Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Review, THE ONLY KEYBOARD YOU NEED!
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- Опубликовано: 15 фев 2023
- Review of the new Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro mechanical gaming keyboard.
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My bad, I forgot us tech tubers are supposed to use HipHop or EDM in our vids.
I thought at first , that my Spotify is playing somewhere XD I kinda dig the rock blend.
I like this music, but please lower the levels a bit next time it's hard to focus on what you're saying. :) Such music makes your video more unique and IMO better.
@@jojoTyme lol
It was missing the Doom gameplay in the background.
LOL, am a metal head. This is refreshing.
Love the energy, thanks for a great review. Looking for a gaming + programming board and I think I've decided on this one.
Great video! I definitely want this keyboard, has everything I need
Ahhhh! That fkn razer is mine next black Friday. I have 3 old black widows and I love them.
This will be for my main PC. Thank you Techne you rock 🎸🔥💥!
Sitting here wondering if the volume wheel and dial would eventually start drifting as my Blackwidow V3 Pro inevitably did
Does the double shot ABS keycaps feel good like the PBT one ?
And does the switches are good to type on, like does they hurt the hands if you type too much on it ?
Did they fix the double/tripple/multiple keypress on the V4? I changed 3 Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro in the last 23 months.
I have been using the Razer BlackWidow of the first version since 2015, a year ago the buttons began to deteriorate (stucked or didnt click because of overvoltage), as far as I understand, due to dirt inside the switch for so many years of use, I bought myself an ordinary membrane just a couple of days ago.
And then the news about the V4, just the design with additional buttons just blew my mind. I haven't been able to come up with anything like that. Already ordered one, waiting for delivery.
I have still the Black Widow Ultimate 2013 ^^ after 11-12 years of powergaming i have an issue with increased latency/delay that causes, for my personal preference, massive input lags.....now im searching for a new one and this V4 pro is now on my list, because it seems that it have the same layout as the 2013 has.
I think your kb is delivered by now? 😀 How do you like it, compared to your 2015 version?
Jesus I went through 5 videos and no one was showing the top side where the usb pass through is, thankyou so much for answering my question with your actual FULL detailed review.
Is the keycaps using the usual ABS material or it's using the newest ABS Razer keycaps like what they do on Deathstalker V2??
Does this come in a version exactly as this shows but without the numpad on the right?
I just got this keyboard yesterday and its great I love all the improvements over my old V3 but I still like watching your review on it too to see your thoughts.
This keyboard is defective..bro. Suggest you refund hurry up
I don’t need a new keyboard but that intro with that music makes me want it. Great job.
lol
Thank you for all the reviews. I am planning on buying my first gaming PC and will be buying everything new from monitors down to mice and even a new desk and chair. I am beginning the method of ruling out different items and I think I might go this instead of the K100 optical. I’m thinking the Razer Basilisk mouse already, so this would pair nicely I think.
So… I discovered your channel by looking up headsets and was content that the Arctis 7X was my set (now the Nova version I guess). Would you still recommend that set or is there perhaps a better way to go now?
Hey man. I am on same page like you. Recently ordered my first gaming pc after gaming on laptop from long time ago. Let me know if i can give you some advice from my point of view. Recently received the keyboard on the video as well.
Thank you! I am excited to start my build but am kind of relying heavily on emulating a build I see here on YT that I like. Still learning about the pros and cons of going “team green” over “team red” and keep uncovering more layers that even stretch out to monitors operating better with X instead of Y. This rabbit hole goes deep!
I purchased a K100 optical and have had it for a couple of years now and it is a great keyboard, but recently the space bar and M key started sticking. Gave it a good air cleaning and it is fine for now. Will consider purchasing this keyboard if my Corsair goes bunk. Amazon has the K100 optical for $139.00 (on sale) as of today.
are the switches hot swappable now?
Will there be a TKL version of this keyboard?
I am still stick between Corsair k100 and steelseries apex pro and now this comes up as well. For now I tend towards steelseries. What you think? For You actually touched all of them
Please can someone answer me this, can you sync razer synapse profiles between your mouse and keyboard? All I want to do is press a key on my keyboard to switch to the same profile on my mouse also so I don't have to press my keyboard and mouse separately???
can anyone help and answer if this keyboard can be used wireless? or if there is any black widow v4 wireless versions?
macro keys are super important to me but bluetooth is another, im kinda stuck with the G915, it's been a real servant but i wish the i had thicker caps. If this came with bluetooth i would take it and replace those ABS.
Would you say this keyboard is better than the Huntsman V2 Analog? I just bought one and was wondering if I should return for the V4. I got the analog for $80 off but I am okay with paying the difference.
I have this but also have a Huntsman V2 Analog on order after seeing the price dropped to $137. Both are very similar especially full underglow RGB for both the keyboard and the wrist-rest but the key difference is the analog switches on the V2 Analog. It may seem gimmicky and needs game support but when it does having the option of using the same key for walk/run or switch grenade/throw grenade does seem pretty neat. I love collecting keyboards and mice as they offer different user experiences since they are input/interface devices we use on a daily basis.
what about coil whine from kb when rgb is bright?????
Rocking a v3 mini (wanted wireless) and got it right before the deathstalker tkl came out and wished i had waited. Maybe we'll get a tkl of this.
Mine is on the way, so excited..Christams to me, from . . . SANTA lol
Sucks you can’t use their PBT key caps with it since they don’t come with dedicated macro keys.
Thanks Razer.
Yeah that does suck, I was just thinking the same thing
why is the spacebar upside down?
guys should I buy either the Deathstalker or Blackwidow? I'm really confused someone please help me
Other than a detachable usb cable and lighting on the wrist rest, it seems a lot like the Corsair K100.
such a great board, corsair just need to start using dampening foam bad
Why don’t they use a close case I hate when it’s open like that
Is would be nice if Razer came out with some new switches at some point. Great vid Techne 👌
Oh and when are we getting a “new tattoo review?”
Lol, I have so many tattoos planned.
And I know what would be awesome, these Razer yellow but with silent dampeners, mmmmm I would love that
I think I would have a hard time with that price when comparing it to say, Mountain Everest. The RGB wrist rest is sick tho
What do you guys think. Is this a good keyboard to upgrade to from a huntsman elite?
I just ordered this but not to replace my Huntsman Elite but rather to complement it. The Elite certainly does not need replacing but the Blackwidow V4 Pro does have certain new features. Both have excellent underglow RGB and that's the main reason I considered it.
I have it and I love it but sometimes when you turn on PC the lights dont turn on so you have yo like unplug it and plug it back for the lights to turn on. Happens often and i read, researched , updated everything and still does it. So I give it 5/10 because it works but it doesn’t.
One of the better reviewers on YT right here
Is that ping I hear at 2:22?
Works for Mac Os?
Thanks for the review... Buying the clicky Huntsman v2 non Analog today... My best buy credit balance is zero
Seems very good, though it doesnt have all features - I would've liked to see a wireless version.
@The Techne, is one cable enough for RGB? (I don't need USB pass through). Also, is the cable USB-C to USB-A? Thank you!
yes only one cable needed, the other cable is all for the pass through, and c to a
@@TheTechne Thx man, you're always very helpful. I got the Deathstalker V2 Pro based on your review, and I like it. I'll be considering the Blackwidow V4 Pro now. Detachable cables are important for me, as I switch between keyboards often.
given that this is type c powered and has a usb pass thru, does it still take up 2 usb ports or does it only take one?
That's my question too. If it needs 2 cables to power it, I'm not seeing a huge reason to switch from my Huntsman Elite except for the macro keys. If it only needs 1 cable, I'm sold.
@@MorguerotheGaming he made another video talking about. it looks like its 2 cables (I would of preferred 1 thick cable) inconvenient for cable management, convenient if you don't plan on using the passthrough so you just don't plug it in.
@@Ghostly_Knight i read in another review you only need 1 cable, the other is to power the USB pass through, which i wouldn't need since i have an 8 port USB hub and a 4 port USB hub on my desk. So its one for powering the keyboard itself and 1 for the USB passthrough, essentially that one is a USB extender in that regard and not necessary unless you want to use it.
honestly my opinion to this keyboard is okay... i used to become fan of full size keyboard and i still am to use the numb pads but i have to sacrifice the num pads because of the small desk that i have even if i move the keyboard on the side and tilt it a little bit i still hit my keyboard when i swing my mouse... i like the keyboard ngl but custom keyboard or sound of the keyboard are been there for couple of years or more... i just wish razer makes a good sound of the spacebar back space enter and shift key... and the fact that they release the optical switch and razer is known for gaming and specifically this keyboard is meant for mainly for gaming cause we started a blackwidow its better if they put the optical switch. and for the price of 230 dollars its a good deal because its going into a hypezone or like its new. its the same thing what happened to razer hunstman elite that cost like 300+ dollars and now its 150.
why not use the green switches?
goofy ahh question when are they gonna drop the tkl version?
Hey Techne, can these switches be pulled out and lubed? very important for me.
No
Just get a custom if you're thinking of lubing them bro
Is this a wireless keyboard?
Still no signs glowing on the multimedia keys. But overall looks a solid build and we'll packed keys layout Keyboard. Great video. 👍
ah that would actually be cool
which multimedia keys? the 4 at the volume roller do light up
It's sad for me that they don't have Razer Orange switch option.
I already have Razer BlackWidow V3 Halo Infinite - Green Switch, bought it at a very good price.
Does it come in white
Does the key spam issue never ever bug you in your several hours you put into the razer keyboards you test, techne? My deathstalker v2 pro is driving me crazy and I searched online and it seems it is an issue with synapse and so many people have the same problem. Kinda disappointing with the amount they charge for their keyboards they won't fix this
I only experience it on my huntsman v2 purple when going above 1000hz polling rate, at 1000 it's fine
@RayCrush2008 I got it on my DSV2 Pro but could live with it for a while because I wasn't playing competitive fps games and it's a pretty good multi functional keyboard. Then some keys broke (the middle row of keys stopped working like t h and v). They gave me a replacement set and still the replacement set had same issue that's when I tried to Google this issue and found its a prevalent one
I experienced the same thing twice for having the DS v2 tkl for four months. Restarting my pc both times it happened fixed it
@jilson743 I guess you are one of "lucky" ones to only have it occur 2x in 4 months lol. In all seriousness though its sad to be content with your level of instability (even 1x per 2 month and fix is to reboot system) after shelling out North of $200 for a keyboard.
For me it's almost every other day or at least once a day. Sometimes it's embarrassing at work when I am screensharing and then the keyboard goes mad and long presses the key when I'm done striking a key.
is it hotswappable? what are the the stabilizers like? they are pretty shocking normally in their other keyboard
no
@@TheTechne thanks, are the stabs rattly?
@@dioxyde0 they are perfect but they aren't bad either
Does it work on PS5??? anyone knows? thank you
They use dry lube and not the liquid. Has to do with the lube not leaking during shipping
Not a big fan of full sized keyboard, went with the v3 mini but can't get over the bottom chin design ... I wish they make a huntsman 65%
When he doesn’t mention the stabilizers in the intro you know it’s still just a razer keyboard
Amazing keyboard, very solid. Feels like you are holding a dumbell in the gym. Its almost 2kg. Got it two days ago and worth every penny. I went for yellow switch instead of green or purple with uk layout. Top quality!
Which switch do you recommend? and I don’t really know the difference ;(
The greens are clicky and loud and the yellows are quite and smooth
@@Peter_File69 i would recommend yellow switch unless you like the very loud noise from your mechanical keyboard. Also the -pressing- of the buttons feels different as far as I know. There's also purple switch. To make easy comparison just google " razer blackwidow v4 pro difference between green, yellow, purple ". Let me know if I can guide you further :)
I think ill stick to the v3 pro. Like the wireless function!
@@relaxxaimeryou dont understand why ..
id probably get this one but sadly just got the v3 version T_T the thing thats better between the 2 is the magnetic wrist rest compared to the v3 which isn't :x plus here in the EU its around 300€ so its a bit of a YIKES in terms of pricing for it but ggs awsome review @The Techne
Which would you take, the black widow v4 pro or the Deathstalker v2 pro?
Ouch. Man I love them both.
So three months later, gun to your head, which one would you prefer long term
Came for the keyboard review, stayed for the metal XD
Great review as always ....why the companis dont try mathematical keyboard on left side of the keyboard and arrow keys ,,so the main layout is on the right, so you have the 60% keyboard distance between wasd and mouse , but with full size keyboard, it maybe crazy but maybe work better in some pepole, just an idea..
I'm fine with my Deathstalker V2 Pro. Plus that Blackwidow is not TKL and not low-profile like the Deathstalker.
i got the razer huntsman v2 red switches, is replacing it with razer black widow v4 worth it?
No. If you don't have any issues don't switch. Clean it and use some lube to shut the stabilizers up.
I filled mine with everything under the sun and it is quiet as the night while also becoming less mushy.
i’ve had it for 3 month
red linear v2 switches they are quite
If you want to open it up there is one screw under the rubber pad by the cable, btw.
@@HeadObserver I have the same board. I am no gamer, but the linear switches are probably the smoothest switch I have ever felt.
Thanks for the dank ASMR.
hu
Now give us a Huntsman TKL V3 🤣 my experience with those razer mech switches was a disaster compared to their optical ones from the huntsman line
you need to wait a year
hunstman v2 tkl was kinda new
is the bottom row standard?
Don't quote me on it, but I do believe that most if not all modern Razer keyboards have since joined the standard bottom row
Is this a hotswap keyboard ? If not then it's not worth $230
yo what V4 already?
I cant keep up anymore, lol
8k is kinda gimmick for the keyboards. kind of.
the only speed that comes is the human factor pressing key to the specific threshold of actuation point.
reason why wooting 60he will remain as a competitive edge in competitive games until someone replicate that technology.
great review as usual! the keyboard is really looking great. i'd def get one.
Ngl i wanna try a board from 125 to 2k hz to see any diff
Might be Actually a good keyboard for Sound Vortex
omg get me this keyboard rn
Interested, but i rather waiting for TKL instead.
I've had this keyboard for a couple of months now. There are two things about it I do NOT like. The first, sometimes you get multiple repeat characters, not just one or two, but sometimes as many as three to six... I dunno why that happens, but it's irritating. The second, which is no fault of the keyboard, but there is still no third-part keyboard cover available for it.
Wish they didnt discontinue the Orange switches. Green is too loud and yellow gives no tactile response. Orange were perfect
LETS GO!! Upgrade our transition editing! And we got some metal music! What is this 110% keyboard? 😂. I would want optical switches at that price point, regardless the features.
whats going on here, lol
@@TheTechneHOLY MACROel 😂
I love it.
No double shot pbt, the wrist rest looks cheap(at least in the review), no hot swap and garbage switches for that price. Either razer has some people in mind that would like this or it’s one of their biggest mistake recently
I only just got the DeathStalker V2 pro so even though that's a nice full sized board and features I'm going to say no! I am very happy with the DeathStalker.
Just tried the deathstalker and I really like the switches, but boy it feels so cheap. After modding the g915 white version, I just can't use the deathstalker. Hope you will enjoy it a long time 😃
I think $230 for this keyboard is a fair price. I paid that much for the Corsair K100 and this keyboard seems to have similar features, minus the optical switches. and the 1 thing I absolutely hate about the K100 is the non removable cable. I really am tempted to replace my K100 with this keyboard.
You wont regret it
You will regret it. And find the keyboard is defective later
@@Bad_razer This is the first time I'm hearing of this. What kind of defects?
@@eagleeye-go1mu it is not on normal typing. It happens on running macro.
@@Bad_razer well just to confirm I didn't buy it (Yet) I'll have to do research on this. do you have any specific info on the defect?
I'll tell you tonight bro! :D
Is it better than an Apex Pro?
I prefer it over
Glad i waited looks like the keyboard ive wanted for awhile
You're right it really is the keyboard you're waiting for. You will not regret a razer keyboard
a v4? wtf how many Vs are we gonna get :P
LMAO lol, dude I am always messing up with this when filming razer products lol
For that insane price no one will NEED it...
WHAT! Literally 20 minutes ago i decided that i need new keyboard and BAM this video is in front of my eyes. Easiest choice of my life. Thanks!
I'm always here for you ;)
One biggest minus that make it no no keyboard for me is that is full size and not even southpaw which would negate that minus. Also at this price i can get something realy special like Wooting 60HE which is number one keyboard for gaming becouse of its technology and software.
Nah there's absolutely no way gaming companies are gonna make a southpaw keyboard 😂
Might as well just order the wooting twoHE
might as well get a tiny mouse while I'm at out and skinny jeans
@@TheTechne The two HE is full size, now with premium double shot PBT keycaps.
Or pay more for a brand name with crappy intrusive software, and ABS keycaps.
But you do you.
@@chadm.9795 it’s practically the same price
Over 300 bucks? Yeah, no.
Root now it is 190 if you want it
*right
Its down to $197 in 2024 and I just bought one recently. It was a pleasant surprise that Razer decided to go full ungerglow RGB for its wrist-rest on the latest Blackwidow series while oddly it left out this feature in its latest Huntsman V3 series.
$230 US currency? No way I'll be buying this keyboard! Still, thumb up for your effort making the vid!
The keyboard is really nice with cool features, but at $230 dollars I would have expected pbt keycaps, I know the rgb wouldn’t radiate as much, and I know that razer but put special long lasting effects on the keycaps, but I would be willing to downgrade the rgb for better quality keycaps imo, hope they come out with a tkl version soon tho 😁
I would usually say the same, but double shot pbt vs double shot and is so hard to tell a diff of even
you can just buy seperate keycaps
I've used both PBT and ABS/ Double Shot keycaps, and I even have a RealForce Topre keyboard with 55g switches in it, PBT is over rated if the quality of the ABS is good enough. Double Shot is pretty legit these days and this tech is really old at this point, most and I say most, not all companies have had their QC dialed in at this point.
Does it work on PS5??? thank you@@TheTechne
the blackwidow is a wonderful keyboard but wtf is with this price tag? I paid 75$ for my blackwidow v2 tkl and that lasted 2 years before multiple keys started double tapping requiring me to go back to my corsair k95 which is still going strong after 5 years. The longevity of Razer keyboards seems to be shrinking the more features they add. 50 mil keystrokes my ass.
With THAT Kind of Price??? yea.. make sense.. it should be
Never been much of a Razor fan. I like SteelSeries more, but that's just my preference.
Right now, I'm using the Alienware AW768 mechanical RGB keyboard and the Alienware AW959 RGB mouse. Got both for a super bargain, and so they are my main perfs right now. Combined with my Alienware Area 51 R2 (Triad) computer system, I've gone all-in with Alienware. Really stinkin diggin the Alienware setup right now.
That keyboard looks and sounds fantastic, though. But at over $230, it's kinda hard to justify the price for what you get. Being full size is a big thing for me, since I prefer full sized keyboards over all others, and that's one BIG keyboard!
Yeah. Dell's ok I guess.
Steel Series keyboard at launch also cost that much
@@gabrielchan4420 True! Let's see if Razer lowers the price in a few months. SteelSeries was, at one time, VERY expensive, but have become much more affordable over the years.
@@max10hoop Dell may own Alienware, but Alienware is still its own entity. I liken them to the "Apple" of PC's when it comes to price. New, they can be expensive, but the way I was able to get my hands on these peripherals was much more affordable. I'm not going to say how much I spent on all three pieces (system, keyboard and mouse), but it's safe to say it was far less expensive than what one would normally pay! As far as build quality goes, Alienware is top notch! No issues there. But, Alienware is definitely NOT for everyone! As the ole saying goes, "To Each His Own!" That very much applies in the PC world!
Wooting>everyone else and its not close. My teenage self probably would have fallen for this board.
"Bu-but I need my numpad 🥺"
YES ! more full size keyboard pls
Needs Optical Switches... Then it will be perfect
make it 60% i’ll buy it
Like you said, its massive which is a straight no for me. I have the huntsman v2 TKL and its perfect for me. Not even considered another keyboard since this or the v1 I had
Holy shit...FINALLY A SOFT WRISTREST!!! Thank god!
Great vid, I don't think it's worth it tho.
No Bluetooth, as a Viking that’s a deal breaker stay with G915 nothing beats it
Im surprised razer didn’t try to compete with wooting 60he features and functions. Doesn’t seem likely anything innovative
I think these features/functions are more user based, the wooting features are cool, but 90% of people wouldn’t use