions reliably, decisively and accurately.
So we asked ourselves, why stop at just audio?
Today, we give you fresh power at your fingertips. New gear
designed just for you, the gamer, to give you the best P.R.E
(Perceive, React and Execute) experience you've ever known.
Meet PRES, our professionally customized OMRON switch
Co-designed with OMRON, PRES (Perceive-React-Execute Switches) are
custom mechanical switches professionally developed for high
actions per minute gaming and typing comfort with a centered light
guide for a brilliant RGB backlighting experience. Built for
durability and reliability, each switch can withstand over 70
million keystrokes and feature double cross-point technology for
fail-safe contacts.
PRES allows you to reach your full potential, offering quick input
action and instantaneous rapid-fire keystrokes while minimizing
typos and mistakes - giving you the perfect balance of speed and
control
25% Faster Response and 12.5% Faster Actions Per
Minute
In a world where 1 milisecond is a matter between winning or
losing, the speed of your keyboard response is absolutely crucial.
While the default travel distance of most mechanical keyboards is
2.0mm, the Vanguard K08 is designed with shorter travel of 1.5mm.
This means you only have to depress the keys by 3/4 of the usual
distance before a command is fired off, and translating into an
important in-game reaction and execution
With some game mechanics requiring you to mash a button really fast
in order to do maximum damage to a boss or just to pry a door open,
Vanguard's PRES with a total travel depth of 3.5mm, as opposed to
the standard 4.0mm, allows you to fire off more keypresses in the
same time.
For example, let's say you mash a single key on a normal keyboard
for a minute, and register 420 keypresses. With the Vanguard, you'd
be able to pull off 48 more keypresses (468 total) in the same
amount of time for an additional 12.5% more hits dealt to a boss or
12.5% more words per minute (if you're the sort who like creating
walls of text).
100% More Reliable
Unlike normal mechanical switches with single connectors, we've
partnered with OMRON to implement cross-point technology for
fail-safe contacts in PRES. With dual connectors in each switch,
each PRES is guaranteed to fire off even in the event of one
connector failing due to oxidation or dirt particles. Our keyboard
may just be the first to endure a sandstorm and still be fully
operational
26-Key Rollover with Anti-Ghosting Technology
Even with 10 fingers and 10 toes, you'll only be able to hit 20
keys at any one time - and that leaves 6 more to spare! This means
we've totally eliminated all causes of keyboard input lag, jams and
ghosting unless you're a faceroller
- Low profile key swift key caps
- High Speed USB 2.0 pass-through port
- Media and rotary volume control
- 109 fully programmable keys
- Programmable Aurora Reactive lighting system - with 10 ambient
lighting preset
- 2 position adjustable height
- Detachable Wrist Rest
Inspired by Earth's Natural Phenomenon
Fully customizable ambient-reactive LED lighting, with 16.8 million
colors to choose from. Build a personalised gaming and
entertainment space by linking up other Aurora Reactive lighting
system products
General
Actuation
Keyboard
Backlight: |
Yes
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Full-Size Keyboard: |
Yes
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Keyboard Style: |
Straight
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Numeric Keypad: |
Yes
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Programmable Hot Keys: |
Yes
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Windows Keys: |
Yes
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Wrist Rest: |
Yes
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Connectivity
Connectivity Technology: |
Wired
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Power
Package Contents
System Requirements
Minimum Processor: |
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
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Windows Operating Systems Supported: |
Windows 10 Education
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Windows 10 Education x64
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Windows 10 Enterprise
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Windows 10 Enterprise x64
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Windows 10 Home
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Windows 10 Home x64
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Windows 10 Pro
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Windows 10 Pro x64
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Windows 7 Home Basic
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Windows 7 Home Basic x64
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Windows 7 Home Premium
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Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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Windows 7 Professional
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Windows 7 Professional x64
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Windows 7 Ultimate
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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Windows 8
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Windows 8 Enterprise
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Windows 8 Enterprise x64
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Windows 8 Pro
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Windows 8 Pro x64
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Windows 8 x64
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Windows 8.1
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Windows 8.1 Enterprise
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Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
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Windows 8.1 Pro
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Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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Windows 8.1 x64
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Physical Specification
Cable Length: |
2 m
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Form Factor: |
Standard
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Interface: |
USB
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LEDs: |
Yes
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Surface Coloration: |
Monotone
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