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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Razer BlackWidow Lite vs Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer BlackWidow Lite
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- BlackWidow Lite (Black)
- BlackWidow Lite (Star Wars Stormtrooper Limited Edition)
- BlackWidow Lite (White)
- BlackWidow V3 Pro (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer BlackWidow Lite
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is a better keyboard than the Razer BlackWidow Lite. The V3 can be used wirelessly, has full RGB backlighting, and comes with a detachable wrist rest. On the other hand, the Lite's TenKeyLess design takes up less room on a desk and may represent better value for some people.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.8
8.5
Latency
7.4
9.0
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Backlighting
9.3
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)
Width
14.2" (36.1 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.3 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
9.3" (23.5 cm)
Weight
1.51 lbs (0.687 kg)
2.53 lbs (1.149 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
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
2°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
6°
Maximum Incline
5°
9°
Home Row Height
32.9 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
9.3
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
White
Color Mixing
Great
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
6.5 ft (2.0 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Micro USB
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
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
Hot Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.5
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
4.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
57.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Orange
Razer Green
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Razer Orange
Razer Green
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Operating Force
55 gf
57 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
54 gf
Pre-Travel
1.8 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.8 mm
Latency
7.4
9.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
10.6 ms
4.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
4.9 ms
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
12.9 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.4
9.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.5 ms
Wired
10.6 ms
4.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
4.9 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
12.9 ms
PCB (Estimated)
2.2 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.6
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Key Press
4.8 ms
Key Release
9.9 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
8.1
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.6 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
9.0 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
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
Fully Compatible
iOS
No
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
No
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
No
Fully Compatible
iOS
No
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
No
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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