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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro vs ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini

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Variants

  • BlackWidow V3 Pro (Black)
  • Vulcan II Max (Black)
  • Vulcan II Mini (Black)
  • Vulcan II Max (White)
  • Vulcan II Mini (White)

Our Verdict

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro

ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini

The ROCCAT Vulcan II and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro are mechanical gaming keyboards with comparable gaming performance. The ROCCAT Keyboards use ROCCAT's Titan II Optical switches and are available in a full-size or compact (65%) form factor. On the other hand, the Razer is a wireless model that feels sturdier overall. It's available with linear, tactile, or clicky Razer mechanical switches. The Razer has marginally lower latency, but both keyboards deliver exceptional gaming performance suitable for gaming in any genre at any competitive level.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.5
9.0

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
10

Operating Force 
 

57 gf
46 gf

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Top Picture
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.3" (3.3 cm)

Width  

17.5" (44.5 cm)
18.2" (46.2 cm)

Depth 
 

6.5" (16.5 cm)
6.0" (15.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.3" (23.5 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Weight 
 

2.53 lbs (1.149 kg)
2.27 lbs (1.030 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Build Quality Close Up
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Side Picture
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

4.5°

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

32.9 mm (1.3")
30.8 mm (1.2")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.0
3.8

Customizability Overview  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Customizability Overview
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

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
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Backlighting Picture
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Brightness Max
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Brightness Min
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
9.0

White Shot  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro White Shot
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
No

Length  

6.5 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Not Detachable
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
No

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
No Batteries
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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  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Extra Features
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Bundle Picture
ROCCAT Vulcan II Max/Mini Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

4.0
7.8

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

57.2 dBA
50.9 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Yes
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Green
ROCCAT Titan Linear

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Clicky
Linear

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

57 gf
46 gf

Actuation Force 
 

54 gf
47 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.8 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.8 mm
3.8 mm
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Latency 
 

9.0
10

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

4.0 ms
2.0 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

4.9 ms
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

12.9 ms
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
10

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

4.0 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms

Wired 
 

4.0 ms
2.0 ms

Receiver 
 

4.9 ms
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

12.9 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

2.2 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.6

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

Key Press 
 

4.8 ms

Key Release 
 

9.9 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro 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  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.6 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

9.0 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
ROCCAT Swarm

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
5
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
0.0

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Not Compatible
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