Looking for a top-level gaming keyboard? Then the Razer Huntsman and Razer Blackwidow V3 will both catch your eye. Both offer outstanding performance, but how they do so differs, and what’s right for one gamer won’t necessarily be what’s right for another.
It all comes down to what you’re looking for. The Razer Huntsman is more ’state of the art’ and comes complete with a vast array of modern, forward-thinking touches that cutting-edge gamers will enjoy. But that’s not to say that the Blackwidow V3 is stuck in the dark ages. This keyboard isn’t as advanced on paper but does offer several desirable features that the Huntsman lacks.
So which one is right for you? We’ll take a look at both gaming keyboards in this blog post.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Both the Huntsman and Blackwidow V3 are wired keyboards, and, in truth, there’s not a vast amount of difference between them, especially at first glance.
But take a deeper dive, and you’ll find a few subtle but notable differences that will push gamers to prefer one over the other.
When it comes to pure performance, it’s hard to look past the Huntsman, which has better stats than the Blackwidow V3, especially where it counts: latency. A fractionally better latency can yield better results in the gaming world, so if you’re all about performance, then that’s got you covered. The PBT keycaps also look and feel better than the Blackwidow V3’s ABS keycaps, and the wrist rest is more comfortable. It’s easy to see why the Huntsman has a slightly higher price point than the Blackwidow V3.
This isn’t to say that the Blackwidow V3 is a slouch. It’s a fantastic keyboard, and the lower cost means that plenty of gamers will prefer it over the Huntsman. Plus, some gamers will naturally prefer to have a laptop that’s slightly less sensitive. The V3 has reduced sensitivity which can result in fewer errors.
What Gamers Say
All gamers know that experience counts for a lot, so what are customer reviews saying about the two keyboards? The public agrees that both keyboards are exceptional, and virtually equally so — the Blackwidow V3 is rated 4.7 following 3,112 with ratings, while the Huntsman is rated 4.7 with 4,087 consumer ratings.
Reviews for Huntsman typically mention build quality, software support, and that it is a highly recommended keyboard.
Reviews for the Blackwidow V3 typically mention the appealing clicks of the keys, the value for money, and the build quality.
The Bottom Line
Ultimately, you can’t really go wrong with a Razer keyboard. They’ve developed a reputation for being the best in the industry with good reason: they’re just extremely good at making gaming keyboards. Both the Razer Huntsman and Blackwidow V3 offer an exceptional gaming experience that’ll make a difference when it matters most.
Gamers with slightly more cash to spend will find the Huntsman more than meets their needs unless they’re wary of keystroke sensitivity. But if you’d rather save your money, you’ll have no complaints with the Blackwidow V3, either.
Do you use one of these keyboards? Let me know what you think in the comments.
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