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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
  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 DeathStalker V2 Pro vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

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Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Picture
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Optical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Variants

  • DeathStalker V2 Pro (Black)
  • DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL (Black)
  • DeathStalker V2 Pro (Mercury White)
  • DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL (Mercury White)
  • BlackWidow V4 Pro (Black)

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Our Verdict

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

The Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro and the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro are full-size mechanical gaming keyboards. The DeathStalker V2 Pro is a wireless model with a low-profile design. It's available with linear Red or clicky Purple Razer low-profile optical switch types. On the other hand, the BlackWidow V4 Pro is a wired-only model with somewhat better gaming performance and a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. It's available with liner Yellow or clicky Green Razer switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.6
8.6
No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Top Picture
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.0" (2.6 cm)
1.7" (4.4 cm)

Width  

17.2" (43.7 cm)
18.4" (46.7 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
6.0" (15.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
8.9" (22.5 cm)

Weight 
 

1.69 lbs (0.767 kg)
2.63 lbs (1.193 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Build Quality Close Up
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Side Picture
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3°
4°

Medium Incline 
 

6°
6°

Maximum Incline 
 

9°
9°

Home Row Height 
 

22.8 mm (0.9")
34.9 mm (1.4")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.1
6.0

Customizability Overview  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Customizability Overview
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Mixed
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Yes
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Yes

Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Backlighting Picture
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Brightness Max
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Brightness Min
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 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 DeathStalker V2 Pro White Shot
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wired

Detachable 
 

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

Length  

6.4 ft (2.0 m)
6.5 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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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
9.1

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
8

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Extra Features
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

Yes
Yes

Control Knob 
 

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

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 DeathStalker V2 Pro Bundle Picture
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
3.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

45.4 dBA
62.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
Yes
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Low-Profile Optical Switches
Razer Green

Switch Type 
 

Optical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Operating Force 
 

46 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

46 gf
51 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.9 mm
4.0 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.2
9.5

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

2.9 ms
1.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms
±0.1 ms

Wired 
 

2.9 ms
1.7 ms

Receiver 
 

5.1 ms
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

17.1 ms
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

1.8 ms
0.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.5
8.6

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Wired

Key Press 
 

5.1 ms
1.7 ms

Key Release 
 

11.2 ms
34.0 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Multi-Key Raw USB
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

8.1
7.8

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.1 ms
6.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

11.9 ms
9.7 ms
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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+
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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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