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    Optical
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Razer - Huntsman V2 Full Size Wired Optical Red Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard with Chroma RGB Backlighting - Black

Model:RZ03-03930200-R3U1
SKU:6475696
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 129 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Huntsman V2's quiet linear switches, comfortable wrist rest, excellent build quality, responsive keys, and vibrant RGB lighting. They appreciate the silent keys, which are great for both gaming and work, and the comfortable palm rest that provides excellent support during long sessions. Customers also mention that the keyboard is well-made and sturdy. However, some customers feel that the price is a bit high.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfying Typing.

    Red linear and tactile switches are the best, the feeling when typing, it's so smooth and also it is pretty silent, it is the perfect type of mechanical keyboard. I was there was a low profile keyboard that is also red switch linear tactile with the foam at the bottom that makes it silent like this one. I think the price could be a little lower though. I paid $200 plus taxes for this one, but it's not even wireless. Other than that, it's a great keyboard.

    Posted by fredywnavas

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great all around mechanical keyboard

    I’ve always been a fan of mechanical keyboards and even though I tend to use a slim Bluetooth keyboard for most daily tasks, I still love the feel of a good mechanical keyboard. I’ve been a fan of Razer products for a long time and was excited to be able to try out the Huntsman V2. It comes in a brightly colored Razer-branded box. The keyboard plugs right into a USB-A port and can be used right out of the box. You are given the option of registering the keyboard and installing the Razer Synapse software for full customizable control of the keyboard. This is only available for users who are connected to a Windows 10 or higher operating system. The keyboard has a full layout including the number pad. The switches are optical switches which means they use infrared light and photoelectric switches to detect a key press. Optical keyboards tend to have a faster reaction time than metal switches and they are quite a bit quieter than standard mechanical switches. This keyboard is actually the first time I’ve used a keyboard with optical switches and it’s a completely different experience than other mechanical keyboards. The presses are soft, but accurate. One of the things I usually do in order to test a keyboard is just a simple typing test. This helps me determine how quickly I can move around the keyboard and how accurately I can type with it. I usually have a 72WPM adjusted speed with 100% accuracy. This time I had a 71WPM sped with 95% accuracy. I think part of that is because the keys are so much higher than I am used to since I use a slim profile keyboard most of the time. One of the big features of this keyboard is its wrist pad. The keyboard comes with a super plush wrist pad that connects to the keyboard magnetically. It makes typing for longer periods of time very comfortable. This keyboard is a great complement to any gaming set-up. The cable is even easy to tuck away since it's braided. I’m not a big fan of the fact that you can't customize your experience unless you run a Windows OS, but it functions really well as a classic mechanical keyboard without all the noise that goes along with it.

    Posted by nickcal

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid performance with minor quirks

    Pros Aluminum top plate Four on device spaces for profiles Keys nearly silent Quick response Keycap labels don’t wear off Customized keycaps available directly from Razer Adjustable sensitivity for typing and gaming Magnetic wrist rest Adjustable backlight brightness Allows guest access to Synapse Cons Keycap backlight inconsistent Key sound inconsistent, some rattle Activation point feels deeper than normal Typing mode causes missed keys Media keys activation feels cheap Design and Appearance One could be forgiven for thinking the Huntsman V2 is entirely plastic as the finish on the top deck makes it appear plastic, but it is metal. The keys are made of PBT instead of regular ABS which should mean better wear, but only time will tell. One thing that should stand up over time are the keycap labels. Unlike some keycaps where the pigment is just on the surface and wears over time, the “Doubleshot PBT” keys are two parts model together where the top shell is molded over the keycap labels. This should mean even as the keycaps wear down, the labels will not change as they are the actual color of the material. The downside of this is it means the backlight uniformity of the keys is inconsistent. The surface has a slight texture and is dished left to right curve. In previous generations, you could swap out switches if you wanted. On the Huntsman V2, there doesn’t seem to be any mention of the ability. The wrist rest is soft faux leather and attaches magnetically to the keyboard. The magnetic design makes installing and removing a snap and thankfully means you won’t accidentally break the thin retaining clips on tradition style wrist rests. Setup and Performance Setup is straightforward. Shortly after plugging in the Huntsman V2 you are prompted to install Razer Synapse if you don’t already have it installed. Of course, Synapse isn’t unique to the Huntsman but one thing different is that you get 4 on device storage slots for custom profiles. Within Synapse you can configure a profile, then drag to a panel on the right where it shows you the onboard storage. This way, if you bring your keyboard to another computer without synapse you can still bring your four favorites if you upload them before moving. Of course, there is too much to cover in a short review and a lot is like other Razer products. The important question is how it feels and performs. The linear operation of the switches is very smooth and consistent between keys. However, keycaps do exhibit a bit of wobble as you press on them. The corner you press dips a lot more the opposing corner. That said, if you have never experienced a keyboard can press even a long key like the space bar and it depresses perfectly flat, regardless of where you press it, you will likely never notice this effect on the Huntsman. The activation point is consistent while feeling slightly deeper than average. If you have a light touch on the keys, you may have to adjust slightly as you may initially miss button presses. If type heavy, the Huntsman V2 is pretty forgiving with long key travel before bottoming out. To a point, you can adjust the responsiveness by changing the default profile from typing to gaming. The polling frequency is also adjustable from 125Hz to 4000Hz. While activation feels consistent, noise is a bit more of a mixed bag. Overall operation is noticeably quieter, but some keys have a plastic sound, and some others have a metal spring sound. It’s subtle but it does detract slightly from the overall experience. The media keys at the top right of the keyboard feel slightly out of place in operation. They feel rigid with almost no movement and a hard click. After using keys with deep travel, linear, silent switches the short travel buttons with a loud click just seems odd. That said, they get the job and will be used much less often so it really depends on how picky you are. The volume wheel has a nice feel and can be adjusted without looking. Just place your hand on the right side of the keyboard and you can feel the dial which can be operated from the side or top. The center of the dial is also a mute button which glows red when you are muted. Gameplay is harder to quantify but in Doom Eternal movement felt more predictable. Key switches are forgiving enough to allow you to lay your hand on WASD to rest and ready to press quickly. This is nice because some keyboards are overly sensitive requiring you to hover your fingers above and eventually the tiredness hits, your hand twitches and who knows what you selected and where you moved. While maybe not so helpful for typing situations, the long travel came in handy here. Final Thoughts While there are some minor cosmetic issues, gameplay is consistent and enjoyable. Overall, if you have liked Razer products in the past you will find the Huntsman V2 to be very familiar and enjoyable. If you haven’t used Razer products and are in the market for a new near silent gaming keyboard, the Huntsman V2 is worth taking a look.

    Posted by CraigB

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