Razer
BlackWidow V3
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:James L.
Published:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Latency
  • Build Quality

THE BAD

  • Ergonomics

THE REST

  • Overall
LINKS
Where to buy*
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Hardware
Hardware
NOTES
In The Box

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Front of the box.

Keyboard
Wrist Rest
Stickers
User Documentation
Dimensions

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

Height
3.3 cm
Width Max
45.0 cm
Depth W/ Palm Rest
23.0 cm
Depth
15.0 cm
Weight
993 g
Construction

The right side of the keyboard containing the navigation keys, media control, and numpad.

Chassis Material
Plastic and Aluminum
Base Plate Material
Aluminum
Base Plate Color
Black
Stabilizers
Plate-Mounted
Keycaps

The left side of the keyboard.

Keycap Material
ABS
Lettering
Doubleshot
Shine Through Keycaps
Yes
Connectivity

The keyboard is connected by a USB Type-A undetachable cable.

Wireless
No
Wired
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Bluetooth Version
N/A
Multi-Device Pairing
No
Receiver
No
Receiver Storing
No
Battery Type
N/A
Computer Side Connector
USB-A
Keyboard Side Connector
N/A
Cable Length
190 cm
Detachable Cable
No
USB Passthrough
No
Features & Software
Features & Software
NOTES
Software
Software
Razer Synapse
Mandatory Registration
No
Number Of Profiles
6
Onboard Memory
Yes
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Yes
QMK Firmware Compatible
No
VIA Key Configurator Compatible
No
Windows Compatible
Yes
macOS Compatible
Yes
Backlighting
RGB Software
Razer Chroma
Backlighting
Yes
Backlighting Color
RGB
Per Key Illumination
Yes
Performance
Performance
NOTES
Keystroke
Switch Type
Mechanical
Hot Swappable
No
Stem Type
Cherry
Pin Configuration
N/A
Pin Orientation
North
Tactility
Clicky
Operating Force
51.74 gf
Bottoming Force
67.11 gf
Key Start Force
41.74 gf
Pre-Travel
2.41 mm
Total Travel
4.39 mm
Switch Name
Razer Green
Latency
Avg. Latency (Wired)
7.1 ms
Avg. Latency (Receiver)
N/A
Avg. Latency (Bluetooth)
N/A
Sound Sample
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & Efficiency
NOTES
Ergonomics

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The keyboard ergonomics at an angle of 4 degrees, with the adjustable leg in.

Board Size
100%/Full-Size
Board Type
Straight
Palm Rest Included
Yes
Low Profile
No
Incline Angles
/ / 10°
Numpad
Yes
Dedicated Function Row
Yes
Dedicated Arrow Keys
Yes
Key Spacing
19 mm
Ghosting & Rollover
KRO Wired
N-KRO
KRO Receiver
N/A
KRO Bluetooth
N/A
Ghosting
No
Test Configuration
Test Configuration
Firmware Version
1.2.2.0
Software Version
4.0.86.2410070642
Polling Rate (Wired)
1000 Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless)
N/A
Debounce Time
N/A

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