This is definitely one of the top keyboards in terms of build quality. Doesn’t seem like there’s a ton of empty space inside the keyboard, the clicks and sounds coming from the keyboard are rattling around in there. The combination of weight and rigidity makes the keyboard really nice to hammer away at. There is absolutely no creak or flex when I try to twist the keyboard with a moderate amount of force. The metal case top feels premium to the touch and adds a lot of rigidity to the entire keyboard. You’ll likely perform better with more mouse pad space than a larger keyboard with a numpad. If your primary games of choice are competitive FPS then you might be better off with a TKL or 60% to maximize the amount of space you have for your gaming mouse to roam. Take a look at smaller keyboards if your intention is to travel with it, or if you need more space on your desk.
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The BlackWidow is not suited to be a travel keyboard, its full size design and weight pretty much make it a hunker down on your primary set up keyboard. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Razer Blackwidow Elite: Media Keys Sound Test () On its base height the BlackWidow has 4 large rubber pads that keep a firm grip on your desk, this keyboard isn’t going anywhere. Underneath you’ll find perfectly serviceable feet with two steps. BlackWidow connectors allowing for USB and 3.5mm pass through If you happen to move the keyboard around the cables might slip out due to the braided cable of the BlackWidow, so a little finesse is required to make sure you have a permanent cable management solution here. The underside of the keyboard has channels for cable management, you can route the BlackWidow’s non-detachable heavy braided cable to come out on left, straight up or to the right. The BlackWidow allows for pass-through of one USB port and a 3.5 mm jack so you can keep your wires a little tidier, the USB pass-through is unfortunately only a 2.0 port. Some really smart design choices on the back and the sides of this keyboard as well. This extends down to even its LED lights, it might even be a little too minimal, when first using the keyboard I didn’t know which LED represented what. There aren’t many extra superfluous design choices here, no huge array of macro keys, just everything you need to get the job done. I quite enjoy Razer’s design choices here, a clean aesthetic with a few flairs that represent classic Razer design. The laser-etched keycaps let RGB light flow too without any light bleed happening through the caps. The LEDs here aren’t the brightest in the market, but they’re very smooth and pleasant to look at. The low-profile design of the case exposes the switches and allows for the RGB to reflect off the metal surface. The RGB itself is even and pleasing without getting overly harsh in a darker environment. The entire keyboard is black with only the RGB providing colour. If you’ve seen the Huntsman Elite then the BlackWidow Elite design will be instantly familiar, as the two share the same design. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Razer Blackwidow Elite: Wrist Rest Magnet () A really nice touch with the wrist rest, it attaches to the BlackWidow Elite with magnets, with a really nice snap to put it in place. The wrist rest is made of a pleather type material that’s really comfortable and soft, the bottom of the rest is plastic with rubber feet to prevent slippage. The combination of materials makes for a really nice premium feel, the metal on top is brushed and fingerprint resistant. The top plate of the case is made of a supposed military grade metal while the rest of the case is composed of a thick black plastic. The keyboard has a very defined heft and stiffness to it that I really appreciate in a keyboard. Connection: USB 2.0 to PC, USB 2.0 for pass-through, 3.5mm pass-throughįirst impressions when lifting the BlackWidow out of the box is that it feels like a premium product.Backlight: 16.8m RGB, Razer Chroma compatible.Media keys: 3 dedicated media keys and volume wheel.Switch options: Razer Green (clicky), Orange(tactile) or Yellow(linear).