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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Razer BlackWidow vs Razer Huntsman Elite
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer BlackWidow
Razer Huntsman Elite
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeOptical
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- BlackWidow (Black)
- BlackWidow Lite (Black)
- BlackWidow Lite (Star Wars Stormtrooper Limited Edition)
- BlackWidow Lite (White)
- Huntsman Elite (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer BlackWidow
Razer Huntsman Elite
The Razer Huntsman Elite is better than the Razer BlackWidow for the most part. The Elite is available in two different optical switches, including the Linear Optical switches we tested. It's better-built and it comes with a wrist rest too. However, the Razer Green switches on the BlackWidow offer a better typing quality.
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Threshold
Gaming
8.5
9.1
Single-Key Latency
8.9
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.4" (3.7 cm)
Width
17.7" (45.0 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Depth
6.4" (16.3 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
9.1" (23.1 cm)
Weight
2.76 lbs (1.250 kg)
2.68 lbs (1.215 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
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
3°
0°
Medium Incline
6°
3°
Maximum Incline
9°
6°
Home Row Height
30.9 mm (1.2")
33.8 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
2.4
2.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
Soldered
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
6.4 ft (1.9 m)
6.7 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
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
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
7.5
6.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
4.4
7.4
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.0 dBA
53.0 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Green
Razer Linear Optical
Switch Type
Mechanical
Optical
Feel
Clicky
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
54 gf
38 gf
Actuation Force
54 gf
37 gf
Pre-Travel
1.7 mm
1.0 mm
Total Travel
3.8 mm
3.5 mm
Latency
8.9
10
Latency Video
Latency Wired
4.9 ms
1.3 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
4.9 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
4.9 ms
1.3 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
3.1 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
5.0 ms
Key Release
30.5 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
8.8
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
3.6 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
7.5 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3
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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