Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Yellow Switch)
Green mechanical switches for precise execution. Experience the perfect pairing of pressure and response time with satisfying, tactile feedback. Immersive underglow and per-key lighting. Featuring per-key lighting and a striking 3-side underglow when paired with the wrist rest, sync the keyboard with your battlestation and enjoy greater immersion when gaming. Command dial and 8 dedicated macro keys. Assign a custom function to the keyboard’s programmable dial, and game with greater command using a set of macro keys for essential keybinds. Magnetic plush leatherette wrist rest with underglow. Designed to provide secure support for long hours of play, the soft, cushioned wrist rest also features Razer Chroma RGB lighting. Doubleshot ABS keycaps. Using a doubleshot molding process to ensure the labelling never wears off, the keycaps also have extra-thick walls which make them extremely tough to withstand prolonged, repeated use.
Green mechanical switches for precise execution. Experience the perfect pairing of pressure and response time with satisfying, tactile feedback. Immersive underglow and per-key lighting. Featuring per-key lighting and a striking 3-side underglow when paired with the wrist rest, sync the keyboard with your battlestation and enjoy greater immersion when gaming. Command dial and 8 dedicated macro keys. Assign a custom function to the keyboard’s programmable dial, and game with greater command using a set of macro keys for essential keybinds. Magnetic plush leatherette wrist rest with underglow. Designed to provide secure support for long hours of play, the soft, cushioned wrist rest also features Razer Chroma RGB lighting. Doubleshot ABS keycaps. Using a doubleshot molding process to ensure the labelling never wears off, the keycaps also have extra-thick walls which make them extremely tough to withstand prolonged, repeated use.
Green mechanical switches for precise execution. Experience the perfect pairing of pressure and response time with satisfying, tactile feedback. Immersive underglow and per-key lighting. Featuring per-key lighting and a striking 3-side underglow when paired with the wrist rest, sync the keyboard with your battlestation and enjoy greater immersion when gaming. Command dial and 8 dedicated macro keys. Assign a custom function to the keyboard’s programmable dial, and game with greater command using a set of macro keys for essential keybinds. Magnetic plush leatherette wrist rest with underglow. Designed to provide secure support for long hours of play, the soft, cushioned wrist rest also features Razer Chroma RGB lighting. Doubleshot ABS keycaps. Using a doubleshot molding process to ensure the labelling never wears off, the keycaps also have extra-thick walls which make them extremely tough to withstand prolonged, repeated use.
Green mechanical switches for precise execution. Experience the perfect pairing of pressure and response time with satisfying, tactile feedback. Immersive underglow and per-key lighting. Featuring per-key lighting and a striking 3-side underglow when paired with the wrist rest, sync the keyboard with your battlestation and enjoy greater immersion when gaming. Command dial and 8 dedicated macro keys. Assign a custom function to the keyboard’s programmable dial, and game with greater command using a set of macro keys for essential keybinds. Magnetic plush leatherette wrist rest with underglow. Designed to provide secure support for long hours of play, the soft, cushioned wrist rest also features Razer Chroma RGB lighting. Doubleshot ABS keycaps. Using a doubleshot molding process to ensure the labelling never wears off, the keycaps also have extra-thick walls which make them extremely tough to withstand prolonged, repeated use.
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I bought this kb to replace my 5 year old huntsman elite who's wrist padding was peeling away sticking to my skin leaving marks. This is as close as I could get to that setup plus it has a much nicer volume control and gives me macro keys.I noticed that the rgb lights along the wrist rest are the only one's that flow like the huntsman and the lights along the kb itself only flash a single color. The keys are light and clicky just the way I like them, however, their lighting extends below the cap bottoms.I have some gripes though. First the power cable requires a data port on the pc when the old huntsman could just plug into any usb power port so now it takes up an additional data port with no pass through. I actually had to use one of my own usb a male to usb a ... MoreI bought this kb to replace my 5 year old huntsman elite who's wrist padding was peeling away sticking to my skin leaving marks. This is as close as I could get to that setup plus it has a much nicer volume control and gives me macro keys.I noticed that the rgb lights along the wrist rest are the only one's that flow like the huntsman and the lights along the kb itself only flash a single color. The keys are light and clicky just the way I like them, however, their lighting extends below the cap bottoms.I have some gripes though. First the power cable requires a data port on the pc when the old huntsman could just plug into any usb power port so now it takes up an additional data port with no pass through. I actually had to use one of my own usb a male to usb a male cables to make it work on the data connection as both included cables are a to c and not everyone has those available. I connect through a kvm switch so a is the only way for me.Secondly the slope on the pad makes my wrists feel like they are sliding away from the kb. I preferred the flat wrist wrest that the original huntsman had.Its for these reasons that I can only give it 4 stars.Even so this was the best arrangement for me out of the current line up so I bought it. I've tried some of the competitors and they feel cheap in comparison.
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I have been buying and using keyboards since the 1990s, and I have never had such a terrible experience with one until this one. I thought after 30 years of buying general keyboards, I would splurge and treat myself--I never knew it would be such a miserable experience as this. The worst part is that it's too far after my purchase date for a quick return to Best Buy. I am not even going to try with Razer's support because of all the issues I see online with them.Today was the last straw. The "w" key has been acting odd in the past week, and now it randomly registers, and sometimes will randomly repeat. I thought I was getting a keyboard that would be sturdier than my other keyboards, which I might add still work correctly.The first sign of a problem was that ... MoreI have been buying and using keyboards since the 1990s, and I have never had such a terrible experience with one until this one. I thought after 30 years of buying general keyboards, I would splurge and treat myself--I never knew it would be such a miserable experience as this. The worst part is that it's too far after my purchase date for a quick return to Best Buy. I am not even going to try with Razer's support because of all the issues I see online with them.Today was the last straw. The "w" key has been acting odd in the past week, and now it randomly registers, and sometimes will randomly repeat. I thought I was getting a keyboard that would be sturdier than my other keyboards, which I might add still work correctly.The first sign of a problem was that intermittently random keys would repeat. Just typing this review has required edits for each sentence where letters would type twice. In a few instances, a letter would not register. It's not me--I have several antique typewriters, so I can press down on keys with no problem. A bigger red flag was what I found on Razer's discussion forums: users having the same problem with no resolution. They had tried everything: software fixes, hardware cleaning and replacement. Nothing would fix the issue.The second big issue I discovered was with the Synapse software. Even now, if I restart my computer, I can open their driver software to look at my keyboard device, and it will show the animated loading icon. That will occur for about 10-15 minutes or longer. I can still use my keyboard, but I have no idea why I that takes soooo long.The third deal-breaker for me is that several random times after restarting my computer, the keyboard is not lit. When it is not lit, you basically cannot use it because the keys are not designed to show without power. Using a flashlight to type in your Windows password is a pretty ridiculous sight. The only way I can get it to work is to unplug the keyboard, wait a few moments, and reconnect it. Then, it powers up as expected. Sometimes, if I restart my computer again, the keyboard will power on correctly.I wanted to love this keyboard and enjoy all of its added features, but it doesn't even work reliably on the most basic level. The problems are systemic, and many customers on Razer's Web site express the same issues. On the plus side, it will enjoy a cherished spot on ill-fated hardware in my house, sharing a box with an ancient Atari knock-off joystick that never worked right.
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I personally have ALWAYS been a fan of Razer and all their products. I stand by them and what they make 100%.The only reason why I gave this keyboard 4 stars is because of the extra macro keys which feel unnecessary, they tend to get in the way more often than not for me especially being a proper keyboard hand placement type of person. My fingers tend to get confused with having an extra 5 macro keys on the far left side of the keyboard. I kind of wished they had place them at the top of the keyboard or found a better placement for them.If you are like me then it takes some time to adjust to. I have almost completely gotten used to them and feel more comfortable now than earlier.The key presses/clicks are very loud but then again it is a mechanical keyboard. ... MoreI personally have ALWAYS been a fan of Razer and all their products. I stand by them and what they make 100%.The only reason why I gave this keyboard 4 stars is because of the extra macro keys which feel unnecessary, they tend to get in the way more often than not for me especially being a proper keyboard hand placement type of person. My fingers tend to get confused with having an extra 5 macro keys on the far left side of the keyboard. I kind of wished they had place them at the top of the keyboard or found a better placement for them.If you are like me then it takes some time to adjust to. I have almost completely gotten used to them and feel more comfortable now than earlier.The key presses/clicks are very loud but then again it is a mechanical keyboard. It is very responsive when typing, even the lightest key press will end up typing out.The other problem I have with this keyboard is the extreme sensitivity to the key presses, it feels like sometimes I will press "K" for example and it will end up double typing that single letter or number, especially when using the number pad key on the far right side.Otherwise its a fantastic keyboard and would still recommend regardless of the two negative opinions of mine I have left above.*P.S. - Ignore my dusty and dirty mousepad, I have animals lol. They always tread on it and make it dirtier.
| Switch Type | Razer Yellow Mechanical Switches (Linear) |
| Key Feel | Linear and Silent |
| Approximate size | Full Size |
| Lighting | Razer Chroma RGB |
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Mech. Gaming Keyboard (Yellow Switches) - Black, B
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I bought this kb to replace my 5 year old huntsman elite who's wrist padding was peeling away sticking to my skin leaving marks. This is as close as I could get to that setup plus it has a much nicer volume control and gives me macro keys.I noticed that the rgb lights along the wrist rest are the only one's that flow like the huntsman and the lights along the kb itself only flash a single color. The keys are light and clicky just the way I like them, however, their lighting extends below the cap bottoms.I have some gripes though. First the power cable requires a data port on the pc when the old huntsman could just plug into any usb power port so now it takes up an additional data port with no pass through. I actually had to use one of my own usb a male to usb a ... MoreI bought this kb to replace my 5 year old huntsman elite who's wrist padding was peeling away sticking to my skin leaving marks. This is as close as I could get to that setup plus it has a much nicer volume control and gives me macro keys.I noticed that the rgb lights along the wrist rest are the only one's that flow like the huntsman and the lights along the kb itself only flash a single color. The keys are light and clicky just the way I like them, however, their lighting extends below the cap bottoms.I have some gripes though. First the power cable requires a data port on the pc when the old huntsman could just plug into any usb power port so now it takes up an additional data port with no pass through. I actually had to use one of my own usb a male to usb a male cables to make it work on the data connection as both included cables are a to c and not everyone has those available. I connect through a kvm switch so a is the only way for me.Secondly the slope on the pad makes my wrists feel like they are sliding away from the kb. I preferred the flat wrist wrest that the original huntsman had.Its for these reasons that I can only give it 4 stars.Even so this was the best arrangement for me out of the current line up so I bought it. I've tried some of the competitors and they feel cheap in comparison.
I have been buying and using keyboards since the 1990s, and I have never had such a terrible experience with one until this one. I thought after 30 years of buying general keyboards, I would splurge and treat myself--I never knew it would be such a miserable experience as this. The worst part is that it's too far after my purchase date for a quick return to Best Buy. I am not even going to try with Razer's support because of all the issues I see online with them.Today was the last straw. The "w" key has been acting odd in the past week, and now it randomly registers, and sometimes will randomly repeat. I thought I was getting a keyboard that would be sturdier than my other keyboards, which I might add still work correctly.The first sign of a problem was that ... MoreI have been buying and using keyboards since the 1990s, and I have never had such a terrible experience with one until this one. I thought after 30 years of buying general keyboards, I would splurge and treat myself--I never knew it would be such a miserable experience as this. The worst part is that it's too far after my purchase date for a quick return to Best Buy. I am not even going to try with Razer's support because of all the issues I see online with them.Today was the last straw. The "w" key has been acting odd in the past week, and now it randomly registers, and sometimes will randomly repeat. I thought I was getting a keyboard that would be sturdier than my other keyboards, which I might add still work correctly.The first sign of a problem was that intermittently random keys would repeat. Just typing this review has required edits for each sentence where letters would type twice. In a few instances, a letter would not register. It's not me--I have several antique typewriters, so I can press down on keys with no problem. A bigger red flag was what I found on Razer's discussion forums: users having the same problem with no resolution. They had tried everything: software fixes, hardware cleaning and replacement. Nothing would fix the issue.The second big issue I discovered was with the Synapse software. Even now, if I restart my computer, I can open their driver software to look at my keyboard device, and it will show the animated loading icon. That will occur for about 10-15 minutes or longer. I can still use my keyboard, but I have no idea why I that takes soooo long.The third deal-breaker for me is that several random times after restarting my computer, the keyboard is not lit. When it is not lit, you basically cannot use it because the keys are not designed to show without power. Using a flashlight to type in your Windows password is a pretty ridiculous sight. The only way I can get it to work is to unplug the keyboard, wait a few moments, and reconnect it. Then, it powers up as expected. Sometimes, if I restart my computer again, the keyboard will power on correctly.I wanted to love this keyboard and enjoy all of its added features, but it doesn't even work reliably on the most basic level. The problems are systemic, and many customers on Razer's Web site express the same issues. On the plus side, it will enjoy a cherished spot on ill-fated hardware in my house, sharing a box with an ancient Atari knock-off joystick that never worked right.
I personally have ALWAYS been a fan of Razer and all their products. I stand by them and what they make 100%.The only reason why I gave this keyboard 4 stars is because of the extra macro keys which feel unnecessary, they tend to get in the way more often than not for me especially being a proper keyboard hand placement type of person. My fingers tend to get confused with having an extra 5 macro keys on the far left side of the keyboard. I kind of wished they had place them at the top of the keyboard or found a better placement for them.If you are like me then it takes some time to adjust to. I have almost completely gotten used to them and feel more comfortable now than earlier.The key presses/clicks are very loud but then again it is a mechanical keyboard. ... MoreI personally have ALWAYS been a fan of Razer and all their products. I stand by them and what they make 100%.The only reason why I gave this keyboard 4 stars is because of the extra macro keys which feel unnecessary, they tend to get in the way more often than not for me especially being a proper keyboard hand placement type of person. My fingers tend to get confused with having an extra 5 macro keys on the far left side of the keyboard. I kind of wished they had place them at the top of the keyboard or found a better placement for them.If you are like me then it takes some time to adjust to. I have almost completely gotten used to them and feel more comfortable now than earlier.The key presses/clicks are very loud but then again it is a mechanical keyboard. It is very responsive when typing, even the lightest key press will end up typing out.The other problem I have with this keyboard is the extreme sensitivity to the key presses, it feels like sometimes I will press "K" for example and it will end up double typing that single letter or number, especially when using the number pad key on the far right side.Otherwise its a fantastic keyboard and would still recommend regardless of the two negative opinions of mine I have left above.*P.S. - Ignore my dusty and dirty mousepad, I have animals lol. They always tread on it and make it dirtier.
The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is a huge achievement for a gaming keyboard. Razer has taken the best features of keyboards from several manufacturers and targeted user segments and combined the in one device. Add in the highly customizable RGB lighting and this really seals the deal as a top tier product.Feature wise, the first thing that will jump out to many people are the two wired USB-C connections coming off the back of the keyboard. Razer has made an interesting choice here to add a passthrough USB port while keeping to the lowest possible latency for both keyboard and passthrough port - there is not a USB hub involved in this connection. The connection for the keyboard itself can be configured up to an 8000hz sync rate, and the passthrough port is straight ... MoreThe Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is a huge achievement for a gaming keyboard. Razer has taken the best features of keyboards from several manufacturers and targeted user segments and combined the in one device. Add in the highly customizable RGB lighting and this really seals the deal as a top tier product.Feature wise, the first thing that will jump out to many people are the two wired USB-C connections coming off the back of the keyboard. Razer has made an interesting choice here to add a passthrough USB port while keeping to the lowest possible latency for both keyboard and passthrough port - there is not a USB hub involved in this connection. The connection for the keyboard itself can be configured up to an 8000hz sync rate, and the passthrough port is straight through as well for the lowest possible latency when used with a Razer hyperspeed 2.4ghz dongle. As a result, I was able to clean up my desk a little by having plugging my Viper 2 Pro's dongle into the keyboard rather than having to have a USB dongle hanging somewhere else out of sight but within range of my mouse.Another unique feature of the BlackWidow V4 Pro are the MANY extra keys which can be configured for pretty much any function you can think of. To the left of the main keyboard section are the M1-M5 macro keys and the customizable dial at the top left of the keyboard. On top of being customizable, many of the functions you can program to these keys can be stored in onboard memory so you can use them even if the computer is not running Synapse. That's incredibly useful to me as I use my keyboard both with my corporate owned laptop for work as well as my personal gaming desktop - and obviously I can't install Synapse on the corporate PC. There are 3 additional buttons on the far left edge of the keyboard which are incredibly useful as well. By default they are mapped (top to bottom) to the windows Screen snip hotkey (normally Win+Shift+S), then the Xbox Game bar (Win+G), and finally the windows Task View interface. I honestly don't know what I'd use the task view interface for with my personal gaming machine but this is something I use all the time when working so these features are a godsend. The only complaint I have with them is these 3 buttons on the left edge are very sensitive and that's normally where I set my phone when sitting at my desk, so I kept tapping them inadvertently at first. Definitely not a deal breaker but something to keep in mind.The RGB lighting on the BlackWidow V4 Pro is impressive and extremely responsive. The extra lightstrip that's built into the edges of the detachable wristrest is a pretty cool addition if a little meme-worthy :). I used Synapse to create a custom lighting pattern that layers a few things on top of each other when using with my personal PC.I also wanted to draw attention to the Razer Axon software that's available for Windows PCs. I admit to not really being much of an RGB guy in general, but I have been playing around with the Chroma enabled desktop backgrounds for the last week and there are some cool choices. If you have an all-Razer desk this might be even more enjoyable (my only Chroma accessories are the BlackWidow and the Goliathus extended mousepad). A side note about the wristrest - this thing is PLUSH. I love it.Finally, can't do a keyboard review without talking about the typing experience itself. This is a premium mainstream keyboard at a premium mainstream price. Razer's made the choice to cram in a ton of extra features beyond a standard 104 key unit. Some other brands have keyboards approaching this price with fewer features which will include PBT keycaps. Razer has kind of hedged a bit with the keycaps. They are still ABS, but they are doubleshot ABS with an interesting textured finish on the top of the keycap similar to what you'd get on a PBT set. For one, the keycaps do feel more premium than the basic ABS ones on inexpensive keyboards. Two, the doubleshot nature should mean they hold up better than less expensive boards where the enamel can chip. Finally, the texture is supposedly going to hold up better than standard ABS keycaps that begin to show oil and wear pretty quickly. After a week of use, I am not seeing that shiny finish you get after using a standard ABS keyboard, so I'm impressed there. I will probably still buy the Razer PBT keycap set you can buy as an add on, but I'm not rushing to do it. The Razer Green switches feel pretty much like any other basic clicky switch. Actuation is smooth and the click is nice and audible which I prefer. I've read some complaints about consistency of the tactile bump + clicky sound on this keyboard and I did not find it to have these issues. Pretty much every key sounds and feels the same on my board. I have zero complaints about responsiveness of the keys when gaming or typing for work.Two thumbs and 8 additional fingers up for the BlackWidow V4 Pro. It's basically the perfect keyboard for my use case.
The Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro Full Size Wired Mechanical Green Switch Gaming Keyboard with Chroma RGB is a phenomenal Gaming keyboard. It is physically impressive with great human factors engineering.The extended full size keyboard (about an inch wider than my other full sized gaming keyboards) accommodates a full 101 standard keys plus additional macro, command and control keys along with the Razer™ Command Dial (8 functions) and a volume roller with 4 media keys. The version I have is the one with the razor green clicky switches which are mechanical and have a nice solid click and feel when actuated. You can also get the BlackWidow V4 Pro keyboard with near silent key depression yellow switches.It is easy to set up as a primary gaming keyboard with multiple ... MoreThe Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro Full Size Wired Mechanical Green Switch Gaming Keyboard with Chroma RGB is a phenomenal Gaming keyboard. It is physically impressive with great human factors engineering.The extended full size keyboard (about an inch wider than my other full sized gaming keyboards) accommodates a full 101 standard keys plus additional macro, command and control keys along with the Razer™ Command Dial (8 functions) and a volume roller with 4 media keys. The version I have is the one with the razor green clicky switches which are mechanical and have a nice solid click and feel when actuated. You can also get the BlackWidow V4 Pro keyboard with near silent key depression yellow switches.It is easy to set up as a primary gaming keyboard with multiple configurations for different games, battlestation style etc. and also can be set of for quick reconfigure to do video editing.The RGB lighting is AWESOME with immersive underglow and per-key lighting using the Razer Chroma™ RGB controlled by Razer Synapse.I use different RGB patterns to show me what functional keyboard layout I am using.Magnetic RGB wrist rest (weighty at a little over three pounds) that attaches magnetically to the keyboard to power the wrist rest RGB very nice and stable.This keyboard also features - doubleshot ABS keycaps. USB passthrough, 2 braided Type A to Type C cables for standard keyboard connection and USB passthrough. 5052 aluminum alloy construction for durability with a matte – non glare finish. Great satisfying sound profile with pre-lubed stabilizers and 2 layers of internal sound dampening foam (gives a solid sound – not cheap clink, up to 8000 hz polling rate, 5 onboard memory profiles and you can save as many custom profiles to the cloud as you want.Wish list - I wish they would expand the RGB lighting software (Razer Synapse) to include macOS systems.
This is the first Razer keyboard I have used and so far I am very impressed with it. The first thing I noticed before even taking it out of the box was just how heavy it was. Then when I actually got it out of the box I realized it was because the keyboard is just built different than most others. The housing appears to be all metal/aluminum and all the knobs are top quailty feeling liked solid aluminum pieces. They all respond quickly and smoothly and so far I havnen't noticed any sort of lag or delay when using for PC gaming.The colors are also very nice and being able to adjust the patterns or brightness via the app but also chaning the brightness via the knob on the upper lefthand side is also nice. The buttons are remappable for whatever functions you want as ... MoreThis is the first Razer keyboard I have used and so far I am very impressed with it. The first thing I noticed before even taking it out of the box was just how heavy it was. Then when I actually got it out of the box I realized it was because the keyboard is just built different than most others. The housing appears to be all metal/aluminum and all the knobs are top quailty feeling liked solid aluminum pieces. They all respond quickly and smoothly and so far I havnen't noticed any sort of lag or delay when using for PC gaming.The colors are also very nice and being able to adjust the patterns or brightness via the app but also chaning the brightness via the knob on the upper lefthand side is also nice. The buttons are remappable for whatever functions you want as with most keyboards. Right now I just left them defaulted for the ones above the keypad to mute or play whatever media I have open.There are also buttons on the left side of the keyboard to access hotkey functions and by default seem to map to screenshot, windows game bar (for me is the xbox gamebar), and quick window access or the multi-desktop toggle. They are sensitive so I do sometimes hit them unintentionally but you can disable them. Overall the software to remap the colors is ok, unless you have all Razer products though it doesn't really see anything else like my PC which is an ASUS ROG with lighting but requires the Asus software to manage it and isn't seen in the Razer software that I have been able to figure out.Overall I am love the feel of the keys on this keyboard and the mechancial clicking that it makes. If you aren't a fan of that then stay away from this keyboard. If you do appreciate it and have other Razer products then this will fit nicely into your Razer Ecosystem to coordinate the lighting effects.
I had been using the Razer Ornata Chroma (Destiny 2 Edition) for quite some time, most everything else with my computer had been updated with the exception of my Keyboard. The Razer has been reliable so I took to getting a new Keyboard from them with a few added features.I had been gaming on PC on and off, but have gotten back in to it much more now that my boys are getting older, the RGB on the keyboard always got their attention when they were younger, Razer has amazing addressable RGB, I typically keep a static blue with a reactive color on key press. The Synapse software allows you to get as wild as you want with it, so you can play with it to your liking.The Blackwidow V4 Pro interested me for the volume/music controls plus the Macros. I didn't even notice ... MoreI had been using the Razer Ornata Chroma (Destiny 2 Edition) for quite some time, most everything else with my computer had been updated with the exception of my Keyboard. The Razer has been reliable so I took to getting a new Keyboard from them with a few added features.I had been gaming on PC on and off, but have gotten back in to it much more now that my boys are getting older, the RGB on the keyboard always got their attention when they were younger, Razer has amazing addressable RGB, I typically keep a static blue with a reactive color on key press. The Synapse software allows you to get as wild as you want with it, so you can play with it to your liking.The Blackwidow V4 Pro interested me for the volume/music controls plus the Macros. I didn't even notice the side buttons, that can be programmed to open specific tasks, I like to snip things quit a bit, so I have the Snipping tool set on one of them which saves me from having to press "Windows + Shift + S" I haven't got too much into the Macros as of yet, mostly playing shooters at this time, but waiting for Diablo to release which maybe then I may invest some time to learn to set them up as I look to put some time in to that game. The Razer command dial has a few options to it, I've left it primarily on RGB brightness incase I ever want to make it dimmer, the keyboard comes preloaded with settings for the dial, pressing it changes between presaved functions, each having a different color.The Keys themselves are super responsive, and give a good clicky feedback. The keys themselves aren't too loud to the press, but have a satisfying feedback to know you've pressed the key. They got a good balance, not too loud. The wrist rest is much more comfortable than my previous wrist rest on my previous Razer, but isn't at all plastic like others on the market. There is a very comfortable padding to the keyboard itself, and doesn't feel to get sticky with sweat over a gaming session thus far. The one thing the macro row taught me, is that I will use my pinky on the edge of the keys such as shift/CAPS to tell hand position on the keys. If I take my hands off the keyboard I found myself hitting the CAPS key quite a bit, initially, thinking I was hitting a letter key. I figured out what I have become accustom to, and have begun to adjust, not a flaw of the keyboard just something I noticed that I do which having the row of macros to the side threw me off.The keyboard has two detachable USB-C Cables that plug in to USB-A Ports on your PC. You have a USB-A port next to these that you can use as USB extension, which I believe what the second cable is for.Overall, I have been a fan of the Razer accessories I have, and this was a nice upgrade to my setup. My previous keyboard is still in great shape, and am currently working on a build for my boys to game, so that will go to them. Thus why I don't mind spending a little more on a keyboard with the extra functionality, because I know this will last for years!
This keyboard purchase was an upgrade from my blackwidow v3 pro. It was wireless, but this one is wired. No issues there, but there are definitely some good upgrades to this keyboard.For some reason my typing speed and accuracy is better. I haven't been able to determine why, but i had trouble typing on the v3, and since this upgrade, i've definitely become more accurate and faster. I don't know if there is a reason for this or not, but it's happened.Another upgrade for this keyboard is that the wrist rest actually attaches to the keyboard itself, and thus, stays in place. I think that could be one of the reasons i am typing better is because the wrist rest isn't moving.The lighting on this keyboard is much brighter and easier to see the keys. IT's more than ... MoreThis keyboard purchase was an upgrade from my blackwidow v3 pro. It was wireless, but this one is wired. No issues there, but there are definitely some good upgrades to this keyboard.For some reason my typing speed and accuracy is better. I haven't been able to determine why, but i had trouble typing on the v3, and since this upgrade, i've definitely become more accurate and faster. I don't know if there is a reason for this or not, but it's happened.Another upgrade for this keyboard is that the wrist rest actually attaches to the keyboard itself, and thus, stays in place. I think that could be one of the reasons i am typing better is because the wrist rest isn't moving.The lighting on this keyboard is much brighter and easier to see the keys. IT's more than just lighting up the letters on the keys, it radiates that light out from underneath the keys. Makes for a better looking keyboard.The side keys are nice, you can set them to open up and do what you want in the synapse software, so having an extra 3 side keys, along with the macro keys on the left side of the keyboard is amazing.The dial on the left side of the keyboard is helpful, but i don't use it so much.All of this to say this is one of the best keyboards i have used in quite some time.. Definitely like it better than the v3 pro. So purchase this keyboard, i don't think you will regret it!
I wanted to love this keyboard. I really did. Everything about its physical construction is great. It’s solid, heavy, the two rotating knobs are well made as well.But Razer should be nothing but ashamed at the internal quality of this keyboard. I went through two new versions of the BlackWidow Pro before finally coming across one that didn’t have a bad switch out of the box. 5 months on, the “o” switch finally failed on me, typing multiple “o’s” with every keystroke. Where the shame part from Razer comes in however, is that for a keyboard that is this expensive, it’s unconscionable to not have hot-swappable keys. Unless you want to remove over 20 screws and get your soldering iron out, this keyboard is just a paperweight once one of the switches start to fail. I ... MoreI wanted to love this keyboard. I really did. Everything about its physical construction is great. It’s solid, heavy, the two rotating knobs are well made as well.But Razer should be nothing but ashamed at the internal quality of this keyboard. I went through two new versions of the BlackWidow Pro before finally coming across one that didn’t have a bad switch out of the box. 5 months on, the “o” switch finally failed on me, typing multiple “o’s” with every keystroke. Where the shame part from Razer comes in however, is that for a keyboard that is this expensive, it’s unconscionable to not have hot-swappable keys. Unless you want to remove over 20 screws and get your soldering iron out, this keyboard is just a paperweight once one of the switches start to fail. I realize some folks are pretty comfortable soldering, and after all, there are only two contacts that need to be soldered, however for a $250 keyboard (after tax), it’s time you shouldn’t have to spend to fix a $.75 switch.
Premium build for sure. Padded wrist rest is quite comfortable. Volume roller feels quite solid. Keys are a bit high and offer more resistance than I was expecting but I've gotten used to it. I would like to give this five stars but encountered erratic behavior on first use. Wasn't able to find anything online about it but noticed v4 75% buyers complained of the same symptoms. Almost returned the keyboard until I did a firmware update which seemed to resolve the issues. Now, this firmware update did not come from the Razer software, which is what one would expect. Instead, went to Razer website, looked up the keyboard, and found a firmware update that resolved a lighting issue but made no mention of the erratic key press response I was getting. Still, the firmware ... MorePremium build for sure. Padded wrist rest is quite comfortable. Volume roller feels quite solid. Keys are a bit high and offer more resistance than I was expecting but I've gotten used to it. I would like to give this five stars but encountered erratic behavior on first use. Wasn't able to find anything online about it but noticed v4 75% buyers complained of the same symptoms. Almost returned the keyboard until I did a firmware update which seemed to resolve the issues. Now, this firmware update did not come from the Razer software, which is what one would expect. Instead, went to Razer website, looked up the keyboard, and found a firmware update that resolved a lighting issue but made no mention of the erratic key press response I was getting. Still, the firmware update worked. Very strange. So far, this is a very nice keyboard and I'm loving it the more I use it.
| Switch Type | Razer Yellow Mechanical Switches (Linear) |
| Key Feel | Linear and Silent |
| Approximate size | Full Size |
| Lighting | Razer Chroma RGB |
