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  • ROCCAT Burst Pro Extreme Lightweight Review, Software Update, Manual Guide

    ROCCAT Burst Pro

    ROCCAT BURST PRO

    The Roccat Burst Pro offers excellent value for money if you are looking for a light and efficient mouse. Between its light weight, its perfectly flexible cable or its optical switches, it brilliantly combines performance and maneuverability while remaining affordable under the bar of 60 € .

    Even cheaper, its little sister the Core version is a great alternative for players on a tighter budget.

    Roccat Burst Pro Test

    Ultralight mice are in fashion and Roccat seems determined to get his share of the pie back. After the very good Kone Pure Ultra and its 66 g on the scale, the manufacturer unveils two new models with the Roccat Burst Pro and Burst Core . The two mice have an identical size, with symmetrical ergonomics and a total weight of 68 g.

    At just € 29.99 , the Burst Core is the cheaper of the two and is positioned as the most affordable ultralight mouse on the market. It is equipped with an 8500 DPI PixArt PMW3330 sensor, Roccat Titan optical switches and a standard cable.

    See Also : Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered Review And Test

    The Burst Pro model, which we focus on today, presents a technical sheet revised upwards. The mouse has an excellent sensor derived from the PixArt PMW3389, a much more flexible paracord cable , RGB lighting or even heat-treated pads.

    This Pro version is offered at a price of 59.99 € and competes with the Razer Viper Mini , the Cooler Master MM711 or the Endgame Gear XM1 .

    Can it find a place in the very competitive ultra-light mouse sector? Answer after ten days at his side.

    Design & Ergonomics

    The Roccat Burst Pro has symmetrical ergonomics, but its design is not ambidextrous. Without a button positioned on its right facade, it mainly targets right-handed players and possibly left-handed players, favoring fingertips grip .

    As for the Kone Pure Ultra , we are therefore here on a so-called ultralight mouse, with a total weight of 68 g. As is often the case, the design is based on a perforated frame, but Roccat has chosen to cover it with a translucent coating.

    A choice that in theory allows to limit dust and other dirt within the mouse, while promoting the diffusion of the backlight. Visually, it is quite successful and it changes a bit from what we are used to seeing in recent months in the sector.

    Dimension of Roccat Burst Pro

    In terms of dimensions, the Burst Pro displays an average size. With a length of 120mm, a maximum width of 58mm and a height of 38mm, it should be able to fit most players.

    Its shape is somewhat reminiscent of what we had discovered on the Endgame Gear XM1, with an upper part neither too flat nor too domed and slightly flared sides on the rear.

    The mouse seems to be able to adapt to the majority of grips, whether you are more a fan of Claw Grip , Palm Grip or even Fingertips , even if we recommend more compact models like the Viper Mini. .

    Comfort and handling of the Roccat Burst Pro

    On our side, comfort is at the rendezvous and it is possible to chain hours of gaming without feeling particular fatigue alongside this Burst Pro. Obviously, each user has their own preferences and it remains difficult to be completely objective on this point.

    Now place the mouse buttons. We find on the upper part the two main clicks, with Roccat Titan optical switches. A good surprise for a proposed mouse, we remind you that it is below the € 60 mark.

    The two main buttons have Roccat Titan optical switches

    In use, these optical switches are perfectly responsive and eliminate the bounce delay of traditional mechanical switches. The activation is straightforward and well marked, with good sound feedback. Their durability is also superior, with up to 100 million activation according to Roccat.

    It remains obviously difficult to verify in practice, especially after only ten days alongside the mouse.

    On the side of the wheel, there are well marked notches as well as an RGB lighting zone. In use, the latter is particularly comfortable, but we will still note a little play on our model. Because of this, the wheel sometimes shifts to the side and it remains difficult to say if this problem is related to our model or not.

    In use, however, this does not prevent its proper use. You can consult our video to better understand the “problem”.

    Ergonomics for Roccat Burst Pro

    As explained a little earlier, if the mouse has symmetrical ergonomics, only the left facade has buttons. Quite impressive, they are easy to access and again offer reactive activation. A good job from Roccat.

    ROCCAT Burst Pro

    Still on the side facades, we note the presence of a slightly textured honeycomb coating. It provides a little extra grip , even if it remains here much more subtle than a real rubber coating for example.

    On the cable side, the Roccat Burst Pro opts for a model called PhantomFlex . This is a particularly soft and flexible paracord model and it is clearly better than what the manufacturer presented us on its Roccat Kone Pure Ultra. Here it does not interfere with the movements of the mouse and we can without any problem bypass a bungee.

    The paracord cable is very flexible

    Last point to emphasize concerning the construction of this Burst Pro: its skates. Roccat opts here for heat-treated PTFE models. The brand does not necessarily specify the advantages that this brings to the use, but it is clear that the mouse offers one of the best glides in the sector.

    Performances of the Roccat Burst Pro

    To get a better idea of ​​the in-game performance of the mouse, the Burst Pro has mainly been tested on different FPS such as Call of Duty: Warzone, Diabotical or Valorant. If the youngest of Roccat did not transform us into a pro-gamer overnight, she is terribly effective and allows you to play in optimal conditions.

    See Also : Roccat Kone EMP Comfortable Mouse Software Support

    The Burst Pro offers excellent tracking with its efficient optical sensor
    With its light weight, flexible cable and very good glide, it adapts perfectly to players who are used to playing with low sensitivity. Combined with a good TKL keyboard, you can perform large and precise movements in a perfectly fluid way.

    The buttons are also very responsive and provide a good feeling of confidence upon activation. Again it’s all good and not much to complain about this Burst Pro.

    Roccat Swarm software

    On the functional side, the Roccat Burst Pro is compatible with the Roccat Swarm software. You can create up to 5 configuration profiles and load them automatically according to your games or applications.

    Roccat Support Software and manual guide

    The tool makes it possible in particular to manage the different levels of sensitivity of the sensor, here from 100 to 16,000 DPI with a step of 50 DPI.

    From the “Assignment of keys” tab, we can remap the 8 mouse buttons by counting the scrolling up and down of the wheel. Roccat offers some configuration examples but it is possible to choose the actions of your choice or to create your own macros.

    Configuration of EasyShift + buttons and options

    Each button can also have an alternative command via the EasyShift [+] functionality. This makes it possible to double the number of mouse shortcuts and it is rather practical on certain MMORPGs or for office automation for example.

    The “Lighting” tab is used to manage the RGB effects of the mouse. Here we find the usual modes of the brand and we must admit that it is a little less complete than in the competition. A single zone is configurable, including both the lighting of the wheel and those present under the translucent shell.

    Roccat AIMO RGB lighting

    In use, the lights are nevertheless successful and benefit above all from a beautiful light. Alongside the recent Roccat Vulcan TKL Pro keyboard, it has its small effect.

    The last tab “Advanced parameters” brings some additional options, including the possibility of adjusting the polling rate from 125 to 1000 Hz or to manage the lift-off distance on two levels or to calibrate it according to your mouse pad.

    Conclusion

    The Roccat Burst Pro is a very nice surprise! After a convincing Kone Pure Ultra but not free from flaws, the manufacturer corrects the situation and positions its new mouse as an excellent alternative to the ultralight models already established on the market.

    At 59.99 € , it has one of the best quality / price ratios in the sector by offering a well-designed model and above all without the slightest concession. At this price, it is the only one to combine a light weight, optical switches, a paracord cable , RGB lighting or even an irreproachable optical sensor.

    If you have a tighter budget, the Burst Core is also interesting under the 30 € mark . We lose some of the advantages of the Pro model, with a more classic cable, less RGB and a less efficient optical sensor, but we keep comfortable ergonomics, optical switches and its weight of 68 g.

    GOOD POINTS

    •  Light and strong
    •  Flawless optical sensor
    •  Good grip
    •  Responsive buttons
    •  Soft and flexible cable
    •  Price

    NEGATIVE POINTS

    •  Roccat Swarm software still lagging behind

    TECHNICAL SHEET

    •  ROCCAT Owl-Eye 16,000 DPI optical sensor
    •  Acceleration: 50 G
    •  Maximum speed: 400 fps
    •  6 programmable buttons
    •  ROCCAT Titan Optical Switches
    •  Translucent honeycomb shell
    •  PTFE pads
    •  AIMO RGB lighting
    •  Built-in memory
    •  Roccat Swarm compatible
    •  Phantomflex cable – 1.8 m
    •  Weight: 68g
    •  Dimensions: 120 x 58 x 38.7 mm
  • Roccat Vulcan II Mini review

    Roccat Vulcan II Mini review

    GAMING SUPPORT –  The Roccat Vulcan II Mini keyboard and its very compact format. We can notably mention Razer with its Huntsman Mini and Blackwidow V3 Mini , SteelSeries with its Apex 9 and Pro Mini, the K65 RGB Mini and K70 Pro Mini Wireless from Corsair or even Fnatic and its Streak65 . Only Logitech G still seems a little behind, but we imagine that their model will not be long in coming.

    So with a little delay on the competition, can Roccat impose itself on this format more and more appreciated by the players? Response after a dozen days at his side.

    Design & Ergonomics

    The Vulcan II Mini generally takes up the design of the previous keyboards in the range and in particular the Vulcan and Vulcan TKL Pro that we had already had the opportunity to present to you on GamerTech.

    The look of these keyboards is clearly one of their main strengths, with the various iterations of the Vulcan standing out quite a bit from the competition thanks to an airy and slender design, emphasizing RGB lighting.

    The main novelty of this Mini version is thus found in its format, which as its name suggests now passes on a reduced model, here at 65%.

    As a reminder, this design, even more compact than that of the TKL models, ignores the numeric keypad and the F1 to F12 keys. Faced with the 60% models, on the other hand, we retain direct access to the directional arrows as well as to an additional column on the right of the keyboard.

    In practice, there is a tendency to favor this design at 65% rather than 60%. The difference in terms of dimensions is not huge and we gain in comfort of use as well as in productivity.

    Dimensions

    Once placed on a desk, the latest addition to the brand knows how to be discreet. With dimensions of 324 x 116 x 31 mm, the Roccat Vulcan II Mini adapts to the smallest spaces while providing a large sliding surface for mouse movements. An essential point if you are used to playing with low sensitivity. To give you a better idea, the animation below compares the Roccat model to a few other references that have already passed through our hands.

    A little more in detail, the finishes of the keyboard are similar to those of previous Vulcans. We thus find a chassis with an always very thin design, here reinforced by an aluminum upper plate. The model takes the torture pretty well despite a fairly light weight of 500 g.

    We also find these “floating”-looking keys, with these keycaps which only cover the upper part of the mechanical switches. It’s a bit of the hallmark of this Vulcan range and we must admit that visually the result is still just as convincing. Note that it is now possible to replace these keycaps with more traditional models if desired (cross stem).

    Regarding the keycaps installed by default, Roccat does not specify their design but everything seems to lead to believe that they are ABS plastic models. Not necessarily ideal in terms of durability and fingerprints can quickly appear.

    Accessible

    On the command side, all the actions of the deleted keys obviously remain accessible via the FN key. You can also access some additional shortcuts to manage your music, the sound volume or the intensity of RGB lighting. Classic.

    The Vulcan II Mini is also compatible with the EasyShift[+] option, found on most of the brand’s mice and keyboards. The feature provides access to an alternative mapping and therefore benefits from many additional shortcuts.

    By default, the option is activated when you hold down the TAB key, but you can also imagine activating it from your Roccat mouse . These options are adjusted from the Roccat Swarm software that we present to you a little further down.

    At the back of the keyboard, there are two retractable feet allowing the tilt to be adjusted on two levels. A rubber insert placed on the front part of the base ensures good stability to the whole.

    Finally, let’s finish with a point on connectivity. The Roccat model works only wired, via a USB-C connector placed in the center of its rear edge. For once, we would have liked the manufacturer to finally offer a switch to wireless with this new version in compact format. The keyboard could thus have been placed as an alternative to the Corsair K70 Mini Wireless , Razer Blackwidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed ​​or Cooler Master CK721 .

    Roccat Swarm Software

    As explained above, the different keyboard options can be configured via the in-house Roccat Swarm software. It is available free of charge from the manufacturer’s site and if you already have it, all you have to do is launch it and then update it.

    The tool allows you to create up to 5 configuration profiles, which can then be automatically loaded according to your games or applications. Enough to allow it to display good versatility despite its compact format.

    From the “Key assignment” tab, you can modify the secondary mapping of the keys, the one accessible via the EasyShift[+] functionality. Here, it is possible to choose among the different categories of actions already offered by Roccat or to create your own macros.

    The EasyShift[+] option is activated by default by holding the Tab key, but only when the keyboard is in “Gaming” mode, which can be activated via Fn + Windows.

    On the lighting side, they are configured from a second tab. Here you can choose between different effects or customize each of the keys with the color of your choice. Nothing really new on that side, even if we have to admit that some competitors offer slightly more complete options, including the possibility of customizing several layers of lighting.

    A new tab is also appearing on the lower part of the software, allowing you to customize the second LED found on 30 keys of the keyboard, namely those offering a second mapping accessible via the FN key. To our surprise, only some of them are customizable, especially those dedicated to media or sound volume. For example, the second lighting of the numeric keys is not customizable, while the latter have two LEDs.

    Also, for some keys the second lighting is always activated, while for others it only activates when the action in question is activated. In short, all this deserves in our opinion to be reworked a little and we hope that a firmware update will offer a little more latitude on the side of these second lights because the idea is rather good.

    Overall, the Roccat software meets most of our expectations, but as often, we regret an interface that is not necessarily the most intuitive. The tool has changed very little in recent years and a global overhaul would be really welcome.

    Switches & Performances

    The Vulcan II Mini inaugurates the brand’s new optical switches: the Roccat Titan II Optical. They take up a design fairly close to the manufacturer’s previous linear switches, still with a total stroke of 3.6 mm, an activation at 1.4 mm and a force of 65 g. They are advertised with a durability of 100 million activations.

    Without really giving more details about their design, the brand promises an even smoother activation with this second generation. These new switches mainly benefit from a revised design at the stem level, offering much better compatibility with other keycaps .

    In use, these new switches are rather convincing and we benefit from a pleasant keystroke. Activation is perfectly responsive and the keyboard does well for both gaming and office use. However, not everyone will necessarily be a fan of the keycaps installed by default on the Vulcan II Mini and these require a little time to adapt to keys with a more classic design.

    On the noise side, Roccat improves what we discovered on the previous Vulcan TKL Pro. The switches are quieter when activated and above all no longer resonate inside the chassis. Good news !

    Conclusion

    With this Roccat Vulcan II Mini, the brand presents its first mechanical keyboard in an ultra-compact format. Fans of the range will therefore now have the choice between three different sizes, with the classic “Full-Size” version, the TKL model and therefore this new 65% version.

    The keyboard itself does not really revolutionize the sector. In addition to its design which contrasts a little with the competition, the rest is rather classic. Offered at the manufacturer price of €149 , we could have expected a little more from Roccat, with in particular wireless connectivity options or even a “Hot-Swap” design.