Using a mechanical keyboard is a wonderful thing, and I’ve been really pleased with the performance of the BlackWidow Chroma V2. The function keys need to be activated by holding down the ‘fn’ key they control your media, volume and lighting. These can be assigned as macro keys, or can be configured with more advanced options in Razer’s software. There are plenty of function keys to play with, with a bank of 5 ‘M’ keys along the left-hand side of the keyboard. The Orange and Yellow switches are also branded as silent, since they make significantly less noise than clicky switches. Pure typists may prefer the ‘clicky’ nature of the Green switch, while hardcore gamers may want to opt for the linear Yellow switch. My review sample uses the Orange switch, with a tactile bump for feedback and a travel distance of 4mm. The BlackWidow can be fitted with Green, Orange or Yellow switches, with the characteristics varying by colour. Most manufacturers ship in switches from Cherry, but Razer goes a step further with a list of specifications for its own unique switch. The braided cable isn’t detachable as found on the Asus ROG Claymore, but it’s much thinner than that of the Corsair Gaming K70 RGB.Įach key cap is finished with a soft-touch plastic, and can be removed to reveal the Razer Mechanical switches. The keyboard connects over USB, although you can also pass an additional USB port and 3.5mm jack through the keyboard for quick access when connecting a controller or headset. The rest feels great in use: there’s plenty of padding, and while it’s unlikely to be as durable as Corsair’s plastic material, it’s a finish I much prefer. This will be covered if you opt to use the included leather-like wrist-rest, which attaches magnetically to the front of the keyboard. The matte-black finish is pretty minimalist, with a subtle illuminated logo on the front of the keyboard.
Nevertheless, the BlackWidow is very well built, with a solid plastic shell that feels indestructible there aren’t any traces of flex in the body. This results in the keyboard feeling smaller than the likes of the Corsair RGB K95 Platinum. The BlackWidow Chroma V2 is a full size RGB backlit keyboard, but while it’s quite large, the spacing between keys is slightly less generous than some rivals. Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 – Design, Build and Features
It isn’t perfect, though – and with an RRP exceeding £150, it sits alongside some very strong competition. It’s also very rich on features, with assignable macro keys, RGB lighting and passthrough for both a headphone jack and a USB port. The keyboard is very well made, and uses Razer’s bespoke key switches for a satisfying typing and gaming experience. The BlackWidow Chroma V2 is Razer’s flagship mechanical keyboard, and comes equipped with all the bells and whistles needed to please hardened PC gamers that want the best.
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