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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Razer BlackWidow Elite vs EVGA Z15
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer BlackWidow Elite
EVGA Z15
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- BlackWidow Elite (Black)
- Z15 (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer BlackWidow Elite
EVGA Z15
The EVGA Z15 and the Razer BlackWidow Elite are both fantastic wired gaming keyboards. They both have dedicated media keys and a volume control wheel, and all of their keys are macro-programmable. The Razer is available with clicky Razer Green, tactile Orange, and linear Yellow switches, while the EVGA is available with clicky Kailh Speed Bronze and linear Speed Silver switches. Also, the EVGA is a better option if you like to easily swap out the switches for other ones whenever you want since the board is hot-swappable. While they both have incredibly low latencies, the EVGA's is lower and is among the lowest we've tested.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.6
9.1
Single-Key Latency
8.9
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.7" (4.3 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Depth
6.5" (16.5 cm)
6.0" (15.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.1" (23.1 cm)
8.8" (22.4 cm)
Weight
2.67 lbs (1.210 kg)
2.23 lbs (1.010 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
4°
Medium Incline
6°
7°
Maximum Incline
9°
10°
Home Row Height
33.9 mm (1.3")
31.2 mm (1.2")
Hardware Customizability
2.4
8.5
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
3-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 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
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
Yes
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.5
4.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
52.0 dBA
55.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Yes
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Orange
Kailh Speed Bronze
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
52 gf
54 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
54 gf
Pre-Travel
1.7 mm
1.1 mm
Total Travel
3.9 mm
3.7 mm
Latency
8.9
10
Latency Video
Latency Wired
5.0 ms
0.9 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.9
10
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
5.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
5.0 ms
0.9 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 Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
EVGA Unleash RGB
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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