Razer launches new Huntsman Tenkeyless keyboard with 8KHz polling rate

Razer has introduced the Huntsman V3 Tenkeyless 8KHz, a compact esports keyboard built around true 8000Hz HyperPolling, allowing it to report inputs up to eight times faster than standard gaming keyboards. The tenkeyless design brings the company’s high‑end performance features into a smaller, tournament‑ready layout.

The keyboard uses Razer’s second‑generation Analog Optical Switches, which measure light through the switch stem to register input without physical contact or debounce delay. The switches support adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger, enabling faster resets and fine‑tuned responsiveness for competitive play. Because the switches are optical rather than magnetic, they are unaffected by interference and maintain consistent behaviour across long sessions.

On‑device controls allow players to adjust actuation point, Rapid Trigger sensitivity and Snap Tap directly from the keyboard, with the number row providing visual confirmation. Settings save to onboard memory, and Razer Synapse Web offers browser‑based configuration without installation, aimed at events and shared systems.

The Huntsman V3 Tenkeyless 8KHz also includes individually lubricated switches and internal foam dampening for those who like to keep noise to a minimum. The keyboard will be available starting this week, priced at £169.99.

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