Experience Ultimate Control and Immersion with the New Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

[TheLostSwede]

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

• 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

PRICE & AVAILABILITY
$229.99 USD / 269.99€ MSRP

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[champsilva]

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers

Kappa.

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.

 

[Ravenmaster]

Deathstalker V2 Pro is way better. I love the low profile mechanical keys. Could never go back to using tall ass, full size goofy keys now I’ve seen the light.

 

[ilyon]

In France, we are happy now, a brand has been coming with great products, Designed by GG.
We now have everything we need...

 

[Space Lynx]

In France, we are happy now, a brand has been coming with great products, Designed by GG.
We now have everything we need...

gg

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Now THIS is a worthy successor to the Blackwidow Elite! So frickin happy to see that they brought back the USB passthrough! Compared to the Huntsman V2 Analog (which I have and had to mod extensively - including swapping out the loud analog switches) $230 for a board this feature packed - with features you'd actually use - isn't bad at all. Can't wait for reviews of this board, as I'm already in love

 

[Legacy-ZA]

I remember buying the 2010 version, $80... :/

Lost the plot.

 

[bonehead123]

IMHO, ANYONE who pays $230 for ANYTHING made by Razzerio should seek immediate medical attention....

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

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
They ever fix this issue ?
Or is it another feature.

Razer bug lets you become a Windows 10 admin by plugging in a mouse

A Razer Synapse zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed on Twitter, allowing you to gain Windows admin privileges simply by plugging in a Razer mouse or keyboard.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

A Razer Synapse zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed on Twitter, allowing you to gain Windows admin privileges simply by plugging in a Razer mouse or keyboard.


Razer is a very popular computer peripherals manufacturer known for its gaming mouses and keyboards.


When plugging in a Razer device into Windows 10 or Windows 11, the operating system will automatically download and begin installing the Razer Synapse software on the computer. Razer Synapse is software that allows users to configure their hardware devices, set up macros, or map buttons.


Razer claims that that their Razer Synapse software is used by over 100 million users worldwide.


Security researcher jonhat discovered a zero-day vulnerability in the plug-and-play Razer Synapse installation that allows users to gain SYSTEM privileges on a Windows device quickly.


SYSTEM privileges are the highest user rights available in Windows and allow someone to perform any command on the operating system. Essentially, if a user gains SYSTEM privileges in Windows, they attain complete control over the system and can install whatever they want, including malware.


After not receiving a response from Razer, jonhat disclosed the zero-day vulnerability on Twitter yesterday and explained how the bug works with a short video.

 

[thegnome]

Wow, I sure hope that wrist rest is atleast soft...

Love the Razer look, don't love their build quality at times, the overprice for EU (and in general) and Synapse..

 

[Minus Infinity]

I thought the Corsair K95 at around $300AU was insane, but this Razer will hit $400+. Criminal insanity!

 

[Gmr_Chick]

IMHO, ANYONE who pays $230 for ANYTHING made by Razzerio should seek immediate medical attention....

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

Fun fact: anyone who pays $230 for anything keyboard/mouse related FROM ANY company - stop singling out Razer when Corsair, ASUS and all the boutique keeb snob boards are just guilty of this and sometimes even more so - should probably seek therapy. At the end of the day though, it's that person's money, not mine. They will do as they will with it.

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.

 

[Space Lynx]

Fun fact: anyone who pays $230 for anything keyboard/mouse related FROM ANY company - stop singling out Razer when Corsair, ASUS and all the boutique keeb snob boards are just guilty of this and sometimes even more so - should probably seek therapy. At the end of the day though, it's that person's money, not mine. They will do as they will with it.

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.

 

[wolar]

Dude you can get the keychron Q series with that amount and get something thats actually worth..

 

[ZoneDymo]

Sounds great, only one problem, it's Razer...

 

[Dirt Chip]

Too much of rgb show to be taken seriously.
Like those cheap gimmick products that only 'look cool' on photos.

 

[evelynharthbrooke]

Too much of rgb show to be taken seriously.
Like those cheap gimmick products that only 'look cool' on photos.

The RGB can be turned off, or just changed to white to serve as a normal keyboard backlight which is useful in the dark.

 

[Hxx]

Dude you can get the keychron Q series with that amount and get something thats actually worth..

Keychron and razer are not even competitors. Razer is for those kids walking into a big box store looking for the most RGB and cringe features. As far as cost, they will sell this like hotcackes . Once they place on shelves at the biggest retailers, it will get sold.

 

[kiddagoat]

I don't understand all the hate for Razer peripherals. I admit they are getting up there in price and they've always been higher priced there prior to this. Over the years I have had good and bad experiences with their products.

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.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Keychron and razer are not even competitors. Razer is for those kids walking into a big box store looking for the most RGB and cringe features. As far as cost, they will sell this like hotcackes . Once they place on shelves at the biggest retailers, it will get sold.

Careful, your keeb snobbery is showing.

I don't understand all the hate for Razer peripherals. I admit they are getting up there in price and they've always been higher priced there prior to this. Over the years I have had good and bad experiences with their products.

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.

It's "cool" to hate on Razer, doncha know? All the cool kids are doing it! /s

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.

 

[Hxx]

I don't understand all the hate for Razer peripherals.

razer makes every peripheral that exists ranging from game pads to laptop accessories. Their mice are great in fact Razer is pretty much leading the pack. Their keyboards have always been polarizing because of the premium they charge for the quality and features.

Careful, your keeb snobbery is showing.

lol far from it. In fact i think its ironic to see folks applauding razer for some of the features they brought - knob, passthrough, usb c, detachable, factory lubed stabs, etc etc all these are features of the custom mech world. Razer didnt come up with them, they are just bringing them to all consumers at a much higher price tag lol

 

[Mussels]

Specs on this are abusrd, 8000Hz?
For a KEYBOARD?
That said, i've love a TKL version for the overkill underglow

I don't understand all the hate for Razer peripherals

I 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.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

razer makes every peripheral that exists ranging from game pads to laptop accessories. Their mice are great in fact Razer is pretty much leading the pack. Their keyboards have always been polarizing because of the premium they charge for the quality and features.


lol far from it. In fact i think its ironic to see folks applauding razer for some of the features they brought - knob, passthrough, usb c, detachable, factory lubed stabs, etc etc all these are features of the custom mech world. Razer didnt come up with them, they are just bringing them to all consumers at a much higher price tag lol

No one here is acting like Razer brought these things to market, nor that they came up with them. You single out Razer, but yet ASUS is bringing these very same things to the mainstream with their latest AZOTH keyboard, and they're charging more than Razer is for this new Blackwidow Pro @$250.

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.

 

[Hxx]

No one here is acting like Razer brought these things to market, nor that they came up with them. You single out Razer, but yet ASUS is bringing these very same things to the mainstream with their latest AZOTH keyboard, and they're charging more than Razer is for this new Blackwidow Pro @$250.

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.

$300 what again ? Lol Why would u assume u need to spend that much . The main differences between a $100 custom board and this razer is that you are paying for razer exclusive features - software look their switches etc. nothing wrong with that if that’s what u want/need but don’t assume u need to drop $300 on a “good” mech board when this market filled with $100-$150 boards that have about the same hardware features as this one

 

[Vayra86]

Kappa.

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.

But not a better lifestyle!

Razer's not selling peripherals, see.

Fun fact: anyone who pays $230 for anything keyboard/mouse related FROM ANY company - stop singling out Razer when Corsair, ASUS and all the boutique keeb snob boards are just guilty of this and sometimes even more so - should probably seek therapy. At the end of the day though, it's that person's money, not mine. They will do as they will with it.

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.

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...

No one here is acting like Razer brought these things to market, nor that they came up with them. You single out Razer, but yet ASUS is bringing these very same things to the mainstream with their latest AZOTH keyboard, and they're charging more than Razer is for this new Blackwidow Pro @$250.

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.

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.