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Turtle Beach Command Series KB7

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Command Series KB7

Released May 2026.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026Article: keyboards and keypad scheduled to launch on 21 May 2026. Tom's Hardware lists the release date as May 2026. Last checked 14 October 2026.

Form factor
TKL
Switch sensing technology
Magnetic (Hall effect)
Connections
USB (wired)
Max polling rate
8,000Hz

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General

Series
Command Series1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Listing title and copy use the Command Series name.
Model numbers
TBK-2004-01-US1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Item details: Model Number and Mfr Part Number TBK-2004-01-US. A French AZERTY model, TBK-2004-02-FR, is sold in Europe and is not covered.
GTIN / EAN
8404544017381Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Item details: UPC 840454401738.
Announced
April 20265Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026Article dated 2026-04-23: Turtle Beach announced the Command Series with pre-orders open.
Status
Available5Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide and Amazon list it as available on the access date.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$199.995Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026Article: pricing tops out at $199.99 for the KB7. Tom's Hardware lists MSRP $199.99. US dollars, tax not included.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US5Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026US dollar prices from US coverage and the US model number TBK-2004-01-US.
Colours
Black1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Style listing: Black.
Segment
Gaming1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Listing: Keyboard Description Gaming, Recommended Uses Gaming. Maker copy: wired TKL gaming keyboard for competitive gamers and creators.
Sold as
Complete1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Sold as a complete keyboard with switches and keycaps fitted.

Layout

Form factor
TKL1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Form Factor TKL. Tom's Guide calls the layout 75 percent. The touchscreen sits where the navigation cluster normally is.
Layout standard
ANSI4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: ANSI.
Regional layouts
US ANSI4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: standard North American QWERTY ANSI layout in a tenkeyless format without the usual 87 keys. The box says US ANSI layout.
Keys in regional layout
783Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Number of keys 78. A Harvey Norman page says 87 mechanical keys, which counts a full TKL and does not fit the touchscreen layout. The maker photo counts 13 + 14 + 14 + 13 + 13 + 11 = 78 keys, without the Action Bar buttons, volume dial and touchscreen.
Key legends for
Windows4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review photos show CTRL, Win and ALT legends.
Numpad
No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: modified TKL layout with no numpad. The KP7 numpad is a separate accessory.
Function row
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: full function row.
Dedicated arrow keys
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: full function row and arrow keys.
Navigation keys
Fn layer4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: most secondary functions sit on the function row, printed under the keys and reached with Fn. They replace the keys normally above the arrows. The touchscreen also carries the navigation keys.
Key stagger
Row-staggered4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: standard layout and photos show row-staggered keys.
Bottom row
Typical spacing with 1.25U keys on both sides of the space bar4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: typical bottom row spacing with 1.25U keys on both sides of the space bar.
Low profile
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: fully low-profile build across chassis, switches and keycaps.

Switches

Switch sensing technology
Magnetic (Hall effect)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: Titan low-profile Hall Effect switches, Hall Effect Magnetic Switches.
Switch feel
Linear3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Titan low-profile linear magnetic Hall Effect switches.
Switch maker
Turtle Beach1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026
Switch models
Titan Low-Profile Hall Effect1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: Titan low-profile Hall Effect switches.
Switch stem
MX cross4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: keycaps use standard MX stems.
Actuation force
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Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
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Actuation point
1.9mm7Revieweftm.com/2026/05/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-gaming-keyboard-kp7-keypad-review-the-game-changing-power-of-the-touchscreen-276280Read 14 October 2026Review: the key actuation point is set at 1.9 mm by default and can be changed in Swarm II.
Total travel
3.2mm1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: actuation down to 0.1 mm within a shorter 3.2 mm total travel distance.
Rated keystrokes
100million1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026
Factory-lubed switches
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: pre-lubed switches and stabilizers. APH Networks also found the switches factory lubricated.
Adjustable actuation
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026
Actuation range
Min0.1Max3.2mm1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Actuation Point Adjustable 0.1 - 3.2 mm.
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the actuation point of every single key can be set individually.
Rapid trigger
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Multi-action keys
Not available
SOCD handling
Yes6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-tkl-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: ReacTap is Turtle Beach's term for Last Key Prioritization, a kind of SOCD resolution.
Analog input
Not available
Hot-swap sockets
None3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: not hot-swappable. Tom's Guide says the same. APH Networks found hot swap sockets but could not confirm whether other switches fit, so the value is none.
Compatible switches
Not available
Stabilizers
Not available
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

Keycaps

Keycap material
PBT1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: double shot PBT keycaps with extra textured WASD keys.
Legend method
Doubleshot1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026
Keycap profile
Low profile4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: low profile height with an OEM-like top and angle.
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: flat shine-through keycaps. APH Networks: legends are a translucent second shot inside the black cap, lit by the north-facing LEDs.

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)8,000
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Polling Rate 8000 Hz. Maker copy: true 8K polling. The keyboard is wired only.
Max polling rate
8,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
8,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
Scan rate
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
0.125ms1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: 8K polling rate and 0.125 ms latency, up to 8 times faster than standard keyboards. Connection is USB, the only one. Test method is not stated.
Key rollover per connection
ConnectionRollover
USB (wired)NKRO
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Keyboard Rollover Full Key, Anti-Ghosting. Stored as nkro. APH Networks confirms full NKRO over USB.
Anti-ghosting
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)
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Actuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026
Wireless technology
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Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth device slots
Not available
Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
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Receiver connector
Not available
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
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Detachable cable
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: detachable cable.
Port on keyboard
USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a USB-C port and a USB-A passthrough port sit along the top edge in the upper left corner. APH Networks places them at the back.
Cable plug
USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the box: USB-C to USB-C cable, plus a USB-C to dual USB-A adapter for hosts without enough power on one USB-C port.
Cable
Braided3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the box: a 6 ft (1.8 m) braided USB-C to USB-C cable.
Cable length
1.8m1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. The listing text says Detachable USB-A, while the box list and reviews describe a USB-C to USB-C cable plus a USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter.
USB passthrough
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a USB-A passthrough port. APH Networks: limited to USB 2.0 speed.
Works with
Windows, macOS1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026System requirements: Windows 10 and above for the software. Tom's Guide lists macOS and Windows. The keyboard works as a plain keyboard without Swarm II on other systems.
Consoles
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Battery

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Battery type
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Number of batteries
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Battery capacity
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User-replaceable battery
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Battery life per mode (claimed)
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Longest battery life (claimed)
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Battery life, lighting off
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Battery life, lighting on
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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
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Charging port
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Full charge time
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Quick charge
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Use while charging
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Solar charging
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Battery indicator
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Build

Case material
Plastic chassis with anodized aluminum top plate3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: plastic chassis, anodized aluminum top plate.
Plate material
Aluminium1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: slim chassis with aluminum plate and aluminum top plate. APH Networks: the backplate is aluminum and does not flex.
Mount style
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Flex cuts in PCB
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Sound dampening
Not available
Typing angles
5°, 7°3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: two sets of flip-out feet raise the typing angle from basically flat to 5 and 7 degrees. APH Networks measures a 40 mm height with the feet extended.
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

Backlight
RGB per key1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Lighting RGB Per-Key Illumination.
LED position
North-facing4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: all lights are north facing, above the switch. Switch bodies are clear.
Lighting zones
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Brightness levels
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Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Lighting sensors
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Lighting sync
AIMO4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: Turtle Beach AIMO lighting.

Controls

Media keys
Dedicated1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: Action Bar with a clickable volume dial, media buttons and four mappable quick-press keys.
Separate media buttons
23Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a volume knob, fast-forward and rewind. The knob is excluded, which leaves the previous and next buttons.
Volume control
Knob1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: clickable volume dial.
Knobs
11Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: one volume dial on the Action Bar.
Programmable knob
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the clickable volume wheel and the two media keys can be remapped in Swarm II.
Knob press
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: clickable volume dial. APH Networks: a click gives Play/Pause.
Separate macro keys
Not available
Built-in screen
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Fingerprint reader
Not available
OS mode switch
Not available
Windows key lock
Yes4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: the touchscreen shows a Game Mode indicator that disables the Windows key. A triangular button toggles Game Mode.

Software

Software
Swarm II1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Swarm II.
Software runs on
Windows8Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/computers/computer-accessories-en/keyboards-and-mice/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-wired-keyboard-with-wrist-rest-black-tbk-2004-01-us.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing: Swarm II app, compatible operating system Windows 10/11. APH Networks: Swarm II is an 82.2 MB Windows executable.
Open firmware
Not available
Onboard memory
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: On-Board Memory 32MB.
Onboard profiles
53Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Onboard Storage yes, 5 profiles / 32MB. APH Networks: five user profiles.
Macros
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Swarm II records macros and the touchscreen runs them.
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Key remapping
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: every key can be remapped except the Windows key and the Fn key. Alphanumeric keys can only be swapped among themselves on the primary layer.
Layers
Not available
User firmware updates
Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Swarm II prompts firmware updates.

Ergonomics

Wrist rest
Detachable1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Package contents: illuminated wrist rest. Maker copy: detachable soft-touch wrist rest.
Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width399Depth174Height31mm(15.7 × 6.9 × 1.2 in)3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 399 mm wide by 174 mm deep, 31 mm thick at the thickest point including keycaps and knobs, without the wrist rest. APH Networks gives the same three numbers.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Width399Depth256Height31mm(15.7 × 10.1 × 1.2 in)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 399 x 256 x 31 mm (with palm rest).
Keyboard weight
858g(1.9 lb)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 858 g, and 1120 g with the palm rest. Tom's Hardware gives the wrist rest as 262 g.
Weight including wrist rest
1,120g(2.5 lb)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1120 g with the palm rest.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications

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Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 keyboard, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter, Illuminated wrist rest, Quick start insert, Extra grippy WASD textured keycaps, Keycap puller1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Package contents list. The Amazon page also lists a keycap puller and user manual in its short list.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-C to USB-C cable1
USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter cable1
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-C to USB-C cable plus USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter. APH Networks: 1.8 m braided cable and a 7.9 inch splitter.
Spare switches
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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