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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Backlighting
    5. Cable & Connector
    6. Wireless Versatility
    7. Extra Features
    8. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Keystrokes
    2. Typing Quality
    3. Typing Noise
    4. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Software & Programming
    2. Keyboard Compatibility
  7. Comments

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 vs Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

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Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Picture

Variants

  • BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 (Black)
  • BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Black)
  • BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Phantom Edition)

Our Verdict

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are mechanical gaming keyboards with incredibly low latency. If you prefer a wired, TenKeyLess board that comes with a wrist rest, the TE Chroma V2 is a better choice. On the other hand, if you prefer a wireless, 65% compact board, the V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a better choice. It can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and you can also use it via its USB receiver. Both boards are available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches, but the TE Chroma V2 is also available with tactile Razer Orange switches.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.3
9.0

Operating Force 
 

44 gf
58 gf

Software & Programming 
 

7.1
9.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Top Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)

Width  

14.3" (36.2 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)

Depth 
 

6.3" (16.0 cm)
5.1" (13.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.2" (23.4 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.25 lbs (1.021 kg)
1.59 lbs (0.723 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Build Quality Close Up
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.5
6.5

Side Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Side Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Side Picture

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

5.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

12°

Wrist Rest  

Detachable
No

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Backlighting 
 

9.9
9.9

Backlighting Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Backlighting Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Backlighting Picture

White Shot 
 

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 White Shot
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed White Shot

Brightness Max 
 

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Brightness Max
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Brightness Max

Brightness Min 
 

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Brightness Min
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Brightness Min

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Good
Good

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

Yes
Yes

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Mini USB
USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable

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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Extra Features
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps Lock

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Bundle Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Razer Yellow
Razer Green

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

44 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

44 gf
54 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.7 mm
4.0 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

8.5
7.0

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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Quiet
Loud

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Latency 
 

10
10

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

1.1 ms
1.2 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
0.8 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
9.5 ms

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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

7.1
9.6

Software Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 Software Picture
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Software Picture

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3

Account Required 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software
Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
8.5

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

No
Partial

iOS  

No
Partial

iPadOS  

No
Partial

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BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2
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BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Black
BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2
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Phantom Edition
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Black
BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2
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Black
BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2
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Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

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