Razer blackwidow stealth review

Mechanical keyboards have been all the rage for quite some time now since the 70s? One year ago, wanting to jump on the bandwagon, I treated myself to one.

It's meant to be a more budget-friendly option to the Razer BlackWidow Elite and it doesn't come with a wrist rest or dedicated media keys. However, it's still an outstanding gaming keyboard with Razer's proprietary clicky Green switches, which have a low pre-travel distance, great for gamers. You can set macros to any key either through the Razer Synapse 3 software or on the keyboard itself, and it has full RGB backlighting. Sadly, it doesn't offer much in terms of ergonomics and its high profile may lead to fatigue while typing. Lastly, this keyboard is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, but the dedicated software is only available on Windows.

Razer blackwidow stealth review

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement. The BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition remains an expensive item to add to your gaming collection — but it also remains an excellent keyboard, and one that's now a bit quieter. Just make sure you buy it from the US. Editor's note: portions of this review are based on the original BlackWidow Ultimate review. Razer's BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard impressed us rather a lot. It did have one weakness, though; a mechanical keyboard that was incredibly loud to type on. The Stealth Edition attempts to address this with quieter key switches. Razer says "silent", but clearly it measures to a different level of silent than we do — this thing is still louder than your average keyboard. It does dull the sound compared to the original, removing the sharp "click" noise that may have annoyed bystanders. It is, otherwise, the same excellent keyboard, with backlit keys capable of three levels of brightness and a breathing effect , an extra USB port, headphone and microphone ports and a "gaming mode" that disables the Windows keys. It wouldn't be a Razer input device without macros, and the BlackWidow offers the ability to record them directly from the keyboard, or Razer's own software.

Razer blackwidow stealth review seeing a couple of models in the shop, I went for the Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth Edition as the orange switches, similar to Cherry MX brown, were reasonably quiet and I didn't care for the macro buttons of the non model. Maximum Incline. Operating Force.

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It's meant to be a more budget-friendly option to the Razer BlackWidow Elite and it doesn't come with a wrist rest or dedicated media keys. However, it's still an outstanding gaming keyboard with Razer's proprietary clicky Green switches, which have a low pre-travel distance, great for gamers. You can set macros to any key either through the Razer Synapse 3 software or on the keyboard itself, and it has full RGB backlighting. Sadly, it doesn't offer much in terms of ergonomics and its high profile may lead to fatigue while typing. Lastly, this keyboard is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, but the dedicated software is only available on Windows.

Razer blackwidow stealth review

Razer has got quite the lineup of keyboards now, ranging from Arctosa, Lycosa, BlackWidow and even the older Tarantula which was my first Razer keyboard. It seems they're on a charge for keyboard worldwide domination and the BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition is no change. However, Razer has changed this with the Stealth keyboard. It's not completely silent, but it's a huge step in the right direction for Razer. The one Razer sent me was the Ultimate Stealth Edition, and ultimate, it is!

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The BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition remains an expensive item to add to your gaming collection — but also remains an excellent keyboard, and one that's now a bit quieter. Sadly, you can't remove it in case it needs to be replaced. On the other hand, the regular BlackWidow offers a similar typing quality and may represent better value for some people. The whole thing has a soft matte finish to it that, while picking up fingerprints and grease a little too easily, is also nice and comfortable. You can save up to five profiles on the onboard memory, but you can only save macros and not backlighting settings, similar to the Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition. Synapse 2. Instead, I needed to lift it using both hands. Other issues is the space bar kind of sticks ever so slightly whilst I also have a back lit light problem on my number 1 key as well as it getting stuck down at times. Leave a comment JavaScript has to be turned ON. The software sucks. There was a note in the box saying "Congratulations, there is no turning back". The actual key press itself is dead silent though you can here the sound of the button hitting the actual body of the keyboard while typing. It may be an issue with our unit alone, but if you experience the same thing, let us know in the discussions below.

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Connection Evaluated Wired. Support PC Perspective on Patreon! Driven by data, run by a passionate team of engineers, testers, technical writers, developers, and more. See full bio. Latest Podcasts. However, the BlackWidow is a better choice for gaming because the mechanical switches have a shorter pre-travel distance. It gets bright enough for even well-lit environments. One year ago, wanting to jump on the bandwagon, I treated myself to one. That said, the original BlackWidow has onboard memory, which is great if you have to move between operating systems as the companion software isn't available on macOS. The BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition remains an expensive item to add to your gaming collection — but also remains an excellent keyboard, and one that's now a bit quieter. Cherry MX blue is too loud Cherry MX blue is too loud also, this new version should help that but I agree the non-backlit shifted keys is the only real let down on the keyboard. While the original is only available with clicky Razer Green switches, the newer version is also available with linear Razer Yellow switches, which are the switches we tested. There is no dampening on the Razer, just cold, hard plastic - causing even more stress on the fingers.