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ROCCAT SOVA Gaming Lapboard USB Keyboard English Layout - for PC, Xbox One, PS4, LED Light (Blue), Mechanical Keys, Built-In Mouse Pad, (Part# ROC-12-181)

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Style: Mechanical
Brand ROCCAT
Compatible Devices Gaming Console
Connectivity Technology USB
Keyboard Description QWERTY
Special Feature Ergonomic
Color Black
Number of Keys 104
Style Mechanical
Product Dimensions 15.35"L x 9.06"W x 2.36"H

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  • Own the couch: the ROCCAT Gaming lapboard bridges the gap between PC gaming and gambling on the sofa. Make yourself comfortable on your sofa and play with mouse and keyboard on PC, Xbox one, PS4, steam engine or streaming device.
  • Comfort-tested: maximum comfort, field-tested over hundreds of hours of play, and designed for gaming on the couch. The ergonomic shape with padded underside and wrist rest prepares for marathonsessions.
  • Your keyboard, your choice: As a mechanical or membrane keyboard, The SOVA Meets the different preferences of the players, including the well-known and beloved key illumination of the ROCCAT fans.
  • Perfectly customizable: choose your favorite gaming mouse and games on the large, built-in, interchangeable mouse pad. Two integrated USB ports allow you to connect, charge and use Additional devices such as your headset.
  • The Ease Of Sova Gaming: The Sova is plug-and-play simple. Want to play your favorite PC games from your couch or enjoy Xbox One with a mouse and keyboard? The Sova effortlessly transforms your living room into a gaming-ready environment.

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ROCCAT SOVA

For players who like to play with their PC in the living room on the big TV

The ROCCAT Gaming Lapboard bridges the gap between PC gaming at the desk and gambling on the couch. Make yourself comfortable on your couch and play with mouse and keyboard on PC, Xbox One *, PS4 *, Steam Machine or Streaming Device. * only with compatible games

Your Keyboard, your choice

As a mechanical or membrane keyboard, the Sova meets the different preferences of the players, including the well-known and beloved key lighting by the ROCCAT fans.

Specifications

  • Outstanding ergonomics
  • Key illumination (Sova)
  • TTC mechanical buttons (Sova Mk)
  • Absolutely delay-free
  • Mouse bungee + cable channel
  • Quiet & precise typing (Sova)
  • Robust & Resistant

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CONNECT EASY

The Sova is plug-and-play. You want to play your favorite PC games on the couch or control the Xbox One with mouse and keyboard? The Sova makes your living room gaming-ready.

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COMFORT TESTED

Maximum comfort, tried and tested in hundreds of hours of play and specially designed for gaming on the couch. The ergonomic shape with padded bottom and wrist rest prepares for marathon sessions. Designed to completely replace the desk, the Sova is the perfect combo for use in the living room

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POWERFUL

Popular software features make the Sova Lapboard not only comfortable and practical, but powerful as well. Controlled by ROCCAT's innovative Swarm technology, all of your ROCCAT products and technologies are brought together in one simple interface. With access to system commands, vital game features, and more, you're one step ahead with the Sova.

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PERFECTLY CUSTOMIZABLE

Choose your favorite gaming mouse and play on the large, built-in, interchangeable mouse pad.

The practical mouse cable channel prevents cable clutter. Two integrated USB ports allow you to connect, charge and use additional devices such as your headset. And with the possibilities of 3D printing you can create for you a truly unique Sova, which adapts completely to your needs.

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Customer Reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars 104
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,173
Switch Type Membrane / Mechanically Mechanical TTC-Brown / TTC-Blue Mechanical Titan Switch Membranical Membranical
Lighting blue RGB RGB / each button adjustable / AIMO compatible RGB / AIMO compatible Blue / Individual key illumination for unlimited possibilities
Wrist rest Yes, not removable No wrist support Yes, removable Yes, removable Yes, removable
Macros No dedicated macro buttons 6 macro buttons in game mode 6 macro buttons in game mode 5 dedicated macro buttons 5 macro buttons
Easy-Shift[+] Easy-Shift [+] available Easy-Shift [+] not available Easy-Shift [+] available Easy-Shift [+] available Easy-Shift [+] available
Special Features Compatible with 3D printing smartphone holder Frameless design Specially designed switch, open keycap design, volume control Rapid fire macro buttons, adjustable tuning wheel High-powered hardware with two 32-bit ARM Cortex processor + 2 MB internal flash memory; Roccat Achievements Display

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    Product Description

    The new era in PC gaming has begun. The ROCCAT SOVA gaming board has finally arrived. For decades The living room has been The near exclusive domain of console gaming. Millions have enjoyed playing on the couch, experiencing the casual ease of plug-and-play fun that comes with it. While smaller PCs and various streaming technologies have cracked the door slightly over the years, SOVA kicks that door wide open. Truly bridging the gap between desk-and-chair PC gaming and living room play, SOVA provides the vital key ingredient every PC Gamer has lacked who wants to experience their favorite games from the comfort of a couch or chair via PC, steam Machine or streaming device. You already own everything you need to get started — all that's left to add is the sofa. - Please note that the mouse pad is removeable, sometimes in transit, the mousepad can pop off from the lapboard. Please pop back in. - Please note that the LED's for any keyboard can go bad for many reasons, in this case we can replace your product since we have a two year . Also, please note that you can run the software and included and check if the keyboard is TURNED OFF. - Please note that when you have a situation where the mouse does not respond/turn on after you plug-in the mouse, please try another mouse if availabe. Then check the quick connect USB plug and see if this is connected properly.

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    4.2 out of 5 stars
    233 global ratings

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    Customers appreciate the comfort and gaming capabilities of the keyboard. They find the key switches smooth and consistent, and the underside of the board keeps their legs from getting sore. The color scheme is praised as nice, and the design with modular in mind is appreciated. Many find it easy to use, with good keyboard quality and ample mouse space. However, opinions differ on functionality and overall quality.

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    21 customers mention "Comfort"18 positive3 negative

    Customers enjoy the comfort of the keyboards. They find the key switches smooth and consistent, with ample room to use the mouse and keyboard on sofas. The underside of the board prevents legs from getting sore from supporting it, and it's not very heavy. Overall, customers find the keyboards comfortable and enjoyable to use.

    "...its pads on the underside of the board kept my legs from getting sore supporting the board, and its not very heavy so I havent had much problem..." Read more

    "...size, and lap pads make this lapboard perfect and very comfortable for using for long periods at a time...." Read more

    "...Cushions on the bottom feel nice too I'm pretty darn impressed. Kudos to the design crew. They did a great job." Read more

    "This lapboard is great in many ways: comfort, size, and usability...." Read more

    11 customers mention "Gaming capability"11 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the gaming capability of the keyboard. They say it's great for couch PC gaming, allowing them to play superior graphic games. It's the best effort of bringing PC gaming to the living room. However, some reviewers mention flaws during shipment. Overall, the quality is acceptable.

    "...and functionality are fantastic and easily makes PC gaming from my couch a great experience...." Read more

    "...It's a liberating feeling, being able to play games that are superior graphically to console while also having the comfort that a console brings...." Read more

    "...Quality is perfectly fine and acceptable. The functionality is there for sure...." Read more

    "...however, for gaming it's great. It does have a bit of a cheap feel to it (not as solid as I would have liked)...." Read more

    10 customers mention "Keyboard quality"7 positive3 negative

    Customers like the keyboard quality. They find it comfortable to use on their laps, with nice cushions and a built-in, simple cable. The base and mouse surface are great for working off your lap. The keys have a certain click to them and are responsive.

    "...a ISO layout enter key (tall, skinnier), but it did come with an ANSI layout enter key (wide, shorter) that I prefer so it was a good surprise...." Read more

    "...Not all the way there but it's responsive has a certain click to the keys and is one of the best keyboards I ever tried." Read more

    "...A 10-keyless keyboard with perfectly servicable keyswitches, a wide mouse space, solid wrist rests, a better form factor, nice cushions, and built-in..." Read more

    "Only downside no number pad but otherwise great for couch gaming" Read more

    9 customers mention "Color scheme"7 positive2 negative

    Customers like the color scheme of the keyboard. They say it's comfortable and durable, with a nice size and style. The blue LED-lit keys are pretty cool. The keyboard is designed with modularity in mind, so the wrist rest and mouse pad can be added.

    "...I'm not a fan of LED lit keys, but the blue color is pretty cool and the swarm software was easy to configure to my liking...." Read more

    "...liberating feeling, being able to play games that are superior graphically to console while also having the comfort that a console brings...." Read more

    "...Honestly, as nice and sturdy as the lapdog's design is, it's way oversized, too heavy, and too much of a pain to open to swap out mice or re-manage..." Read more

    "...I hated it at first because blue light can be annoying to look at, but with a lamp on nearby its not really an issue, especially since I rarely look..." Read more

    9 customers mention "Ease of use"9 positive0 negative

    Customers find the keyboard easy to use. It's plug-and-play right out of the box, with basic software that has useful functions. The built-in cable management makes swapping mice simple.

    "...The best part of the software however is that it takes little to no pc resources compared to other keyboard or mouse bloatware...." Read more

    "...LED lit keys, but the blue color is pretty cool and the swarm software was easy to configure to my liking...." Read more

    "This lapboard is great in many ways: comfort, size, and usability...." Read more

    "...rests, a better form factor, nice cushions, and built-in, simple cable managent that makes swapping mice a breeze...." Read more

    9 customers mention "Mouse space"9 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the spacious mouse pad built-in. They find it comfortable and functional.

    "...Responsive, smooth, and superior for gaming. The shape, size, and lap pads make this lapboard perfect and very comfortable for using for long..." Read more

    "This thing is great! Plenty of room, key switches feel fantastic...." Read more

    "This lapboard is great in many ways: comfort, size, and usability...." Read more

    "Feels comfortable in your lap. Nice big mouse pad area...." Read more

    35 customers mention "Functionality"22 positive13 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the keyboard's functionality. Some find it functional and great for gaming, while others report issues with dead LEDs or backlights after a short period of use.

    "...Its worked fine even without it, I tied my mouse cable up in a loop and toss it to the side when I use the board, it doesn't really get in the way...." Read more

    "...The features and functionality are fantastic and easily makes PC gaming from my couch a great experience...." Read more

    "...unit is great, the only thing wrong when I received it was the f2 backlight was dead and the mouse bungee was broken on arrival...." Read more

    "...At center on the lap, it makes it a bit awkward but it works for gaming, yet even with that minor issue out of the way it is a great functional full..." Read more

    23 customers mention "Quality"12 positive11 negative

    Customers have different views on the quality of the keyboard. Some find it well-built with solid wrist rests and a better form factor. Others report issues like broken products, fragile wire holders, and poor mouse pad material.

    "The unit is great, the only thing wrong when I received it was the f2 backlight was dead and the mouse bungee was broken on arrival...." Read more

    "...The wire holder is very fragile, and I expected it to break...." Read more

    "...The membrane keyboard also works well and feels almost like a mechanical...." Read more

    "...There are quality control issues as well, which caused me some annoyance. The first Sova that I received was dead on arrival and didn't work at all...." Read more

    Key backlighting seems prone to failure.
    3 out of 5 stars
    Key backlighting seems prone to failure.
    This lapboard is great in many ways: comfort, size, and usability. The mousepad area isn’t great, but that’s solved easily enough by just putting another mousepad on top of it.However, the company’s quality control seems to be lacking. After one day of light usage, the LED behind the “6” key failed. I tried changing the lighting mode, restoring the firmware, and nothing worked. I contacted their customer support, and their response was simply that I should return it through Amazon and get another one.So I did so, and after about a week of pretty light usage, the LED behind the “T” key on my replacement failed.To be clear, neither keyboard had been dropped, spilled upon, or damaged in any way.I plan on returning my replacement and getting something else, because two of these having such failures so soon after getting them really makes me question the long-term reliability of the keyboard as a whole.Unfortunately, due to the way these are put together, I doubt that it’s possible for them to be repaired, and I’m concerned that both of the ones that I received will end up in a landfill somewhere, contributing to the growing e-waste problem.I know it may seem a bit silly to give this product a one-star review for a few LED failures, but for a product being sold for nearly two hundred dollars, this sort of consistent quality control issue is kind of unacceptable.Update:I decided not to return the second one I received, as the only alternative currently available would have been $60 more.I asked Amazon to send me a replacement for it, but they refused to do so since it had already been replaced once. They did give me a partial refund though.My concerns about the longevity of the product have begun to be realized, as a second key LED somehow just failed overnight, this time under the “S” key.Again, for a product with a list price of $200, this is pretty unacceptable.Update update:After almost two years more key backlights have failed, but no actual functionality has been lost as I’d feared would happen.Bumping up to a 3-star because while this shouldn’t have been an issue, at least it’s only cosmetic.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
      Style: MechanicalVerified Purchase
      I had back problems this past year and ended up spending a lot of time in bed resting, so I had the best idea Ive ever thought of, and attached a monitor mount to the wall near my bed, and ran an extended hdmi to my gaming pc. the lapboard's very long cord was more than enough to reach the pc on its own, and I could navigate youtube or game on the lapboard from the comfort of sitting up on some pillows. its pads on the underside of the board kept my legs from getting sore supporting the board, and its not very heavy so I havent had much problem playing games with it for several hours at a time comfortably. I did attach a wrist rest cushion to the edge of the lapboard, as the plastic edge of it did make my wrists sore with how I used it, but that the board has plenty of open space on the top to put a padded rest if you need it. I have had a couple of minor problems with the lapboard, but nothing deal breaking. The first issue is that the backlight is ONLY blue. I hated it at first because blue light can be annoying to look at, but with a lamp on nearby its not really an issue, especially since I rarely look at the keyboard while typing. The only other problem I had was the wire holder that is meant to hold the mouse cable broke a few weeks after I got the board when I accidentally dropped the board. The wire holder is very fragile, and I expected it to break. Its worked fine even without it, I tied my mouse cable up in a loop and toss it to the side when I use the board, it doesn't really get in the way. The 2 usb ports on the lapboard are extremely handy, and Im glad they included 2 instead of just 1. Obviously one is meant for a mouse, but the other can be used for usb headphones or even as a low power charger if your phone needs it. The Roccat software is very basic and has some really useful functions in it, including some backlight customization. The best part of the software however is that it takes little to no pc resources compared to other keyboard or mouse bloatware. It only uses roughly 50mb of ram in task manager, and it stays between 10-20mb when its minimized. All in all its an incredible lapboard and I highly recommend for anyone stuck in bed or wanting to game from the comfort of a couch.
    • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
      Style: MechanicalVerified Purchase
      Lapboards aren't something that there is an excess of options to choose from out there, but Roccat's Sova was the only one that checked all of my boxes for what I wanted in a lapboard, so I ended up with their product. The features and functionality are fantastic and easily makes PC gaming from my couch a great experience. Unfortunately, I experienced some quality control issues along the way that prevent me from giving it a 5 star review.

      PROS: The keys feel amazing on this mechanical lapboard. Responsive, smooth, and superior for gaming. The shape, size, and lap pads make this lapboard perfect and very comfortable for using for long periods at a time. The two USB-in ports enable me to attach my mouse and headphones and keep the messy cables strewn across my living room to a minimum. The break-away USB cable adds that extra bit of safety to protect my gaming PC for when I inevitably trip over the cable running across my living room.

      CONS: The ability to detach and swap out parts seems like a great feature, however it is disappointing to find that Roccat didn't seem to pursue this as there doesn't really seem to be any available for you to actually swap these parts for. There are quality control issues as well, which caused me some annoyance. The first Sova that I received was dead on arrival and didn't work at all. The second one worked, but unfortunately had two keys with dead LEDs.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
      Style: MechanicalVerified Purchase
      This thing is great! Plenty of room, key switches feel fantastic. I'm not a fan of LED lit keys, but the blue color is pretty cool and the swarm software was easy to configure to my liking. If you've used Razer synapse, you won't have any problems with custom configs. The cable management system is very well thought out. I'm using this with a Razer Naga mouse and I have no problems with the mouse pad that comes on the board. It reminds me of the old Razer precision mouse pad I had back in the day. Slight texture to it, but if your mouse doesn't have any feet on it, it will slide all over the place. I can't ding any stars for that as I prefer this kind of mousepad. If you aren't used to it, I would get a cloth low profile pad to put on top of it. The wrist rest has no padding, so keep that in mind. The way this sits on the lap makes it to where I don't think I would need one anyways. Cushions on the bottom feel nice too I'm pretty darn impressed. Kudos to the design crew. They did a great job.
    • Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
      Style: MechanicalVerified Purchase
      The unit is great, the only thing wrong when I received it was the f2 backlight was dead and the mouse bungee was broken on arrival. Other than that it's a solid unit that does what is expected

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    • A. Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality.
      Reviewed in Germany on April 1, 2021
      Style: MembraneVerified Purchase
      Very good product.
    • Alicia Bouchard
      5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable alternative to desk-gaming
      Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2019
      Style: MembraneVerified Purchase
      I'm a gamer with pretty bad back problems so I have a very hard time with sitting in a computer chair at a desk for long periods of time. This was the perfect solution - I now have my setup to use my comfy couch-chair with my 40 inch TV in front of me as a screen. The lapboard is very comfortable, not too heavy and the cushions underneath it make it comfortable as well. I use a mousepad with it because otherwise the mouse would just slide off. Highly recommended.
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      Alicia Bouchard
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Comfortable alternative to desk-gaming

      Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2019
      I'm a gamer with pretty bad back problems so I have a very hard time with sitting in a computer chair at a desk for long periods of time. This was the perfect solution - I now have my setup to use my comfy couch-chair with my 40 inch TV in front of me as a screen. The lapboard is very comfortable, not too heavy and the cushions underneath it make it comfortable as well. I use a mousepad with it because otherwise the mouse would just slide off. Highly recommended.
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    • Nick
      1.0 out of 5 stars NOT FOR UK - FALSE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2020
      Style: MechanicalVerified Purchase
      The product description is misleading. It claims to be English, but it's American. The keyboard layout is for the US version. No indication of this on the pictures or in the description. As such it's no good for users here in the UK. Had to send it back which is a big hassle as it's not a small item. Furthermore they said they'd refund the cost as well as £20 off postage. But the Post Office could only give me two options - insured (which was £90) and uninsured (which was £70). Given the expense of the item and since it already cost so much anyway I didn't want to chance uninsured, but this means I've spent £70 for nothing. No product, no full refund, just a whole lot of needless hassle. Which could have all easily been avoided just for the sake of an accurate product description.

      Some may say that this is a seller review and not a product review, but given the seriousness and the cost I think it's important enough that it should be easily seen by everyone. Plus since the product description is wrong anyway it seems only fair - the product is not what it claims to be.
    • Marjie
      5.0 out of 5 stars Produit très confortable, excellente remise.
      Reviewed in France on November 15, 2019
      Style: MembraneVerified Purchase
      Attention la version ici est un QWERTY.
      Confort excellent.
      4m de longueur de câble pour être installé confortablement.
      Attention cependant, le revêtement tapis de souris glisse énormément. Certains n’aimeront pas.
    • Drummer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019
      Style: MembraneVerified Purchase
      The whole thing feels comfy & stable, although an extra mouse pad is needed due to the slippery surface. I'm using it with the provided (and already long) usb cable, but have also tried an extra extension to get even more length. It worked without a problem. The default "breathing" animation of the keys is beyond awful and cannot be changed by pressing function keys alone. Installing official software solves this. Still wondering who has come up with the idea this would be a good default visual effect for new users. Despite this small initial annoyance, SOVA is a great product which surpassed my already high expectations. If you are after exactly this type of product (a large, wired keyboard lapboard with lots of space for palms and mouse), this can hardly get any better.