Razer Tartarus V2 Pro Launches With Analogue Switches and a TMR Thumbstick
Razer has launched the Tartarus V2 Pro, a one-handed PC gaming keypad built around 31 programmable controls, Gen-2 analogue optical switches and a full-sized TMR thumbstick.
The company’s official UK product page lists the keypad from £199.00. That is Razer’s current first-party UK price at the time of publication; it should not be confused with the US price of $199.99 or secondary reports quoting £199.99.
Everything below reflects Razer’s published specifications and product claims. Pixalrig has not tested the Tartarus V2 Pro, so we cannot independently assess its latency, comfort, long-term switch reliability, thumbstick reliability or real-world gaming performance.
What is the Razer Tartarus V2 Pro?
The Tartarus V2 Pro is a compact alternative to a full keyboard for players who want commonly used controls beneath one hand. Razer positions it for games with numerous commands, including MMOs and shooters, while its software-controlled layouts can also be adapted to other genres.
It provides 31 programmable controls, including the TMR thumbstick, alongside dedicated Hypershift, keymap-cycle and profile-cycle buttons. Keys can be remapped and assigned shortcuts or macros through Razer Synapse.
Gen-2 analogue optical switches
Razer’s Gen-2 analogue optical switches support an adjustable actuation range from 0.1mm to 4.0mm. This allows users to choose how far a key must travel before an input is registered rather than relying on one fixed actuation point.
The keypad also supports Rapid Trigger. Razer says this lets a key reset as it rises instead of waiting for a fixed reset point, allowing repeated inputs with smaller finger movements. That description is a manufacturer claim rather than an independent Pixalrig performance finding.
Snap Tap, Snap Flex and Dynamic Keystroke
Several of Razer’s newer input features are included:
- Snap Tap: prioritises the latest input between two selected keys without requiring the previous key to be released first. It is disabled by default and can be configured through Synapse.
- Snap Flex: allows different actions to be assigned to the press and release stages of one key.
- Dynamic Keystroke: can trigger up to four commands at different points of a keypress.
Compatibility and usefulness can vary between games, control schemes and competition rules. Buyers should check the rules of any game or tournament before enabling advanced input-assistance features.
8,000Hz polling option
Razer Synapse provides a selectable 8,000Hz polling rate. Higher polling settings increase how often the device reports input to the PC, but Pixalrig has not measured the keypad’s latency or compared its real-world response with conventional 1,000Hz devices.
An 8,000Hz setting can also increase CPU and USB processing overhead in some circumstances. Users should choose the setting that remains stable on their own system rather than assuming the highest number will always produce a noticeable benefit.
TMR thumbstick and adjustable wrist rest
A full-sized TMR thumbstick sits within reach of the user’s thumb and can be configured for multidirectional movement or other inputs. Razer markets the magnetic TMR design as resistant to drift, but long-term thumbstick reliability has not yet been independently established by Pixalrig.
The wrist rest can move forwards and backwards, shift laterally and tilt between 15 and 20 degrees. Those adjustments should make it easier to tailor the fit, although comfort is subjective and will depend on hand size, desk height and playing position.
Profiles and configurable keymaps
The Tartarus V2 Pro supports up to 24 configurable keymaps across three profiles. Razer says users can create eight layouts for each profile and switch between them using an assigned control.
There is also a factory-default profile with a 2.0mm actuation point and Rapid Trigger disabled, plus an onboard last-used profile that remembers the most recent Synapse configuration.
Razer Tartarus V2 Pro specifications at a glance
- 31 programmable controls
- Razer Gen-2 analogue optical switches
- 0.1–4.0mm adjustable actuation
- Rapid Trigger
- Snap Tap, Snap Flex and Dynamic Keystroke
- Selectable polling rate up to 8,000Hz
- Full-sized TMR thumbstick
- Adjustable wrist rest with 15–20-degree tilt
- 24 configurable keymaps across three profiles
- Configuration through Razer Synapse
Who is it for?
The Tartarus V2 Pro is aimed at PC players who prefer a dedicated left-hand control surface and are willing to spend time configuring profiles. Its £199.00 starting price places it well above many complete gaming keyboards, so it is a specialist option rather than an obvious upgrade for everyone.
Players who want a traditional typing layout, function row or number pad may be better served by a complete keyboard. Our gaming keyboards under £100 guide covers more conventional alternatives without adding the Tartarus V2 Pro to those recommendations.
What remains to be tested
Razer’s specification sheet establishes what the keypad is designed to offer, but it does not replace independent use. Comfort over long sessions, software behaviour, game compatibility, input consistency and the durability of the switches and thumbstick all require hands-on testing.
Pixalrig has not received or tested the Tartarus V2 Pro. We will not make a recommendation until there is sufficient evidence to judge how it performs outside Razer’s own product material.
Official source
Full manufacturer specifications and current regional pricing are available on the official Razer UK Tartarus V2 Pro page.
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