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Razer BlackWidow Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Green Mechanical Switches Tactile Clicky Chroma RGB Lighting Magnetic Wrist Rest Dedicated Media Keys Dial USB Passthrough
Last Updated: March 17, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Usage
105media, key, easy, keyboard, volume wheel
+73%
-27%
" ... The keys feel really smooth and tactile. ... "
" ... Keys sound bright and “thump-y” at the same time. ... Mine has clicky Green switches. ... Controlling the volume in Windows using the wheel is super handy. ... Easy to take off or put back on. ... "
" ... Razer software makes customization easy. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son and he loves it. ... "
" ... Son loved it. ... "
" ... Ez to setup. ... "
" ... Grab the app if you can for maximum RGB color control. ... "
" ... Very easy to see the keys regardless of ambient lighting. ... "
Comfort
93wrist rest, keyboard, razer, wrist, typing
+82%
-18%
" ... Heavy so it doesn’t scoot around and the wrist rest is comfortable. ... "
" ... The included wrist rest is very soft and comfortable! ... "
" ... Feel good in typing. ... "
" ... The good: Key's are clicky, responsive and feel great. ... "
" ... The wrist rest is magnetic, and may be the best write rest I've ever worked with. ... Other companies should copy the wrist rest design. ... "
" ... But this feels amazing. ... "
" ... It works amazing the best keyboard I’ve ever owned ... "
" ... Good feel, smooth, clicky, effective. ... "
Gaming
62keyboard, typing, game, razer, keys
+89%
-11%
" ... I use it all the time not just for gaming. ... "
" ... Typing and gaming feels great, and the over all build of this keyboard is top-notch. ... It's great when I'm playing a game with my own music running, but also being able to pause that music should a cutscene in the game start to play - all by pressing a button. ... "
" ... My first gaming keyboard was from the coolermaster devastator 3 set and it was decent, my second was the razer cynosa and it was really good, it was cheap and had a lot of features. ... "
" ... This is meant for gaming. ... "
" ... Very solid gaming keyboard. ... "
" ... In my case I'm more of a developer than a gamer. ... "
" ... It looks, sounds, and functions beautifully as far as gaming and typing are concerned. ... "
" ... He plays computer games. ... "
Sound
36volume, switches, clicky, sounds, volume knob
+56%
-44%
" ... The sound and physical feedback is sublime, and I am not exaggerating when I say that my typing speed has increased about 50% as I know EXACTLY when a keystroke has registered as my hands dance across the keys. ... "
" ... As expected from razer, very great keyboard and key sound is not too loud. ... "
" ... Good quality, sounds loud and clicky and gets me diky sticky ... "
" ... ~Green switches are very clicky and great for anyone who likes the noise. ... "
" ... I prefer the clicky sound and the feel of Elite. ... "
" ... The yellow switches are good if you stream and do not want to hear too much clicky noise. ... "
" ... If you get the orange caps it should be silent though you can watch the video and see the sound difference over all amazing I love the feel I love the wrist wrest and I love the custom RGB feature. ... "
" ... The volume and mute switch are fantastic though. ... "
Software
36synapse, razer, app, rgb, keys
+33%
-67%
" ... But the software . ... Kill all Synapse apps (why so many?) ... Awful experience due to crappy software. ... Need to go through some version of the ordeal described above to get it working again (sometimes is so bad that only rebooting the computer AGAIN fixes it). ... "
" ... I've contacted Razer support and all they recommend is uninstalling and reinstalling Synapse which does not fix the problem. ... "
" ... There's probably more, but there are so many little issues with the app, it becomes a massive burden to deal with. ... "
" ... Also, if the software bugs out or stalls, the kb is so software driven that the keys/features can lag out for several full seconds before dumping the input all at once. ... "
" ... I uninstalled the drivers and unplugged it ... Saw there was an Synapse update, did the same thing but updated it as well, restarted windows then plugged it back in, it works again. ... While I am glad that the update fixed it, the quality of a product should never be at the mercy of a damn software update, in fact, you shouldn't even NEED the software. ... "
" ... There are only 3 of them and they did not work in most applications I only could get them to work in Google Music. ... They would not work in VLC media player, Windows media player, etc. ... "
" ... You have to have Razer's Synapse software constantly running in the background in order to have your RGB profiles work as you give away your data to yet another company. ... "
" ... Years after the product release, still no firm ware update for the key spam problem. ... "
Reliability
32stopped working, keys, working, widow, randomly
+31%
-69%
" ... after just 3 months of casual use stopped working. ... "
" ... This one i bought lasted less than 2 months, and the first switch (f) key started failing. ... "
" ... After using this for a few weeks, I decided to throw it in the trash because that is where garbage goes. ... It should be plugged in and just work. ... "
" ... I've owned this product for a year, and before that anniversary date the M and N keys started fading rapidly on the edges, the O key constantly pops off, and the space bar has flaking paint. ... "
" ... It's an unacceptable defect in such an expensive product. ... "
" ... At first I just dealt with it but it's been happening more and more frequently and now it just shuts off sometimes while I'm in the middle of a game. ... "
" ... Stopped working two weeks in, wouldn’t type sometimes, or lags, or would repeat the same letter five or six times. ... "
" ... No matter what I tried, nothing worked. ... So I reached out again on reddit, and the process started all over again. ... "
Body
29metal, weight, keys, keyboard, feels
+72%
-28%
" ... The body is metal, and the keys are stabilized so that there is minimum "wobble." ... "
" ... Durable and cushiony wrist rest. ... "
" ... This is a very solidly built piece of hardware. ... "
" ... Not a huge deal and its easy to just pop it back on if it does sort of break free magnetically but I was a little bummed. ... "
" ... Durable, beautiful, extremely capable. ... "
" ... I can tell it's durable. ... "
" ... The wristrest is incredibly comfortable as it's leather rather than plastic or rubber like other brands. ... - it's got a sturdy metal frame ... "
" ... Clickyness and the overall build quality is great and the wrist rest is useful. ... "
Connectivity
26ports, port, razer, keyboard, computer
+65%
-35%
" ... -USB pass-through ... "
" ... Also, the pass-through USB port is great for many reasons. ... My computer is run through my TV, so everything is further away and the passthrough really helps. ... "
" ... For those with limited USB ports, heads up it does require 2 different USB ports for full functionality, but otherwise is great. ... "
" ... The cord is thick and braided and ends in 2 usb plugs and a 3.5mm plug for audio and usb passthrough, which has been very nice for cable management on my sit/stand desk. ... "
" ... The USB pass-through can be very handy but you don't have to utilize it. ... It's basically a fast 2.0 capable USB port nearby that can be used for a bunch of different things, like running a mouse, connecting a thumb-drive or an external sound card. ... You can synchronize the lighting with other Razer devices. ... "
" ... It's nice, tactile and clicky, the audio and USB passthroughs work fine, and the media keys are handy to have. ... "
" ... Removed it from the USB hub and went into my thunderbolt dock and it works fine now. ... "
" ... Thd RGB syncs up with my Basilisk V2 fine. ... - USB and Audio passthrough are useful ... "
Features
18num, green switches, symbols, rgb, lighting effects
+67%
-33%
" ... It's surprising how many bells and whistles this comes with. ... Each individual key light can be controlled in some manner. ... "
" ... Elite-green switch . ... "
" ... Love the media controls and the rgb lighting. ... "
" ... The light is cool. ... "
" ... Lights are 10/10 per usual ... "
" ... Comparing this to my old Blackwidow, the Blackwidow Elite (green switches) are clickier. ... "
" ... Pros: Customizable keys, back light RGB features, and customizable patterns. ... "
" ... Light effects are awesome. ... "
Price
17money, worth, waste, sale, pay
+82%
-18%
" ... However the price is only somewhat reasonable. ... "
" ... I bought this for 140 dollars and it's pretty good. ... "
" ... The price is also wonderful. ... "
" ... Would highly recommend, no reason to keep researching if you find yourself in this price range. ... "
" ... Blackwidow elite delivers a profound experience that leaves no regrets for the steep price. ... "
" ... Do your research before you drop 100-200+ dollars on your equipment. ... "
" ... I've never bought one in my life, but I"m so glad I did, because this is worth every penny. ... "
" ... If it's on sale for a really low price. ... "
Color
17brightness, color, love, keys, default
+88%
-12%
" ... you can not change the color of each key individually. ... "
" ... Love the multitude of color schemes. ... "
" ... The brightness is good! ... "
" ... In conclusuon everything was fine except the brightness ... "
" ... I would have liked to see either more brightness or Thicker letters on the keys to allow for more pronounced colors (Prefer the lighting of Corsair k75&up). ... "
" ... Beautiful colors, very smooth when typing. ... "
" ... It clicks, it changes colors, and is easy to use. ... "
" ... And there's an entire community of people who make color themes for this. ... "
Marketplace
16whole, review, return, one, mine
+56%
-44%
" ... *Authentic Greg Review* ... Thanks for reading this review. ... "
" ... The product is exactly what is described. ... "
" ... Please kindly advice and thank you for your understanding! ... "
" ... When it was first delivered, the whole thing immediately screamed quality. ... "
" ... Got mine on sale. ... "
" ... it feels great, its packaging is awesome, its a premium product. ... "
" ... Just like described ... "
" ... I feel like 50% of the reviewers are fake or just very lucky. ... "
Design
16feels, super, look, sounds, rgb
+88%
-13%
" ... So it arrived and in the box it looks amazing. ... "
" ... But As Far As Me See It Looks Brand New. ... "
" ... Let's look out for each other! ... "
" ... It feels really great. ... "
" ... But this feels amazing. ... "
" ... Subtle RGB underglow to me looks better and less distracting. ... It's soft but firm and looks sturdy enough to me. ... If you like the looks, you will love the rest! ... "
" ... it's perfect for everything and looks great! ... "
" ... It also feels premium. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
10mine, got, described, amazon, sent
+70%
-30%
" ... *Authentic Greg Review* ... Thanks for reading this review. ... "
" ... The product is exactly what is described. ... "
" ... Please kindly advice and thank you for your understanding! ... "
" ... Got mine on sale. ... "
" ... Just like described ... "
" ... I feel like 50% of the reviewers are fake or just very lucky. ... "
Performance
8tried, job, computer, typing speed, typing
+63%
-38%
" ... The sound and physical feedback is sublime, and I am not exaggerating when I say that my typing speed has increased about 50% as I know EXACTLY when a keystroke has registered as my hands dance across the keys. ... It is true of all tasks that having the right tool for the job can make all the difference. ... "
" ... I have never been a Razer guy, to me a lot of their stuff is overpriced and more about RGB than actual practicality or performance. ... "
" ... So far he is extremely happy with it and I've tried it out a few times and it is a high quality and smooth mouse, but just a little expensive for my taste. ... "
" ... It just feels good, and "fast." ... "
" ... It's satisfying too when i'm typing fast. ... "
Display
8screen, keys, times, razer, lighting
+50%
-50%
" ... Other times I have to hit a key three or four times before it will appear on the computer screen. ... "
" ... The keys would every now and again lock up and prevent me from doing anything while still outputting a scrambled mess onto the screen. ... "
" ... The text on them is black on black and very hard to read. ... The brightness to these keys cannot be changed. ... "
" ... 1 Screen, multiple PCs, not optional. ... "
Cleaning
8clean, cleaner, board, also, raised
+75%
-25%
" ... Also looks like it will be easy to clean. ... "
" ... Stylistically, it's phenomenal with the keys raised over the actual board itself so cleaning is a breeze. ... "
" ... The oil from your finger tips will be visible on these within minutes, I clean them daily with a microfiber cloth and a multi-surface cleaner. ... "
" ... It's also not very easy to clean, but with some effort, it can be done. ... "
Size
6weight, size, big
+67%
-33%
" ... - It has some weight, but i love it. ... "
" ... The Chroma is so cool and it looks amazing on my desk. ... "
" ... It takes up half the width of my desk. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
6received, pretty, mine, got, delivery
+67%
-33%
" ... When it was first delivered, the whole thing immediately screamed quality. ... "
" ... Got mine on sale. ... "
Cable
5cords, cable management, cable, braided, 5mm
+40%
-60%
" ... My cables came all kinked and eventually, the braiding and wire broke and was exposing metal wires (within 1 month), had to use shrink tube and electrical tape to fix it, be ready for this, they do sell replacement cables on ebay but since mine is still "functional" I've no need. ... "
" ... The cables are a mess though and can be tough to deal with. ... "
" ... If I had one complaint, it's the very thick cable to plug into the computer. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
4whole, return, one, going, v1
-100%
" ... I will be returning this product immediately. ... "
" ... I would have to RMA and then I'll receive a whole factory reconditioned unit instead of the new one I purchased. ... "
" ... No real reason to return it, just a buyer-beware lesson i learned the hard way. ... "
Storage
3memory, uses, software, onboard, less
-100%
" ... Also, the amount of RAM (memory) the software uses is asinine. ... "
" ... Or maybe spend a little less money and don't worry about having the onboard memory at all. ... "
" ... It is a bit bloated though, using about 70 mb of RAM (out of 16Gb), with several modules installed. ... "
Marketplace / Original Product
3+67%
-33%
" ... *Authentic Greg Review* ... "
" ... I feel like 50% of the reviewers are fake or just very lucky. ... "
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