Keyboards like this Razer BlackWidow V4 75% are proof of that the market demands more form factors, and that manufacturers have taken this well into account, so that their catalogs include more options within their keyboard families. Whether we’re talking about TKL, 75% or even the overwhelmingly minimalistic 60%, if we’ve learned anything it’s that each format has its merits and that ultimately it’s up to the user to choose which one best suits their needs .

Earlier this year, Razer introduced its BlackWidow V4 Pro, the new iteration of its full-frame flagshipsimply a spectacular keyboard, and the family grew more than a month ago when the Razer BlackWidow V4 and BlackWidow V4 X were added, two new models from the same family that expanded the choice of users, with different options and prices, but both full format.

Therefore, this novelty will be liked especially by those who prefer small formats, and rightly so Razer just unveiled the Razer BlackWidow V4 75%, a keyboard that, as the name suggests, opts for a somewhat more compact key layout in addition to the numeric pad, and which is consequently 25% smaller than a full-size keyboard. In terms of size, 75% is between TKL (slightly larger) and 65%.

How could it be otherwise, this Razer BlackWidow V4 75% maintains the level shown by the models I listed above, and provides a huge set of customization optionssomething that is key when we make the leap to keyboards of this format, a point that we will address a little later, because in addition to this we will also find from his hand a new iteration of one of the manufacturer’s switch types .

But let’s start with its construction, the aspect in which it stands out is that it is based on the FR4 board responsible for managing the keyboard electronics and that it is separated from the PCB with one of the two layers of sound attenuation integrated into the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% The other is located at the bottom of the box, to reduce the metallic sound and avoid the reverberations that would otherwise cause each pulsation. The kit is integrated into a solid aluminum alloy frame.

As for its performance, we are talking about a keyboard with wired connectivity USB-C, hot-swappable cablewhich offers a polling rate up to 8,000 hertz with immediate response to keystrokes, whose activation and return point will vary depending on the switches we choose. As for the keys, they are built with abdominal muscles and to guarantee that we do not experience ghosting, it uses technology Flipping the N key.

The attached stabilizers are pre-lubricated from the factory, to ensure a smoother ride by reducing friction. However, for users who want to make adjustments in this regard, the circuit board is designed to accept screw-in stabilizers, which is an interesting plus in terms of customization options.

So entering this point, the point of customization, the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% is without a doubt a more than remarkable option. Included with purchase Razer Orange mechanical switches new generation (Gen-3) that offer a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes. Its full stroke is 3.5 millimeters, although its actuation point is located at 2 millimeters, while the reset is located at 1.8 millimeters.

However, for users who prefer a different response, such as a physical or acoustic response, the Razer BlackWidow V4 is 75% it can also be equipped with green and yellow Razer switches. In the following table you can see the characteristics of each type:

And at this point we have to mention one aspect that is 75% crucial about this Razer BlackWidow V4, that is It allows hotswap, that means we can hot swap the switches without having to disconnect the keyboard. Also, to maximize its compatibility, the keyboard Allows to mount 3-pin and 5-pin switcheswhile they have transverse stemswhich allows a wide variety of keycaps to be mounted on them.

Of course, your customization continues with the Razer Synapse, the brand’s software, with which we can manage the operation of the keyboard, define macros, program actions, adjust its response and, of course, manage its RGB LED lighting. In this regard, it has individual lighting for each key, which is complemented by two lower side heating zones that extend the visual effect of the lighting beyond the keyboard.

Comfort is also an important aspect, and there are two key aspects at this point, apart from adapting the switches to ensure a personalized experience. On the one hand, we must mention the multimedia control located in the upper right corner of the keyboard and on the other magnetic wrist rest made of synthetic leather A plush part of the keyboard that ensures a more comfortable and also healthier experience.

The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% is already on sale on the Razer website, in black and white, and its recommended price is €229.99.