Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro Full Size Wired Mechanical Green Clicky Switch Gaming Keyboard with Chroma RGB Backlighting - White

[Employee of bestbuy] Overall: This keyboard has a really solid construction and the key switches feel nice. I opted for the green switches and they are my favorite switches out of any Razer keyboards I have used in the past. The green switches in conjunction with the Razer's signature RGB lighting makes this full-size keyboard a very premium keyboard. Pros: This keyboard has a really solid build. It doesn't feel cheap at all and has weight to it. The carbon fiber looking wrist rest takes this keyboard to a whole 'nother level. Usually, I would skip out on using the wrist rest because it would move around a lot because on other keyboards it isn't physically attached to the keyboard, but this wrist rest is magnetically connected and stays in place very well. It also is synced to the keyboard and has it's own RGB lighting. There are eight mappable macro keys to assign to whatever function you desire. All the keyboard customization (lighting, macros, etc.) is done through Razer's software called Razer Synapse, which is downloaded when you plug in the keyboard. You have three buttons on the left side of the keyboard and five actual macro keys on the left side of the keyboard, underneath the dial. I use these keys for opening up programs and it really comes in handy. Razer also included a command dial that has multiple different functions. Pressing in on the dial changes the function. For example, you can press it to change it to zoom in and out, and then press it again to have a track scrubber. This feature is really handy. There are also media control keys for play/pause, next track, previous track, and mute which is always a welcomed addition to a keyboard. Right above those keys is a volume roller to control volume and the scrolling of it feels really nice and satisfying. Cons: This keyboard isn't for everyone. It is a full-size, meaning it includes the numeric keypad. For me, I don't mind it. But for people who play a lot of competitive games, a TKL is mainly what those people stick to. There is no TKL version of the Blackwidow V4 Pro yet, but hopefully soon. Also, this keyboard is very expensive. At $229 you'd expect a really good, premium keyboard, and that is what you're getting, but majority of people wouldn't want to dish out $229 for a keyboard.

The hand rest makes hours of gameplay or writing an absolute breeze. The design of the pad surprisingly creates a more comfortable experience than any of the other keyboards I have tried. It has the perfect amount of give, where your hands aren’t being swallowed like you would with gel pads, but you're also not setting your hands on a piece of plastic. It’s forgiving, but not too forgiving, making this keyboard all the more comfortable. The design for the way the hand rest is attached to the main keyboard is interesting. It has a rubber material flap that has gold prongs to connect to the main body. It is fairly difficult to attach it, but chances are you won't be removing it other than if you are cleaning or moving your entire setup. Even if you are moving your keyboard around a lot I don’t see this being a problem. It seems like it has a strong structural design where it doesn’t even have the possibility of snapping off like you would with a plastic clip like design. The gold connection points allow for RGB to go all the way around the keyboard. The keys caps have a tactile feel, a smooth font, and are designed so that you won’t leave fingerprints. The caps are by no means slippery, but they aren’t grippy to an extreme like you would find on MOBA key caps. The design is just well balanced and feels great. The GREEN switches have a great sound to them. The combination of the solid feel of the switches and the click of the switches produce a high quality feel that I haven’t felt with any of my previous keyboards. Your mic probably will pick up the sound of the sound, but you can always edit that out post production, or use a tool for live production. Personally, I've tried a lot of different style switches. My advice would be to get this (with green switches) over others. If the clicky sound of green switches aren’t for you, I would suggest looking into keyboards with a Silent Tactile switch. They will give you the same feel, but with a dampened sound. I thought I would be returning this when I bought it from bestbuy mainly because I didn’t think that I’d like the green switches, but this keyboard completely changed my mind on green switches. The Razer Blackwidow V4 Pro is an overall amazing keyboard, it really does hold up to the “PRO” title. I’m extremely satisfied with Razer. I was able to get this when it was on sale, but the price point is well within its bounds. It gives a satisfactory feeling that you would find on more higher end keyboards, but for a lower price. It looks and sounds amazing, it has a plethora of features, and is the most comfortable keyboard I’ve ever used. I got this on a whim and didn’t really know if I’d like it, but I’m really glad that I got this keyboard and I’m sure you will be too.

I'll admit that stuff like the RGB and macro keys aren't must haves, but they are nice. I spent a good 30 mins with several different keyboards each in the store and coming from a Corsair K55, the keys on the BlackWidow v4 felt the closest to what I was used to. I almost got a Logitech G815 but I wasn't a fan of the low profile key caps. The price was a bit steep. Personally, I wouldn't say this is worth the full price of $229 (at the time), but luckily I got it on sale during Black Friday month for around $200 after tax. Unless you're willing to pay the Razer tax of course. All in all, solid keyboard. The only issue I really have is I've seen the lighting go haywire sometimes. I'm not sure if I'm fat fingering something or the Razer synapse software is doodoo.