Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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Bottom line: The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: Razer mechanical switches with 50g actuation for fast, tactile keypresses; main trade-off: single-color backlighting only, no per-key RGB.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Razer mechanical switches with 50g actuation for fast, tactile keypresses
- ✓ 5 extra programmable macro keys with on-the-fly recording mid-game
- ✓ Individually backlit keys stay readable in low-light setups
- ✓ Rated for over 50 million keystrokes per switch for long life
Cons
- ✗ Single-color backlighting only, no per-key RGB
- ✗ Macro recording depends on installing Razer Synapse software
- ✗ Older BlackWidow generation: wired-only, no hot-swap switches
Manufacturer description
The RAZER RZ03-00380100-R3U1 BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is the first mechanical gaming keyboard designed to pave the way for a whole new feel and accelerated gameplay. A full mechanical key infrastructure delivers distinctive tactile feedback, superior gaming-grade response and unsurpassed actions per minute with an extended lifespan of over 50 million keystrokes. Its five additional macro keys with on-the-fly recording and optimized key matrix allow you to stay in complete control of every frenzied battle as you outmaneuver your adversaries and perform back-to-back…
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Key Features
- Mechanical Key Architecture, For superior tactility and faster response
- Fully Programmable Keys 5 Additional Gaming Keys - With On-The-Fly macro recording
- Individually Backlit Keys With 5 additional gaming keys
- Razer Mechanical Switches with 50g actuation force
Full Specifications
| Brand | Razer |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | Ultimate |
| Theme | Gaming |
| Weight | 50g |
| Language | English, French, Spanish |
| Model Name | Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition |
| Style Name | Ultimate |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Model Number | RZ03-00380100-R3U1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Button Quantity | 104 |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Mfr Part Number | RZ03-00387000-W3M1 |
| Special Feature | Lighting |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
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