Roccat SOVA PC/Mac, Keyboard
Roccat (4250288181830 / ROC-12-151) - Anti-ghosting - Backlight - Built-in memory - Mouse included - Multimedia Keys - USB Hub - Wrist rest - Blue - Wired - USB - Mini - Membrane - QWERTY - Straight - PC/server | ROCCAT Sova
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Roccat SOVA PC/Mac Keyboard
The Roccat SOVA PC/Mac Keyboard is a compact, high‑performance input device designed for gamers and power users who demand speed, precision, and reliability. With its sleek black finish, blue backlight, and robust feature set, this keyboard delivers an immersive typing experience while keeping your desk clutter‑free.
Design & Build Quality
The SOVA is a mini form factor keyboard that packs essential functionality into a small footprint. Its monotone black chassis offers a clean aesthetic that blends seamlessly with any gaming rig or office setup. Despite its size, the keyboard maintains a sturdy construction, featuring reinforced keycaps and a durable plastic frame that can withstand heavy daily use.
The inclusion of a wrist rest provides ergonomic support during long sessions, reducing strain on the forearm and wrist. The overall weight is approximately 5.18 lbs (2.35 kg), making it portable yet stable enough to stay in place during intense gaming or typing.
Key Features & Functionality
- Anti‑Ghosting & N‑Key Rollover: The keyboard supports full N-key rollover, ensuring that every keypress is registered accurately, even when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. This feature is essential for fast-paced gaming and complex typing tasks.
- Backlighting: Equipped with a single blue backlight, the SOVA offers clear visibility in low‑light environments while maintaining a subtle, stylish glow that complements its black design.
- Membrane Switches: The keyboard uses high‑quality membrane key switches that provide a quiet, tactile typing experience. These switches are ideal for both gaming and professional use, offering reliable performance without the noise of mechanical keys.
- Built‑In Memory (512 KB): The SOVA stores custom settings directly on the device, allowing you to preserve your preferred key mappings and lighting configurations across different systems.
- Multimedia Keys: Dedicated multimedia controls enable quick access to volume adjustment, media playback, and other system functions without interrupting gameplay or work.
- USB Hub Functionality: The keyboard includes two USB 2.0 ports, effectively turning it into a small hub for connecting additional peripherals such as a mouse, headset, or flash drive.
Connectivity & Compatibility
The SOVA is a wired device that connects via a standard USB interface. Its USB 2.0 hub feature allows you to plug in up to two additional devices directly into the keyboard, reducing cable clutter on your desk.
With a generous cable length of 157.5 inches (4 m), users have ample flexibility to position the keyboard wherever they prefer without being tethered too close to the computer. The device is powered through USB, eliminating the need for an external power supply.
The keyboard supports a wide range of Windows operating systems, including:
- Windows 10 (Education, Enterprise, Home, Pro – both 32‑bit and 64‑bit)
- Windows 7 (Enterprise, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Starter, Ultimate – both 32‑bit and 64‑bit)
- Windows 8 (Standard, Enterprise, Pro – both 32‑bit and 64‑bit)
Its compatibility with both PC and Mac platforms makes it a versatile choice for users who switch between operating systems.
Performance & Gaming Focus
The keyboard’s polling rate of 1000 Hz ensures that key inputs are transmitted to the computer at a rapid pace, minimizing input lag and providing a responsive experience crucial for competitive gaming. Combined with its anti‑ghosting capability, the SOVA delivers reliable performance even during complex key combinations.
The inclusion of a mouse (included) in the package offers a complete input solution for gamers who prefer a compact setup. Although the mouse is not part of the keyboard’s core specifications, it complements the overall gaming experience by providing precise cursor control.
Keyboard Layout & Language Support
The SOVA features a standard QWERTY layout in English, making it suitable for users who rely on familiar key arrangements. Its membrane design and ergonomic wrist rest support extended typing sessions without compromising comfort.
Why Choose the Roccat SOVA PC/Mac Keyboard?
- Compact yet Feature‑Rich: Despite its mini size, it offers essential gaming features such as N-key rollover, high polling rate, and multimedia controls.
- Ergonomic Design: The wrist rest and sturdy build reduce fatigue during long sessions.
- Versatile Connectivity: USB hub functionality and a long cable provide flexibility in desk setup.
- Cross‑Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly with a wide range of Windows versions, ensuring broad usability.
- Stylish Aesthetics: The black chassis with blue backlight delivers a sleek look that fits both gaming rigs and professional workstations.
In summary, the Roccat SOVA PC/Mac Keyboard is an excellent choice for gamers and professionals who require a reliable, ergonomic, and feature‑packed keyboard in a compact form factor. Its blend of performance, design, and versatility makes it a standout option for anyone looking to enhance their input experience.
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| Tags | ROCCAT Sova ROCCAT Sova USB QWERTY |
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| Brand | Roccat Roccat is a German computer peripherals company, founded in 2007. The company produces a range of gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, and other gaming accessories. |
| Model | Roccat ROC-12-151 |
| MPN | Roccat ROC-12-151 |
| ID | 10602516 |
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Anti-ghosting Indicates whether a keyboard or other input device supports anti‑ghosting, a feature that prevents the registration of unintended key presses when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. A value of "Yes" means the device can reliably detect and process multi‑key combinations without false activations; "No" indicates it lacks this capability.
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Yes |
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Backlight The illumination source used behind a display panel, such as LED, WLED, CCFL or LCD. It determines the brightness, energy efficiency and color accuracy of the screen.
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Yes |
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Backlight colour The colour(s) of the illumination used on a keyboard’s backlighting system, such as RGB combinations (e.g., "Red/Green/Blue"), single‑colour options (e.g., "White", "Blue") or generic terms like "Multi". This attribute helps users identify the visual appearance and lighting capabilities of the keyboard.
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Blue |
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Built-in memory Indicates whether the product includes built‑in memory for data storage, such as an internal hard drive or solid‑state drive. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a memory component; a value of "No" means it does not.
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Yes |
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Built-in memory capacity The total amount of digital storage available in a device’s built‑in memory component, such as an internal hard drive or solid‑state drive, expressed with an appropriate unit (e.g., GB, MB). This attribute helps users understand how much data the product can store without external media.
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512 KB |
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Cable length The linear distance that a cable covers, expressed with a length unit such as meters, centimeters or inches. It represents the total usable length of the cable for connecting devices.
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157.5" (4 m) |
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Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.
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Black |
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Connectivity technology The network and data interface technologies supported by the product, such as Wired, Wireless, USB, Bluetooth, or combinations thereof. Each value represents a distinct technology that can be used for communication or power delivery.
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Wired |
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Device interface List of physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other components, such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, and similar technologies. Each value represents an interface standard supported by the device.
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USB |
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Fingerprint reader Indicates whether the device includes a built‑in fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. A value of "Yes" means the device has a functional fingerprint reader; "No" indicates it does not.
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No |
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Full-size keyboard Indicates whether the product includes a full‑size keyboard, meaning a standard layout with all keys (including space bar, return, and function keys) arranged in a conventional arrangement suitable for typing on a laptop or desktop. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a keyboard; "No" indicates it does not.
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No |
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Keyboard form factor Represents the physical layout or size classification of a keyboard, such as full‑size, mini, tenkeyless (TKL), or other common form factors used in computer input devices.
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Mini |
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Keyboard key switch The mechanical or non‑mechanical mechanism that activates each key on a keyboard, such as mechanical, membrane, scissor, opto‑mechanical, or semi‑mechanical. It indicates how the key registers input and affects typing feel, durability, and noise level.
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Membrane |
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Keyboard language The natural language that the keyboard layout is designed for, indicating which regional or linguistic variant of key labels and input methods are available on the device.
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English |
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Keyboard layout The arrangement of keys on a keyboard, indicating the language or region it supports (e.g., QWERTY, UK QWERTZ, AZERTY). This attribute helps users identify which typing layout is available for the device.
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QWERTY |
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Keyboard style A concise description of the physical shape or layout style of a keyboard, such as "Straight", "Curved" or "Numeric". It indicates whether the keys are arranged in a flat, angled, or numeric‑only configuration and helps users identify the typing experience and ergonomics of the device.
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Straight |
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Mouse included Indicates whether a mouse is supplied as part of the product’s standard package or bundle. A value of "Yes" means a mouse is included and ready for use; a value of "No" means no mouse is provided and must be purchased separately.
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Yes |
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Multimedia Keys Indicates whether the keyboard includes dedicated multimedia keys for functions such as play, pause, volume control or quick access to media applications.
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Yes |
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Numeric keypad Indicates whether the product includes a numeric keypad area on its keyboard, typically found in full-size or laptop keyboards with an integrated numeric section.
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No |
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Pointing device The type of pointing device integrated into or used with the product, such as a touchpad, clickpad, trackpoint, or mouse. The value is a free‑text label that identifies the specific form factor or mechanism the user interacts with to move the cursor or select items.
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No |
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Polling rate The frequency at which a device reports its state to the computer, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates how many times per second the device updates its position or button status, affecting input latency and responsiveness.
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1000 Hz |
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Purpose The primary purpose of a product, indicating its main intended use or target market segment (e.g., "Gaming", "Office", "Travel"). It helps customers quickly identify whether the item matches their needs and can be used for filtering or categorization across different product categories.
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PC/server |
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Recommended usage A brief statement of the intended or most suitable use cases for a product, such as the type of environment (indoor, outdoor), activity (gaming, office work, music listening) or general application category. It helps customers quickly determine whether the item fits their needs.
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Gaming |
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Rollover Specifies the type of key rollover supported by a keyboard, indicating how many keys can be pressed simultaneously without ghosting or lost inputs. Common values include "N-key", "6-key/N-key", "12-key", etc., reflecting the maximum number of concurrent key presses the device can reliably register.
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N-key rollover |
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Surface coloration Represents the visual appearance or pattern applied to a product’s surface, such as a single color (monotone), an image, or a repeating design. It indicates how the exterior of the item is finished and can be used to differentiate models or styles.
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Monotone |
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USB 2.0 ports quantity Represents the count of external USB 2.0 (high‑speed) connectors available on a device. The value is an integer indicating how many USB 2.0 ports can be used for data transfer or power delivery from the outside of the product, regardless of internal placement or version.
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2 |
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USB Hub Indicates whether the product includes an integrated USB hub. The value is "Yes" or "No", allowing users to quickly determine if additional USB ports are available.
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Yes |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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5.18 lbs (2.35 kg) |
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Wrist rest Indicates whether the product includes a wrist rest or support feature that provides ergonomic cushioning for the user's wrists during use.
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Yes |




