Thursday, February 16th 2023
Experience Ultimate Control and Immersion with the New Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro, a full blown battlestation keyboard packed with features for gamers and PC enthusiasts to perfect their gaming set-up. With the new Razer Command Dial, dedicated macro keys, comprehensive Razer Chroma RGB lighting, Razer Mechanical Switches and dedicated media controls, this is the ultimate keyboard for every PC gamer.
This latest iteration in Razer's award winning BlackWidow line of keyboards has a host of features to suit every gamer. The Command Dial gives advanced controls and shortcuts for desktop apps and in games. In addition, dedicated macro keys allow for complex actions to be executed with one button press during heated gameplay moments. The keyboard also boasts per-key Razer Chroma RGB lighting and a multi-zone RGB underglow lighting. This allows for near limitless customization options and in-game immersion.
"The BlackWidow line has been loved by gamers ever since it was first launched in 2010," said Barrie Ooi, Head of Razer's PC Gaming Division. "The BlackWidow V4 Pro features an easily customizable Razer Command Dial and dedicated macro keys, providing users with even more control. The keyboard also features 3-side keyboard underglow and per-key lighting that works seamlessly with the Razer Chroma RGB lighting ecosystem to offer a truly immersive gaming experience."
Customization and Control
The Command Dial is preset with 8 default modes, from window zooming to browser tab switching. Furthermore, users can program the dial with up to 100 Custom Modes, allowing them to map both clockwise and counter-clockwise action of the dial to their preferred action. For day-to-day use, users can program multiple application shortcuts, such as Photoshop brush size adjustment, timeline jogging, and more. Each mode can be toggled with a simple click of the Command Dial and easily identified by the color-coded backlight of the dial.
There are 5 macro keys placed to the left of the main keyboard layout for easy access. These can be used to activate complex actions, all programmable either through Razer Synapse or with on-the-fly macro recording. Additionally, the keyboard boasts 3 macro keys along its edge, providing a total of 8 conveniently positioned macro keys on the keyboard.
Immersive Razer Chroma RGB
The BlackWidow V4 Pro is designed for all-out immersion through Razer Chroma RGB. The keyboard comes with per-key lighting, shining brightly through the transparent switch housing for a brighter, more vivid RGB effect. This is amplified by equally bright 38-zone underglow lighting, which is extended onto the magnetically attached plush leatherette wrist rest, giving even more RGB immersion to the user.
Through Razer Synapse, users can not only synchronize all their Razer Chroma RGB enabled devices together, but also with other 3rd party Chroma Connect products. For gamers, there are over 200 Chroma-integrated games, where the RGB lighting reacts according to the actions or situations that are happening in-game.
Packed with Extra Features
The keyboard features the latest generation of Razer's mechanical switches with the option of Green Clicky switches for tactile feedback, or Yellow Linear switches for a smooth and silent action. Both variants of the switches have undergone further testing and are now rated for up to 100-million keystrokes.
Some other notable features include: USB 2.0 passthrough, detachable Type C connections, a durable 5052 aluminium alloy top case, dual-angle kickstands, and up to 8000 Hz polling rate. Lastly, the keyboard includes 2 layers of sound dampening foam internally and factory-lubricated stabilizers for improved typing acoustics.
Boasting an abundance of macro keys, the new Razer Command Dial, and a full coverage RGB lighting, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is the ultimate immersive battlestation keyboard.
ABOUT THE BLACKWIDOW V4 PRO
$229.99 USD / 269.99€ MSRP
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Razer
This latest iteration in Razer's award winning BlackWidow line of keyboards has a host of features to suit every gamer. The Command Dial gives advanced controls and shortcuts for desktop apps and in games. In addition, dedicated macro keys allow for complex actions to be executed with one button press during heated gameplay moments. The keyboard also boasts per-key Razer Chroma RGB lighting and a multi-zone RGB underglow lighting. This allows for near limitless customization options and in-game immersion.
Customization and Control
The Command Dial is preset with 8 default modes, from window zooming to browser tab switching. Furthermore, users can program the dial with up to 100 Custom Modes, allowing them to map both clockwise and counter-clockwise action of the dial to their preferred action. For day-to-day use, users can program multiple application shortcuts, such as Photoshop brush size adjustment, timeline jogging, and more. Each mode can be toggled with a simple click of the Command Dial and easily identified by the color-coded backlight of the dial.
There are 5 macro keys placed to the left of the main keyboard layout for easy access. These can be used to activate complex actions, all programmable either through Razer Synapse or with on-the-fly macro recording. Additionally, the keyboard boasts 3 macro keys along its edge, providing a total of 8 conveniently positioned macro keys on the keyboard.
Immersive Razer Chroma RGB
The BlackWidow V4 Pro is designed for all-out immersion through Razer Chroma RGB. The keyboard comes with per-key lighting, shining brightly through the transparent switch housing for a brighter, more vivid RGB effect. This is amplified by equally bright 38-zone underglow lighting, which is extended onto the magnetically attached plush leatherette wrist rest, giving even more RGB immersion to the user.
Through Razer Synapse, users can not only synchronize all their Razer Chroma RGB enabled devices together, but also with other 3rd party Chroma Connect products. For gamers, there are over 200 Chroma-integrated games, where the RGB lighting reacts according to the actions or situations that are happening in-game.
Packed with Extra Features
The keyboard features the latest generation of Razer's mechanical switches with the option of Green Clicky switches for tactile feedback, or Yellow Linear switches for a smooth and silent action. Both variants of the switches have undergone further testing and are now rated for up to 100-million keystrokes.
Some other notable features include: USB 2.0 passthrough, detachable Type C connections, a durable 5052 aluminium alloy top case, dual-angle kickstands, and up to 8000 Hz polling rate. Lastly, the keyboard includes 2 layers of sound dampening foam internally and factory-lubricated stabilizers for improved typing acoustics.
Boasting an abundance of macro keys, the new Razer Command Dial, and a full coverage RGB lighting, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is the ultimate immersive battlestation keyboard.
ABOUT THE BLACKWIDOW V4 PRO
- Razer Mechanical Switches (Linear/Clicky)
- Razer Chroma RGB
- Razer Synapse enabled
- 5052 Aluminium Alloy Top Case
- Doubleshot ABS Keycaps
- Razer Command Dial
- 5 dedicated macros keys
- 3 dedicated macro side keys
- Dedicated media roller with 4 dedicated media buttons
- USB 2.0 Passthrough
- Detachable Type C Cables
- Case foam & PCB foam included
- Lubricated stabilizers
- Magnetic plush leatherette wrist rest
- 2-side underglow on main chassis with 3-side underglow on wrist-rest
- Hybrid on-board storage for up to 5 profiles
- Up to 8,000 Hz polling rate
$229.99 USD / 269.99€ MSRP
28 Comments on Experience Ultimate Control and Immersion with the New Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
230 USD for a razer kb is a bit too much, guess theyre trying push limits to see how far gamers are willing to pay for peripherals.
With 230 USD you can get much better kb.
We now have everything we need...
Lost the plot.
Or perhaps drink a HUGE barrel of 2309 Bloodwine (one of the best vintages, according to General Martok), which would cure not only this problem but all your other ones too, hehehe :roll:
They ever fix this issue ?
Or is it another feature.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/razer-bug-lets-you-become-a-windows-10-admin-by-plugging-in-a-mouse/
Love the Razer look, don't love their build quality at times, the overprice for EU (and in general) and Synapse..
Most of my peripherals are from Razer. Do I support them? You could say I'm a member of The Cult, yeah. But I don't agree with them on some of their latest prices for things - Viper Mini Ultimate Signature being the most recent. That's why a lot of my Razer gear was bought gently used from Amazon. I probably will pick this board up eventually, but even still, I don't think $230 is a bad price for a "battlestation" level board like this.
this is my keyboard. cherry mx red keys, white LED, no rgb, has a volume knob, no macros though, but i think the software will let you macro any of the keys
I am fairly happy with this keyboard, I don't think I'd pay $230 for RGB and 5 dedicated macro keys, when this keyboard does everything else, the media keys are also awesome and handy
I agree with you though, all companies have their top tier boards.
Like those cheap gimmick products that only 'look cool' on photos.
I have a Huntsman Elite that the volume control knob was out after about two years. I just have it disabled now in the software. It is a known issue with the switch they used on it, and no it shouldn't be there on a $200 keyboard, but oh well. I have had the BF3 Blackwidow brick itself after an update through Synapse and also the Lycosa with key failures after a few months. My original Naga Pro mouse and Diamondback RGB failed at about the two year mark.
Again this is over a 20 year period of using their products or so. My diamondback was replaced through an advanced RMA which I ended up giving away as a door prize at a LAN event. My Lycosa was swapped at Best Buy which I in turn just sold on eBay. So overall, I have only had two devices with failures that wouldn't be warrantied, I'd say that is pretty good.
I have an original Orochi that's 10+ years old and still going strong. My Viper Ultimate is still good after 4 years and I have a Blackwidow Chroma that is about 4-5 years old, still works great. My Naga Pro Wireless is about 2 years old now and my Tartarus Pro has a good 3 years of use on it when I was playing FFXIV heavily. As others have said, you can always dim the LEDs or make them a static color if you want. I am not a fan of RGB puke myself, but I do appreciate being able to cater my color choice as needed. It used to be a pain when the LEDs were only one color and you couldn't change it or adjust the brightness/dimness of them.
I feel that. Fans were either green, red, blue or white and STAYED those colors, lol. And then you had the single color cold cathode tubes, not the ARGB strips we got now.
For a KEYBOARD?
That said, i've love a TKL version for the overkill underglowI have many good razer products, but some are utter trash despite being high cost
The nari ultimate headphones have a microphone that sounds like you've put the mic up a cats ass - it's nothing but hissing and distant voices
Any brands budget hardware is often trash, razer just had a few flops in the expensive tiers and that tarnished their rep for people who bought those.
And let's not pretend custom keyboards aren't eye-wateringly expensive. At the end of the day, everybody doesn't have $300 to spend on just a barebones keyboard kit, plus all the crap you need to buy in order to make it not sound like total garbage, plus the switches, plus the keycaps. There's lots of hidden costs with custom boards. Some people just want a keyboard to type/game on without all this extra hassle. And that's OK too.
Razer's not selling peripherals, see.I don't know what you're smoking but what's 'battlestation' about this keyboard? It has keys and lights. Every keyboard at 100 bucks has keys and lights. Make it 150 and you have all the other features minus a mandatory login on bloatware.
Its your money indeed...Its just that Razer is so persistent about this. They definitely did lead the charge for form over function peripherals, come on. You could even say they started that market, prior to RGB all the things.
What's so striking now though, is that while Razer gear was definitely great at some point (ironically again prior to 'RGB all the things'), but today they're mediocre at best in terms of quality, but absolutely horrible at the price they want for it. The market moved ahead of them, in a way.
The rest? Sure. They're just as bad, except they do offer a range of products for different market segments from bottom to top, so they're not quite getting away as easily with charging through the nose for mediocre hardware - or just plain bad stuff. After all, people compare.
So this kinda circles back to my initial comment: Razer's not selling peripherals. They primarily sell, as they tell you themselves, a lifestyle. The fact the stuff works or keeps working is secondary.
Theres a niche high end keyboard market that's INCREDIBLY expensive and these companies want in.Either you're only buying MX blues and their other brand equivalents, or you're doing something really wrong with your keyboardsI coughed up for a GPro wireless when they're insanely priced here, because of nerve damage in my hand making me unable to keep using my G903
Maybe 10 seconds with that thing and my hand seizes up into a claw and i cant hold anything for hours - yet the Gpro is 100% fine for hours on end
Dont forget that these devices appeal to people beyond "buying the most expensive" these high end products try to mix the best of everything together when an end user may only want half those features, but the general userbase that buys them doesnt agree on which half they want so they include em all