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Razer Blackwidow V4 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:8000 Hz

Razer Blackwidow V4 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

▲Better than 84% of keyboards
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

34%

7.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.0

Switches

20%

9.0

Materials

12%

8.3

Features

6%

8.3

Design

▲Better than 76% of keyboards
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 7,042 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 82% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Razer Blackwidow V4

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

34%

7.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.0

Switches

20%

9.0

Materials

12%

8.3

Features

6%

8.3

Design

7.3
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 7,042 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Razer Blackwidow V4 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.6% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.2
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
?
Actuation force
50 g
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.2 mm, which is shorter than 59.8% of keyboards and equal to 16.3% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
114
N. of keys
114
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 114 keys, which is more than 99.1% of keyboards.
Profile
low-profile
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
▲ Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
no
Multi-device pairing
no
▼ Worse than 96% of models
This keyboard does not support multi-device pairing. 96% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
no
Mac compatibility
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
980 h
Battery life
980 h
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 980 h on a charge, which is longer than 93.9% of keyboards and equal to 0.6% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
114
RGB zones
114
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 114 RGB zones, which is more than 99.1% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
FR4
Keycap material
?
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
▲ Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Razer Blackwidow V4 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 800 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    980 h
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (980 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    980 h vs 180 h
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 27 more keys
    N. of keys
    114
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (114 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    114 vs 87
  • Dedicated media keys
    Dedicated media keys
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 31 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    114
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (114 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    114 vs 83
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Includes wrist rest
    Wrist rest included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This keyboard includes a wrist rest, the average keyboard does not. 16.4% of keyboards include a wrist rest.
  • 62.5% more popular
    Razer Blackwidow V4 is more popular than the average keyboard (10 vs 6.2).
    10 vs 6.15
  • 10.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Blackwidow V4
    the average keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow V4 has a higher user score than the average keyboard (8.85 vs 8.000).
    8.85 vs 8
  • 27 more keys
    N. of keys
    114
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (114 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    114 vs 87
  • Includes wrist rest
    Wrist rest included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This keyboard includes a wrist rest, the average keyboard does not. 16.4% of keyboards include a wrist rest.
  • 800 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    980 h
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (980 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    980 h vs 180 h
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Dedicated media keys
    Dedicated media keys
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 31 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    114
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (114 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    114 vs 83
  • No multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    no
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    This keyboard does not support multi-device pairing, the average keyboard does. 95.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
  • 109.7 mm wider width
    Width
    466 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (466 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    466 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 11.1% higher weight
    Weight
    1,087 g
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1087 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,087 g vs 978 g
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    6 °
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 30.8% more expensive
    Razer Blackwidow V4 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£170 vs £130).
    £170 vs £130
  • 5.65 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    43.9 mm
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (43.9 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    43.9 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 30.8% more expensive
    Razer Blackwidow V4 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£170 vs £130).
    £170 vs £130
  • 109.7 mm wider width
    Width
    466 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (466 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    466 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 11.1% higher weight
    Weight
    1,087 g
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1087 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,087 g vs 978 g
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    6 °
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 5.65 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    43.9 mm
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (43.9 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    43.9 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • No multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    no
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    This keyboard does not support multi-device pairing, the average keyboard does. 95.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.

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11/09/2025
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Third-party reviews

Based on 7,042 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Razer Blackwidow V4

  • Outstanding gaming performance with a high 8,000Hz polling rate and low latency
  • Premium build quality featuring a solid aluminum top plate
  • Comprehensive Razer Chroma RGB lighting with per-key customization and side underglow
  • Plush, magnetic leatherette wrist rest for enhanced comfort during long sessions
  • Available in multiple switch types including clicky Green and linear Yellow options

What we don't like about Razer Blackwidow V4

  • Widespread reports of 'key chatter' resulting in double-typing or missed inputs
  • Premium price point is often cited as high compared to competitors
  • Heavy reliance on Razer Synapse software for advanced macro and lighting customization
  • Large footprint that consumes significant desk space
  • Standard models lack hot-swappable switches (feature reserved for the 75% variant)
  • ABS keycaps are more prone to shine and wear compared to PBT alternatives

Verdict

The Razer BlackWidow V4 is a full-sized mechanical gaming keyboard featuring Razer Command Dial, 8 dedicated macro keys, and 8,000Hz hyper-polling for near-instantaneous input. It boasts vivid per-key Razer Chroma RGB with 2-side underglow, doubleshot ABS keycaps, and a plush magnetic leatherette wrist rest for ergonomic support. While users praise its tactile Razer Green or linear Yellow switches and robust media controls, common criticisms include the lack of hot-swappable switches, the loud acoustic profile of the plastic chassis, and the high premium price point compared to custom keyboard alternatives.

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