So i want a new keyboard, i have the razer blackwidow ultimate 2014 if im not mistaken. I adore this keyboard. My friend recently bought the razer huntsman, and now i want one too. Question is can someone here tell me the pros and cons with the blackwidow VS the huntsman? and i mean the normal huntsman not the elite one. And the major differences between the two
I actually own a Huntsman Elite (I know you're interested in the Huntsman) and a 2014 BWU, so I might be a good person to explain some differences.
Huntsman (non-Elite) Pros:
Very light switches
Very fast switches
Far superior lighting, even without the Elite's underglow
More premium feeling (metal top plate)
Much easier to clean (switches above the board)
Synapse 3 compatible (might also be a con, depending on the mouse you're pairing it with)
BWU 2014 Pros:
Green and blue switches might be preferred by some who want more travel and greater force requirements (totally subjective)
USB and audio pass through
Macro keys
Synapse 2 compatible (might also be a con depending on the mouse you're pairing it with)
With the exception of lighting, which makes a vast difference, they're actually pretty similar. I'd say the Huntsman Elite is a very clear step up functionally in addition to aesthetically, adding in the media keys and wrist rest (plus underglow if that's your thing). The BWU is also an enormous pain to clean. It takes me about 30 minutes to totally disassemble, clean with canned air and q-tips, and then reassemble. With a Blackwidow X, or Huntsman, you can basically just use the canned air and it takes 45 seconds.
So my advice is that if you're ready for a new keyboard, sure, consider the Huntsman (as well as the BW Elite, which costs about the same as a non-Elite Huntsman), but otherwise, you're not going to receive a big improvement, with the exception of RGB anyway.
On the cheap, you might also consider the Ornata. Its keys feel a lot like Greens or Blues (I'd actually say they feel greener than green), it comes with a nice wrist rest and great RGB, for about half the price of a Huntsman. It is, obviously, inferior in terms of quality, however.
I have the Huntsman Elite now, and though I have not owned any other Razer keyboards, the BW U has a similar feel to any other keyboard with Razer greens or Cherry blues, and I have 5 or 6 of those.
TBH the biggest benefit of a Huntsman is the switches - I decided to try this on reviews that people who like blues will love the lower activation force required on these laser switches, and I agree 100%.
The only drawback IMO (as @Solidstatepassive mentioned) is the lack of any USB or audio passthrough but I use a headphone amp for headphones now, and for solo gaming have surround sound encoded to DTS Connect going over optical cable to my AVR so neither of those are deal killers.
Im on the market for a new keyboard as right now im using hyperX Alloy FPS. Its quite old and im in need of a new one.
Im mostly using it for productivity and gaming. So i stumbled across BlackWidow V4 Pro, but as i started researching, i found that it has messed up switches most of the time so i aint sure about it. It has macro keys and media control and the knob, which are the main selling points for me.
Huntsman V3 pro seems to be better in terms of switches but they lack the macro keys, which makes it kind of a bad option? What should i go for ?
I already have a razer Viper V3 pro which had a lot of hate cause of the sensor but so far ive had 0 problems with it, so maybe it will be the case for BlackWidow aswell?
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Hello, guys, I have a blackwidow ultimate edition from 2017-18ish and am finally getting a new keyboard. I have been reading some stuff about it, and there are some points to be taken into account: 1- All my life I‘ve only used full size keyboards (no macro keys), so anything different from this would be uncomfortable (I‘d be open to try tenkeyless tho); 2- I‘m used to yellow switch; 3- The keyboard could be either wireless or not. I‘d like to hear opinions about which one would be more suitable for me, considering I play competitive games in high MMR. Appreciate the attention.
I have always thought blackwidow is like mid range and huntsman is high end . But now they introduce Deathstalker too which I have no idea where does this fit. And Blackwidow tech and features( and prices ) in recent years have become almost identical to hunstman that I don't even know why there are different name for them 🤔
Hey guys, relatively new to PC’s and keyboards here. Recently picked up my first gaming pc and needing a new keyboard, currently borrowing one. I’m tossing up between the huntsman and blackwidow v3/4 Pro. Have been leaning more towards the blackwidow but have read a lot of people having almost unresolvable issues regarding the key switches double clicking/spamming. I have also seen a few posts with issues with the huntsman keys not responding after a while also. What would my best option be for a (hopefully) headache free keyboard? I’m definitely looking at a full size keyboard as I use the numberpad frequently if that makes any difference.
Also what is the general consensus of buying a used board? Few people in my area selling near new ones that supposedly work but now I am skeptical given what I have read. Should I stay away?
Any help is much appreciated, Thankyou in advance:)
I have a full size BWV4 and have tons of issues with keys double typing.
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Hello all.
So I am in a dilemma.. I am looking at two keyboards: huntsman v3 pro tkl and the black widow v4 75%.
I have come to an issue with the BW 75% and that’s how many posts I’ve seen about double key pressing issues. I really like the 75%, but people saying double press issue is occurring not even a month of purchasing.. scares me.
Any thoughts on this would be helpful in narrowing down my decision.
Thank you!
Hi all,
My Logitech keyboard is half dead and as I already own few Razer pc devices I was thinking of a razer keyboard.
I have seen great reviews for both the new Blackwidow and Huntsman but I can't decide which one to pick 😅
I mainly use it for gaming and more rarely some productivity stuff.
Also, can someone confirm they are both wireless? I have a razer naga pro and the wireless is just amazing, so would love if the same/updated tech is on these keyboards too.
Thanks in advance for any help
Looking to change my keyboard up. Looking at going for the Huntsman v2 with the gen2 lineare of the black widow v4 Pro with yellow linearste. Anyone try both? Which one do you think is overall better?
I currently have the original Huntsman. Nothing wrong with it, just want an upgrade (if it's worth it).
I'm just curious on the difference in quality between the two. My Huntsman is good quality and I'd like to not lose that.
Lmk anything about them or blatantly which one is better if you believe it's obvious. Thank you!
I am looking for a brand new gaming keyboard and I am planning on getting the Razer Naga Trinity mouse and already have Razer BlackShark V2 headset so I can have all three Razer products. I see that these keyboards are kinda similar but I need more help. I am planning to use the keyboard for lots of gaming and typing a lot for school and just other things. I am leaning towards Huntsman since the media controls but I want to see what you people think.
Been using a Blackwidow for a 5+years but as some keys started to die out on me. So as Boxing Day is coming around decided to do an upgrade. V3 is $100 cheaper than the v2.
What’s your opinion on these two keyboards and would the benefit be worth the $100 difference.
Thanks
Since i already have razer Viper V2 pro and Baraccuda X 2022 headset. Want to go razer for keyboard. I don't know which is better tho
Any pros and cons / tips and tricks or any opinion on which is better?
Gaming: FPS (Valorant / CS Go), RPG action and tactical games
Productivity: MS word / google suite.
Thanks in advance
I've been debating both of these keyboards. I've managed to catch the Blackwidow with yellow switches on sale for the same price as the Huntsman Mini with the red optical switches. So...
The different switches, wireless function and 65% vs 60% size are the only real difference I can see. The price drop of the Blackwidow v3 makes it seem like a great deal.
Fyi. I currently use the Tartarus pro which I exchanged after originally buying and then returning the Tartarus v2 because I didn't like the switches. I like the pro a lot better. I just don't want to do the whole exchange thing again if possible.
Which would you choose and why? Thanks On advance
I can’t really decide. What switch do you think is better? The yellow of the blackwidow or the analog optical gen 2 switch of the huntsman? Which one sounds better? Which keyboard feels more durable and has better quality?
Looking to get a new keyboard and I currently have the original blackwidow croma. My buddy is buying the Huntsman because he says its better for gaming. Can someone tell me the pros and cons between the blackwidow and the huntsman?
New here, my entire set up is razer and while researching both of these keyboards it’s made it very hard to decide which one to get. What do you all think is the best out of these two ?
Hello there, if anybody’s reading. So after 5 years of having my Ornata Chroma and my wrist rest having been peeled off almost entirely (also broke it a tiny bit by hitting it accidentally), I’ve been meaning to move on. So my best picks so far are the Huntsman V2 TKL at 83 and the Blackwidow V3 TKL at 73. I know all about the purple switches having a better actuation point (which is what matters to me the most from its unique specs), but I don’t know if it would be the right choice, which is why I’m here. I play mostly LoL, osu, and other singleplayer titles that don’t matter atm. I also write a lot, if you need that as a reference. Help me make the right choice, I’m all ears. Thank you for reading even if you’re not able to reply!
I was thinking of buying a keyboard to upgrade from my laptop keyboard and was looking for something that’s small and to use for daily use and casual gaming. I found both for $100, but I’m not sure which would be better for mixed use. I’m also a fan of RGB’s so if one has more support or has better quality lights it might change my decision.