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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
    5. Latency
  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 Huntsman Elite vs Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Huntsman Elite
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 21, 2023 02:27 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

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Razer Huntsman Elite Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Picture

Variants

  • Huntsman Elite (Black)
  • Huntsman V2 Analog (Black)

Our Verdict

Razer Huntsman Elite

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is essentially the Razer Huntsman Elite, but with Analog Optical switches as they're nearly identical in their exterior designs. The difference between the Analog Optical and the linear optical switch is that the Analog Optical has an adjustable pre-travel distance and lets you use the keyboard like an analog joystick. Also, it allows you to program the keys to perform two functions with one keypress. The Elite's linear optical switch requires less force to actuate, which is both a good and bad thing because even though it makes it easier to actuate, it's overly sensitive for general typing, leading to more typos.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

9.1
8.7

Latency 
 

10
9.1

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Huntsman Elite Top Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.4" (3.7 cm)
1.7" (4.4 cm)

Width  

17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.1" (23.1 cm)
9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight 
 

2.68 lbs (1.215 kg)
2.64 lbs (1.198 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Huntsman Elite Build Quality Close Up
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT

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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Razer Huntsman Elite Side Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

33.8 mm (1.3")
37.5 mm (1.5")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

2.4
3.2

Customizability Overview  

Razer Huntsman Elite Customizability Overview
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes

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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Huntsman Elite Backlighting Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer Huntsman Elite Brightness Max
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer Huntsman Elite Brightness Min
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog 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
8.0

White Shot  

Razer Huntsman Elite White Shot
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog White Shot

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.7 ft (2.0 m)
6.7 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable

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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
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer Huntsman Elite Extra Features
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

Yes
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 Huntsman Elite Bundle Picture
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

7.4
6.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

53.0 dBA
56.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Linear Optical
Razer Analog Optical Switches

Switch Type 
 

Optical
Optical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

Yes

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

38 gf
45 gf

Actuation Force 
 

37 gf
47 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.0 mm
1.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.5 mm
4.0 mm

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Latency 
 

10
9.1

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

1.3 ms
3.3 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

10
9.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

3.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

1.3 ms
3.3 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.7

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

3.3 ms

Key Release 
 

11.5 ms

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Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

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Chord Split 
 

8.1

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

5.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

12.5 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 
 

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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