Closer Look

With the Sova Lapboard, Roccat offers a new device with a integrated TKL keyboard, palm rest and a large mousepad. First of all we start talking about the design and dimensions of the product. The Sova Lapboard measures 640 x 280 x 37 mm with a total weight of over 2 Kg. The dimensions are adequate yet the pad might be larger. However, it's clear Roccat preferred a smaller product, which makes it easier to handle.

The device is completely black whereas on the Roccat logo provides color. The keyboard, with rubber dome switches and compact layout, is integrated into the main structure of the product and cannot be removed or moved to other positions. As we mentioned at the beginning of the paragraph the keyboard has no additional keys such as multimedia or macro buttons but there are few dual-function keys in the top row. The backlight is blue, which is basically the classic Roccat color and the brightness is adjustable. The feedback is good and the key travel is precise, which leaves us with a decent rubber dome keyboard. Apparently in terms of responsiveness it's far away from a mechanical keyboard. At the moment there is also available an additional version available featuring mechanical switches.

The mouse pad area is made entirely of plastic and the noise when you move the mouse over it sounds unpleasantly cheap. Since there is empty space underneath the mousepad there is some sort of an echo. We would have preferred if the mouse pad area was solid.

On the flip side the Sova Lapboard has been equipped with four cushions which guarantees good comfort and it will prevent feeling pain in your legs. During our test we were able to play comfortably for five hours straight, which should be enough for hardcore gamers. Looking for connectors we find two USB 2.0 at the top. The cable integrated into the device measures four meters in length.

Page 1 - Introduction

Page 2 - Preview

Page 3 - Features

Page 4 - Closer look

Page 5 - Conclusion