Pulsar
PCMK 2 HE TKL
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:James L., and Arthur B.
Published:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Switch Compatibility
  • Latency

THE BAD

  • Nothing at the time of writing

THE REST

  • Overall
Hardware
Hardware
NOTES
In The Box

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Front of the box.

Keyboard
USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
Keycap and Switch Puller
Dust Cover
Sticker
User Documentation
Dimensions

The keyboard is placed on a 900 x 400 mm desk pad next to a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse.

Height
3.7 cm
Width Max
35.5 cm
Depth W/ Palm Rest
12.7 cm
Depth
12.7 cm
Weight
963 g
Construction

The right side of the keyboard containing the navigation keys.

Chassis Material
Plastic and Aluminum
Base Plate Material
Aluminum
Base Plate Color
Black
Stabilizers
Black
Keycaps

The left side of the keyboard.

Keycap Material
PBT
Lettering
Double-Shot
Shine Through Keycaps
Yes
Connectivity

The keyboard is connected by a USB Type-C to Type-A detachable cable.

Wireless
No
Wired
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Bluetooth Version
N/A
Multi-Device Pairing
No
Receiver
No
Receiver Storing
No
Battery Type
N/A
Computer Side Connector
Type-A
Keyboard Side Connector
Type-C
Cable Length
180 cm
Detachable Cable
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
Features & Software
Features & Software
NOTES
Software
Software
Bibimbap
Mandatory Registration
No
Number Of Profiles
3
Onboard Memory
Yes
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Yes
QMK Firmware Compatible
No
VIA Key Configurator Compatible
No
Windows Compatible
Yes
macOS Compatible
Yes
Backlighting
RGB Software
Bibimbap
Backlighting
Yes
Backlighting Color
RGB
Per Key Illumination
Yes
Performance
Performance
NOTES
Keystroke
Switch Type
Hall Effect
Hot Swappable
Yes
Stem Type
Cherry
Pin Configuration
N/A
Pin Orientation
South Facing
Tactility
Linear
Operating Force
33.27 gf
Bottoming Force
43.51 gf
Key Start Force
29.45 gf
Pre-Travel
1.35 mm
Total Travel
4.06 mm
Switch Name
Gateron x Pulsar Magnetic switch
Latency
Avg. Latency (Wired)
3.4 ms
Avg. Latency (Receiver)
N/A
Avg. Latency (Bluetooth)
N/A
Sound Sample
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & Efficiency
NOTES
Ergonomics

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The keyboard ergonomics at an angle of 3.5 degrees, with the adjustable leg in.

Board Size
80%/TKL
Board Type
Straight
Palm Rest Included
No
Low Profile
No
Incline Angles
3.5° / / 10°
Numpad
No
Dedicated Function Row
Yes
Dedicated Arrow Keys
Yes
Key Spacing
19 mm
Ghosting & Rollover
KRO Wired
N-KRO
KRO Receiver
N/A
KRO Bluetooth
N/A
Ghosting
None Encountered
Test Configuration
Test Configuration
Firmware Version
2410210a
Software Version
4.0.1
Polling Rate (Wired)
8000 Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless)
N/A
Debounce Time
N/A

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