So Razer made a Hot-Swap Keyboard...
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Күн бұрынThe Blackwidow V4 75% is the best sounding and feeling keyboard Razer has released (so far). All the stock "mods" are appreciated and the Chroma RGB is actually tasteful, provided you don't despise Synapse. But this being Razer's first HOT-SWAP keyboard, do you actually need one?
Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:
BlackWidow V4 75% (from Razer) - razer.a9yw.net/GmG2Am
BlackWidow V4 75% (Amazon) - geni.us/BlackWidowV4_75
BlackWidow V3 65% (Amazon) - geni.us/BlackWidowV3_65
ROG Azoth 75% (Awesome Wireless) - geni.us/ROGAZOTH
Thermaltake CTE 750 - geni.us/TTC750
Timestamps:
0:00 - Do you need a Hot-Swap?
0:30 - First Impressions (Orange Switch)
1:04 - RGB and Game Integrations (Diablo IV / OW)
1:52 - Why 8000Hz does not matter (on a keyboard)
3:12 - Surprise for good luck
3:45 - Blackwidow V4 75% Bits Overview
5:24 - Sounds WAAAAY Better than the 65%
5:40 - Hot-Swap and why you don't need it?
7:37 - Keyboard HOT Upgrades (Included)
8:55 - Type Test (Razer Orange vs Yellow)
9:47 - I was Wrong about the Razer Orange Switches!
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@dreadlord9257 10 ай бұрын
I think folks underestimate the value of having something you can buy off the shelf. Most people aren't "enthusiasts". I don't have a collection of keyboards, nor the time to wait for a group buy, or other such jank order. I own 1 keyboard. I replace switches as they break, or maybe to mess around. In the past, I would need to replace the entire keyboard. I went with the GMMK Pro. It happened to be on sale and I needed a keyboard. It is always in stock and had "most" of what I wanted. Is it the best? Probably not. Again though, I needed a keyboard replacement, not something that I order and it gets here when it gets here.
@GG-wi7ev 9 ай бұрын
Especially for D4 Corsair's integration is also very good. Illuminates active abilities and goes bonkers when a unique , legendary item drops
@mudshine83 10 ай бұрын
I never understood why Razer's USB-C connections are all different - it's very annoying when you just want to use one cable to charge your devices.
@Gungrave123 10 ай бұрын
and it defeats the purpose of the USB-C port entirely
@HardwareCanucks 10 ай бұрын
Exactly. I hope they start to make the same housing on peripherals so it fits everything. -D.
@Khemotherapy 10 ай бұрын
They have fuses of different current ratings for the cables on different devices. Like if you were to try using a Razer keyboard USB-C cable on the Kiyo Pro Ultra, you will burn the fuse and render the cable unusable.
@mudshine83 10 ай бұрын
@@Khemotherapy that’s actually good to know and I didn’t realize it! Thanks.
@Alpha_Xero 10 ай бұрын
Then just grab or find Another Usb C cable that can fit to all of your devices. I don't understand why this would become an issue, this is so insignificant to worry about 🤷♂️
@riba2233 10 ай бұрын
regarding the hot swap switches, imho it is an essential feature for mechanical keyboards. It is just a matter of time until one of the switches stops working or starts double clicking, and sure, you can replace them by soldering, but this is so much easier and everyone can do it so less keyboards will end in a landfill.
@grubbygeorge2117 10 ай бұрын
This. Hotswappability has more uses than just the extra customisation. Many years ago, my corsair keyboard started double-clicking on one of the switches. I don't own a soldering gun and don't know how to solder, so fixing that was out of my reach. I had to replace the keyboard. If it was hotswap, I could've just replaced the faulty switch and kept using it.
@WilliamcbellCbells-oz1gc 10 ай бұрын
@@grubbygeorge2117but most of gaming keyboard hotswap socket is feagile so its kinda pointless. Got mine broke after accidentally pulled too hard (the swirches are fine)
@Riju 10 ай бұрын
@@WilliamcbellCbells-oz1gc its with any board be it custom or gaming
@WilliamcbellCbells-oz1gc 10 ай бұрын
@@Riju ive had my old custom keyboard that i always change the switches for 8 years and it still working fine. Its just the pcb / switch solder quality.
@zivzulander 10 ай бұрын
Agreed. Fully custom can still offer soldered options but the drawbacks of hotswap (can be less stable switches in the sockets) are minimal and/or can be mitigated. Mainstream mechanical really should be predominantly hotswap.
@karrde593 10 ай бұрын
Nice video. I have to assume that the people who are enthusiastic about these are the same type of people as audiophiles.. but for me, its been most of year, and i've stopped. From over a decade of using mechanicals, i'm at the point where i'm using a keyboard that i know won't be improved upon to any significant degree (like with audio equipment). The og razer huntsman. Thanks ebay and your reviews. I both love audio feedback, and i'm also in an isolated environment. My first mechanicals were at school in the early 90's. Even the v2's are okay, i have the mini and got used to it thanks to keybinding, but to me lack the audio feedback. The were exactly it and good enough to end the journey :)
@MeritWD 10 ай бұрын
If they offered it Barebones, I could consider it. The options available for barebones rgb keyboard with a volume wheel are fairly slim
@fungalgrowth 10 ай бұрын
I think selling board, switches, and keycaps separately is the next step for Razer. And maybe a switch tester.
@SirChocula 10 ай бұрын
Mountain Everest Core is what you're looking for. I have one but I can't go back to normal keys after low profile keys so I'm using a diff keyboard atm.
@markj9860 10 ай бұрын
nearly every keychron keyboard has rgb and a volume wheel with arguably better quality.
@mpark06 10 ай бұрын
Wait no they aren’t? 75% is arguably the most popular form factor and a bunch of them have knobs. Monsgeek M1, Drop Sense 75, Keychron Q1, just from the top of my head. There are definitely way more
@clarencetanlk 10 ай бұрын
gmmk pro
@bonka_mann 7 ай бұрын
Most thorough review I've seen and I've been watching videos about this board for a few days. I want one, I really like how it looks for some reason. Price is way too high, especially compared to other good keyboards that are getting more affordable all the time. I hope if I wait for black friday/holidays maybe it'll get discounted somewhere, but I know it's pretty new still. Price is almost 2X what I would want to pay for it lol.
@nonProfitJoeRo 8 ай бұрын
I think I'll check this one out when they release a white one. I see that it's listed on a few stores now, so I came back to watch this video again. Thanks for the thorough review as always! Not a lot of the bit tech tubers are doing keeb reviews, and the enthusiast community pretty much shuns them, so this was really helpful.
@eznix3008 10 ай бұрын
you dont have to swap the switches to other razer ones you can certainly use third party switches for a cheaper price with better performance (depending on preference)
@mr.guillotine3766 10 ай бұрын
But, if you really want a cheaper price, there are so many hot swap boards out there these days, plenty with RGB, knobs, scroll wheels, etc, for a lot less money in the first place...and if you don't need a scroll wheel or knobs, then you can spend a lot less money, so much less, that you can still afford to buy Razer switches if you want and still end up spending less overall. Just doesn't feel like it really fits anywhere other than for fans of the company. To each their own though, and it does at least sound pretty decent right out of the box, so that's always a positive.
@sadman.saqib.zahin01 10 ай бұрын
@@mr.guillotine37664 words. Razer chroma game integration.
@maximyllion 10 ай бұрын
@@sadman.saqib.zahin01i simply use the same rgb settings on all games
@sadman.saqib.zahin01 10 ай бұрын
@@maximyllion I don't like razer's keyboards, but damn they got some heck of a nice integration in so innovative ways
@coyotex850 10 ай бұрын
its a nice board but i feel like 8k polling rate was an odd choice here since most regular 3-5 pin switches won't be able to take advantage of that fully, this board with 1k polling, switch options or a barebones and an adjusted price to suit would be a BIG W
@MarbsMusic 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your notes regarding the Azoth, I'm curious about this but I just love my Azoth, probably the best keyboard I've had in many years. Definitely my favorite from a mainstream company since Northgate... and sadly those haven't been offered in over 20 years...
@grubbygeorge2117 10 ай бұрын
If you recently got a keyboard (which I'm assuming you did since the Azoth is relatively new), just stick to it. This one looks like a good offering but it won't be a substantial upgrade.
@HardwareCanucks 10 ай бұрын
Love the Azoth so much. But the Razer does sound better on the stabs. -D.
@MarbsMusic 10 ай бұрын
@@HardwareCanucks dang so I need to check one out then... ;)
@palfotta 10 ай бұрын
The Azoth is a little bit overpriced too (~230 $ atm), but still way better value. You definetly should swap the switches on it, but it has PBT keycaps, top tier wireless technology, top tier battery, and an OLED screen. The stabs were very good on my unit (just relubed it a tiny bit), but it does support screw-in stabs too. Btw the new ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 wireless uses new switches which are pretty good, different form factor but packed with features. As far as I know the The Blackwidow V4 75% and the ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 has the same MSRP.
@walterliou8729 10 ай бұрын
@@HardwareCanucksI was wondering the same. I got the azoth and it ruined me. Now I'm building a tiger80 and looking into qk100 lol. Would you say the Razer is better type experience and game experience than the azoth? Azoth just sounds cool like a Warcraft name haha. When someone asks me which keyboard is that I'm like Azeroth I mean azoth.
@TyGamer125 10 ай бұрын
I disagree with your hotswap take. If a $50 keyboard can do it then any brand of keyboard can. Hotswap means reparability and upgradability. You might be able to take dead/broke switch and swap it out, or take scratchy switches and lube them or buy nicer switches. All those things are doable on non-hotswap boards but if you need to desolder and resolder switches which is a large barrier of entry for a novice.
@devoid820 6 ай бұрын
I have one. I quite like it. With a coiled cable for aesthetics and a further tape mod in the spacebar keycap, its a fun mech keyboard that didnt require me to experiment before I got something I really enjoyed
@Barnthrax82 2 ай бұрын
Y funciona bien?
@MarylandDevin 7 ай бұрын
your mic sounded good, nice video
@DarkP1 10 ай бұрын
razer seems to msrp for blackfriday deal, because I often find many of their devices (even the good ones) about 50% off during those sales. I'm happy with the best mouse I've ever owned the Razer Viper mini for the amazing price of 20 bucks
@Godlike139 9 ай бұрын
Any idea if they are planning something similar in wireless? I love the design but wanna go full wireless on the table with my next buy.
@valantisjpg 10 ай бұрын
Nice video, but where i can find those wallpapers you have? Damn!
@MazioMedia 2 ай бұрын
Coming from someone that dove down the keyboard rabbit hole somewhat recently and went mainstream from the get go, I actually think this is a great idea by Razer for a few reasons. - gives newcomers that option of customization just incase they may get more interested down the line. I never thought I’d be as deep into keyboards and customs as I am now. This targets people like me who want something from a trusted brand yet is feature packed to the end user. Will be great for the end user if this their first board and will most likely have loyalty towards Razer as a brand. - Razer will most likely get more sales towards their switches,keycaps,etc considering the customizability. Even having it as an option could be enticing to people that never did a custom before. Good move for the financials and I think we start to see more accessories drop to help personalize your board even more. - Also proving to everyone that they are actually listening to users and giving people what they want. I’ve never been a big fan of Razer personally but great to see them implementing feedback and fixing old issues (poor stabilizers, overall board quality for some models,etc) This is a good move on their end when you look at it from multiple perspectives. I’ve never bought a Razer keyboard but this is the first time I give it a shot 💪🏽
@igoresque 10 ай бұрын
I like that it's not using some "gamer" looking font
@stigrabbid589 10 ай бұрын
Razer switched to regular looking fonts on all their Keyboards a few years ago.
@igoresque 10 ай бұрын
@@stigrabbid589 ROG keyboards made me think all of them were like that, good for Razer
@bruddah_ 10 ай бұрын
I was wondering why you had the headset on the whole time 😭. But fuckk. That headset mic is so nice. I also bought this on release, and received it, and it’s the best gaming keyboard I’ve had.
@iBecker31 10 ай бұрын
Wait...what mic was used when you record the polling rate part???
@AmpdNemesis 10 ай бұрын
Typically I love HWC videos. This one wasn't quite it for me. Seems as though you almost came into the review with a predetermined judgement. Very much hung up on some small negatives that I feel kept you from giving the board a fair review. The orange switches are very good for what they are, but buyers aren't locked into razer switches. They can purchase any compatible 3 stem switch. It's disappointing because it would seem that Razer put out a great product, but you seemed to skim over most of the positive points of this board. Great out-of-the-box sound, above average build quality, above average stabs & lubrication, good build quality, and an attention to detail that most all other "gaming" keyboards lack. The asus board is the only one worth noting tbh. For gaming first customers that want something with a premium "enthusiast" feel without having to dive in to the enthusiast keyboard space, I feel like this is top 3 along with maybe that Asus board, and wooting. I do agree there are a few oversights with this board (no such thing as a perfect product), but I just had hoped the positives of this board would have been touched on a bit more.
@vuri3798 10 ай бұрын
Oh by making it the only option, they are forcing it on you in some way. Switches are not "a small negatives" they could offer their other options, you pay for them. And it doesn't matter how good your product is, if it's too expensive for what it is. The Wooting pretty much is the only relevant product here.
@aresuna6683 10 ай бұрын
the pcb actually supports 5-pin switches, so even more options :) and for the more enthusiastic users that want to get inside (void their warranty) and mod it even more, the pcb also has screw holes that allow for screw-in/clip-in stabilizers, if they dont like plate-mounted stabilizers that this board comes with by default.
@AmpdNemesis 10 ай бұрын
@@aresuna6683 yup! I feel like these things were overlooked in the review. I watched badseedtechs review after and felt like he reviewed it much more fairly and touched on all the positives as well as the negatives.
@topofthemorning4959 9 ай бұрын
i mean its a prebuilt so its fair that he judges the switches it comes with. more switches arent free lol
@Reveries0129 9 ай бұрын
yea it really does sound like he has already made up his mind before even making the video. Also putting the "TRUTH" on the thumbnail is implying that other reviewers are wrong/lying about their reviews is kinda sus lol
@enzbroGD 10 ай бұрын
Mfw the Razer Deathstalker V2 is hot swappable without them having even advertised it 🤯
@inadover 10 ай бұрын
Glad that mainstream brands are finally doing 75% keyboards. I'm still keeping my K2 Pro, but at least some more people will be able to enjoy the superior keyboard format ;D.
@chexx5184 4 ай бұрын
Just got it today and I like it. My old razor huntsman started tweaking.
@lummoxicide1502 10 ай бұрын
Love the use of the Phanteks t30 box as a laptop riser 😂
@larrs8887 10 ай бұрын
Very nice but I would have paid a bit more for pbt caps to be included. Those ABS caps are going to look terrible after a while of regular use.
@majoriix 10 ай бұрын
The only reason I would get this is realy for Razer's chroma lighting. There are far far better boards and switches to go for (I love the Akko cream black switches) but I would get this board if they offered different sizes, especially 80% tkl, in the future. I just love the fire lighting effect.
@sugs0377 10 ай бұрын
Got the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro/Deathadder V3 pro so I thought why not complete the collection. I am loving Razer at the moment.
@bruddah_ 10 ай бұрын
Same here bro. I never thought I’d be in razers ecosystem like this, but I’m DEEP lmao. They genuinely have so much good stuff now.
@j.b.7133 10 ай бұрын
Wait until you try other keebs with different switches and keycaps. Razer is overpriced trash.
@sugs0377 10 ай бұрын
@@j.b.7133 Like?
@Reveries0129 9 ай бұрын
@@j.b.7133 overpriced definitely, trash is a strong word Lol. Aside from the wireless capability of the Asus board, not many identical build really beat this board. The Wooting is the one stand out tho.
@j.b.7133 9 ай бұрын
There are a lot of options that beat this board. Many of which you can customize with your choice of switches...If you're going to pay this much I'd just go custom and make sure every single part of it is what I want. @@Reveries0129
@Shadowsmoke11 10 ай бұрын
I really want a Huntsman version for the Razer V4 70%. I need those optical super fast switches ❤
@ajlakanen 9 ай бұрын
exactly my thoughts
@Rcmathis 10 ай бұрын
They need to get into the barebones market for metal/aluminum cases. Figured a company like razer could make quality case that isn’t just plastic for enthusiast.
@j.b.7133 10 ай бұрын
Theres just so many better barebones kits out there already though. Absolutely pointless to ask razer for an overpriced keeb that so many others nail.
@saidisaev5166 10 ай бұрын
Off-topic question: What mousepad is shown at 7:02? Love the appeal of it
@cesar_aec 6 ай бұрын
I watch these videos not only for the reviews, but also because of how beautiful everything looks. It's fucking gorgeous. Love the cinematography,
@analogicparadox 10 ай бұрын
Now we wait for them to release a 100% version (probably never)
@stigrabbid589 10 ай бұрын
Or at least a regular TKL version
@riba2233 10 ай бұрын
@@stigrabbid589 tkl is pointless next to 96 layout
@trickyrat483 10 ай бұрын
Like Mike, you do a proper, unbiased reviews. Well done. ..Kinda getting sick of Ibrahim's adverts posing as reviews lately. Really lets the team down.
@atherasia 10 ай бұрын
KZfaq CC's recognized the scrollwheel sound as laugh is hilarious.
@MegaTheJohny 10 ай бұрын
Is that new 2023 headset from razer? Will u review it soon?
@zhukow28 8 ай бұрын
i just want the case tbh wish it was sold as a barebons kit but with south facing leds
@ZAIBYR 10 ай бұрын
Did YOU set the startup animation, or does it actually have one set from the factory?? Minor detail, but amusing if they did.
@HardwareCanucks 10 ай бұрын
The animation is there by default. Then I have the fire Chroma preset. -D.
@ZAIBYR 10 ай бұрын
@@HardwareCanucks Seeing as how they pride themselves on their Chroma it’s actually pretty cool to see this implemented. I wonder if it does this on sleep to wake as well. Anyway, thank you for confirming. I enjoy your videos. Keep it up.
@LionRoarGamer 3 ай бұрын
Actually, you DO need the hot-swappable switches. Unfortunately, Razer's orange switch fails after a couple of months and starts keychattering. Other switches fix the problem. But then that makes your point it should have been bare bones.
@Niaaal 8 күн бұрын
What switches do you recommend me buying ? Thank you
@James-dy6zh 3 ай бұрын
this keyboard is a great upgrade for the huntsman mini. The orange switches are far a superior upgrade over their red linear optical switches.
@Gabriel-sw8qw 5 ай бұрын
I want the v4 X but they have just yellow but i think orange sound better so if i buy the orange siwtches they come pre lubed ???
@thebizzle413 10 ай бұрын
It would be nice to have a barebones keyboard that works with Razer synapse.
@arcobaleno6474 8 ай бұрын
Wish this hot swap feature were available in 100% variant as well..
@joeykeith 10 ай бұрын
i was looking for this video yesterday lol
@abhishekpanchal4871 9 ай бұрын
Which headphones are you wearing?
@nadtz 9 ай бұрын
Finally saw one of these in person and for what it is it's not bad but having to deal with Razers crappy software would still keep me from ever buying another Razer product. If I wanted a 75% with a wheel I'd personally get a monsgeek M1 for $100 barebones and have a VIA compatible KB.
@KurozawaOfficialyy 10 ай бұрын
1:08 damn, thats cool
@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben 10 ай бұрын
So I've tried many custom keyboards. Sadly the low-profile market isn't saturated one bit... Anyhow, here came razer to save the day with their Deathstalker V2. But, I didn't like the red switches. So I replaced them with the Keychron Banana optical switches, which are superior to what was their own brand switch. I'd say hot-swap has been there for Razer already. But, noone seemed interested enough.
@kharak6204 10 ай бұрын
probably because the best reason for a hotswap to exist would be the ability to use whatever switches you want. but then those companies are including their own brand switches and that of course adds to the price, which only means less of an incentive to use other switches or even buy said hotswap board to begin with also those razer switch packs are pretty damn expensive if you stick to the same brand stuff
@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben 10 ай бұрын
@@kharak6204 agreed!
@mrcvry 10 ай бұрын
Razer has no switch factory. Razer, Logitech, Keychron are all buying elsewhere. They often use Kailh. No need to buy from Razer. I just switched to the Keychron Bananas too. 😄
@mrcvry 10 ай бұрын
BTW… I got a set of optical Keychron switches for €23.
@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben 10 ай бұрын
@@mrcvry Yes it is cheap. But, they are not factory lubed, like the Razer's blackwidow V4 switches. So count in a lubing station and some lube to make them equal to the Razer's deliverable.
@akii672 6 ай бұрын
Any information about wireless version ?
@derboss66 8 ай бұрын
I need the hot swap green switches because they become mushy after a year of use and i dont wanna buy a new keeb every year
@soupkin 10 ай бұрын
is that one switch for the spacebar
@Dazinglry 9 ай бұрын
Tell me you are sponsored without telling me you are sponsored.
@kitsumiii 23 сағат бұрын
What is the point of polling rate on keyboards? I assume with every keyboard if you press a key, it instantly reacts to that keypress?…
@SgtLone 9 ай бұрын
You guys took a look at NuPhy and their low-profile hot-swap mechanical keyboards (Air60 and Air75) a while ago but I'd love if you could revisit them and their more recent offerings. The Field75 is quite an interesting 75% keyboard imo and I'd like to hear your take on it, though it appears to be sold out currently (as of the time of this comment). The Air75 V2 isn't out yet but it's coming soon (end of Sept I think), so I think that might be worth looking at too once it's out.
@terrancecloverfield6791 9 ай бұрын
Wow, that keyboard does look interesting. The standout is their claim that they're using PBT double-shot with shinethrough. The $170 is already competitive against the Razer offering just by the keycaps alone.
@leedaq7767 10 ай бұрын
i have used many mech keyboards and I have settled with logitech mx key mini. yes i don't play games and love how low the keyboard and it's very quite ALSO its very low price but very good quality product
@Targetlockon 10 ай бұрын
Wish there just a quality keyboard from a name brand for gaming thats 75% TKL hot swap and software not required all the time to adjust the features. Options for lube or non lubed and better stock stabilizers from stock Added knobs for volume, other hotkeys are a plus. Bluetooth, wireless are a plus should be included also since a cheaper a keyboard can do it
@schinnabua 5 ай бұрын
If only it was wireless I would have picked it up... I went with the Asus Azoth and can highly recommend is the battery holds up for days it actually insane
@profosist 10 ай бұрын
Name another board with above 1000hz and any of the gasketing hotswap etc like this board has. That's the big thing for me.
@SirRFI 10 ай бұрын
I feel like 75% layout is made for programmers. And yet, some companies fail to deliver by not including DEL, HOME/END/PG UP/DN and PRINT SCREEN keys, and instead go for INSERT or even SCROLL LOCK. Sure, you can put some of them under FN combo, but there's no reason to have INSERT as primary key ever.
@mrcvry 10 ай бұрын
I have completely forgotten what Insert is. Does anyone still use it? I don't think I've ever used it. I recently swapped a compact numeric keypad for a TKL and this is the perfect size.
@SirRFI 10 ай бұрын
@@mrcvry In code editors, pressing INSERT will usually toggle overwriting anything on right side as you type. I don't see why would anyone use it over DELETE, which works like BACKSPACE but in other direction. INSERT is basically misclick annoyance.
@mrcvry 10 ай бұрын
@@SirRFI I remember this key being around a couple of decades ago, but I haven't seen it since. It is not on any of my other keyboards. Only the Razer has it. Probably a Windows thing. 😄
@SirRFI 10 ай бұрын
@@mrcvry I see a lot of keyboards with INSERT. I'd argue the least used keys are SCROLL LOCK, PAUSE BREAK and the one that simulates mouse right-click, usually located next to RIGHT CTRL.
@mrcvry 10 ай бұрын
@@SirRFI 40 year old remnants of IBM. It's clear that only Windows still uses it. 😆 A waste of keys. Customized keyboards are becoming more and more interesting.
@xurrmusic 10 ай бұрын
woah didnt expect This is E to be here. Awesomeeeeee
@eckz8659 8 ай бұрын
Azoth is great, but the software really holds it back. It bonked one of my ram sticks RGB permanently somehow, and to this day, still will not even detect the keyboard - so the gimmick that is the OLED screen, is useless to me. Disappointing how software is an afterthought for these companies.
@filip9587 10 ай бұрын
I'd love to see someone use this keyboard with Wooting's Lekker switches and see if they work.
@nchan1234 10 ай бұрын
they won't work because of the pins. Mechanical keyboards have two metal pins that has to have contact with the pcb for it to let the keyboard know that the switch is being clicked. The wooting lekker switches only have two plastic pins which holds the switch in place. The lekker switches uses magnets so it won't actuate so basically the pcb won't know that the switch is being clicked.
@fejotore 10 ай бұрын
where to buy those extra switches? 9:50
@HardwareCanucks 10 ай бұрын
From Razer directly. -D.
@xdiv1nity 3 ай бұрын
Does the Razer Yellow switches sound really scratchy to anyone else? Just me? :3
@ParadoxEP 10 ай бұрын
just wish it was wireless and it would've been my perfect keyboard lowkey, i'd assume wireless is on the way but probably have some features stripped
@BVNTR_ 7 ай бұрын
For tactical.. They sound heaps thoccy over their linear yellows...
@ReiEvangelista 10 ай бұрын
Can you replace the switches with non-razer ones?
@TheMsdos25 Ай бұрын
Yes. Any mx compatible switch will fit.
@larock0wns 10 ай бұрын
Oh crap. you had a Text correction instead of a voice over correction at 6:07 don't let Steve at GN see that.
@HardwareCanucks 10 ай бұрын
😰 in the briefing notes I had 31 switches, but when the switch boxes arrived (very late) needed to include the visuals along side the correction text 👍 pls forgive and don’t tell Steve 🤞 -D.
@vigorgaming8 9 ай бұрын
why u didn't tested it with the greens? 🙄
@Devinarde 10 ай бұрын
In general, the keyboard enthusiasts prefer south facing RGB or no RGB at all.. just gonna wait for the next gen lol
@sn0opyKS 10 ай бұрын
Isn't the problem with ABS, that they become shiny in the future? I don't see an issue with the material or the durability, but having some keycaps starting to shine more over time due to being used more often is something that doesn't happen with PBT.
@grubbygeorge2117 10 ай бұрын
There's a tradeoff. Doubleshot ABS tends to have nicer-looking legends than PBT.
@Walkdthock 10 ай бұрын
Doubleshot abs sounds better too. There’s a reason on sound and quality why there’s a market for gmk keycaps aside from its branding.
@crian117 10 ай бұрын
Got the Blackwidow V3 Mini with ABS keycaps since release and they have no shine looking like ootb
@Alltorn-N56 10 ай бұрын
Not all ABS and PBT plastics are manufactured the same way. Depending on the process some high quality and will shine much later than some pbt but generally yes…. Pbt and Abs also have different acoustic properties that affect the overall build of keyboards differently. Some like it high pitched some like it low.
@bruddah_ 10 ай бұрын
I just got this keyboard and their caps are on the rough side, I don’t see these ever getting that shine tbh. They feel good af tho.
@horizon4895 10 ай бұрын
Saying a keyboard doesn't need hotswap in part because it doesn't come in a barebones state is a shockingly bad take. I agree that it being offered as a barebones *would* have been nice, but there are other crucial upsides to being hotswap such as sustainability. Being forced to purchase a new keyboard, just because some keys (such as WASD) start actuating multiple times after a single press, or keys straight-up no longer functioning, is incredibly frustrating. There's a reason why even the Wooting 60HE - despite not supporting standard cherry profile switches - is still hotswap with similar hall effect switches. Even the Azoth - the keyboard you kept comparing the Blackwidow to - is hotswap and doesn't come as a barebones. This is a feature that should be a *standard feature* in mechanical keyboards in my opinion, standard switch design, hall effect, optical, or otherwise. And I'm thankful that Razer and Asus are stepping into that space.
@traxex117 5 ай бұрын
This isn’t the first Razer hotswap. The Deathstalker V2 Pro has hot swappable switches. I’ve got mine with keychron browns.
@AY-gf3jq 10 ай бұрын
Keychron Gang entered the chat... ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️
@maximme 10 ай бұрын
WHERE IS THE caps light for this keyboard?
@HardwareCanucks 10 ай бұрын
It illuminates the CAPS switch in white. -D.
@zatharos6427 10 ай бұрын
I believe this keyboard is only gasket by name as it still has standoff in the middle of the pcb.
2 күн бұрын
I bought this keyboard January this year. I am already getting so many of my keys double typing even though I press it once. Anybody else getting this problem? If so, how did you fix/prevent this. Thanks in advance 👍
@morriswu3953 7 ай бұрын
just upgraded to the Azoth from Razer Hunts Elite.. it is so much better. Don’t think I’ll be going back to razer keyboards for awhile.
@Targetlockon 10 ай бұрын
Hotswap is just essential, when a switch dies or double clicks, repairability and better for longevity. Should of been done a long time ago, if a cheap keyboard can do why cant a expensive name brand keyboard cant do it
@awryn 3 ай бұрын
Seems like this is the only videos where Yellow and Orange switches are compared, personally I don't hear much of a difference, but my GF will and that is why I'm still not sure if this one is right for me. Currently on fence between Blackwidow V4 75% (Orange Switches) and Blackwidow V4 Pro (Yellow Switches), I had green switches before and it was really bad
@pikeyMcBarkin 10 ай бұрын
I have the Azoth, and I love it.
@fouel052 3 ай бұрын
Ive just returned mine like a lot of people actually cuz the keyboard has a fatal manufacturing flaw that will have it failing on you within weeks(Took me almost 2 months, amazon took it back and refunded me. Keys repeatedly double strike or triple strike. Ordered a Huntsmans V2 TKL instead and its going well.
@FUSEDFORCE 4 ай бұрын
if its not hall effect in 2024 whats the point tactile are out
@ethenjordan2010 10 ай бұрын
I just want wooting to have completion with this size. But nope just more “regular” keyboards
@Alexandra-Rex 10 ай бұрын
Volume rocker? The ASUS one you showed has a rocker in the top-right. This Razer one has a roller :P (sorry)
@HardwareCanucks 10 ай бұрын
Roller, sorry 😆 -D.
@chronicmayhem 4 ай бұрын
Any board today without hotswap is a waste of money.
@MP_7 10 ай бұрын
ISO version?
@feitus3705 9 ай бұрын
Looks almost identical like a Endorfy Thock 75, very poor keyboard i sold them. Now i am happy owner Nuphy Halo65 with night breeze switch. Nuphy have amazing build quality, like a premium product.
@top6ear 10 ай бұрын
I just tossed a great keyboard because the spacebar switch died and 3 other keys were sticking thanks to water that spilled. Hot swap would have saved me $$$$$
@riba2233 10 ай бұрын
haha Iskren means "honest" in Croatian, how fitting :)
@the12gaugeshotty 7 ай бұрын
Because it only comes with orange tactile and forces you to buy the yellow linear, hard pass. If this had came with the yellow linear as an option (like all other Razer keyboards do) then I would probably have gotten it.
@toxicturkeyy 10 ай бұрын
I don't need wireless and I don't want asus malware crate so this looks pretty nice.
@DeathSynadate 9 ай бұрын
Razers optical keyboards are hot swappable. (For example death stalker v2) It would be better to say this is razers first hot swappable keyboard that they openly advertise
@Stigness23 10 ай бұрын
Major fail including a tactile switch over a linear switch...
@terrancecloverfield6791 10 ай бұрын
Why? Most people use tactile. Even 'gamers'.
@deckstor1 10 ай бұрын
Tactile lover here. Slight offense taken 😂
@JonathosDX 10 ай бұрын
The question isn't why you'd want a hot swap board. The question is why you'd want a Razer one.
@ExcaliburGT 10 ай бұрын
Good mods, rgb, and looks
@JonathosDX 10 ай бұрын
@@ExcaliburGT I get all that without their BS software.
@ExcaliburGT 10 ай бұрын
@@JonathosDX there’s actually nothing wrong with their software. It works perfectly fine and does everything you need it to. Cope harder
@JonathosDX 10 ай бұрын
It needs software. That's the problem.
@ExcaliburGT 10 ай бұрын
@@JonathosDX it doesn’t need software it just makes it more customizable
@jasonescudero3185 10 ай бұрын
3:45... Maybe because the keyboard has no wireless mode... If you're gonna charge the mouse with the keyboard cable, then how are you supposed to use the keyboard... 🤷♂
@StovnOG 10 ай бұрын
I think its about time Razer jumped into this market and in a real way for people who like enthusiast keyboards... unlike their really really bad attempt at IEMs
@meal_team_six 10 ай бұрын
I want to like Razer but after having major QA issues with several high-priced products from them, the cool asthetics just aren't enough to compensate anymore. Sorry. I need reliability.
@SyabilNg 10 ай бұрын
The yellow switches sound wayyyy to scratchy
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