
The Razer Huntsman Mini Analog is a wired 60% keyboard featuring analog optical switches. Built with an aluminum top plate, it offers enhanced rigidity and minimizes board flex during use. Its small form factor makes it a great choice for users seeking more desk space and better mouse movement.
The analog optical switches provide fine control, enabling users to set variable actuation points or use analog mode for smoother control. This feature allows the assignment of two functions to a single keypress, broadening the keyboard's functionality for gaming and other tasks.
Competing directly with the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless, the Huntsman Mini Analog shares similarities in compact size, matte black design, and programmable variable actuation switches. Priced at $149.99 USD MSRP, it is positioned above entry-level keyboards, with the full-size Razer Huntsman V2 Analog also available at a higher price point of $249.99 USD.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GOOD
- Latency
Low latency as it uses Razer Analog Optical switches.
- Size
The keyboard’s compact 60% layout is designed to maximize desk space and allow for greater mouse movement, making it an excellent option for gamers or users who need extra room for precision tasks.
THE BAD
- Ergonomics
Lacks a wrist rest, with the keyboard's high profile, this could lead to strain during extended use, especially for those who spend long hours at their desks.
THE REST
- Overall
It is ideal for serious gamers or users who prioritize speed and functionality in a small form factor. Its design caters to both performance and convenience, making it a good contender in the competitive gaming keyboard market.
The Razer Huntsman Mini Analog comes with a braided detachable USB-C to USB-A cable, along with stickers and user documentation. Its construction consists of an aluminum top plate paired with a plastic frame, ensuring durability without added weight. The keyboard features plate-mounted stabilizers and PBT double-shot, shine-through keycaps in a Cherry profile. However, the clacking sound produced by the analog switches may be disruptive, making it less suitable for quiet environments such as offices.
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Front of the box.

The keyboard is placed on a 900 x 400 mm desk pad next to a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse.

The right side of the keyboard containing the navigation keys layer.

The left side of the keyboard.

The keyboard is connected by a USB Type-C to Type-A detachable cable.
The Huntsman Mini Analog is powered by Razer Synapse 3 software, although the software is only compatible with Windows, despite the keyboard's general compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
It also includes per-key RGB backlighting, which can be customized alongside key functions and actuation points. The keyboard's analog optical switches are capable of performing two distinct actions per keypress, allowing for highly personalized setups through the Synapse 3 software.
While the Huntsman Mini Analog is not hot-swappable, its Razer Analog Optical switches are designed to detect the depth of each keypress, allowing for adjustable actuation points, dual-step actuation, and Rapid Trigger Mode. As the name suggests, the analog input offers precise key movements and control.
The Razer Analog Optical switches have an operating force of 56.12 gf, 2.27 mm of pre-travel, and 2.06 mm of total travel. Additionally, the Huntsman Mini Analog excels in latency performance, averaging a low 6.8 ms, ensuring quick responses during use.
The Razer Huntsman Mini Analog does not come with a wrist rest but does offer three adjustable incline angles at 3°, 7° and 9° for better ergonomics. While the typing angle is generally acceptable, its high profile can cause discomfort or strain during long periods of use. However, users can purchase matching wrist rests from Razer for additional comfort.
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The keyboard ergonomics at an angle of 3 degrees, with the adjustable leg in.