Razer Huntsman vs Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Side-by-Side Keyboard Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Nov 27, 2023 05:26 PM

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ConnectivityWired

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeOptical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

ConnectivityWireless

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeMechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes

Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo

Variants

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

BlackWidow V3 Pro (Black)

Review

See Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Review

Our Verdict

Razer Huntsman

Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro and the Razer Huntsman are both outstanding gaming keyboards but with different features. The V3 can be used both wirelessly and wired, and it has a multi-device pairing feature that lets you connect up to three devices simultaneously. It has a detachable wrist rest and dedicated media controls, including a customizable volume wheel. The Huntsman's Razer Clicky Optical switches have a shorter pre-travel distance and require less force to actuate than the V3's Razer Green switches, making them feel lighter and more responsive. However, they might be too sensitive for general typing, which might lead to more typos. The V3 is available with linear switches as well, but the Huntsman only has one switch option.

Check Price

Black

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Mercury White

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Walmart.com

Quartz Pink

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

B&H

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

BestBuy.com

Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.5

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

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.5

Office

6.7

7.2

Mobile/Tablet

1.5

6.3

Programming

7.5

7.8

Entertainment / HTPC

2.9

7.4

Raw Performance

8.4

8.7

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Full-size (100%)

Height

1.4" (3.6 cm)

1.7" (4.2 cm)

Width

17.5" (44.4 cm)

17.5" (44.5 cm)

Depth

5.5" (14.0 cm)

6.5" (16.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

N/A

9.3" (23.5 cm)

Weight

1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)

2.53 lbs (1.149 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

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

0°

4°

Medium Incline

3°

6°

Maximum Incline

6°

9°

Home Row Height

31.9 mm (1.3")

32.9 mm (1.3")

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Hardware Customizability

2.4

6.0

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Non-Customizable Design

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

Non-Customizable Design

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

Non-Standard

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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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)

6.5 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

Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Control Knob

Yes

USB Passthrough

Numpad

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.0

7.5

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

4.4

4.0

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

54.9 dBA

57.2 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

Yes

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Razer Optical

Razer Green

Switch Type

Optical

Mechanical

Feel

Clicky

Analog

Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

48 gf

57 gf

Actuation Force

35 gf

54 gf

Pre-Travel

1.4 mm

1.8 mm

Total Travel

3.3 mm

3.8 mm

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

8.9

9.0

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

4.5 ms

4.0 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.4 ms

±0.5 ms

Wired

4.5 ms

4.0 ms

Receiver

N/A

4.9 ms

Bluetooth

N/A

12.9 ms

PCB (Estimated)

3.7 ms

2.2 ms

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Multi-Key Latency

8.2

8.6

Latency Video

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Receiver

Key Press

4.3 ms

4.8 ms

Key Release

30.7 ms

9.9 ms

Data Transmission

7.7

8.7

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

Chord Split

8.3

8.1

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

4.9 ms

5.6 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

7.9 ms

9.0 ms

Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

Fully Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

Fully Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Check Price

Black

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Mercury White

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

Walmart.com

Quartz Pink

Huntsman

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro

B&H

Black

BlackWidow V3 Pro