Customer Ratings & Reviews

expensive keyboard yet all plastic with “aluminum” frame. The keys feel horrible and synapse is a disaster

Razer's always had a penchant for excess in its products. But I'll admit that after they released an RGB equipped facemask during the pandemic I'd thought they must have been nearing the peak of what was achievable. But their latest revision of the Huntsman keyboard seems in some ways like it was designed just to prove me wrong. They are clearly committed to continuing their habit of introducing you to objectively insane features you never knew you'd love. So, to start things off, the key thing that makes this board different from many of its competitors is the analog optical switch. Most optical switches are fairly basic designs. You have an LED on one end, a photoreceptor on the other, and a sliding gate between them. When the key is up, the gate is open and light shines through. When the key is pressed the gate closes, and the sudden darkness is detected as a keypress. The switches here use a very different gate design that allows for partial occlusion that gets more intense the further down the key has been pressed, allowing it to not only tell that a key has been pressed but how far it's been pressed. Every key can give you the same kind of fine input as a console controller's joystick or triggers, allowing you to either get highly precise control for movement/throttles in games that support it without a dedicated controller or adjust the sensitivity for each key on the board independently. I won't lie: getting this feature fully set up can be complicated and more than a little overwhelming if you plan on taking full advantage of every key. It's also not something you're likely to use all the time, or consider to be indispensable. But it's also so. Freaking. Cool. And as silly as it may sound, that does count for a PC gaming accessory. The whole point of this hobby is to bring joy and for a tech head, knowing that you always have the option to spend a few minutes mapping your W key to your move speed in your favorite really does bring joy. Of course it helps that this isn't the only thing the keyboard brings to the table either. The build quality on this keyboard is top notch - far better even than the other Razer keyboards I've used in the past. Every single key has a stabilizer bar installed. The aluminum top plate makes for a rock solid deck. The two stage legs allow you to adjust it to your preferred typing angle. And the volume wheel is satisfying chunky and solid feeling as you spin it (though I remain confused why Razer has decided that turning the wheel clockwise should be the default for increasing volume, as if it were a traditional dial.) And the company's trademark over the top RGB is on full display, with all the configurability and game integration you could want. The only thing I find myself ambivalent about is the included wrist rest. I don't know that anyone's ever managed to build a wrist rest that was considered exciting, but I feel like Razer is the kind of company that could and would figure out a way to not only do it, but make it luminescent in the process. As far as the actual typing experience goes, again I have to give it high marks but with a caveat. Usually, non-tactile linear switches like this are tuned to feel very light and springy as a way of optimizing reaction times. These are not. In fact it's hard to compare them to any other switches I've used before. They feel substantial, almost heavy, and smooth to the point that it's almost unnerving. In terms of actual performance this doesn't really matter, since with a programmable actuation point they can be adjusted to be however twitchy you need for your particular play style. But there is definitely an adjustment period. It took me a good two days of fiddling before it started feeling comfortable, and it still feels a lot better playing a game on it than it does just doing every day typing where the complete lack of tactile feedback makes it easy to wear yourself out hammering on the keys. So you might want to keep your likely usage habits in mind if you're looking at this to be your daily driver. So, would I recommend this keyboard? Generally, yes. With the kind of attention to detail and fine customization on display here it's a product that doesn't even pretend to be for everyone but is nonetheless confident that there's a certain kind of gamer for whom nothing else will do. And I do think there are a lot of gamers out there who would love the weird fun that this new Huntsman brings to the table.

There are a good number of things I love about this keyboard with the first being the overall look, feel and function of it. For a gaming keyboard, this thing is nice, it has the ability to make on the fly adjustments for rapid fire and actuation and even the ability to activate different functions through dedicated control buttons and the way Razer laid this keyboard out truly makes it functional for gaming. The switches are responsive, and actuation can be saved and adjusted to fit your preference or need during the game. In addition, the rapid-fire (or rapid trigger) mode can be activated and adjusted the same way as well. With the software, you can adjust and customize functions more for media, gaming and more and you can access macros with a remappable macro key. You can access 6 different profiles on the fly with the hotkeys at any time and 4 of the 6 are available to be customized to your needs. In addition, you can customize the RGB lighting to match your setup and rig with a number of games having support for lighting through Razer Synapse. I like the premium look and feel of this keyboard and my favorite feature is the multi-function media control button as I find myself using it most frequently both in game and when using it for normal desktop work outside of gaming. I'd definitely recommend this keyboard as both an upgrade and a great way to start updating your machine with Razer gaming accessories to give you the best in game performance.

This is now my 3rd Razer Keyboard I have used. I've used the Huntsman Elite full size with the purple Optical switches for the last several years and then moved to a competitors half height mechanical keyboard and it's been fantastic as well. I've been wanting a TKL for a while, and this one fit the bill while retaining the Function Keys, Arrow keys and the Media Controls. It's hard to find a keyboard that fits this criteria unless you go with a custom board spend well over $200, heck even over $400 depending on Switches, Keycaps, the frame etc. This keyboard strikes a pretty good balance. I don't have any negatives of this keyboard. I do miss the clicky sound but that's a personal thing. The adjustable actuation is really nice. You can increase or decrease it depending on what you're doing. So if you want it super sensitive for more twitchiness if you will, you can absolutely do that. Or if you desire a more firmer press you can do that too. You don't have to go into the Synapse software to adjust it at all, it's done on the fly. To test out the Analog feature, I fired up Forza Horizon 5 and changed the keyboard profile to the built-in Racing profile. It did take some getting used to. Now while a Keyboard lacks any manner of force feedback, it will likely take some practice. Adjusting the actuation to your preference will help as well. I left it at the default. After about 10 or 15 minutes of playing, I was zipping around the map. Not something I'd ever think I could pull off on a Keyboard. No it's not going to replace a Controller or a wheel, but if you're not up to using controllers and you don't have the room for a Racing Wheel, this is a very viable option. The Analog aspect works really well. The harder you press on the key, the harder you accelerate or brake. Drifting I think was the perfect test for this given the amount of control you need over steering angle and throttle response and surprisingly this handeled exceptionally. Having the little extra room on my desk gives more more space for my Razer Naga Mouse. Typiing on the keyboard is quite pleasant and responsive as well (it's what I typed the review on). A someone that tends to mistype often, adjusting the actuation point for typing is a godsend. I do find myself occasionally reaching for the non-existent 10-Key and I have to remember it isn't there. There's an included wrist rest as well. It's got a textured leather on it and it's magnetic so it smoothly connects to the keyboard. It doesn't budge even with pretty rough movement thanks to the rubber feet. I do wish it was a bit softer and more supportive. It's pretty much just hard plastic with leather on the top. We'll see how long the texture holds up over time though. As for software, Synapse will let you do pretty much anything with it. You can adjust the actuation point of every single key individually, so if there's certain keys you don't need responding quickly you can increase the actuation of them and decrese it on the ones you're most frequently using. Chroma is of course present and again the options are endless. The only thing I didn't like with the profiles was that you cannot change the RGB of the Factory default Config. Easiest way around that is to just copy the profile and edit to your hearts content. I hope this keyboard lasts me several years. I'm already getting accustomed to the full height keys again. I'll probably swap them out for one of the other Razer Keycap sets I bought for my other Huntsman years ago. If you're looking for an alternative to a full size keyboard and still want your FN, arrow and Media Keys, this is most certainly a stellar option.

The Razer - Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a fantastic gaming keyboard. It is built well and on par with all the other top gaming keyboards out there. In the box, you get the keyboard itself, a long USB-C cable and a nice palm rest. After downloading the Razer Synapse software, there will be a brief update and then you’ll be on your way. With the software you will be able to customize the keyboard in various ways from LED lighting to the actuation of the keys. Very versatile software and keyboard setup! The keys themselves feel a bit stiffer than I’m used to and the default actuation setting was too sensitive. I was mistyping just about everything. Once I got that dialed in, however, all was good. It definitely takes some tinkering so be sure to take the time to make these adjustments. Previously I was using a mini gaming keyboard and while it was great, I really missed 2 things. The first was the function keys and the second was the physical volume control knob on the keyboard. This TKL keyboard has both and it is perfect. The other nice touch is the included palm rest. While I prefer the more rubberized version the included palm rest works great. It has magnets so it stays aligned nicely. Overall, an excellent keyboard and I certainly recommend it!

This is a very solid mechanical keyboard. Well-built with no flex and a great typing feel. It comes with a magnetic wrist rest, though I wish the magnets were a bit stronger because if I move the keyboard a bit sometimes the desk pad and friction leaves behind the wrist rest. However, that isn't a huge deal at all and gives a good feel to longer gaming sessions. The keys feel good, not only can you use this keyboard for regular typing for things like work, but gaming as well. Since these are optical switches you can adjust the activation point where in the press the key will activate, allowing you to tune the keyboard to the game you are playing. This means the movement keys WASD can be set to barely a touch, while something like a med kit or healing item have to bottom out the keyboard to prevent accidentally using it. Tuning the keyboard is fairly easy either through software or manually on the keyboard. From the standpoint of gaming this is definitely the keyboard for me, and the addition of the sound dial to adjust sound is great as I need to turn down the game from time to, and being able to easily do it from the keyboard is a great bonus. For gaming this is the one.

The huntsman V3 pro 10 keyless analog optical esports keyboard is an amazing piece of equipment. Full disclosure, it is probably way Overkill if you are not a serious gamer at its price point, but if gaming is a passion of yours, this is the keyboard for you. It features the ability to change the depth of button press required for the keyboard to detect it, meaning that you can make it so you don't have to press the keys as hard to get a response. Again, this is a feature that I can only imagine is needed by gamers. There is a dial and several buttons that can be customized to pretty much whatever you might need them to adjust. From a purely aesthetic standpoint, the keyboard is beautiful on its own, even without any backlighting, but you have full control over the color of the back lighting and underlighting on the keyboard, allowing it to accentuate any room color or style. This would be an excellent gift for the gamer in your life. The included wrist rest is nice, but not for everyone.

Excellent keyboard, can adjust sensitivity, works perfectly on Windows and has onboard profile to switch to Mac with no issues. Can also do some adjustments on Mac.

The rapid response allows me to have the edge over other players. The tenkeyless is perfect for my desk and mouse space. Overall its fantastically built.

Bought because old keyboard was giving me issues and needed a new one for the Fortnite OG map update. Worth it 100%

Great gaming keyboard. I love the numerous tweets and adjustments that you can make to the keyboard.

Exactly the capabilities I was looking for in a gaming keyboard.

PLEASE DON’T BUY THIS KEYBOARD. The software creates so many issues with your PC it makes things unusable. One particular issue it created is because of the Razer WSD “controller” portion of their software that I can no longer use any controllers that I have attached. Not a single one works. I have tried Bluetooth, usb and an older dongle style Xbox controller and nothing works. It appears software related and I have tried every online fix. Avoid this at all cost unless you want to pay for a keyboard that makes you do hours of troubleshooting.