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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Razer BlackWidow Elite vs Corsair K70 RAPIDFIRE
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer BlackWidow Elite
Corsair K70 RAPIDFIRE
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- BlackWidow Elite (Black)
- K70 RAPIDFIRE (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer BlackWidow Elite
Corsair K70 RAPIDFIRE
The Razer BlackWidow Elite is better than the Corsair K70 RAPIDFIRE for most uses. The Razer has a much better build quality and full RGB backlighting. The Razer Orange switches on our Razer provide a better typing experience; however, the Cherry MX Speed switches on the Corsair are more responsive and require less force to initiate a keypress. The Razer has a few switch options you can choose from, but the Corsair only has one option.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.6
9.0
Backlight Features
10
8.5
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Single-Key Latency
8.9
9.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.7" (4.3 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.2" (43.8 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.5 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.1" (23.1 cm)
8.2" (20.8 cm)
Weight
2.67 lbs (1.210 kg)
2.63 lbs (1.191 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
7.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
0°
Medium Incline
6°
4.4°
Maximum Incline
9°
6.5°
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
10
8.5
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
Red
Color Mixing
Red Only
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
No
Yes
Control Knob
Yes
USB Passthrough
Yes
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
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.5
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
52.0 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Orange
Cherry MX Speed
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Razer Orange
Cherry MX Speed
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Operating Force
52 gf
46 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
44 gf
Pre-Travel
1.7 mm
1.2 mm
Total Travel
3.9 mm
3.4 mm
Latency
8.9
9.6
Latency Video
Latency Wired
5.0 ms
4.2 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.9
9.6
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
5.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
5.0 ms
4.2 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
Razer Synapse 3
iCUE
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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