black widow | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:11:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png black widow | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Razer BlackWidow Elite Keyboard Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/razer-blackwidow-elite-keyboard-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/razer-blackwidow-elite-keyboard-review/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:11:09 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=406139 It's Razer's flagship mechanical keyboard, jam packed with features - is it the board to buy?

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Razer is well established in the keyboard market at this point, with the BlackWidow being amongst the most popular gaming keyboards around. Today, we are taking a look at the flagship version, the BlackWidow Elite, which amps up the build quality and features. Is it worth the £169.99 price tag?

Razer has been releasing its own mechanical switches for years now, which are designed to offer swifter actuation and a longer lifespan compared to other mechanical switches on the market. The version we have here today uses Razer’s Green switch, which competes with Cherry MX Blues.

Specifications:

  • Razer Mechanical Switches.
  • 80 million keystroke lifespan.
  • Razer Chroma RGB lighting.
  • Ergonomic wrist rest.
  • Multi-function media dial.
  • Dedicated Media Controls.
  • USB 2.0 and audio pass through.
  • Hybrid On-Board Memory and Cloud Storage – up to 5 profiles.
  • Razer Synapse 3 enabled.
  • Cable routing.
  • 10 key roll-over anti-ghosting.
  • Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording.
  • Gaming mode option.
  • 1000 Hz Ultrapolling.
  • Military grade metal top construction.
  • Instant Trigger Technology.

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    The Razer Black Widow has become very popular over the years, often being touted as one of the finest gaming keyboards around. Today, we are looking at the brand new 2016 edition, using Razer's own high specification mechanical switches – could this be the best option for gamers in 2016? Let's find out. 

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    For the last couple of years, Razer has been manufacturing its own specification mechanical switches in partnership with Kailh. Thanks to Razer's own design tweaks, these switches are rated for swifter actuation and a longer life span.

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    The model we are looking at today uses the Razer Green ‘clicky' switches but there is a Razer Orange option available featuring silent switches.

    Features and Specifications:

    • Razer Green switches.
    • 50g actuation force.
    • Individually lit keys.
    • 60 million keystroke lifespan.
    • USB passthrough.
    • Audio passthrough.
    • Macro support.
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    Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/henry-butt/razer-blackwidow-ultimate-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/henry-butt/razer-blackwidow-ultimate-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:29:18 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=48831 If you are in the market for a new keyboard then there are literally thousands available today which use membrane technology – but this won't be the first choice for the discerning enthusiast user as they can often feel ‘spongy' when typing.  Where we really see a step up in performance is when manufacturers integrate …

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    If you are in the market for a new keyboard then there are literally thousands available today which use membrane technology – but this won't be the first choice for the discerning enthusiast user as they can often feel ‘spongy' when typing.  Where we really see a step up in performance is when manufacturers integrate mechanical switches into them.

    Adding a quality mechanical switch design can often double or triple the price of a product, so not many manufacturers are willing to release models with this technology.  One of the only gaming keyboards around for the last few years that used mechanical switches was the SteelSeries 7G that we reviewed last year.  This was a very impressive product but commanded a price of around £100, limiting the audience.

    Until now, Razer haven't had any mechanical keyboards in their lineup, however, with the release of the affordable Black Widow and Black Widow Ultimate, they are clearly trying to bring this technology to the mass market.  Today we are going to look at the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which boasts an impressive feature set which should really enhance the overall experience.

    Specification

    • Full mechanical keys with 50g actuation force
    • Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting
    • 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
    • Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
    • Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
    • 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
    • 5 additional macro keys
    • Gaming optimized key matrix for minimized ghosting
    • Multi-Media Controls
    • Braided cable
    • Audio-Out / Mic-In Jacks
    • USB-Passthrough
    • Approx. size in mm: 475(L) x 171(W) x 30(H)
    • Weight: 1.5kg
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