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Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Ergonomic Wrist Rest Tactile Silent Razer Orange Switches
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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/10
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988
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Keyboard
240keys, mechanical, keyboards, cherry, clicky
+84%
-16%
" ... The keyboard is great quality. ... "
" ... I can only think of pros for this keyboard: ... - Excellent tactile feedback ... - Clicky keys (I got Razer's green keys ... my first had blue keys and both are excellent) ... - Excellent control software through Razer Synaptic (although, technically notpart of the keyboard itself). ... "
" ... The keyboard is amazing hands down the included wrist rest and rgb software are amazing but the price is very high ... "
" ... Works as you would expect a mechanical Razer keyboard to perform. ... "
" ... My son is in love with this keyboard -- programmable how you do the lights. ... "
" ... I love the punch of this keyboard more than any I have tried in the past fifteen years. ... "
" ... I like this keyboard especially with the wrist pad. ... All in all a great keyboard. ... I have my keyboard set to a white with the WASDF Shift and Space bar glowing red. ... "
" ... Love this keyboard. ... "
Comfort
121wrist rest, typing, mechanical, tactile, keyboards
+87%
-13%
" ... - Excellent tactile feedback ... - Comfortable integrated wrist rest. ... "
" ... The keyboard is amazing hands down the included wrist rest and rgb software are amazing but the price is very high ... "
" ... I love the punch of this keyboard more than any I have tried in the past fifteen years. ... "
" ... I like this keyboard especially with the wrist pad. ... "
" ... One of the best keyboards ive ever owned. ... "
" ... WRIST REST IS EXCELLENT! ... For gaming, the keys are extremely responsive and precise. ... "
" ... It is perfect for someone who maybe needs to be a little stealthier and still get the full mechanical feel. ... The wrist rest is a cherry on top of it all as it is extremely comfortable and uses a magnet to snap on and easily can come off. ... "
" ... My favorite mouse is the Razer Deathadder Chroma and Elite. ... "
Gaming
54games, gamer, game, gamers, typing
+96%
-4%
" ... I supposedly bought this for myself, but my son took it over and loves it for gaming!! ... "
" ... For gaming, the keys are extremely responsive and precise. ... "
" ... The size is awesome as I only need a ten key pad at work and I never use it for gaming. ... "
" ... Razer Blackwidow Ultimate is the best gaming keyboard I have ever played on! ... My favorite mouse is the Razer Deathadder Chroma and Elite. ... "
" ... the RGB is a plus, if you are a PC gamer, this is a must buy or the corsair equivalent. ... "
" ... its defenitely a great choice for ether experienced gamers or typers . ... "
" ... I use this keyboard primarily for typing since I do not play PC games and it is fantastic for that. ... "
" ... I'm a casual gamer, don't stream and play only a few competitive games for fun like Overwatch, CS:GO and PU:battlegrounds with friends. ... It feels good to the touch and appears to be able to take mild gamer rage abuse (and no, I don't plan on testing that out). ... "
Controls
51key, switches, macros, tactile, clicky
+71%
-29%
" ... - Onboard multimedia integrated control keys. ... "
" ... The font and descriptions on the keys are precise. ... "
" ... I can set the lighting any way I want, and I have the number row and calculator areas one color, the CTRL, CMD, OPTION, and navigation keys another, and individual colors for the Function keys (F1-3 and F5-7 are designated media control keys on the Chroma V2). ... "
" ... the sound is soft and silent and the feeling that u get when you press the buttons is just satisfying . ... "
" ... The clackyness of the keys is incredibly satisfying so definitely go with the green switches. ... "
" ... Keys feel solid and well designed. ... Backlight Keys are easy on the eyes with several ways to control the brightness. ... The keys are Stealth so its quiet but not silent. ... "
" ... It really is delightful to type on these keys! ... "
" ... It was this or a the Corsair k70 RGB with blue switches. ... "
Sound Quality
33clicky, clicking, mechanical, satisfying, quieter
+91%
-9%
" ... Now they def don't have that clicking noise like the other Switches have. ... "
" ... I personally didn't mind the sound but did it for others in the household. ... "
" ... They have found the perfect balance between satisfying click/feel and noise. ... "
" ... - Quieter than all other mechanical keyboards I've tried. ... "
" ... Love the feel and quickness of this, makes me sound like a real typer. ... "
" ... overall the keyswitches are so good to hear and very pleasant when you press them . ... "
" ... But the Orange switches don't have the same sound quality. ... "
" ... So far I'm very satisfied with it and the switches feel and sound amazing. ... "
Design
31feels, razer, orange, color, build quality
+81%
-19%
" ... Feels and IS very durable. ... "
" ... I picked the orange switches and they're perfect! ... "
" ... The orange ones are perfect. ... "
" ... Orange felt not only smoother, but softer when letting go fo the switch. ... I've said this before, but ill say it here razer is the apple of the gaming market with their branding and appearance. ... There's nothing more classy out there . ... "
" ... You can argue that it's just me getting used to it still, the design and placement could be a little better. ... "
" ... Looks good but not great. ... "
" ... everything just feels right ... "
" ... This has nothing to do with the build quality. ... The build quality is fantastic. ... "
Build Quality
29feel, build quality, sturdy, plastic, heavy
+79%
-21%
" ... Feels and IS very durable. ... "
" ... the plastic i don't like, but its quality is good. ... "
" ... Case is a strong durable plastic with a slight texture that is pleasing to the touch. ... Case is solid with some quality weight and durability built into it. ... "
" ... All the switches have the same consistent feel, a problem they fixed from the previous version I saw that a lot of people were complaining about. ... "
" ... After showing them the quality and the feel of them they themselves have them. ... "
" ... While I know it is likely because there is more to it, the build quality feels great and sturdy. ... "
" ... everything just feels right ... "
" ... Build quality is top notch. ... "
Product Reliability
25months, years, stopped working, received, 6 months
+44%
-56%
" ... I mean they had months to prepare for the windows 10 fall update and they screwed that up. ... I read in the forums that the new feature update also broke a lot of their laptops and the only solution they gave me was to revert windows back. ... Unfortunately that's not an option for me as the recovery file got corrupted somehow and reverting back is not possible anymore. ... "
" ... After a month’s use playing pubg, the left alt key is not working. ... "
" ... I am not sure if this is intentional or if it is a defect. ... "
" ... First defect: mechanical switches. ... Then after short time board went dark, ceased to work. ... "
" ... the "A" key stopped working after purchasing for one month. ... "
" ... I am stuck with this faulty product. ... "
" ... They send a replacement assuming it may have been defective. ... "
" ... After about 7 months the "r" key has failed. ... The "r" has been getting worse and now only fires about 10% of the time. ... "
Color
23colors, green, lighting, schemes, patterns
+100%
" ... - Amazing lighting effects. ... "
" ... A lot of color customization options as well. ... "
" ... The colors are a nice touch, but aren't the true selling point for me. ... "
" ... For example, if you're playing Lucio, it will switch from a Green Color - Wave effect to Yellow Wave effect when you switch from Speed Boost to Healing! ... "
" ... The fact that it is RGB is very cool, and cycling through the colors is very pretty indeed. ... "
" ... The orange ones are perfect. ... "
" ... nice color settings ... "
" ... However, if you want to take advantage of this or configure the colors you need it. ... "
For Kids
19son, bought, grandson loved, grandson, old
+95%
-5%
" ... My son loves it so much. ... It also stood up to the abuse of my hyperactive, destructive nephew like a champ. ... "
" ... My friend loves it ... "
" ... My son loves it so much. ... "
" ... bought for my 14 year old grandson he loves it. ... "
" ... grandson is thrilled. ... "
" ... Really great razer - my son just loves it! ... "
" ... Grandson LOVED it! ... "
" ... son loves it ... "
Software Platform
19windows, razer synapse software, windows 10, razer, os
+42%
-58%
" ... I mean they had months to prepare for the windows 10 fall update and they screwed that up. ... "
" ... Having a software issue with windows 10 where if I set it to sleep when the display is off the lights don't come back on unless I open the keyboard app and change the light setting ... "
" ... Synapse only provides driver updates and updates for the Synapse software, itself. ... "
" ... don't always work as expected with Mac or Windows 10. ... "
" ... That functionality is Windows PC only. ... "
" ... The software is a bit clunky, but I'm used to Razers software at this point. ... "
" ... Insanely annoying, since as a developer I use the Ctrl key constantly. ... "
" ... It relies heavily on the same Razer Synapse software as other Razer devices, the software must be running/active for any non-factory settings to be applied to the keyboard. ... As soon as Synapse crashes, which it does infrequently on Windows and very, very frequently on macOS, the keyboard reverts to factory defaults. ... "
Features
18lighting, color, turned, switches, numpad
+94%
-6%
" ... The lighting effects are cool as well. ... "
" ... It was this or a the Corsair k70 RGB with blue switches. ... "
" ... nice color settings ... "
" ... Indicators for caps lock, game mode, etc. ... "
" ... Light spectrum is amazing. ... "
" ... He got it yesterday and has already programmed it and has experimented with the light features. ... "
" ... The keyboard has other nice features. ... "
" ... Light & effect patterns are pretty straightforward and are built in layers to create more complex effects. ... "
Price
17worth, money, dollars, price point, keyboard
+88%
-12%
" ... The only real con of this fine keyboard is that it is petty expensive but well worth the price. ... "
" ... I was looking for a mixture of economical price, quality and aesthetics in that order. ... "
" ... which we pay the price tag for but Id rather look professional than XxG4m3rxX. ... "
" ... Honestly the build quality was so good i really cant even hate on the software but defiantly something you want to work for the money spent. ... "
" ... I know there are higher end keyboards out there, but for this price point, I'd say it's worth a buy if you're a gamer or always on your computer. ... "
" ... I think if you have the money to spend and don't mind any issues I brought up, this is a pretty solid choice overall. ... "
" ... It is worth every penny in my opinion. ... "
" ... Is this keyboard worth the money . ... However, even at the nearly $200 price, it is worth it! ... "
Mouse
17keyboard, gaming, razer, keys, keyboards
+100%
" ... I bought this keyboard, a diamondback mouse, and a firefly mousepad. ... "
" ... The size is awesome as I only need a ten key pad at work and I never use it for gaming. ... "
" ... My favorite mouse is the Razer Deathadder Chroma and Elite. ... "
" ... Mouse and keyboards are Razer strong area so it's pretty good ... "
" ... Now he wants the cool mouse and mouse pad. ... "
" ... Had hard time deciding between Corsiar's K95 platinum and this, and finally went with Razer to pair up with my Razer mouse. ... "
" ... Mouse/peripheral pass through only works if you plug in a second pass through USB cable from the keyboard, so it only really helps if your mouse has a really short cord. ... "
" ... You'll need to have ample desk space though cause this keyboard is huge. ... "
Ease of Use
16easy to use, lighting, super easy, software is easy, software
+88%
-13%
" ... Easy to clean by removing the keys too. ... "
" ... Satisfying to use. ... "
" ... Razers software for changing keycolors is Ui/Ux friendly and super easy to use and programable keys. ... "
" ... can all be set according to the situation, or you can switch between profiles manually if you just want to mix up the lighting, or you have more macros/shortcuts that you want to apply to the keys. ... "
" ... Lights are awesome and super easy to customize. ... "
" ... Easy mistake (no quality control there, but I wasn't mad. ... Easy to get typos though that's for sure. ... Software is easy to use. ... "
" ... Macros and assignments are easy to set up. ... "
" ... It was a little confusing at first but its easy after you spend a few minutes messing with it. ... "
As Gift
15son, christmas, bought, loves, grandson loved
+87%
-13%
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my son. ... "
" ... I received this from my wife as an early Father's Day gift. ... "
" ... bought for my 14 year old grandson he loves it. ... "
" ... Grandson LOVED it! ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband who is a gamer for his birthday and he loves it! ... "
" ... This was bought for my son (the gamer) for a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Got this as a Christmas gift for my son and he loved it. ... "
" ... I purchased this as a gift. ... "
Marketplace
13thank, shipping, seller, see, received
+77%
-23%
" ... Good product, thanks! ... "
" ... The only real issue I had was that amazon shipping on standard free shipping was several days late. ... And this is the only time it ever was in the many years i have bought through amazon. ... "
" ... It was much cheaper here than best buy. ... "
" ... At least, I got 2014 model from amazon. ... "
" ... I thought it was kinda funny) but it definitely is differently shaped (see photo 1). ... (see photo 2). ... "
" ... I didn't even have to pay shipping so I appreciate that. ... "
" ... Came in time for Christmas also thank you ... "
" ... We didn't know about a important detail that should be added on the product information by the seller. ... "
Returns
12replacement, refund, window, twice, rma
+17%
-83%
" ... I requested return merchandise authorization and sent back the product to razer. ... "
" ... It didn't start doing this until after the 30 day return window (of course) so now we are stuck with it. ... "
" ... I had to return the first one because the space bar squeaked. ... "
" ... I might have to return this and get a replacement (I don't even know if I can?) ... "
" ... I want my money back. ... "
" ... Anyway, I ordered at the end of March and it took a full THREE WEEKS to receive my replacement! ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... They send a replacement assuming it may have been defective. ... "
Apps
10razer, profiles, macros, windows, keys
+80%
-20%
" ... The keyboard is nice and I like the look and lighting app better than that of corsairs look and app. ... "
" ... I used the app and created a bunch of different color schemes. ... You can disable keys, and remap them, and this can be attached to a specific app or game. ... "
" ... The control software is mostly good. ... "
" ... It also doesn't look like it has "interactive" profiles like Logitech that show game status and events, which I was hoping for. ... "
" ... In the configuration, you can set up multiple profiles with their own shortcuts/hotkeys. ... The menu also has options to record macros and track stats (clicks and keypresses for different games/etc.). ... You can also turn on "Gaming Mode" which disables things like Alt+Tab, Alt+F4, and the Windows key. ... "
" ... I immediately downloaded and installed it to customize my keys. ... "
" ... I use this keyboard for writing, plus the usual web surfing/email/etc. ... "
" ... I really like being able to share macros between devices with their cloud software. ... "
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