Razer Huntsman vs Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated May 29, 2023 03:11 PM

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ConnectivityWired

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeOptical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

ConnectivityWireless

SizeCompact (65%)

MechanicalYes

Variants

Huntsman (Black)
Huntsman (Mercury White)
Huntsman (Quartz Pink)

BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Black)
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Phantom Edition)

Review

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Our Verdict

Razer Huntsman

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

The Razer Huntsman and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are mechanical gaming keyboards of different sizes. The Huntsman is a better choice if you prefer a full-size wired board with a Numpad and a dedicated F-row. On the other hand, the HyperSpeed is a better choice if you want a 65% wireless board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. The Huntsman is available with Razer Clicky Optical switches, while the HyperSpeed is available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches.

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Black

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Mercury White

Huntsman

Phantom Edition

BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Quartz Pink

Huntsman

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.5

9.0

Single-Key Latency

8.9

Operating Force

48 gf

58 gf

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.5

9.0

Office

6.7

6.9

Mobile/Tablet

1.5

7.4

Programming

7.5

7.8

Entertainment / HTPC

2.9

7.1

Raw Performance

8.4

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Full-size (100%)

Compact (65%)

Height

1.4" (3.6 cm)

1.6" (4.1 cm)

Width

17.5" (44.4 cm)

12.5" (31.8 cm)

Depth

5.5" (14.0 cm)

5.1" (13.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

N/A

Weight

1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)

1.59 lbs (0.723 kg)

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Build Quality

8.0

7.5

Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

ABS

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Ergonomics

6.0

6.5

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Straight

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

0°

4°

Medium Incline

3°

6°

Maximum Incline

6°

8°

Home Row Height

31.9 mm (1.3")

Wrist Rest

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Hardware Customizability

2.4

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Stabilizer Fixation

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

Backlight Features

9.9

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

White Shot

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

Color

RGB

Color Mixing

Good

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Backlight Clarity

9.0

White Shot

Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wired

Wireless

Detachable

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length

6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

Not Detachable

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

No Batteries

Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

Extra Features

Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Control Knob

USB Passthrough

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Caps Lock

Macro Programmable Keys

All

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.0

7.0

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

4.4

7.0

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

54.9 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

Yes

Noise

Loud

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Razer Optical

Razer Green

Switch Type

Optical

Feel

Clicky

Analog

Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Key Switches

Razer Optical

Razer Green

Mechanical

Yes

Feel

Clicky

Operating Force

48 gf

58 gf

Actuation Force

35 gf

54 gf

Pre-Travel

1.4 mm

1.8 mm

Total Travel

3.3 mm

4.0 mm

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Latency

8.9

Latency Video

Latency Wired

4.5 ms

1.2 ms

Latency Receiver

N/A

0.8 ms

Latency Bluetooth

N/A

9.5 ms

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

8.9

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

4.5 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.4 ms

Wired

4.5 ms

1.2 ms

Receiver

N/A

0.8 ms

Bluetooth

N/A

9.5 ms

PCB (Estimated)

3.7 ms

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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)

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

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

Account Required

Cloud Sync

Yes

Macro Programming

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use

Easy

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Computer Compatibility

8.5

Windows

Fully Compatible

Full

macOS

Fully Compatible

Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Partial

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android

Not Compatible

Partial

iOS

Not Compatible

Partial

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Partial

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

Partial

iOS

Not Compatible

Partial

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Partial

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

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Black

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Mercury White

Huntsman

Phantom Edition

BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Quartz Pink

Huntsman