Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Review, THE ONLY KEYBOARD YOU NEED!

Review of the new Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro mechanical gaming keyboard.
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[@TheTechne]

My bad, I forgot us tech tubers are supposed to use HipHop or EDM in our vids.

[@jojoTyme]

I thought at first , that my Spotify is playing somewhere XD I kinda dig the rock blend.

[@VeniuEN]

I like this music, but please lower the levels a bit next time it's hard to focus on what you're saying. :) Such music makes your video more unique and IMO better.

[@TheTechne]

@@jojoTyme lol

[@OntarioGuy430]

It was missing the Doom gameplay in the background.

[@ArnetPhotography]

LOL, am a metal head. This is refreshing.

[@lankey6969]

Over 300 bucks? Yeah, no.

[@dray698]

Root now it is 190 if you want it *right

[@artyboy1377]

Its down to $197 in 2024 and I just bought one recently. It was a pleasant surprise that Razer decided to go full ungerglow RGB for its wrist-rest on the latest Blackwidow series while oddly it left out this feature in its latest Huntsman V3 series.

[@hayden1255]

Razer sells their switches now, so you could just build an NK65 or a gas67 as an entry level custom with the razer yellows for less

[@chadm.9795]

It sounds and looks awful for a $230 keyboard.

[@TheTechne]

fake news

[@yamsi12]

Sucks you can’t use their PBT key caps with it since they don’t come with dedicated macro keys. Thanks Razer.

[@TheTechne]

Yeah that does suck, I was just thinking the same thing

[@scorpiogamer7027]

Plastic ABS no thank you at that price point.

[@christos_x8653]

razer switches suck hard,,, even the analog opticals

[@masterofallclasses7287]

For that insane price no one will NEED it...

[@KGB-FSB]

Looks nice, does not sound appealing

[@JamesS777]

Ahhhh! That fkn razer is mine next black Friday. I have 3 old black widows and I love them. This will be for my main PC. Thank you Techne you rock 🎸🔥💥!

[@guybrushtwood]

Is would be nice if Razer came out with some new switches at some point. Great vid Techne 👌 Oh and when are we getting a “new tattoo review?”

[@TheTechne]

Lol, I have so many tattoos planned. And I know what would be awesome, these Razer yellow but with silent dampeners, mmmmm I would love that

[@gormdenorm678]

Dont buy. Having the biggest Razer nightmare - Currently at 3rd defective unit (and still counting) - Razer refuses to regulate under EU consumer law (refuses full or partial refund) - Razer only wants to send new replacement units that also fail after a period of time Multiple defects: double typing / switches not registering click / inconsistent tactile switches (click sound) and the worst of all 2 of the defective keyboard end up non-responsive after 1-3 months of use. Defects have been tested thourougly with mutiple PC setups, having the same problem. Yet Razer still fails to send a working keyboard and refuses to refund the purchase. This is really sad since I am (was) a really big Razer fan and have been using them for years. And it is not a cheap keyboard + spending countless of hours chatting with their non-responsive support. (This is of course expected if they are using the same keyboard as they send me 🤣)

[@nelut5804]

Did they fix the double/tripple/multiple keypress on the V4? I changed 3 Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro in the last 23 months.

[@hubertignatowicz7879]

Totally waste of money. It`s ok, but for that amount od money it shuld be muuuuch better. 40% off would be reasonable price. If its not defective of course, my started to break after 10 days :) Key spamming issue.

[@Kingkafff]

Would you say this keyboard is better than the Huntsman V2 Analog? I just bought one and was wondering if I should return for the V4. I got the analog for $80 off but I am okay with paying the difference.

[@artyboy1377]

I have this but also have a Huntsman V2 Analog on order after seeing the price dropped to $137. Both are very similar especially full underglow RGB for both the keyboard and the wrist-rest but the key difference is the analog switches on the V2 Analog. It may seem gimmicky and needs game support but when it does having the option of using the same key for walk/run or switch grenade/throw grenade does seem pretty neat. I love collecting keyboards and mice as they offer different user experiences since they are input/interface devices we use on a daily basis.

[@the_i.t_guy1134]

Other than a detachable usb cable and lighting on the wrist rest, it seems a lot like the Corsair K100.

[@TheTechne]

such a great board, corsair just need to start using dampening foam bad

[@iLiekLemonade]

Sitting here wondering if the volume wheel and dial would eventually start drifting as my Blackwidow V3 Pro inevitably did

[@SoupPot]

Wooting>everyone else and its not close. My teenage self probably would have fallen for this board.

[@chiizuu752]

"Bu-but I need my numpad 🥺"

[@rockyescape8989]

macro keys are super important to me but bluetooth is another, im kinda stuck with the G915, it's been a real servant but i wish the i had thicker caps. If this came with bluetooth i would take it and replace those ABS.

[@igorberdnikov6799]

I have been using the Razer BlackWidow of the first version since 2015, a year ago the buttons began to deteriorate (stucked or didnt click because of overvoltage), as far as I understand, due to dirt inside the switch for so many years of use, I bought myself an ordinary membrane just a couple of days ago. And then the news about the V4, just the design with additional buttons just blew my mind. I haven't been able to come up with anything like that. Already ordered one, waiting for delivery.

[@Piroschatz44]

I have still the Black Widow Ultimate 2013 ^^ after 11-12 years of powergaming i have an issue with increased latency/delay that causes, for my personal preference, massive input lags.....now im searching for a new one and this V4 pro is now on my list, because it seems that it have the same layout as the 2013 has. I think your kb is delivered by now? 😀 How do you like it, compared to your 2015 version?

[@casublegore]

how has it been? thinkng about buying it

[@mog_oz]

@@casublegore not worth the money, i have one rn and the A & W keys double click on their own. when playing games they can randomly stop working making you press it again. resetting and cleaning didnt work either so gl if you buy it. also razer is very slow with customer service

[@johnhanek167]

$230 US currency? No way I'll be buying this keyboard! Still, thumb up for your effort making the vid!

[@Twaschillbro]

When he doesn’t mention the stabilizers in the intro you know it’s still just a razer keyboard

[@OneTrueLove]

honestly my opinion to this keyboard is okay... i used to become fan of full size keyboard and i still am to use the numb pads but i have to sacrifice the num pads because of the small desk that i have even if i move the keyboard on the side and tilt it a little bit i still hit my keyboard when i swing my mouse... i like the keyboard ngl but custom keyboard or sound of the keyboard are been there for couple of years or more... i just wish razer makes a good sound of the spacebar back space enter and shift key... and the fact that they release the optical switch and razer is known for gaming and specifically this keyboard is meant for mainly for gaming cause we started a blackwidow its better if they put the optical switch. and for the price of 230 dollars its a good deal because its going into a hypezone or like its new. its the same thing what happened to razer hunstman elite that cost like 300+ dollars and now its 150.

[@vertuh9165]

$230 for some of the worst sounding switches and stabs heard by humanity... Big pass.

[@gabrielchan4420]

You don’t buy Razer for sound, you buy Razer for speed and gaming

[@vertuh9165]

@@gabrielchan4420 my $60 gamakay k66, $70 Keychron, $160 KBD K67, and $60 HyperX alloy do more for speed and gaming, along with better sound.

[@gabrielchan4420]

@@vertuh9165 all of them are slower than Razer optical linear. Even mini second make a difference for competitive gaming

[@vertuh9165]

@@gabrielchan4420 In a list of 1200 CSGO professional players (Dating back as early as 2016), 81 of them use Razer Keyboards. I don't think they make that big of a difference if the majority of professional players aren't using them. Of the 8 teams who have reached the final 3 in the last 3 majors, only 1 player uses Razer products (Twistz). Looking at Valorant, of the 352 players which includes tier 1, tier 2, and content creators. 35 of them use a Razer keyboard. You're talking out your ass thinking optical switches make a difference in your reaction time. You have a better argument that a Wooting keyboard gives you "a competitive edge" but it's still a shill of an argument.

[@katherynet1424]

Actually not the worst. Try a Corsair k70 keyboard..

[@endobrosfin5880]

What do you guys think. Is this a good keyboard to upgrade to from a huntsman elite?

[@artyboy1377]

I just ordered this but not to replace my Huntsman Elite but rather to complement it. The Elite certainly does not need replacing but the Blackwidow V4 Pro does have certain new features. Both have excellent underglow RGB and that's the main reason I considered it.

[@ifteykharulislam]

Is this a hotswap keyboard ? If not then it's not worth $230

[@fejotore]

yo what V4 already?

[@TheTechne]

I cant keep up anymore, lol

[@JoshBuesching]

I think I would have a hard time with that price when comparing it to say, Mountain Everest. The RGB wrist rest is sick tho

[@07Shanks07]

Great video! I definitely want this keyboard, has everything I need

[@nanezferrer3565]

No rapid trigger no magnetic switch like lekker siwtches Nope

[@Ghostly_Knight]

given that this is type c powered and has a usb pass thru, does it still take up 2 usb ports or does it only take one?

[@MorguerotheGaming]

That's my question too. If it needs 2 cables to power it, I'm not seeing a huge reason to switch from my Huntsman Elite except for the macro keys. If it only needs 1 cable, I'm sold.

[@Ghostly_Knight]

@@MorguerotheGaming he made another video talking about. it looks like its 2 cables (I would of preferred 1 thick cable) inconvenient for cable management, convenient if you don't plan on using the passthrough so you just don't plug it in.

[@MorguerotheGaming]

@@Ghostly_Knight i read in another review you only need 1 cable, the other is to power the USB pass through, which i wouldn't need since i have an 8 port USB hub and a 4 port USB hub on my desk. So its one for powering the keyboard itself and 1 for the USB passthrough, essentially that one is a USB extender in that regard and not necessary unless you want to use it.

[@krbycjrdo2074]

Great vid, I don't think it's worth it tho.

[@MarioWizzz]

8k is kinda gimmick for the keyboards. kind of. the only speed that comes is the human factor pressing key to the specific threshold of actuation point. reason why wooting 60he will remain as a competitive edge in competitive games until someone replicate that technology. great review as usual! the keyboard is really looking great. i'd def get one.

[@fejotore]

Ngl i wanna try a board from 125 to 2k hz to see any diff

[@T33K4Y]

Might as well just order the wooting twoHE

[@TheTechne]

might as well get a tiny mouse while I'm at out and skinny jeans

[@chadm.9795]

@@TheTechne The two HE is full size, now with premium double shot PBT keycaps. Or pay more for a brand name with crappy intrusive software, and ABS keycaps. But you do you.

[@TheTechne]

@@chadm.9795 it’s practically the same price

[@NyteStalker89]

Typical Razer... over engineered, over priced and will be dead in 6mo to a year.. Also, sounds like a generic crappy plastic gaming keyboard.... I'll stick with my GMMK Pro

[@callsign_cerberus159]

My razer blackwidow v2 has lasted me 4 years of daily 8 hour usage. It still works perfectly. Idk what’s up with other peoples experiences with razer but if you look out for a good sail you’ll end up getting a damn good keyboard. Nothing compared to a custom though, but you pay the price in convenience and ease of access.

[@TheMainEvnt601]

Wooting 60 he or kick rocks. Just being real.

[@andyshen2214]

Does it work on PS5??? anyone knows? thank you

[@krbycjrdo2074]

Get rid of the macro keys nobody use them, make it a TKL, make it a low profile. Also get rid of the wrist pad lol. That would be my perfect keyboard.

[@TheTechne]

Hey I agree, lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYrdqouPoq-ZqLs

[@GamingForTheRecentlyDeceased]

Wish they didnt discontinue the Orange switches. Green is too loud and yellow gives no tactile response. Orange were perfect

[@IMF1821]

Is that ping I hear at 2:22?

[@CHANBIBBIN]

Why don’t they use a close case I hate when it’s open like that

[@MrCrackowacko]

Overpriced and overrated, I'll pass

[@24593]

omg get me this keyboard rn

[@klaidasrunele]

-Keycaps that will develop shine as they are cheap ABS not PBT -Extremely ugly design -Overly large -outdated mechanical switches which are not optimal for gaming like optical or hall effect -soldered switches (have fun when they break or you want to try something else) -two cables (pass through should work with just one, there is enough bandwidth) -wired keyboard -extremely fat bezel -expensive

[@Haru_no_ki]

No double shot pbt, the wrist rest looks cheap(at least in the review), no hot swap and garbage switches for that price. Either razer has some people in mind that would like this or it’s one of their biggest mistake recently

[@garethg8226]

€270 in Europe. What a joke. Wouldn't buy it anyway.

[@luisabreu-torres1322]

I have it and I love it but sometimes when you turn on PC the lights dont turn on so you have yo like unplug it and plug it back for the lights to turn on. Happens often and i read, researched , updated everything and still does it. So I give it 5/10 because it works but it doesn’t.

[@Gimpy17]

the blackwidow is a wonderful keyboard but wtf is with this price tag? I paid 75$ for my blackwidow v2 tkl and that lasted 2 years before multiple keys started double tapping requiring me to go back to my corsair k95 which is still going strong after 5 years. The longevity of Razer keyboards seems to be shrinking the more features they add. 50 mil keystrokes my ass.

[@MasterBear199]

why not use the green switches?

[@R1pp3r1]

id probably get this one but sadly just got the v3 version T_T the thing thats better between the 2 is the magnetic wrist rest compared to the v3 which isn't :x plus here in the EU its around 300€ so its a bit of a YIKES in terms of pricing for it but ggs awsome review @The Techne

[@reeceayres2741]

Please can someone answer me this, can you sync razer synapse profiles between your mouse and keyboard? All I want to do is press a key on my keyboard to switch to the same profile on my mouse also so I don't have to press my keyboard and mouse separately???

[@Ferienpapst]

I am still stick between Corsair k100 and steelseries apex pro and now this comes up as well. For now I tend towards steelseries. What you think? For You actually touched all of them

[@thecake122]

Jesus I went through 5 videos and no one was showing the top side where the usb pass through is, thankyou so much for answering my question with your actual FULL detailed review.

[@squatpuke]

Thanks for the review... Buying the clicky Huntsman v2 non Analog today... My best buy credit balance is zero

[@OmegaTI]

I've had this keyboard for a couple of months now. There are two things about it I do NOT like. The first, sometimes you get multiple repeat characters, not just one or two, but sometimes as many as three to six... I dunno why that happens, but it's irritating. The second, which is no fault of the keyboard, but there is still no third-part keyboard cover available for it.

[@DRacer90]

I'm fine with my Deathstalker V2 Pro. Plus that Blackwidow is not TKL and not low-profile like the Deathstalker.

[@HD-ro8lg]

guys should I buy either the Deathstalker or Blackwidow? I'm really confused someone please help me

[@lovie74]

Doesent have rapid trigger L

[@ExoDuzVidz]

can anyone help and answer if this keyboard can be used wireless? or if there is any black widow v4 wireless versions?

[@p-Nitti]

No Bluetooth, as a Viking that’s a deal breaker stay with G915 nothing beats it

[@scorpiogamer7027]

They use dry lube and not the liquid. Has to do with the lube not leaking during shipping

[@subashg.n8159]

Still no signs glowing on the multimedia keys. But overall looks a solid build and we'll packed keys layout Keyboard. Great video. 👍

[@TheTechne]

ah that would actually be cool

[@emplifya]

which multimedia keys? the 4 at the volume roller do light up

[@Alpha_Xero]

Is the keycaps using the usual ABS material or it's using the newest ABS Razer keycaps like what they do on Deathstalker V2??

[@kyosukeshidou1370]

With THAT Kind of Price??? yea.. make sense.. it should be

[@CarnorJast1138]

Never been much of a Razor fan. I like SteelSeries more, but that's just my preference. Right now, I'm using the Alienware AW768 mechanical RGB keyboard and the Alienware AW959 RGB mouse. Got both for a super bargain, and so they are my main perfs right now. Combined with my Alienware Area 51 R2 (Triad) computer system, I've gone all-in with Alienware. Really stinkin diggin the Alienware setup right now. That keyboard looks and sounds fantastic, though. But at over $230, it's kinda hard to justify the price for what you get. Being full size is a big thing for me, since I prefer full sized keyboards over all others, and that's one BIG keyboard!

[@max10hoop]

Yeah. Dell's ok I guess.

[@gabrielchan4420]

Steel Series keyboard at launch also cost that much

[@CarnorJast1138]

@@gabrielchan4420 True! Let's see if Razer lowers the price in a few months. SteelSeries was, at one time, VERY expensive, but have become much more affordable over the years.

[@CarnorJast1138]

@@max10hoop Dell may own Alienware, but Alienware is still its own entity. I liken them to the "Apple" of PC's when it comes to price. New, they can be expensive, but the way I was able to get my hands on these peripherals was much more affordable. I'm not going to say how much I spent on all three pieces (system, keyboard and mouse), but it's safe to say it was far less expensive than what one would normally pay! As far as build quality goes, Alienware is top notch! No issues there. But, Alienware is definitely NOT for everyone! As the ole saying goes, "To Each His Own!" That very much applies in the PC world!

[@sy-ky_buddy4603]

Holy shit...FINALLY A SOFT WRISTREST!!! Thank god!

[@Zerbijan]

Does it come in white

[@manioqtv]

Not a big fan of full sized keyboard, went with the v3 mini but can't get over the bottom chin design ... I wish they make a huntsman 65%

[@pczoneextra9864]

Nah yog control near ESC key?? Apex pro is still King.

[@tanpy_]

Does the double shot ABS keycaps feel good like the PBT one ? And does the switches are good to type on, like does they hurt the hands if you type too much on it ?

[@katherynet1424]

I only just got the DeathStalker V2 pro so even though that's a nice full sized board and features I'm going to say no! I am very happy with the DeathStalker.

[@hakanakman3226]

Just tried the deathstalker and I really like the switches, but boy it feels so cheap. After modding the g915 white version, I just can't use the deathstalker. Hope you will enjoy it a long time 😃

[@Sson666]

goofy ahh question when are they gonna drop the tkl version?

[@vqL3nt1n]

The only keyboard for gaming is Wooting 60HE

[@mikeisgettinupset]

disappointed to see Razer going back to the Macro buttons.

[@Valmerix]

will be great until it stops working because of synapse

[@mining_steve]

Might be Actually a good keyboard for Sound Vortex

[@horseypeeps5382]

Does this come in a version exactly as this shows but without the numpad on the right?

[@christos_x8653]

what about coil whine from kb when rgb is bright?????

[@_goretech_]

Needs Optical Switches... Then it will be perfect

[@devonalexander6520]

Came for the keyboard review, stayed for the metal XD

[@dwightschrute2822]

Seems very good, though it doesnt have all features - I would've liked to see a wireless version.

[@JanusM]

One biggest minus that make it no no keyboard for me is that is full size and not even southpaw which would negate that minus. Also at this price i can get something realy special like Wooting 60HE which is number one keyboard for gaming becouse of its technology and software.

[@chiizuu752]

Nah there's absolutely no way gaming companies are gonna make a southpaw keyboard 😂

[@svgmateYT]

100% you have been paid to review this.

[@nazarethproductions7095]

Im surprised razer didn’t try to compete with wooting 60he features and functions. Doesn’t seem likely anything innovative

[@TheTechne]

I think these features/functions are more user based, the wooting features are cool, but 90% of people wouldn’t use

[@kaiserped]

It's sad for me that they don't have Razer Orange switch option. I already have Razer BlackWidow V3 Halo Infinite - Green Switch, bought it at a very good price.

[@bradhuddleson5216]

Glad i waited looks like the keyboard ive wanted for awhile

[@JamesS777]

You're right it really is the keyboard you're waiting for. You will not regret a razer keyboard

[@PettytShm]

300e mouse 270e keyboard..new trend from Razer? I'll PAS. For me wooting-60he still better for games.

[@TheTechne]

razer next release will be personal $ loans. "for gamers by gamers" lol

[@obliviondust2719]

Interested, but i rather waiting for TKL instead.

[@OperationBed]

The keyboard is really nice with cool features, but at $230 dollars I would have expected pbt keycaps, I know the rgb wouldn’t radiate as much, and I know that razer but put special long lasting effects on the keycaps, but I would be willing to downgrade the rgb for better quality keycaps imo, hope they come out with a tkl version soon tho 😁

[@TheTechne]

I would usually say the same, but double shot pbt vs double shot and is so hard to tell a diff of even

[@ProAvgeek6328]

you can just buy seperate keycaps

[@ArnetPhotography]

I've used both PBT and ABS/ Double Shot keycaps, and I even have a RealForce Topre keyboard with 55g switches in it, PBT is over rated if the quality of the ABS is good enough. Double Shot is pretty legit these days and this tech is really old at this point, most and I say most, not all companies have had their QC dialed in at this point.

[@andyshen2214]

Does it work on PS5??? thank you@@TheTechne

[@gabrielchan4420]

Please buy the green switch to review, then I believe you are not pro Razer or sponsored

[@TheTechne]

Razer would have to pay me to cover them green switches 🤮🤣

[@hugifreyr]

Love the energy, thanks for a great review. Looking for a gaming + programming board and I think I've decided on this one.

[@Leciox1221]

Rocking a v3 mini (wanted wireless) and got it right before the deathstalker tkl came out and wished i had waited. Maybe we'll get a tkl of this.

[@diegh]

why is the spacebar upside down?

[@biglink47]

Is it better than an Apex Pro?

[@TheTechne]

I prefer it over

[@kennyvuvan2287]

Will there be a TKL version of this keyboard?

[@GiLLyMGL]

Idk seems too expensive man. Also looks have been too stale and boring with Razer lately. Sounds bad also. Not sure about this tbh, just hope Wooting comes out with a TKL HE soon enough.

[@TheTechne]

Shesh

[@TheTechne]

Ah man really? Now I’m no keyboard junkie, but as an average Joe, and gamer 1st, I really think it sounds amazing

[@chrism9912]

i wish they would make a TKL version

[@madeofnapalm]

Is this a wireless keyboard?

[@ancientalien815]

Should cost $129.

[@TheTechne]

I'll buy that for a dollar

[@aeronybrek4696]

Now give us a Huntsman TKL V3 🤣 my experience with those razer mech switches was a disaster compared to their optical ones from the huntsman line

[@nanezferrer3565]

you need to wait a year hunstman v2 tkl was kinda new

[@tech1m502]

One of the better reviewers on YT right here