If the advantage of absolute superiority is more about your speed, arm yourself with unprecedented responsiveness. Meet the Razer Huntsman V2, an Optical Gaming Keyboard with near-zero input latency and fully equipped with high-spec features that make it the complete package.
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The keyboard is very good. It is quite responsive due to the 8000 Hz frequency and the optical switches. The foam arm rest it has is quite high quality and comfortable. The RGB of the keyboard is quite strong, and the sound of the red switches is perfect. I believe there should be a key cap remover included in the package to remove the key caps (they come off a bit difficult) for cleaning. The only slightly negative thing is the price. I'm not saying it's expensive for what it offers, but it is quite old, almost 5 years. Overall, it is a very good keyboard for gaming as well as for office work (better for typing with Razer clicky switches) that has nothing to envy from the competition, even among the new arrivals from companies, despite its age.
Let me say a few things initially about the history.
For many years, I disliked Razer, especially their Synapse software. It always caused me problems, and whenever I bought one of their products (usually wireless mice and a few wired keyboards), I returned them after a while or sold them, as it was impossible for me to use them.
Until I bought this keyboard.
To the point.
POSITIVES
- Excellent in response
- Excellent while typing
- Excellent build quality. Metal body.
- Excellent keycaps, PBT, not ABS. You will understand what this means if you ever use PBT. PBTs, besides being durable as if they were made in the 1990s, are also excellent in texture as they remain textured and do not give you that oily feel that ABS gives you even after years of use.
- Very good wrist rest, and the first one that after a year of use hasn't peeled.
- Good software although I would like it to be better. At least this time it didn't cause me any problems.
- Detachable cable.
- EXCELLENT service from Razer as I needed to replace it and they simply sent a new one (old Logitech style replacement) without much fuss.
NEGATIVES
- The wrist rest, although it is quite non-slip and doesn't move easily, I would prefer it to be magnetic.
- The software is difficult to use regarding color and game profiles. I would like it to be simpler.
It is the best keyboard there is, the only negative is that it is not easy to clean. Additionally, it has amazing responsiveness, but the clicky sound is loud and can be heard even when someone is wearing headphones
The construction is very satisfactory, quite expensive I have to say but it is perfect. I would not recommend it to people with large fingers (it is quite small)
An excellent keyboard from every aspect that is among the best choices in its category!
More specifically:
Coming from the Blackwidow v2, the change was noticeable in all areas. The response is more immediate and the Red Switches are truly silent with a premium feel. The size is ideal for me, but some may find it a bit "strange" at first if they were used to "full size" keyboards. The cable is durable, and its construction quality is solid.
I would buy it again and highly recommend it without hesitation!
Purple Switches. They have a nice clicky feel and instant response, at first they are somewhat difficult to press, they feel heavy but they soften over time. One negative is that you can hear the springs after pressing but not to an annoying degree, I think all mechanical keyboards have that. I bought this keyboard based on the huntsman elite (purple switches) that I tried at an internet cafe.. it comes very close but unfortunately it's not the same and it's no longer available on Scroutz. The price is high because you're paying for Razer's marketing but as a keyboard, I find it very reliable, it would be even better if it came pre-lubed from the factory.
22/1/2024. A few days ago, I applied Krytox GPL 105 to the switches. Much better feel, you don't feel the plastic parts rubbing during key presses, lighter and the clicky sound is more crispy. With a Google search, you can find this specific lube from a company that sells industrial lubricants/chemicals, for around 27 euros including shipping and a sufficient quantity for future use.
Despite buying the clicky version, I can say that the Blackwidow Chroma I have has a heavier/clickier sound on the keys. The difference is noticeable in terms of the responsiveness/immediacy of the keys that someone can observe when doing a jiggle peek in FPS games.
I bought this specific keyboard (linear switches) on the same day it was released in Greece (180€). Some would say it was worth the price, while others would disagree. I believe it is worth it, as it is quite difficult to build a custom keyboard in Greece, especially if you are not familiar with them. This keyboard has only positive aspects.
- Quiet and well-made Pbt keycaps (pbt = better quality). In the first few days, I simply pressed the keybinds because it felt nice.
- Relatively long cable.
- Beautiful RGB lighting (for an even better experience, I would recommend purchasing the razer pbt keycaps, sold separately for 30€, as the color transfers more easily).
- It also includes a relatively comfortable wrist pad (not magnetic).
Everything is going well so far, and I highly recommend it.
Notes:
- The razer linear switches are not hot swappable, meaning you cannot change the switches (they are already very good anyway).
- The O key is faulty, sometimes not registering and other times registering multiple times (this is an issue with the store I purchased from, not a general problem)
I bought the keyboard for 140 euros (linear switches), it's worth the money it asks for. Initially, the switches don't make much noise and the buttons are very sturdy. It has the option of 2000, 4000, and 8000 hz for faster data exchange, but the higher you set it, the more processing power it requires. For now, I haven't noticed anything with the processor I have (Ryzen 3600). It has keyswitch optimization, which allows you to choose between (Typing) when you're typing a text (it has debounce delay to avoid pressing the same button) or gaming when you're playing a game (it doesn't have any debounce delay, making it respond faster). The lighting is simply wonderful and the wrist rest is very comfortable.