Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Side-by-Side Keyboard Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Dec 02, 2024 06:28 PM

ConnectivityWireless

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeMechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

ConnectivityWired

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeMechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

Variants

BlackWidow V3 Pro (Black)

BlackWidow V4 Pro (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro are mechanical gaming keyboards in the same lineup. The V4 Pro is the newer version and is a wired-only model. It features several improvements, including foam dampening foam layers, eight dedicated macro keys, and a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. On the other hand, the V3 Pro is a wireless model. Both keyboards are available with clicky Razer Green or linear Razer Yellow switches.

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Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V4 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V4 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V4 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Main Differences for

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.5

8.6

No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.5

8.6

Office

7.2

6.4

Mobile/Tablet

6.3

0.8

Programming

7.8

7.4

Entertainment / HTPC

7.4

4.2

Raw Performance

8.7

8.9

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Full-size (100%)

Height

1.7" (4.2 cm)

1.7" (4.4 cm)

Width

17.5" (44.5 cm)

18.4" (46.7 cm)

Depth

6.5" (16.5 cm)

6.0" (15.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

9.3" (23.5 cm)

8.9" (22.5 cm)

Weight

2.53 lbs (1.149 kg)

2.63 lbs (1.193 kg)

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Build Quality

7.5

Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

ABS

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Ergonomics

6.0

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

4°

Medium Incline

6°

Maximum Incline

9°

Home Row Height

32.9 mm (1.3")

34.9 mm (1.4")

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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

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

9.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wireless

Wired

Detachable

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length

6.5 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

9.1

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

Extra Features

Media Keys

Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Yes

Control Knob

Yes

USB Passthrough

Yes

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

7.5

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

4.0

3.1

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

57.2 dBA

62.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

Yes

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Razer Green

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel

Clicky

Analog

Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

57 gf

Actuation Force

54 gf

51 gf

Pre-Travel

1.8 mm

Total Travel

3.8 mm

4.0 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

9.0

9.5

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

4.0 ms

1.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.5 ms

±0.1 ms

Wired

4.0 ms

1.7 ms

Receiver

4.9 ms

N/A

Bluetooth

12.9 ms

N/A

PCB (Estimated)

2.2 ms

0.0 ms

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Multi-Key Latency

8.6

Latency Video

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Receiver

Wired

Key Press

4.8 ms

1.7 ms

Key Release

9.9 ms

34.0 ms

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Data Transmission

8.7

9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

USB Polling Rate

1,000 Hz

8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

1,000 Hz

8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

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Chord Split

8.1

7.8

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

5.6 ms

6.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

9.0 ms

9.7 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

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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BlackWidow V3 Pro

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BlackWidow V4 Pro

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BlackWidow V4 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V4 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro