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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro vs Razer BlackWidow V4
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Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Razer BlackWidow V4
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ConnectivityWired
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 V4 Pro (Black)
- BlackWidow V4 (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Razer BlackWidow V4
The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro and the Razer BlackWidow V4 are wired mechanical keyboards in the same product lineup. The difference between these boards is that the BlackWidow V4 Pro has several additional features, including one more layer of sound-dampening foam inside the case, additional RGB lighting zones in the wrist rest, additional macro buttons on the left edge of the keyboard, and a programmable knob that Razer calls a 'command dial.' That said, the standard BlackWidow V4 has one additional macro key in place of the command dial, but it lacks the three additional macro buttons on the left edge of the case.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.6
8.8
Multi-Key Latency
8.6
9.3
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.7" (4.4 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)
Width
18.4" (46.7 cm)
18.4" (46.7 cm)
Depth
6.0" (15.3 cm)
6.0" (15.3 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
8.9" (22.5 cm)
8.9" (22.5 cm)
Weight
2.63 lbs (1.193 kg)
2.51 lbs (1.140 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
4°
4°
Medium Incline
6°
6°
Maximum Incline
9°
9°
Home Row Height
34.9 mm (1.4")
33.0 mm (1.3")
Hardware Customizability
6.0
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
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
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
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
6.5 ft (2.0 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
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
9.1
8.9
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
8
6
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
Yes
Control Knob
Yes
No
USB Passthrough
Yes
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
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
3.1
8.2
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
62.2 dBA
49.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Green
Razer Yellow
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Clicky
Linear
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
57 gf
42 gf
Actuation Force
51 gf
42 gf
Pre-Travel
1.8 mm
1.5 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.6 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.5
9.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
1.7 ms
1.5 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.1 ms
±0.1 ms
Wired
1.7 ms
1.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
0.0 ms
0.1 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.6
9.3
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
1.7 ms
1.6 ms
Key Release
34.0 ms
6.0 ms
Data Transmission
9.6
9.6
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
8,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
8,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Yes
Chord Split
7.8
7.7
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
6.1 ms
6.6 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
9.7 ms
10.1 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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