Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Keyboard Review

The Razer Huntsman V2 and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are mechanical gaming keyboards of different sizes. If you prefer a full-size wired board with a Numpad and a dedicated F-row, the Huntsman V2 is a better choice. Also, its larger size gives room for dedicated media keys and a volume control knob. It has an 8000Hz polling rate, and its latency is slightly lower. It's available with Razer Linear Optical and Clicky Optical switches. On the other hand, the BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a better choice if you want a 65% wireless board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. It's available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed and the ASUS ROG Falchion are both wireless compact gaming keyboards. Both have dedicated navigation keys, including arrow keys, and neither have a dedicated F-row. The Razer has Bluetooth and multi-device pairing support, which the ASUS lacks. The Razer also has lower latency, which is ideal for gaming. It's available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches. On the other hand, the ASUS comes with a cover case to protect the keycaps, and it has a programmable touch panel on its left side. It's available with Cherry MX Red, Brown, Blue, and Speed Silver switches.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed and the Razer Huntsman Mini Analog are both compact mechanical gaming keyboards that perform similarly well, but they have some key differences. Firstly, the BlackWidow can connect wirelessly with Bluetooth or its USB receiver, and it has better latency. On the other hand, the Huntsman feels better built and uses PBT keycaps instead of ABS. The Huntsman has a feature that lets you adjust the pre-travel distance on a per-key basis, and there's also an "Analog Mode" that emulates the controls of a gamepad.

The Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are both wireless gaming boards. The Logitech is a full-size board with dedicated macro keys, dedicated media keys, and a volume control wheel. It's available with GL Tactile, GL Clicky, and GL Linear switches, all low-profile switches. If you prefer standard switches, the Razer comes with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches. While the Razer's 60% compact size means it doesn't have dedicated macro keys or media keys like the Logitech, all its keys can have macros set to them. Both boards have incredibly low latency.

The Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition is a wired TenKeyLess board, while the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a wireless 65% compact board. The V3 Mini can pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth, and you can also use it wired. It's available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches. On the other hand, the Huntsman TE feels better built and uses PBT keycaps instead of ABS keycaps like the V3 Mini. It's available with Razer Linear Optical switches only.

The Razer Huntsman Elite and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are mechanical gaming keyboards with fantastically low latency, but they have different sizes. The Elite is a full-size wired board with a volume control knob, dedicated media keys, and a wrist rest. On the other hand, the HyperSpeed is a 65% wireless board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. The Elite is available with Razer Linear Optical and Razer Clicky Optical switches, while the HyperSpeed is available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are fantastic mechanical gaming keyboards, but the SteelSeries offers more features. The SteelSeries is a full-size board with a programmable OLED screen, a USB passthrough, a dedicated media key, and a volume control wheel. The SteelSeries comes with proprietary linear OmniPoint switches, which let you change the pre-travel distance needed to actuate a key. On the other hand, the Razer is a 65% compact board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and it's available with linear Razer Yellow or clicky Razer Green switches. The Razer also has lower latency.

The Razer BlackWidow and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are both mechanical gaming keyboards. If you prefer full-sized boards, the BlackWidow has a dedicated F-row and a Numpad. Comparatively, if you prefer wireless and compact gaming boards, the V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a 65% board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and you can also use it via its USB receiver. Also, its latency is lower than the BlackWidow's, whether you use it wired or wirelessly. Both boards are available with clicky Razer Green switches, but only the V3 Mini HyperSpeed is available with linear Razer Yellow switches. Unfortunately, both of our units had quality control issues where some switches were noticeably quieter than others.

The Razer BlackWidow Elite and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are fantastic mechanical gaming keyboards, but the Elite offers more features, partly because of its larger size. The Elite is a full-size wired board with dedicated media keys, a volume control knob, a USB passthrough, and a plushy wrist rest. On the other hand, if you like connecting the board with multiple devices at once, the V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a 65% wireless board that can pair with up to three devices at once. It also has slightly lower latency. Both boards are available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches, but only the Elite is available with tactile Razer Orange.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are similar mechanical gaming keyboards, but the V3 Pro is full-size, and the V3 Mini is a 65% compact board. Because of its smaller size, the V3 Mini lacks the dedicated media keys, volume wheel, F-row, and NumPad that the V3 Pro has. Also, despite being just as tall as the V3 Pro, the V3 Mini doesn't come with a wrist rest, which can cause wrist fatigue over time. Both are wireless, can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and have outstandingly low latency.

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are both outstanding mechanical gaming keyboards. If you prefer full-size wired boards, the V2 Analog is a better choice. It has a Numpad, dedicated media keys, a volume control knob, a USB passthrough, and a detachable wrist rest. It's available with Razer Analog Optical Switches, which are linear and let you adjust the pre-travel distance. They also have an analog mode, which lets you use the keys like an analog joystick. On the other hand, the HyperSpeed is better if you prefer a 65% compact wireless board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. It's available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches.

The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are mechanical gaming keyboards with incredibly low latency. If you prefer a wired, TenKeyLess board that comes with a wrist rest, the TE Chroma V2 is a better choice. On the other hand, if you prefer a wireless, 65% compact board, the V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a better choice. It can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and you can also use it via its USB receiver. Both boards are available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches, but the TE Chroma V2 is also available with tactile Razer Orange switches.

The SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL is a TenKeyLess wired board, while the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a 65% wireless board. The SteelSeries comes with a detachable wrist rest, a programmable OLED screen, a dedicated media key, a volume control wheel, and a USB passthrough. It's available with SteelSeries Brown, Red, and Blue switches. On the other hand, the Razer can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and you can also use it with its USB receiver. Also, it has much lower latency. It's available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches.

The Corsair K70 RGB TKL and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are compact gaming keyboards that have incredibly low latency. The Corsair is a better choice if you prefer a wired board with a dedicated F-row, dedicated media keys, and a volume control wheel. It's available with linear Cherry MX Speed switches only, which may not be ideal if you prefer a different feel. On the other hand, the Razer is a better choice if you prefer a wireless board that you can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. It's available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches.

The HyperX Alloy Origins and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are fantastic gaming keyboards, but the HyperX is a full-size wired board, while the Razer is a 65% compact wireless board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. Also, the Razer has lower latency. Both boards have RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys, all keys are macro-programmable, but neither come with a wrist rest. The Razer is available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches, while the HyperX is available with HyperX tactile Aqua, clicky Blue, and linear Red.

The Razer BlackWidow Lite is a TenKeyLess wired gaming board, while the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a 65% compact wireless board. If you don't like RGB backlighting, the Lite has white lighting with individually lit keys and a dedicated F-row. On the other hand, if you often switch between devices, the V3 Mini HyperSpeed can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and you can also use it with its USB receiver. It has much lower latency, whether wired or with its receiver, and it has a Windows key lock to prevent you from accidentally minimizing your game. The Lite is available with tactile Razer Orange switches, while the V3 Mini HyperSpeed is available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches.

The Redragon Dragonborn K630 RGB and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are both compact mechanical gaming keyboards. The Redragon is wired-only, while the Razer has wireless connection options as well. You can use the Razer via its USB receiver or Bluetooth, and you can pair it with up to three devices. Also, the Razer has significantly lower latency, you can configure more profiles, and it has dedicated navigation keys, while the Redragon has them as hotkeys. On the other hand, the Redragon is hot-swappable, but you can only swap out the switches with other Outemu switches.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed and the Obinslab Anne Pro 2 are both wireless mechanical keyboards. The Obinslab is more compact since it doesn't have the dedicated navigation keys the Razer has. While the Obinslab doesn't have a USB receiver, it can pair with up to four devices over Bluetooth, which is one more than the Razer. Also, our Obinslab unit doesn't have the same quality control issue that our Razer has, so the typing experience and build quality feel much better. Both boards have incredibly low latency over a wired connection, but the Razer's Bluetooth latency is much lower.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed and the Keychron K2 (Version 2) are both wireless mechanical keyboards, but they're for different uses. The Razer is a better choice for gaming thanks to its incredibly low latency, macro-programmable keys, and customization software. Also, unlike the Keychron, the Razer has a USB receiver. On the other hand, the Keychron is a better option for office use, thanks to its full compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Also, the Keychron doesn't have the same quality control issues as our Razer unit does, so its typing quality is better.

The Ducky One 2 SF and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are 65% compact gaming keyboards, but the Razer has significantly lower latency. Also, you can use the Razer wired or wirelessly, and it can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. The Razer is available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches only. On the other hand, the Ducky is available with a variety of Cherry MX switches. While the Ducky doesn't have any software to easily make customizations, some users may prefer the lack of software. You can still set macros and customize the RGB backlighting from the board itself.

The Keychron K6 and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are 65% compact wireless keyboards, but they're designed for different uses. The Keychron is designed for office use, while the Razer is designed for gaming. You can set macros to any key on the Razer, and it has incredibly low latency and a Windows Key lock button. Both boards can pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth, but the Razer also has a proprietary receiver, which the Keychron lacks.