The black widow v4 pro was chosen among all keyboards regardless of price, based on my personal criteria of build quality, programmable keys, good RGB lighting, a variety of multimedia keys and a wheel, all combined with a similarly good set of switches. In my case, I chose the yellow switches as they are smoother and quieter.
Firstly, I want to emphasize that despite the description, the keyboard is NOT wireless, which I discovered before purchasing it through thorough research and reviews (https://www.rtings.com/keyboard/reviews/razer/blackwidow-v4-pro, perhaps the most detailed review I have seen).
As you will read/notice, the keyboard meets and exceeds expectations in many aspects:
- Very good build quality, with an aluminum body and a sturdy construction. The keys, although made of ABS plastic (instead of the PBT used in other flagship keyboards), feel very high-quality with large and nice-looking letters/symbols.
- Perfect and impressive lighting, adjustable to a certain degree even without the synapse software, which allows for further customization. Even the wrist rest lights up when connected.
- The length and quality of the detachable cable (2 meters), and an optional second cable for the USB passthrough port located at the back.
- The dedicated multimedia keys, the wheel, and the jog dial, all made of aluminum, are very convenient. The dial can be programmed for up to 100 different functions through the synapse software (such as volume, scrolling, lighting intensity, zoom, track skip, and more), along with 5 fully programmable macro keys and 3 additional ones on the left side.
- The magnetic detachable wrist rest is very convenient and comfortable, and it follows the lighting of the rest of the keyboard with a perimeter LED line when connected.
- The yellow switches provide a very nice typing experience (I am writing this review because I wanted to enjoy the keyboard). They are relatively quiet and have a very good response. They might feel a bit sensitive at first, but I believe it is something that can be pleasantly accustomed to.
- Additional details: adjustable rear feet with 2 levels of tilt (up to 9°), a game mode that disables certain keys and combinations, very low latency with an 8000Hz update rate, N-Key rollover and anti-ghosting, on-the-fly macro programming, nice and discreet LED indicators for caps, num, and scroll lock.
- Negatives: The very nice multimedia buttons do not light up, so until you learn what they do, you have to somehow see what they symbolize. It's a very minor detail, but it bothered me a bit. The installation of the synapse software did not work, and I had to make an exception in the firewall for it to function. Again, a small detail, but for someone who doesn't know, they might give up and not bother with the synapse, thus missing out on its advantages. It's a slight flaw on Razer's part.
In summary, in its category (200+€), there are not many options available. The K100 RGB, the K70 MAX RGB from Corsair, the g915 from Logitech, and perhaps the ROG Strix Flare II from Asus. Each of these keyboards lacks some of the elements I mentioned above, although some of them have certain individual features that are slightly better, such as wireless capability or PBT keycaps. However, overall, I believe the Black Widow stands out. If cost is not a factor, it is one of the top choices, if not the best choice. I highly recommend it.
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