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Razer BlackWidow Chroma: Clicky RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 5 Macro Keys Green Mechanical Switches (Tactile and Clicky)
Brand | Razer |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Keyboard Description | Gaming |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Special Feature | Lighting |
Color | RGB V1 |
Number of Keys | 5 |
Style | BlackWidow Chroma |
Included Components | Razer Blackwidow Chroma RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Owner's Manual |
About this item
- Fully programmable keys + 5 additional gaming keys with on-the-fly macro recording
- Individually backlit keys with improved lighting
- Easy access media keys for convenient volume control and media playback
- Mechanical key architecture with distinct tactile feel and faster response
- 10 key rollover for extreme anti-ghosting
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For gaming | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Ergonomic | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Brightness | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Quality of material | 3.5 | 3.8 | — | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | 3.0 | — | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Focus Camera LLC | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | USB | wired | USB | wired | USB-A | USB |
number of keys | 5 | 87 | — | 104 | 84 | 104 |
hardware interface | usb1.0 | usb | usb | — | — | — |
compatible devices | PC | PC | Gaming Console | PC | PC | PC |
keyboard description | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming |
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Brand | Razer |
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Series | FBA_RZ03-01220200-R3U1 |
Item model number | RZ03-01220200-R3U1 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | PC |
Item Weight | 3.31 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 7.17 x 18.52 x 1.54 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.17 x 18.52 x 1.54 inches |
Color | RGB V1 |
Manufacturer | Razer |
ASIN | B00MTWV0II |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 14, 2014 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #51,139 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #3,503 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
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Bearing the distinct Razer Black Widow design, the Razer Black Widow Ultimate Chroma gives you the unbridled freedom to truly express yourself, not just with an impressive spectrum of colors but with personalized lighting controls as well.
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Customers like the quality, customization, and color of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's an excellent choice as a premium keyboard, the tactile feedback and the satisfying key strokes. They appreciate the ability to set up different keyboard colors and scripts, as well as macros and shortcuts. That said, they say it looks beautiful and the colors are nice and bright. As for value, they feel it'll be worth the buy. Opinions are mixed on performance and sound quality.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They mention it's an incredible, excellent choice as a premium keyboard, and awesome mechanical keyboard. The tactile feedback and satisfying keystrokes are fun and loud, making it an absolute joy to type on daily. The FN media keys are great, and the USB port on the keyboard is great for any. The keys are like arcade buttons, and they respond well to mashing. The keyboard also has 5 macro keys that can easily be programmed.
"...-has 5 customizable macro keys!-best RGB lighting in any keyboard in the market...." Read more
"...The Razer Blackwidow Chroma is an excellent choice as a premium keyboard that can satisfy the PC gaming/enthusiast crowd...." Read more
"Amazing keyboard, crazy how over 460+ actual people thought a guy spilling coffee on another keyboard, then having a "key" issue which is a..." Read more
"...+easily reprogrammable keys+very durable, despite plastic construction+convenient USB and headphone passthroughs..." Read more
Customers like the customization of the keyboard. They mention that it's easy to set up different keyboard colors and scripts, as well as macros and shortcuts. They also appreciate the ability to change the colors to their liking and have tremendous control over the colors and brightness. Customers also say that the colors are fun, cycle through a color spectrum, and dance all over the place.
"...The Chroma has no such issues. It’s downright easy to assign multi-colored lighting patterns, macros and key remaps to the Chroma with the included..." Read more
"...-Razer synapse is very user friendly and allows do very simple and fast key customization.Cons:..." Read more
"...is absolutely amazing, the clicks, response time, look, feel, sound, colors, fully customizable is off the coffee coated chain!!!..." Read more
"...The Synapse software may not be as customizable (currently) as Corsair's, but it far easier to use in both customizing the lighting effects, and..." Read more
Customers like the color of the keyboard. They say the matte black design is gorgeous and the RGB lighting is nice and bright. They also say the keyboard is pretty at night. Customers appreciate the good work on design, packaging, and advertising. Some mention that the black matte paint on the keyboard will begin to show the oil of their hands.
"...Razer’s Synapse software is much easier to use, more elegant and intuitive than Corsair’s ungodly mess, iCue, which is so seriously flawed, you'll..." Read more
"...Bright, vivid and dramatic, they really make this keyboard stand out from the rest of the premium/gaming category...." Read more
"...because this product is absolutely amazing, the clicks, response time, look, feel, sound, colors, fully customizable is off the coffee coated chain!!..." Read more
"...The RGB is really nice, like I said, every key is independent so you can get some really neat effects...." Read more
Customers like the value of the keyboard. They say it's an awesome product, worth the buy, and beyond incredible. The sound is amazing and the keyboard is extremely high quality. The 2.x cloud-based sync is pretty impressive to use, and the product can be used for productivity. The unboxing experience has proven gratifying and pleasurable.
"...The unboxing experience had proven gratifying and pleasurable. SHHHHHHH!..." Read more
"...Just perturbed because this product is absolutely amazing, the clicks, response time, look, feel, sound, colors, fully customizable is off the..." Read more
"...The sound is amazing, it's worth a good $30 on it's own!..." Read more
"...-price is relatively high (but worth it IMO)..." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the keyboard. For example, they mention the construction is solid, the keys feel solid under their fingers, and the keys are more durable. They also say the keyboard is extremely high quality, has a heavy duty cable, and is well protected.
"...-matte black and not polished finish so it doesn't attract fingerprints.-has USB and mic-headphone extension on the side of the keyboard!..." Read more
"...Solidly built with a nice heavy weight to it, the Blackwidow feels like the premium product Razer intended it to be...." Read more
"...+easily reprogrammable keys+very durable, despite plastic construction+convenient USB and headphone passthroughs..." Read more
"...It's responsive and crisp and I can't even imagine having anything else at this point. I have the "clicky" model which I highly recommend...." Read more
Customers like the lighting of the keyboard. They say the LEDs are very bright and clear. They also say the keys are very vivid and can be seen well even when there's a lot of light. The lighting is controlled through Razer Synapse, which allows for a few preset lighting effects. Customers also say that the software for lighting is great and the LED options are pretty cool.
"...The Chroma’s L.E.D.s are MUCH brighter, have more vivid colors and are easier to read in the dark than the K95’s...." Read more
"...-has 5 customizable macro keys!-best RGB lighting in any keyboard in the market...." Read more
"...to "back" the keyboard switches, making the lighting effects much more powerful and giving the colors added "pop"...." Read more
"...The lights are bright and every single key can be individually changed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the keyboard. Some mention that it works well, has a few shortcomings, and excels in MOBAS. However, others say that the first one they received was defective and wouldn't work at all. The lighting was good, and the switches felt good. However some customers also mention that the software was buggy as hell, and that the keyboard lacks a lot of its special functions.
"...I like working in the dark. It helps me concentrate...." Read more
"...-ClickyCons:-Requires software to do anything with macros and color that requires account to run..." Read more
"...This keyboard excels in MOBAS and other games as well because of the near instant response time of the keyboard as well...." Read more
"...It came with no dents on the package, no flaws on the keyboard, no missing lights, nothing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the keyboard. Some mention that it has a nice sound to the click, while others say that it's rather loud. The space bar is noisier than all other keys and the click different makes a different sound.
"...be purchased with Razer’s Orange keyswitches, which are tactile and silent (similar to Cherry MX browns)...." Read more
"...This keyboard is loud, like ten mechanical pencils clicking simultaneously, so you will annoy yourself and everyone around you...." Read more
"...product is absolutely amazing, the clicks, response time, look, feel, sound, colors, fully customizable is off the coffee coated chain!!!..." Read more
"...They are very clicky and audible--not an issue for me since I don't have any roommates, and I personally love the sound...." Read more
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I needed the 5 macro keys and the per-key RGB customization. However, the biggest attraction for me were those Razer green keyswitches (they're all so deliciously clicky and tactile). The Razer BlackWidow Chroma can also be purchased with Razer’s Orange keyswitches, which are tactile and silent (similar to Cherry MX browns). The Razer mechanical keyswitches are virtual clones of Cherry MX keyswitches. These Razer keyswitches, branded as "Kailh" keyswitches by their manufacturer, Chinese firm Kaihua Electronics, were simply copied from the Cherry design exactly (Cherry's patents expired a while back). Kailh, by-the-way, is pronounced "Kale," like the cardboard-inspired, flavorless, lettucelike vegetable. The Kailh green keyswitches might as well be Cherry MX blue keyswitches with an additional 30 million keystroke lifespan added to them (80 million keystrokes versus Cherry's 50 million keystrokes). They feel and sound EXACTLY like Cherry MX blue keyswitches, which happen to be my favorite type of mechanical keyswitch. Kudos to Razer for using this wonderful alternative to the more expensive Cherry keyswitches, thereby keeping their keyboards more affordable for us working stiffs.
There was one other reason I wanted the Chroma. The newer Chroma V2 (or ANY newer Razer keyboard) would probably be a better choice for everyone else. The Chroma, however, had a feature I not only wanted, but desperately needed. Up until the Chroma V2 was introduced, Razer used what some people called an "alien," or "gamie gamer's" font on their keycaps. It's a weird font, with a weird "@" and "&" and a lowercase "r" when all the other keys have uppercase letters. This was perhaps because the "A" looked like an "R," among other oddities, so the "R" had to look different. Let's face it, it’s a poorly designed font, but I found it charming. More importantly, however, this "alien" font is very bold, which lets a lot of light through the keycaps in comparison to the V2's skinny, normal font. The corner of the room where my computer is located, is very dark and poorly lit. A bold, "alien" font on a brightly back-lit keyboard like the Chroma, is exactly what an older gentleman with poor eyesight needs—especially at night, when the older gentleman does most of his work. Let's face it, I work in complete darkness and my other high-end keyboard, the Corsair K95 (which also sports a bold font) is much dimmer than the Chroma.
I know what you’re thinking: "Hey dummy, why not buy a lamp instead of all these expensive RGB keyboards?"
I like working in the dark. It helps me concentrate. And speaking of price, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that a new Chroma cost more than the K95! (Yes, a few of these older, discontinued keyboards are apparently still available “new.” Maybe they sat in their unopened boxes for years in a warehouse somewhere)? Amazon came to the rescue again by offering refurbished Chromas for only $109.
I know what you're thinking: Refurbished...Ugghhh!
Of course, I was expecting the Chroma to arrive in generic packaging, not the original box, all scratched up and with the "minor cosmetic imperfections" I was warned about all over the place. The instruction manual would probably be missing, too, along with a few keycaps. During a chat session with a Razer customer service person, I was told that Razer is officially the only entity authorized to refurbish Razer keyboards, not the supplier, Ocean Reef Electronics (or Amazon). Also, all Razer refurbished products come with a 90-day warranty! That was encouraging, at least. With any luck, all the keycaps would be there, but the "minor cosmetic imperfections" I was warned about, would probably still be there along with sloppy, inelegant brown cardboard generic packaging.
The package from Amazon arrived a few days before the scheduled arrival date. You can imagine my surprise and shock when I opened the package and saw that the keyboard had come in the original manufacturer's box. This was a welcome sight because Razer is known for having some of the best, most beautiful packaging of any company, anywhere. But what about all the scratches and "minor cosmetic imperfections?" I gingerly opened the box, expecting the worst. My jaw dropped all the way to the floor...the keyboard looked to be in pristine condition! I turned it over, carefully examining the back and all surfaces. Not one scratch! But would it function? I plugged it in and reveled in the clicky, tactile sound and feel of the Razer green switches. This couldn't possibly be a "refurbished" keyboard, I told myself. It showed no sign of prior use. It was fresh-from-the-factory sparkling clean. As far as I could determine, this was a NEW keyboard, not "refurbished." It even looked better than my BlackWidow Ultimate 2016, which I had bought new at Micro Center. It had the usual molded-plastic shield over the keyboard, the instruction manual, the congratulatory “welcome” card, the “Exclusive Rewards” card and the obligatory Razer “three snakes” logo stickers (that I can never figure out where they should go). No…as far as I’m concerned, this is a brand new keyboard. It doesn’t smell of “used,” “pre-owned,” or “refurbished.” It copiously exudes “newness.” The unboxing experience had proven gratifying and pleasurable. SHHHHHHH! Don’t tell anyone that a mistake has been made and that a new Chroma was sent to me instead of a refurbished one.
I closely compared the Chroma to my Corsair K95, often called the “Rolls Royce” of keyboards. Many consider the K95 to be the best keyboard in the world. If the K95 is a Rolls Royce, then the BlackWidow Chroma is a very high-end Bentley. The K95 has six macro keys, the Chroma only has five. But this hardly matters because ALL the keys on both keyboards can be remapped. The Chroma’s L.E.D.s are MUCH brighter, have more vivid colors and are easier to read in the dark than the K95’s. The Chroma is a little more humble and less ostentatious than the K95, but still beautiful nonetheless. Razer’s Synapse software is much easier to use, more elegant and intuitive than Corsair’s ungodly mess, iCue, which is so seriously flawed, you'll want to take it out to the barn, shoot it and put it out of its misery. You will find numerous complaints about the Rolls Royce of keyboards in Corsair's own User Forums, on Reddit, many of the specialty computer websites and all over the Web. In fact, if you Google: “K95 disconnects and freezes often,” you’ll discover perhaps thousands of dissatisfied Corsair customers, many of which ended up uninstalling iCue (the source of the problem) and refusing to ever use it again. Of course, they can’t assign colors or macros to any of the K95’s keys without iCue. They would give up these features just to be able to type on the K95 without it disconnecting from the USB port and freezing the keyboard. What they’re left with, is a $50 mechanical keyboard, not the $179 or $200 keyboard they paid for.
The Chroma has no such issues. It’s downright easy to assign multi-colored lighting patterns, macros and key remaps to the Chroma with the included Synapse software. Unlike the K95, the Chroma simply never freezes nor behaves badly. I can compare the Chroma to the K95, point-for-point and the more antiquated Chroma holds its own very nicely, thank you. Oh, and did I mention, you can assign on-the-fly macros with the Chroma? So even if Synapse were as crappy as iCue, you could still have macro keys that work! A BIG advantage over the K95. The sad fact is that no one at Corsair has the slightest idea about what causes the K95’s problems or how to fix them. Reading the Corsair User Forums clearly confirms this point. Perhaps one day, Corsair will rewrite iCue in order to fix the problems and have it work on ALL Windows platforms. Until then, K95 owners will have to continue to RMA their brand new keyboards back to Corsair, which is a pointless exercise since the hardware is impeccable and not at fault.
So, would I recommend the Razer BlackWidow Chroma over the Corsair K95? As I mentioned at the beginning of this review…as good as the Chroma is, it’s an older keyboard. Unless you have keyboard needs and wants identical to mine, I would hesitate to recommend it. It would be like buying a five year old Toyota over a brand new Yugo because you know that even an older Toyota is going to be a better, more reliable car than a brand new Yugo.
There’s another factor here I haven’t yet mentioned. Although Razer makes incredibly great products, Corsair has one thing Razer doesn’t: mystique. The Corsair mystique will cause perfectly rational people to make perfectly irrational buying decisions. For many, the Corsair mystique carries STATUS other brand names simply can’t measure up to. Once they purchase a Corsair product, however, they notice that no one “ooohhs and aaahhs” just because they own a Corsair product. And then there are the potential headaches that come with owning some Corsair products. For some people, however, the Corsair mystique and status are worth it.
Razer, on the other hand, is fighting an uphill battle. The reviewers that hail Corsair as the “Rolls Royce” of the computer world, don’t have to live long-term with faulty software like iCue. In addition, they rarely give Razer any of the high marks it deserves. In fact, I think it should be the other way around: Razer should be the one with the mystique and status, NOT Corsair.
Note that this keyboard has a clicky switch that registers at your initial key press on top of the key and you don't need to press each key all the way down. These are comparable to Cherry MX Blues in many other keyboards but Razer reports that the actuation of the keys are faster than the MX blue switches. I've used a corsair keyboard with the blue switches and there's honestly not much of a difference that I can tell between the "actuation" distance of the keys. What I CAN attest to is the fact that the Razer custom switches feel more light and agile which allows me to type a lot faster when doing productive work and also allow me to make much more swift movements when I play video games.
If you're in the market for a keyboard and are looking into buying this model or a similar cherry MX Blur actuated keyboard then I think it's down to the feel of the key presses and what you're looking for. Here are some pros and cons for you to consider.
Pros:
-These are easier to activate which allow for more agile movements.
-I've noticed that my fingers don't stiffen up after long typing/gaming sessions because of the light key presses.
-matte black and not polished finish so it doesn't attract fingerprints.
-has USB and mic-headphone extension on the side of the keyboard!
-has 5 customizable macro keys!
-best RGB lighting in any keyboard in the market.
-game developers have costomized their own keyboard animations to respond to their games!!!(look up overwatch's awesome custom animations! The WASD keys light up and animations occur when abilities are off of cool down!)
-Razer synapse is very user friendly and allows do very simple and fast key customization.
Cons:
-might be a hard transition for people that are used to full-keypresses.
-may have initial issues accidentally pressing keys if you like resting your fingers on certain keys.
-price is relatively high (but worth it IMO)
This keyboard has won me multiple instances where split second decisions and reaction times could win/lose certain encounters in games. It allows FPS players to move with more agility as the WASD keys feel like clouds and allow you to control your character with control. This keyboard excels in MOBAS and other games as well because of the near instant response time of the keyboard as well.
I've searched for my perfect keyboard for a while and this is it! It might not be everyone's perfect keyboard but I'd gladly reccomend giving it a shot.
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not to mention that when you fire up Overwatch, everything is color coded to the character you are using. You'll want to look at your keyboard more often when this is going on which isn't easy when your focusing on the game.
So, yeah, I'm not disappointed in my purchase, even if it was what some would consider to be a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a keyboard. If you're worried that this won't feel like a premium product I would say you have nothing to worry about there.
Einfach tolle Produkte. Seit Jahren machen nie Probleme.
Danke an Razer Team.
Build quality is great and typing experience is just awesome.
I have hyper x cherry mx brown. I enjoy both.
I am using razer for typing at home and Hyper x in office
Reviewed in India on November 20, 2018
Build quality is great and typing experience is just awesome.
I have hyper x cherry mx brown. I enjoy both.
I am using razer for typing at home and Hyper x in office
Pros: mechanical, matte finish, led lighting, USB and audio extensions, braided cord, FN key and Macros keys, it's heavy and has good grip with feet up.
Cons: Layout mainly : no Windows key on the left side ( I miss that at times), the space between macro keys and regulsr keys isn't enough you'll miss control and hit M5, the space between F1-12 keys isn't enough either and lastly the clicks sound can be a little bit of annoying for others at late night (haven't have a complaint yet but I live with nice people).
I'd say go for it :) you can get used to the layout after a while.