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Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 vs Razer BlackWidow V3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2
Razer BlackWidow V3
Tested using Methodology v1.0
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 (Black)
- BlackWidow V3 (Classic Black)
- BlackWidow V3 (Halo Infinite)
- BlackWidow V3 (Quartz Pink)
- BlackWidow V3 (Roblox Edition)
Our Verdict
Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2
Razer BlackWidow V3
The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 and the Razer BlackWidow V3 are both fantastic wired gaming keyboards. The units we tested each have linear Razer Yellow switches, and the Tournament Edition is also available with Razer Orange and Razer Green switches, while the V3 is also available with the Green switches. The main difference is that the Tournament Edition is TenKeyLess (TKL) and the V3 is full-size, so it has dedicated media keys. Typing feels a lot better on the Tournament Edition because it comes with a plushy wrist rest.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
9.3
8.7
Latency
10
9.1
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)
Width
14.3" (36.2 cm)
17.8" (45.1 cm)
Depth
6.3" (16.0 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.2" (23.4 cm)
9.1" (23.0 cm)
Weight
2.25 lbs (1.021 kg)
2.21 lbs (1.002 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5.5°
4°
Medium Incline
N/A
6°
Maximum Incline
12°
8.5°
Home Row Height
34.6 mm (1.4")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
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
9.9
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
RGB
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
No
Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.4 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Mini USB
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
Hot Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps & Scroll 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
7.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Yellow
Razer Yellow
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Razer Yellow
Razer Yellow
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Linear
Operating Force
44 gf
43 gf
Actuation Force
44 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
1.3 mm
1.4 mm
Total Travel
3.7 mm
3.6 mm
Latency
10
9.1
Latency Video
Latency Wired
1.1 ms
3.6 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
10
9.1
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
3.6 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
1.1 ms
3.6 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
2.3 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
3.5 ms
Key Release
8.2 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
8.6
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
3.0 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
15.7 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
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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