I never understood why Razer's USB-C connections are all different - it's very annoying when you just want to use one cable to charge your devices.
@Gungrave123
Жыл бұрын
and it defeats the purpose of the USB-C port entirely
@HardwareCanucks
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. I hope they start to make the same housing on peripherals so it fits everything. -D.
@Khemotherapy
Жыл бұрын
They have fuses of different current ratings for the cables on different devices. Like if you were to try using a Razer keyboard USB-C cable on the Kiyo Pro Ultra, you will burn the fuse and render the cable unusable.
@mudshine83
Жыл бұрын
@@Khemotherapy that’s actually good to know and I didn’t realize it! Thanks.
@Alpha_Xero
Жыл бұрын
Then just grab or find Another Usb C cable that can fit to all of your devices. I don't understand why this would become an issue, this is so insignificant to worry about 🤷♂️
@eznix3008
Жыл бұрын
you dont have to swap the switches to other razer ones you can certainly use third party switches for a cheaper price with better performance (depending on preference)
@mr.guillotine3766
Жыл бұрын
But, if you really want a cheaper price, there are so many hot swap boards out there these days, plenty with RGB, knobs, scroll wheels, etc, for a lot less money in the first place...and if you don't need a scroll wheel or knobs, then you can spend a lot less money, so much less, that you can still afford to buy Razer switches if you want and still end up spending less overall. Just doesn't feel like it really fits anywhere other than for fans of the company. To each their own though, and it does at least sound pretty decent right out of the box, so that's always a positive.
@sadman.saqib.zahin01
Жыл бұрын
@@mr.guillotine37664 words. Razer chroma game integration.
@maximyllion
Жыл бұрын
@@sadman.saqib.zahin01i simply use the same rgb settings on all games
@sadman.saqib.zahin01
Жыл бұрын
@@maximyllion I don't like razer's keyboards, but damn they got some heck of a nice integration in so innovative ways
@MazioMedia
5 ай бұрын
Coming from someone that dove down the keyboard rabbit hole somewhat recently and went mainstream from the get go, I actually think this is a great idea by Razer for a few reasons. - gives newcomers that option of customization just incase they may get more interested down the line. I never thought I’d be as deep into keyboards and customs as I am now. This targets people like me who want something from a trusted brand yet is feature packed to the end user. Will be great for the end user if this their first board and will most likely have loyalty towards Razer as a brand. - Razer will most likely get more sales towards their switches,keycaps,etc considering the customizability. Even having it as an option could be enticing to people that never did a custom before. Good move for the financials and I think we start to see more accessories drop to help personalize your board even more. - Also proving to everyone that they are actually listening to users and giving people what they want. I’ve never been a big fan of Razer personally but great to see them implementing feedback and fixing old issues (poor stabilizers, overall board quality for some models,etc) This is a good move on their end when you look at it from multiple perspectives. I’ve never bought a Razer keyboard but this is the first time I give it a shot 💪🏽
@flarierza33
10 күн бұрын
Did you end up buying this keyboard? I'm looking for a new keyboard and been looking at reviews. Trying to decide between the Asus Azoth and the Blackwidow v4 75. I like the magnetic wrist rest idea, so maybe I will go for the v4 75. Although most reviews seem to suggest the Azoth is better.
@AmpdNemesis
Жыл бұрын
Typically I love HWC videos. This one wasn't quite it for me. Seems as though you almost came into the review with a predetermined judgement. Very much hung up on some small negatives that I feel kept you from giving the board a fair review. The orange switches are very good for what they are, but buyers aren't locked into razer switches. They can purchase any compatible 3 stem switch. It's disappointing because it would seem that Razer put out a great product, but you seemed to skim over most of the positive points of this board. Great out-of-the-box sound, above average build quality, above average stabs & lubrication, good build quality, and an attention to detail that most all other "gaming" keyboards lack. The asus board is the only one worth noting tbh. For gaming first customers that want something with a premium "enthusiast" feel without having to dive in to the enthusiast keyboard space, I feel like this is top 3 along with maybe that Asus board, and wooting. I do agree there are a few oversights with this board (no such thing as a perfect product), but I just had hoped the positives of this board would have been touched on a bit more.
@vuri3798
Жыл бұрын
Oh by making it the only option, they are forcing it on you in some way. Switches are not "a small negatives" they could offer their other options, you pay for them. And it doesn't matter how good your product is, if it's too expensive for what it is. The Wooting pretty much is the only relevant product here.
@aresuna6683
Жыл бұрын
the pcb actually supports 5-pin switches, so even more options :) and for the more enthusiastic users that want to get inside (void their warranty) and mod it even more, the pcb also has screw holes that allow for screw-in/clip-in stabilizers, if they dont like plate-mounted stabilizers that this board comes with by default.
@AmpdNemesis
Жыл бұрын
@@aresuna6683 yup! I feel like these things were overlooked in the review. I watched badseedtechs review after and felt like he reviewed it much more fairly and touched on all the positives as well as the negatives.
@topofthemorning4959
Жыл бұрын
i mean its a prebuilt so its fair that he judges the switches it comes with. more switches arent free lol
@Reveries0129
Жыл бұрын
yea it really does sound like he has already made up his mind before even making the video. Also putting the "TRUTH" on the thumbnail is implying that other reviewers are wrong/lying about their reviews is kinda sus lol
@karrde593
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have to assume that the people who are enthusiastic about these are the same type of people as audiophiles.. but for me, its been most of year, and i've stopped. From over a decade of using mechanicals, i'm at the point where i'm using a keyboard that i know won't be improved upon to any significant degree (like with audio equipment). The og razer huntsman. Thanks ebay and your reviews. I both love audio feedback, and i'm also in an isolated environment. My first mechanicals were at school in the early 90's. Even the v2's are okay, i have the mini and got used to it thanks to keybinding, but to me lack the audio feedback. The were exactly it and good enough to end the journey :)
@inadover
Жыл бұрын
Glad that mainstream brands are finally doing 75% keyboards. I'm still keeping my K2 Pro, but at least some more people will be able to enjoy the superior keyboard format ;D.
@TyGamer125
Жыл бұрын
I disagree with your hotswap take. If a $50 keyboard can do it then any brand of keyboard can. Hotswap means reparability and upgradability. You might be able to take dead/broke switch and swap it out, or take scratchy switches and lube them or buy nicer switches. All those things are doable on non-hotswap boards but if you need to desolder and resolder switches which is a large barrier of entry for a novice.
@coyotex850
Жыл бұрын
its a nice board but i feel like 8k polling rate was an odd choice here since most regular 3-5 pin switches won't be able to take advantage of that fully, this board with 1k polling, switch options or a barebones and an adjusted price to suit would be a BIG W
@sugs0377
Жыл бұрын
Got the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro/Deathadder V3 pro so I thought why not complete the collection. I am loving Razer at the moment.
@bruddah_
Жыл бұрын
Same here bro. I never thought I’d be in razers ecosystem like this, but I’m DEEP lmao. They genuinely have so much good stuff now.
@j.b.7133
Жыл бұрын
Wait until you try other keebs with different switches and keycaps. Razer is overpriced trash.
@sugs0377
Жыл бұрын
@@j.b.7133 Like?
@Reveries0129
Жыл бұрын
@@j.b.7133 overpriced definitely, trash is a strong word Lol. Aside from the wireless capability of the Asus board, not many identical build really beat this board. The Wooting is the one stand out tho.
@j.b.7133
Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of options that beat this board. Many of which you can customize with your choice of switches...If you're going to pay this much I'd just go custom and make sure every single part of it is what I want. @@Reveries0129
@bruddah_
Жыл бұрын
I was wondering why you had the headset on the whole time 😭. But fuckk. That headset mic is so nice. I also bought this on release, and received it, and it’s the best gaming keyboard I’ve had.
@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben
Жыл бұрын
So I've tried many custom keyboards. Sadly the low-profile market isn't saturated one bit... Anyhow, here came razer to save the day with their Deathstalker V2. But, I didn't like the red switches. So I replaced them with the Keychron Banana optical switches, which are superior to what was their own brand switch. I'd say hot-swap has been there for Razer already. But, noone seemed interested enough.
@kharak6204
Жыл бұрын
probably because the best reason for a hotswap to exist would be the ability to use whatever switches you want. but then those companies are including their own brand switches and that of course adds to the price, which only means less of an incentive to use other switches or even buy said hotswap board to begin with also those razer switch packs are pretty damn expensive if you stick to the same brand stuff
@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben
Жыл бұрын
@@kharak6204 agreed!
@mrcvry
Жыл бұрын
Razer has no switch factory. Razer, Logitech, Keychron are all buying elsewhere. They often use Kailh. No need to buy from Razer. I just switched to the Keychron Bananas too. 😄
@mrcvry
Жыл бұрын
BTW… I got a set of optical Keychron switches for €23.
@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben
Жыл бұрын
@@mrcvry Yes it is cheap. But, they are not factory lubed, like the Razer's blackwidow V4 switches. So count in a lubing station and some lube to make them equal to the Razer's deliverable.
@analogicparadox
Жыл бұрын
Now we wait for them to release a 100% version (probably never)
@stigrabbid589
Жыл бұрын
Or at least a regular TKL version
@riba2233
Жыл бұрын
@@stigrabbid589 tkl is pointless next to 96 layout
@LionRoarGamer
6 ай бұрын
Actually, you DO need the hot-swappable switches. Unfortunately, Razer's orange switch fails after a couple of months and starts keychattering. Other switches fix the problem. But then that makes your point it should have been bare bones.
@Niaaal
3 ай бұрын
What switches do you recommend me buying ? Thank you
@larrs8887
Жыл бұрын
Very nice but I would have paid a bit more for pbt caps to be included. Those ABS caps are going to look terrible after a while of regular use.
@majoriix
Жыл бұрын
The only reason I would get this is realy for Razer's chroma lighting. There are far far better boards and switches to go for (I love the Akko cream black switches) but I would get this board if they offered different sizes, especially 80% tkl, in the future. I just love the fire lighting effect.
@horizon4895
Жыл бұрын
Saying a keyboard doesn't need hotswap in part because it doesn't come in a barebones state is a shockingly bad take. I agree that it being offered as a barebones *would* have been nice, but there are other crucial upsides to being hotswap such as sustainability. Being forced to purchase a new keyboard, just because some keys (such as WASD) start actuating multiple times after a single press, or keys straight-up no longer functioning, is incredibly frustrating. There's a reason why even the Wooting 60HE - despite not supporting standard cherry profile switches - is still hotswap with similar hall effect switches. Even the Azoth - the keyboard you kept comparing the Blackwidow to - is hotswap and doesn't come as a barebones. This is a feature that should be a *standard feature* in mechanical keyboards in my opinion, standard switch design, hall effect, optical, or otherwise. And I'm thankful that Razer and Asus are stepping into that space.
@larock0wns
Жыл бұрын
Oh crap. you had a Text correction instead of a voice over correction at 6:07 don't let Steve at GN see that.
@HardwareCanucks
Жыл бұрын
😰 in the briefing notes I had 31 switches, but when the switch boxes arrived (very late) needed to include the visuals along side the correction text 👍 pls forgive and don’t tell Steve 🤞 -D.
@iBecker31
Жыл бұрын
Wait...what mic was used when you record the polling rate part???
@traxex117
8 ай бұрын
This isn’t the first Razer hotswap. The Deathstalker V2 Pro has hot swappable switches. I’ve got mine with keychron browns.
@cesar_aec
9 ай бұрын
I watch these videos not only for the reviews, but also because of how beautiful everything looks. It's fucking gorgeous. Love the cinematography,
@profosist
Жыл бұрын
Name another board with above 1000hz and any of the gasketing hotswap etc like this board has. That's the big thing for me.
@NotGotchi
10 ай бұрын
For tactical.. They sound heaps thoccy over their linear yellows...
@fouel052
6 ай бұрын
Ive just returned mine like a lot of people actually cuz the keyboard has a fatal manufacturing flaw that will have it failing on you within weeks(Took me almost 2 months, amazon took it back and refunded me. Keys repeatedly double strike or triple strike. Ordered a Huntsmans V2 TKL instead and its going well.
@awryn
7 ай бұрын
Seems like this is the only videos where Yellow and Orange switches are compared, personally I don't hear much of a difference, but my GF will and that is why I'm still not sure if this one is right for me. Currently on fence between Blackwidow V4 75% (Orange Switches) and Blackwidow V4 Pro (Yellow Switches), I had green switches before and it was really bad
@Targetlockon
Жыл бұрын
Hotswap is just essential, when a switch dies or double clicks, repairability and better for longevity. Should of been done a long time ago, if a cheap keyboard can do why cant a expensive name brand keyboard cant do it
@sergiojetro4522
2 ай бұрын
answer is purple is better, so I need to replace purple laser mechanic, show how to
@mayanksh3khar
Ай бұрын
After Logitech razer is another company that doesn't do their research. Glad they did hot-swap but that imo, should be the bare minimum from such a premium product .The type C should be universal, defeats the purpose of usb c. No choice in switches. Also for this price they should have analog keys like wooting. I bought the Zebronics max ninja 200, got better rgb and basically the same features, didn't lube anything yet but replaced they keycaps with Razer phantom keycaps and man it looks and feels so good for so cheap. In india got the KB for -Rs 4000, keycaps at Rs. 2000 .Total Rs. 6000 or US$ 72
@Targetlockon
Жыл бұрын
Wish there just a quality keyboard from a name brand for gaming thats 75% TKL hot swap and software not required all the time to adjust the features. Options for lube or non lubed and better stock stabilizers from stock Added knobs for volume, other hotkeys are a plus. Bluetooth, wireless are a plus should be included also since a cheaper a keyboard can do it
@MarylandDevin
11 ай бұрын
your mic sounded good, nice video
@saidisaev5166
Жыл бұрын
Off-topic question: What mousepad is shown at 7:02? Love the appeal of it
@morriswu3953
11 ай бұрын
just upgraded to the Azoth from Razer Hunts Elite.. it is so much better. Don’t think I’ll be going back to razer keyboards for awhile.
@ZAIBYR
Жыл бұрын
Did YOU set the startup animation, or does it actually have one set from the factory?? Minor detail, but amusing if they did.
@HardwareCanucks
Жыл бұрын
The animation is there by default. Then I have the fire Chroma preset. -D.
@ZAIBYR
Жыл бұрын
@@HardwareCanucks Seeing as how they pride themselves on their Chroma it’s actually pretty cool to see this implemented. I wonder if it does this on sleep to wake as well. Anyway, thank you for confirming. I enjoy your videos. Keep it up.
@thebizzle413
Жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have a barebones keyboard that works with Razer synapse.
@KurozawaOfficialyy
Жыл бұрын
1:08 damn, thats cool
@derboss66
Жыл бұрын
I need the hot swap green switches because they become mushy after a year of use and i dont wanna buy a new keeb every year
@MegaTheJohny
Жыл бұрын
Is that new 2023 headset from razer? Will u review it soon?
@LosashExote
Жыл бұрын
KZitem recommended me this literally the day after I've finally thrown away into the trashbin all of my Razer products which I had left and bought all the new devices from another company. I don't know why it is so hard to find criticism towards Razer on the internet, but I'll leave my 2 cents here. Razer is a nightmare. I was a blind supporter for 10 years, had over 6 or 7 of their products. Everything except mousepad became broken in some way just after 2-3 years of extensive use. Don't buy their overpriced products. All of them apart from what's shown in the video are made in a way you won't be able to repair them. My Huntsman v2 had 1 switch broken in just 3 years of use, and then I found out internally it's specifically made so that to change 1 switch you have to soldier an entire backplate, peeling off every switch. Other products had other problems. Synapse 3 had flaws. The only god thing about them is "prestige" and "money hype". Please don't fall into the trap. I'm typing this from a much cheaper full hot swap mechanical keyboard.
3 ай бұрын
I bought this keyboard January this year. I am already getting so many of my keys double typing even though I press it once. Anybody else getting this problem? If so, how did you fix/prevent this. Thanks in advance 👍
@trxyix9056
2 ай бұрын
refund
@SyabilNg
Жыл бұрын
The yellow switches sound wayyyy to scratchy
@kishaunhale5796
8 ай бұрын
I prefer looks always over nitpicks mechanics Razerrs products are best balance in look and quality
@VicharB
4 ай бұрын
I am into linear and Razor mouses (good prices), but their keyboards, true for Asus, Corsair and other big gaming peripheral brands, are just overpriced. I have been using K2 v2 with Gateron Yellow and modded for years, thocky and silent, and recently ordered Keychron V1 Max with Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow, which I will mod as well. There are a lot of options in sub $150, while these brands are charging $150-$250. BTW, 8000Hz polling is ... well, hype for me, 1000Hz is adequate enough even for competitive gaming.
@chronicmayhem
7 ай бұрын
Any board today without hotswap is a waste of money.
@DeathSynadate
Жыл бұрын
Razers optical keyboards are hot swappable. (For example death stalker v2) It would be better to say this is razers first hot swappable keyboard that they openly advertise
@chexx5184
8 ай бұрын
Just got it today and I like it. My old razor huntsman started tweaking.
@LosDoyerss
3 ай бұрын
My Huntsman red optical switches still going strong two years later.
@chexx5184
3 ай бұрын
@@LosDoyerss I had mine for close to 4
@ParadoxEP
Жыл бұрын
just wish it was wireless and it would've been my perfect keyboard lowkey, i'd assume wireless is on the way but probably have some features stripped
@Gabriel-sw8qw
8 ай бұрын
I want the v4 X but they have just yellow but i think orange sound better so if i buy the orange siwtches they come pre lubed ???
@Alexandra-Rex
Жыл бұрын
Volume rocker? The ASUS one you showed has a rocker in the top-right. This Razer one has a roller :P (sorry)
@HardwareCanucks
Жыл бұрын
Roller, sorry 😆 -D.
@Stigness23
Жыл бұрын
Major fail including a tactile switch over a linear switch...
@terrancecloverfield6791
Жыл бұрын
Why? Most people use tactile. Even 'gamers'.
@deckstor1
Жыл бұрын
Tactile lover here. Slight offense taken 😂
@KasVTK
Жыл бұрын
Why this form factor have "INS" "PGUP" and "PGDWN". I've never used those buttons in my life. If there was "HOME" "END" and "PRT". Now that I would understand.
@SirRFI
Жыл бұрын
I know right? It's like companies do these form factors just for sake of doing them, not understanding why they exist. I do use PG UP/DN sometimes, can't say the same for INS. Ideally I'd want Akko 5075S Shine-Through's layout, but with PRINT SCREEN instead of knob.
@filipbunalti
Жыл бұрын
@@SirRFI takes all of 5 seconds to remap it in Synapse.
@SirRFI
Жыл бұрын
@@filipbunalti Does it remap on firmware level, or just software that needs to be running in background? If the latter - it doesn't count for me.
@filipbunalti
Жыл бұрын
@@SirRFI Former. It stays on the keyboard even after you close the software.
@akii672
10 ай бұрын
Any information about wireless version ?
@abhishekpanchal4871
Жыл бұрын
Which headphones are you wearing?
@Devinarde
Жыл бұрын
In general, the keyboard enthusiasts prefer south facing RGB or no RGB at all.. just gonna wait for the next gen lol
@ehern87
Жыл бұрын
Azoth looks good but armory crate is basically malware. Say what you want about Razer but chroma is the least shitty of all the OEM apps, which admittedly is a pretty low bar. They need to put whoever is responsible for the ROG Ally armory crate in charge of all software at ASUS, I'm convinced it's an entirely different team who made that version. I will stick with my Huntsman v2 TKL for now, would love a wireless version though
@joeykeith
Жыл бұрын
i was looking for this video yesterday lol
@tyszq
11 ай бұрын
This is the best 75% keyboard on the market. Face facts homies.
@mushroom7357
8 ай бұрын
nah the gaming company still not getting through the scratchy feeling when typing, with that price I can build something better
@toxicturkeyy
Жыл бұрын
I don't need wireless and I don't want asus malware crate so this looks pretty nice.
@Dazinglry
Жыл бұрын
Tell me you are sponsored without telling me you are sponsored.
@riba2233
Жыл бұрын
haha Iskren means "honest" in Croatian, how fitting :)
@arranmc182
Жыл бұрын
My main issue is unless you are a pure Windows user this keyboard will be meh as Razer stuff on Linux & Mac needs third party software to use all the Croma features correctly simple for more techie users but no good for the average user, I know people that use to use Razer on mac then for some reason Razer just stopped supporting Mac when Synapse 3 came out making most new hardware not fully macOS supported officially.
@mrcvry
Жыл бұрын
The keyboard is a little better than the mouse, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Why does the software have to run in the background? Does it transmit user data? After buying the Deathstalker, I looked for alternatives with better software and found them. Wooting for a wired esport gamer keyboard and Dygma for wired or wireless ergonomic keyboards (the CEO comes from pro esport and developed a solution for his team).
@fluphybunny930
Жыл бұрын
Given my blackwidow v3 is complete and utter garbage I will pass on this one. Sometimes when I hit enter it switched off then back on again!
@dynames5767
9 ай бұрын
Too bad razer quality is always a hit and miss for me. Just bought this one in white and it was DOA.. Just harvested the switches and made the whole thing a paper weight..
@Michaud12
7 ай бұрын
If a board does not have hotswap then im not buying it.
@fatjawns3671
Жыл бұрын
If you want something similar and better just get the ROG azoth imo
@northwestclasspnw7974
Жыл бұрын
It's so crazy how this just seems better than the gmmk pro all around
@safetydancer87
Жыл бұрын
This is multiple years newer. The entire market has changed since the GMMK Pro was released. That being said, it needs a big price drop or a new version released.
@quantino
Жыл бұрын
Want the best keyboard possible? Build a keyboard yourself for whatever needs you want and i can guarantee it will be so much better than razer.
@tactrix1h
Жыл бұрын
Razer does everything that other companies do, only worse. However what sets them apart is that they also drop a 3x more expensive price tag on their garbage products, just to fake quality. Take this keyboard, a 75% keyboard goes for almost as much as the most expensive full sized keyboard. Who would pay that?
@Kaiyening
Жыл бұрын
Nice chair Dmitry! 🪑 We have Mirras in the office and they are the most underrated Herman Miller chairs! I’d probably say they are the best balance of practicality, price and design of any ergonomic task chair. I just needed to get it out lol.
@HardwareCanucks
Жыл бұрын
Hah thanks thanks! This chair was a gift from a close friend and it’s amazing 💪 -D.
@Boemtie
Жыл бұрын
Good now they need to make it optical and sell it for 100 less.
@ralphloco7648
Жыл бұрын
You lost me when you said that it's not wireless
@A659
Жыл бұрын
The north facing LEDs are a dealbreaker for me, because all of my favorite keycaps are cherry profile.
@cptmarcus
Жыл бұрын
why do you want a wireless keyboard unless its for like aesthetics? The keyboard isnt something that should move while youre gaming or typing or whatever so am I missing something?
@StrayGodHarvey
Жыл бұрын
Wow someone who went through testing different switches and understood the point of tactiles. Now, only if RFP could figure that out
@j.b.7133
Жыл бұрын
Honestly man, if you want good keeb reviews dont watch RFP or even this. They just do tech. Their approach to keyboards is very surface level.
@Targetlockon
Жыл бұрын
$200 keyboard without bluetooth, wireless nice. And another $$$ to make a quality keyboard that you have mod Stock still isnt great for the price. It has been a long way since they have improved by very little. Long way to go
@joshuastedford1670
Жыл бұрын
As a Blackwidow V3 Mini user, the only thing stopping me loving the V4 is the wired connectivity
@aprilnatari5441
Жыл бұрын
Oompa
@SnazzieTV
Жыл бұрын
Razer software is good.
@biologiaVitanuova
2 ай бұрын
2 keyboard two RMA orange switch sucks
@muryoku2734
Жыл бұрын
im just hopping that Logitech try this soon
@sushi9080
Жыл бұрын
why would someone want a wireless keyboard... doesnt that increase the chances of some type of input delay?
@8020Alive
Жыл бұрын
No. Definitely wrong. It's negligible. RTINGS has data to prove it.
@sushi9080
Жыл бұрын
@@8020Alive yeah you right, i guess for me its just a trust thing. Also i personally wouldnt want to charge my keyboard.
@murdox560
Жыл бұрын
Glorious GMMK1 and 2 are both better than this keyboard AND it's cheaper.
@CannedMarmalade
Жыл бұрын
Love Razer e-waste :)
@MarioGoatse
Жыл бұрын
Buying a Razer hotswappable keyboard makes ZERO sense. There’s so many great keyboards out there, and you don’t need to overspend on Razor with their proprietary RGB and their expensive switches. Razer is still trash. 🤮
@AeyGee
Жыл бұрын
Oh boy. $190 fir this crap? You can get a Royal Kludge RK71 Hot-swappable wired w/Gateron Yellows for just under $60. The RK71 with its compact nature and acoustics can beat the crap out of the V4 any day!
@KangoV
Жыл бұрын
Razer no!, No! The is no Home key. I'll go with the Akko Mod 007. Way better!
@deckstor1
Жыл бұрын
Remappable if u need it
@KangoV
Жыл бұрын
@@deckstor1 My IDE already has modifiers for Home. Another would be mad! :)
@kenkaneki184
Жыл бұрын
to all the ppl wanting to get into custom keyboards dont get this yet get a womier sk75 and some custom switches drop some water on it and fix it and then u will understand how they work and how they are put together then get this and mod the fuck out of it
@ranz1337
Жыл бұрын
????
@dreadlord9257
Жыл бұрын
I think folks underestimate the value of having something you can buy off the shelf. Most people aren't "enthusiasts". I don't have a collection of keyboards, nor the time to wait for a group buy, or other such jank order. I own 1 keyboard. I replace switches as they break, or maybe to mess around. In the past, I would need to replace the entire keyboard. I went with the GMMK Pro. It happened to be on sale and I needed a keyboard. It is always in stock and had "most" of what I wanted. Is it the best? Probably not. Again though, I needed a keyboard replacement, not something that I order and it gets here when it gets here.
@MeritWD
Жыл бұрын
If they offered it Barebones, I could consider it. The options available for barebones rgb keyboard with a volume wheel are fairly slim
@fungalgrowth
Жыл бұрын
I think selling board, switches, and keycaps separately is the next step for Razer. And maybe a switch tester.
@SirChocula
Жыл бұрын
Mountain Everest Core is what you're looking for. I have one but I can't go back to normal keys after low profile keys so I'm using a diff keyboard atm.
@markj9860
Жыл бұрын
nearly every keychron keyboard has rgb and a volume wheel with arguably better quality.
@mpark06
Жыл бұрын
Wait no they aren’t? 75% is arguably the most popular form factor and a bunch of them have knobs. Monsgeek M1, Drop Sense 75, Keychron Q1, just from the top of my head. There are definitely way more
@clarencetanlk
Жыл бұрын
gmmk pro
@riba2233
Жыл бұрын
regarding the hot swap switches, imho it is an essential feature for mechanical keyboards. It is just a matter of time until one of the switches stops working or starts double clicking, and sure, you can replace them by soldering, but this is so much easier and everyone can do it so less keyboards will end in a landfill.
@grubbygeorge2117
Жыл бұрын
This. Hotswappability has more uses than just the extra customisation. Many years ago, my corsair keyboard started double-clicking on one of the switches. I don't own a soldering gun and don't know how to solder, so fixing that was out of my reach. I had to replace the keyboard. If it was hotswap, I could've just replaced the faulty switch and kept using it.
@WilliamcbellCbells-oz1gc
Жыл бұрын
@@grubbygeorge2117but most of gaming keyboard hotswap socket is feagile so its kinda pointless. Got mine broke after accidentally pulled too hard (the swirches are fine)
@Riju
Жыл бұрын
@@WilliamcbellCbells-oz1gc its with any board be it custom or gaming
@WilliamcbellCbells-oz1gc
Жыл бұрын
@@Riju ive had my old custom keyboard that i always change the switches for 8 years and it still working fine. Its just the pcb / switch solder quality.
@zivzulander
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Fully custom can still offer soldered options but the drawbacks of hotswap (can be less stable switches in the sockets) are minimal and/or can be mitigated. Mainstream mechanical really should be predominantly hotswap.
@DarkP1
Жыл бұрын
razer seems to msrp for blackfriday deal, because I often find many of their devices (even the good ones) about 50% off during those sales. I'm happy with the best mouse I've ever owned the Razer Viper mini for the amazing price of 20 bucks
@enzbroGD
Жыл бұрын
Mfw the Razer Deathstalker V2 is hot swappable without them having even advertised it 🤯
@GG-wi7ev
Жыл бұрын
Especially for D4 Corsair's integration is also very good. Illuminates active abilities and goes bonkers when a unique , legendary item drops
@SirRFI
Жыл бұрын
I feel like 75% layout is made for programmers. And yet, some companies fail to deliver by not including DEL, HOME/END/PG UP/DN and PRINT SCREEN keys, and instead go for INSERT or even SCROLL LOCK. Sure, you can put some of them under FN combo, but there's no reason to have INSERT as primary key ever.
@mrcvry
Жыл бұрын
I have completely forgotten what Insert is. Does anyone still use it? I don't think I've ever used it. I recently swapped a compact numeric keypad for a TKL and this is the perfect size.
@SirRFI
Жыл бұрын
@@mrcvry In code editors, pressing INSERT will usually toggle overwriting anything on right side as you type. I don't see why would anyone use it over DELETE, which works like BACKSPACE but in other direction. INSERT is basically misclick annoyance.
@mrcvry
Жыл бұрын
@@SirRFI I remember this key being around a couple of decades ago, but I haven't seen it since. It is not on any of my other keyboards. Only the Razer has it. Probably a Windows thing. 😄
@SirRFI
Жыл бұрын
@@mrcvry I see a lot of keyboards with INSERT. I'd argue the least used keys are SCROLL LOCK, PAUSE BREAK and the one that simulates mouse right-click, usually located next to RIGHT CTRL.
@mrcvry
Жыл бұрын
@@SirRFI 40 year old remnants of IBM. It's clear that only Windows still uses it. 😆 A waste of keys. Customized keyboards are becoming more and more interesting.
@igoresque
Жыл бұрын
I like that it's not using some "gamer" looking font
@stigrabbid589
Жыл бұрын
Razer switched to regular looking fonts on all their Keyboards a few years ago.
@igoresque
Жыл бұрын
@@stigrabbid589 ROG keyboards made me think all of them were like that, good for Razer
@bonka_mann
11 ай бұрын
Most thorough review I've seen and I've been watching videos about this board for a few days. I want one, I really like how it looks for some reason. Price is way too high, especially compared to other good keyboards that are getting more affordable all the time. I hope if I wait for black friday/holidays maybe it'll get discounted somewhere, but I know it's pretty new still. Price is almost 2X what I would want to pay for it lol.
@xdiv1nity
7 ай бұрын
Does the Razer Yellow switches sound really scratchy to anyone else? Just me? :3
@MarbsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your notes regarding the Azoth, I'm curious about this but I just love my Azoth, probably the best keyboard I've had in many years. Definitely my favorite from a mainstream company since Northgate... and sadly those haven't been offered in over 20 years...
@grubbygeorge2117
Жыл бұрын
If you recently got a keyboard (which I'm assuming you did since the Azoth is relatively new), just stick to it. This one looks like a good offering but it won't be a substantial upgrade.
@HardwareCanucks
Жыл бұрын
Love the Azoth so much. But the Razer does sound better on the stabs. -D.
@MarbsMusic
Жыл бұрын
@@HardwareCanucks dang so I need to check one out then... ;)
@palfotta
Жыл бұрын
The Azoth is a little bit overpriced too (~230 $ atm), but still way better value. You definetly should swap the switches on it, but it has PBT keycaps, top tier wireless technology, top tier battery, and an OLED screen. The stabs were very good on my unit (just relubed it a tiny bit), but it does support screw-in stabs too. Btw the new ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 wireless uses new switches which are pretty good, different form factor but packed with features. As far as I know the The Blackwidow V4 75% and the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 has the same MSRP.
@walterliou8729
Жыл бұрын
@@HardwareCanucksI was wondering the same. I got the azoth and it ruined me. Now I'm building a tiger80 and looking into qk100 lol. Would you say the Razer is better type experience and game experience than the azoth? Azoth just sounds cool like a Warcraft name haha. When someone asks me which keyboard is that I'm like Azeroth I mean azoth.
@eckz8659
Жыл бұрын
Azoth is great, but the software really holds it back. It bonked one of my ram sticks RGB permanently somehow, and to this day, still will not even detect the keyboard - so the gimmick that is the OLED screen, is useless to me. Disappointing how software is an afterthought for these companies.
@Shadowsmoke11
Жыл бұрын
I really want a Huntsman version for the Razer V4 70%. I need those optical super fast switches ❤
@ajlakanen
Жыл бұрын
exactly my thoughts
@top6ear
Жыл бұрын
I just tossed a great keyboard because the spacebar switch died and 3 other keys were sticking thanks to water that spilled. Hot swap would have saved me $$$$$
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