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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. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

Razer Huntsman Elite vs Razer Huntsman Mini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Huntsman Elite
Razer Huntsman Mini

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Razer Huntsman Elite Picture
Razer Huntsman Mini Picture

Variants

  • Huntsman Elite (Black)
  • Huntsman Mini (Classic Black)
  • Huntsman Mini (Mercury White)

Our Verdict

Razer Huntsman Elite

Razer Huntsman Mini

The Razer Huntsman Elite and the Razer Huntsman Mini are similar keyboards available in different sizes. The Mini is a compact 60% keyboard, while the Elite is full-sized, has a wrist rest and dedicated media keys. There isn't much difference between them in terms of performance and they're each available with Razer Linear Optical and Clicky Optical switches.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.1
9.5

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.2

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Huntsman Elite Top Picture
Razer Huntsman Mini Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Compact (60%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.7 cm)
1.5" (3.7 cm)

Width  

17.5" (44.5 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
4.0" (10.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.1" (23.1 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

2.68 lbs (1.215 kg)
0.99 lbs (0.448 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Huntsman Elite Build Quality Close Up
Razer Huntsman Mini Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.5

Side Picture  

Razer Huntsman Elite Side Picture
Razer Huntsman Mini Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
Straight

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

33.8 mm (1.3")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

2.4

Customizability Overview  

Razer Huntsman Elite 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
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Huntsman Elite Backlighting Picture
Razer Huntsman Mini Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer Huntsman Elite Brightness Max
Razer Huntsman Mini Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer Huntsman Elite Brightness Min
Razer Huntsman Mini Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Razer Huntsman Elite White Shot
Razer Huntsman Mini White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Great
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

Razer Huntsman Elite White Shot
Razer Huntsman Mini White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

6.7 ft (2.0 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
USB type-C
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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
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer Huntsman Elite Extra Features
Razer Huntsman Mini Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps & Scroll Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer Huntsman Elite Bundle Picture
Razer Huntsman Mini Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Linear Optical
Razer Optical

Switch Type 
 

Optical

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Key Switches 
 

Razer Linear Optical
Razer Optical

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Linear
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

38 gf
50 gf

Actuation Force 
 

37 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.0 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.5 mm
3.5 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5
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Typing Noise 
 

7.4
7.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

53.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Loud
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Latency 
 

10
9.8

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

1.3 ms
3.5 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Razer Huntsman Mini Software Picture

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+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Razer Huntsman Elite

Razer Huntsman Mini

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