New Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% mechanical keyboard launched with 3rd gen tactile switches and 2-inch OLED display
Razer has officially launched the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%, a compact mechanical keyboard. It features Razer's 3rd generation tactile mechanical switches that claim to deliver a quiet yet responsive typing experience. With a 75% layout, this model removes the number pad but retains arrow and function keys for convenience.
The BlackWidow V4 Pro has a 2-inch OLED display, similar to keyboards like the Steelseries Apex Pro (currently $168 on Amazon). It can display system data, or customized GIFs via Razer Synapse - the brand's software that allows users to configure multiple modes. A media dial sits next to the screen, letting users control brightness, volume, and app switching.
The construction of the keyboard sets it apart, Razer states. It features a durable aluminum top shell and a plastic base reinforced with sound-absorbing foam. The switches are hot-swappable and stabilized using lubricated components, translating to smoother keypresses. Additionally, Razer has introduced a "tape mod" that shifts the sound profile to lower frequencies, contributing to a quieter typing experience, meaning one can take this keyboard to the office and not annoy their fellow co-workers.
Connectivity options include Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C. The keyboard supports a 4,000 Hz polling rate for ultra-responsive inputs and is powered by a 4,200 mAh battery, claiming to deliver up to 2,100 hours of battery life in energy-saving mode.
Pre-orders for the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% have already started, with the keyboard shipping out starting September 24. Priced at €350 (approximately $388), it can be pre-ordered in two layouts - US International keyboard and the ISO version of the same. For reference, the US International keyboard uses dead keys to make accented characters, while ISO keyboards have an extra key for special characters. The keyboard will join Razer's other feature-rich keyboards, like the lower-priced Razer Huntsman V3 Pro we reviewed (currently $249.99 on Amazon).
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