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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Razer Huntsman vs Dream Machines DreamKey
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Huntsman
Dream Machines DreamKey
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeOptical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Huntsman (Black)
- Huntsman (Mercury White)
- Huntsman (Quartz Pink)
- DreamKey (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Huntsman
Dream Machines DreamKey
The Razer Huntsman and the Dream Machines DreamKey are mechanical gaming keyboards that use a wired-only connection. However, the Razer performs better overall. It has a shorter pre-travel distance than the Kailh Box Brown switches we tested on the Dream Machines, and it has significantly better latency and much better color mixing. Also, the Razer Synapse 3 software is much more intuitive and easy to use. On the other hand, the Dream Machines has a better build quality and has PBT keycaps for a less slippery feel, and its cable is detachable. It's also available in three different switch types, while the Razer only comes with one possible switch type.
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.5
9.0
Single-Key Latency
8.9
6.9
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Pre-Travel
1.4 mm
1.9 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.4" (3.6 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.4 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
2.70 lbs (1.224 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
4°
Medium Incline
3°
N/A
Maximum Incline
6°
12.5°
Home Row Height
31.9 mm (1.3")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
2.4
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
9.6
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
Poor
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.8 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
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
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
No
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
4.4
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Optical
Kailh Box Brown
Switch Type
Optical
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Razer Optical
Kailh Box Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Operating Force
48 gf
50 gf
Actuation Force
35 gf
43 gf
Pre-Travel
1.4 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
3.3 mm
3.7 mm
Latency
8.9
6.9
Latency Video
Latency Wired
4.5 ms
16.8 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.9
6.9
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
4.5 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
4.5 ms
16.8 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
3.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.2
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
4.3 ms
Key Release
30.7 ms
Data Transmission
7.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
8.3
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
7.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
Dream Machines DreamKey
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Okay
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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