Turtle Beach Command Series: Stream control integration right into your keyboard and mouse

Turtle Beach introduced the Turtle Beach Command Series – a line of game peripherals in which the usual input devices are transformed into universal control panels. Keyboards and mice have built-in touch displays, through which you can control streaming, macros and system functions without a separate controller. In fact, the company transfers the functionality of streaming panels directly to devices that are always within the hands of a player or streamer.

KB7 TKL: a flagship with a touch screen and an emphasis on speed

Turtle Beach KB7 TKL is the central model of the series and the most technologically saturated keyboard in the line. It is made in the TKL format and equipped with a 4.3-inch touch display that serves as a control center: through it you can switch profiles, run macros, work with OBS and Streamlabs, and also control system parameters and sound.

The hardware part is oriented to the fastest possible response. Titan Hall Effect switches are used with an adjustable trigger point from 0.1 mm and Rapid Trigger support, which allows you to achieve ultra-precise input. The polling rate reaches 8000 Hz, and the delay is claimed at only 0.125 ms. In addition, a modular expansion system is provided through the KP7 nampad, which can be connected to the keyboard or used separately.

KB7 TKL is priced at $199.99, and sales are scheduled for May 21.

KB5, KP7 and MC7: stream management without a separate controller

Turtle Beach KB5 is a full-sized keyboard in which the idea of ​​integrated control is implemented in a more classic format. There is a 2.4-inch touch screen, Titan mechanical switches with a 1.2 mm actuation point, 8000 Hz support, five macro keys and a volume wheel. The cost of the model is $149.99.

Turtle Beach KP7 is a modular Hall Effect-based amp that can work as part of a KB7 system or as a stand-alone unit for macros and controls. The price is $99.99.

Turtle Beach MC7 Wireless Mouse is the most non-standard element of the series. A 2.25-inch touch screen is built into the case, which allows you to change DPI, switch profiles, control the stream and turn off the microphone without distracting from the game.

Inside is an Owl-Eye sensor with a resolution of up to 30,000 DPI, Titan optical switches and support for connectivity via 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and USB. Power is provided by two replaceable batteries of 1000 mAh with a docking station, which give up to 10 hours of work each. The price of the device is $159.99, sales start on July 19.

Also in the line are the simpler models MC5 Wireless ($119.99) and the flagship MC3 ($79.99), which are released at the same time as the flagship mouse.

Series concept: Stream Deck inside input devices

The idea behind the Command Series is to replace standalone streaming controllers like the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 by building their functionality right into the peripheral.

Instead of an additional device on the desk, the user gets the same capabilities inside the keyboard and mouse – control of scenes, macros and system functions is always at hand. However, the key question remains open: will this format really become more convenient than a classic separate controller or is it a compromise between functionality and ergonomics.