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- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Das Keyboard 4 Professional vs Razer Huntsman
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Das Keyboard 4 Professional
Razer Huntsman
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeOptical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- 4 Professional (Clicky)
- 4 Professional (Soft Tactile)
- Huntsman (Black)
- Huntsman (Mercury White)
- Huntsman (Quartz Pink)
Our Verdict
Das Keyboard 4 Professional
Razer Huntsman
The Razer Huntsman is much better than the Das Keyboard 4 Professional for most uses. The Razer's optical switches have a shorter pre-travel distance and are easier to actuate, making them more responsive than the Das Keyboard's Cherry MX Browns. Also, the Razer has significantly lower latency. Both switch types provide tactile feedback, but the Razer's switches are much louder because they also give audio feedback. Feature-wise, it's a bit of a toss-up. The Razer has backlighting, programmable keys, and software support, while the Das Keyboard has USB passthroughs and dedicated media controls.
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Huntsman
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
6.3
8.5
Backlighting
0.0
10
Software & Programming
0.0
8.5
Latency
7.4
8.9
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.4 mm
Keyboard Compatibility
7.6
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)
Width
18.0" (45.8 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Depth
6.8" (17.2 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
3°
Maximum Incline
4°
6°
Home Row Height
31.9 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
2.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
0.0
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
No
Yes
Effects
No
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.7 ft (2.0 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.0
4.4
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Loud
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Razer Optical
Switch Type
Optical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
Razer Optical
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Operating Force
53 gf
48 gf
Actuation Force
43 gf
35 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.4 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
3.3 mm
Latency
7.4
8.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
11.0 ms
4.5 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.4
8.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.5 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
11.0 ms
4.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
3.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.2
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
4.3 ms
Key Release
30.7 ms
Data Transmission
7.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
8.3
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
7.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
7.6
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Full
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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