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Review on Razer BlackWidow Mechanical Gaming Keyboard PC by Marco Gavi

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Overall an amazing keyboard with some minor flaws

This is by far the best keyboard I've had, as is every key astonishing. nice to click, not a ridiculous price as I think you'll get your money's worth. Obviously, the Huntsman Elite keyboard is the keyboard that people will be comparing, and this keyboard undoubtedly offers better value for money, with USB and audio, an extremely durable chassis, and most importantly, a fantastic, satisfying typing experience with Razer Green switches . The palm rest isn't necessarily the best compared to others like the one that comes with Ornata as it's not as big and soft but still a fantastic palm rest. Overall, even when compared to other well-known competitors like the Corsair k95, I don't think this keyboard will disappoint you if you're a gamer/typist who likes a simple, yet pleasant, reassuring click. While I'm at it, I'd also like to say that I think they're better than Cherry mx Blues as I think they're better for playing. You can look at the specs of both buttons for comparison, but these buttons are clearly the two most similar. Prior to this keyboard I had a Razer Ornata which was a very respectable keyboard for typing and speed but I wanted a mechanical one and it fitted. My only real criticism of this keyboard is the ease of use, although more advanced users will be familiar with the Razer software and feature layout, some beginners will easily become confused and unable to get the most out of their new keyboard. All in all, it would be an absolute steal if you could get this keyboard on sale, but I'd have no problem recommending it even for the retail price. If you need a keyboard, this one will probably do it for you. I've had the keyboard for a month or so now, no problems. While I might sound very positive because I really think this keyboard is awesome, I'm giving it 4 stars because my media controls are programmed incorrectly or something. They work but don't stop, don't play, don't switch between tracks, etc. Although the media drive works, although this can be an individual issue, you should be aware that the media drive acts like an AC button or something else with the Dependencies in the game and which direction I move it in it's very strange but I'm pretty sure it's a software issue as the hardware itself is working fine. Also, I've had this keyboard for about a month now and haven't had any issues or complaints. Highly recommended! I'll try to update this review if I run into any issues or if I fix an issue with media keys. EDIT: The media key issue mostly resolved itself, but my W key was having trouble not always registering. I'm leaving it 4 stars because I still love this keyboard and it seems the resoldering fixed everything? But if not, I'd probably have to try and get a guarantee on it, if I could at all. Just a small update for some people who might be curious, but after a whopping 30 million clicks because I'm a heavy user, that's still not what Razer advertises. It hasn't stopped working entirely, just having issues with the w key every now and then, though this is most likely an individual issue. It's still worth it because there are a few sales for around $135, which is still an absolute bargain for this keyboard. Remember I still use this keyboard to this day, it's still the best keyboard I own at the moment despite issues coming and going. We've had it for about a year and a half now.

Pros
  • Rugged construction: withstands up to 80 million keystrokes, made from military grade metal plate
Cons
  • Only available in black