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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Das Keyboard X50Q vs Razer BlackWidow Elite
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Das Keyboard X50Q
Razer BlackWidow Elite
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- X50Q (Black)
- BlackWidow Elite (Black)
Our Verdict
Das Keyboard X50Q
Razer BlackWidow Elite
The Razer BlackWidow Elite is better than the Das Keyboard X50Q in most uses. Typing and build quality are both significantly better on the Razer, and the Synapse 3 software has many more options to choose from. Razer's included wrist rest is more comfortable, and it has a USB passthrough and a headphone jack for convenience. The Das has its 'applets' feature, but it's only accessible for Windows users.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
9.0
8.6
Software & Programming
5.2
8.5
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)
Width
17.8" (45.3 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Depth
6.7" (17.0 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.2" (23.3 cm)
9.1" (23.1 cm)
Weight
2.87 lbs (1.300 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.210 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2.3°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
6°
Maximum Incline
5°
9°
Home Row Height
33.9 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
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
9.6
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Poor
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.6 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
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
Yes
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
7.5
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
52.0 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gamma Zulu
Razer Orange
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gamma Zulu
Razer Orange
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
51 gf
52 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
1.5 mm
1.7 mm
Total Travel
3.6 mm
3.9 mm
Latency
8.5
8.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
6.8 ms
5.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.5
8.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
5.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
6.8 ms
5.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
3.4 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
5.1 ms
Key Release
30.6 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
8.4
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.6 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
8.1 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Das Keyboard Q
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Account Required
Yes
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Onboard
Ease Of Use
Okay
Computer Compatibility
7.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
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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