Gamers who want one of thebest gaming keyboardswill find a lot to like here.
The main thing holding the BlackWidow back is the price tag.
At $299, its one of the most expensive keyboards currently on the market.
So, is it worth your money?
Read on for my full Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% keyboard review.
OLED Screen
The OLED display is more than just a gimmick.
The personalization aspects are a particular guilty pleasure of mine.
Images are shown in a surprisingly good resolution, and the display is well-lit and visible from all angles.
These helped me achieve above-average typing accuracy and words per minute, despite not using my preferred linear switches.
The sound whilst typing is, for the most part, sharp and satisfying.
However, if sound is a priority, you cant go wrong with the Lemokey L4.
The V4 Pro is also a great keyboard for more casual games.
It worked like a charm for RTS games in particular, which emphasize deliberate, slower-paced keypresses.
The keyboard also supports a 4,000Hz polling rate when using the provided wireless dongle.
Customization
As a long-time user of the excellentRazer Deathadder V2mouse, I am well-versed withSynapse.
This is Razers companion software and is one of the better apps out there for customization.
I particularly like being able to record macros on the go using the FN and F9 keys.
The BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% offers in-depth hardware customization, especially when compared to Razers other keyboards.
Opening up the keyboard for any further customization will void the 2-year warranty, although hot-swapping switches is fine.
I would have liked to choose between Razers other in-house switches at purchase, rather thanbuying them separately.
Value
Ultimately, the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is overpriced for what youre getting.
Ultimately, the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is overpriced for what youre getting.
TheRazer Huntsman V3 Pro($219) offers per-key actuation adjustments, as well as Rapid Trigger.
Although it forgoes an OLED screen for a simple LED light display.
The keyboard also offers better gaming performance than the BlackWidow for $50 cheaper.
Sadly, the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is far too expensive at $299.
Unlike its terrifying namesake, the BlackWidow is more than welcome at my desk.
