Razer has just unleashed two new beasts in their legendary BlackWidow lineup: the BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed and the BlackWidow V4 Low-profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed. And honestly? They're looking pretty sweet.
After 15 years of the BlackWidow being that keyboard everyone recognizes, Razer decided it was time to give it a serious makeover. These new low-profile versions pack all the performance you'd expect from a BlackWidow, but in a way slimmer package that'll make your battlestation look clean as hell.
Those switches though. For the first time ever, Razer's throwing their famous clicky green, smooth yellow, and tactile orange switches into a low-profile design. Same satisfying click and feel you love, just way more comfortable for those marathon gaming sessions. We're talking natural wrist positioning without needing a wrist rest – your hands will thank you during those 12-hour raid nights.
The keyboards sit at just 18.5mm up front with an angled design that keeps your wrists happy. Plus, each switch is built with this circular stem thing that lets the RGB lighting absolutely pop through those translucent tops. Because what's a gaming keyboard without some serious light show action?
Built like tanks. These aren't some flimsy boards. We're talking 5052 aluminum alloy top case, dual foam layers for sound dampening, pre-lubed stabilizers, and a stainless steel plate. The result? Crisp, clean keystrokes that feel premium as hell. Oh, and they're rated for 80 million keystrokes – that's 1.6 times the industry standard. Go ahead, mash those keys.
Both keyboards run on Razer's HyperSpeed Wireless tech, giving you lightning-fast 2.4 GHz connection with up to 1000Hz polling rate. Translation: zero lag, maximum performance. You can even pair a compatible Razer mouse to the same dongle and connect up to three Bluetooth devices. Multi-device gaming? Check.
Battery life that doesn't quit. With Power Saving Mode, you're looking at up to 980 hours on a single charge. That's like... a really, really long time. Perfect for those all-nighters whether you're grinding ranked or streaming till dawn.
Both models come loaded with a clickable multi-function roller and dedicated macro buttons. Quick access to your macros, music controls, and battery status without breaking your flow. And here's the kicker – they've got Razer Snap Tap built right in. This thing instantly prioritizes your latest key input between two keys without you having to release the first one. It's like having a tiny advantage built into your keyboard.
The BlackWidow V4 Low-profile keyboards are exactly what you'd want from Razer – all the performance and features you expect, just in a way more streamlined package. Whether you go full-size or tenkeyless, you're getting a keyboard that looks good, feels great, and performs like a champ.
