Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Line With Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 Unleashes Precision

[wNotyarD]

Does analog optic means that it's not binary and have analog gradual imput like an xbox controller?

Yes.

 

[pixbin]

The thing I don't like about ASUS is their obnoxious "gamer aesthetic" they tend to get carried away with on things like their motherboards and GPUs and peripherals. I can't stand their ROG Eye logo. But the BIGGEST con I hold against them is Armoury Crate, which I'm pretty sure we should just refer to as a virus at this point. It's literally the main reason I avoid ASUS like the plague, and that's very unfortunate because I loved their BIOS and the looks of their Crosshair boards. I said virus earlier because, before I got my X670E Aorus Master, I'd purchased the X670E Hero, which meant having to install Armoury Crate...But things didn't work out with the board and I ended up trading it for the Master. But even after using ASUS' own Armoury Crate Uninstall tool, I've STILL got bits and pieces of it floating around my system - can't get rid of it no matter what I do. Been this way for months.

Armoury Crate, What specific problem did you have?

 

[Guwapo77]

Mostly really bad quality experiences and also their general "mountain dew-esc" marketing nonsense, its just a bit of a fake brand that does more "wooh we are gamurs yall" and less letting the products talk for themselves.

Are you buying the entry level Razer products?

 

[529th]

Am I the only one that can barely see the details in the last 2 photos? Also what's the polling rate? Personally I don't like a full 4mm key travel either.

 

[Legacy-ZA]

Are you buying the entry level Razer products?

Even if you are, is your product supposed to break?

All I can say is, keyboards and mice have become rediculous expensive, people are paying for logos and brand names, no wonder the leather jacket man doesn't want to offer GPU's near the $175 mark anymore when gamers are willing to fork out $250 for a keyboard.

 

[KillSwitx]

I have the wooting 60he great HE board but for some reason I always go back to “normal” mechanical keyboards with the ttc silver v2s

got myself the razer 75% v4 and love it. Now and then go back to the wooting but I have mixed feelings with HE keyboards … or should I say switches.
All in all it’s all about what you prefer

 

[Arco]

Got my Razer Basilisk V3 Pro on sale. Good mouse. Like it better than the G901.

My G903 (The older variant forgot the name.) got the infamous double click issue then finally died to a 4 foot carpet drop. It did serve for multiple years so I'm not unimpressed.

Hopefully the V3 will serve me well!

 

[529th]

The new Wooting 80HE should be an interesting KB Have one on order with Gateron Magnetic Jade switches and I might check this KB out for a personal comparison/review.

 

[chop]

I was looking at the Basilisk V3 Pro. I "upgraded" to a MX Master 3S coming off of a G700s that I've had for nearly a decade, but that thing eats a AA NiMH battery in less than a day, and destroys them in a few months.

But I got back into Warzone and quickly realized something was off. I never noticed till now that the Master 3S only has a 125Hz polling rate. And it doesn't work wired, which is annoying as hell.

The no brainer is getting a G502X, but I'm very hesitant as myself and my kids burned out 3 G502 Hero's in less than a year. There's a reason they go on sale for $35 and they've sold 50,000+ on Amazon - they're JUNK.

What other mice come close to the V3 Pro and G502X+ in features/fit/function?

My Corsair keyboard is also freaking terrible. Keycaps just fall off in the middle of gaming. Also had horrible quality issues with they're lower end headsets, so I've crossed them off my brand list.

I have a Basilisk V3 Pro. It's the best, most comfortable and feature-rich mouse I've ever used, and I am NOT a Razer fanboy. It's actually the first Razer product I've ever bought.

 

[Guwapo77]

Even if you are, is your product supposed to break?

All I can say is, keyboards and mice have become rediculous expensive, people are paying for logos and brand names, no wonder the leather jacket man doesn't want to offer GPU's near the $175 mark anymore when gamers are willing to fork out $250 for a keyboard.

This is truly a problem with the market and I agree with you. I am someone who has gone though so so so many keyboards and mice that I have come to the conclusion that sub $100 on either of those devices are hardly worth it. I'll replace them more than paying for the expensive one originally...let's not even talk about all the e-waste I have accumulated. I have used off brand and Logitech gaming devices...off brand I have had software issues. Logitech mice and keyboards just start falling apart regardless of the price segment. A couple weeks ago I bought a new Logitech G502 X for my MacBook because Razer's software doesn't support MacOS (at least from what I read). That G502 felt so damn cheap and I know it won't last long with any extensive game play and that mouse was $130. Oh and the software sucks on Mac. Works good for now. ...I should have just gotten the Basilisk V3 Pro Wireless. /sigh

To your final point, am I suppose to boycott and wait for the industry to bend to my will? Or do I have to put things into perspective...prices are going up EVERY WHERE. I can't buy a box of cereal at the same price I did last year, but I expect my computer peripherals to be the same price a decade ago?

It took me a long time and I do mean a long time to leave Logitech and others...but the Razer products I have bought recently have been worth every penny. As soon as Razer products start to feel like and last as long as Logitech products, I'm dumping them too.

 

[529th]

If you like a product, buy 2 so when you replace it the cost won't be more for the same item later on, or in a hard lesson learned 25yrs ago, they no longer make the mouse, lol

 

[KithKhan]

My 2 cents/review as a dad who games with his kids, an esports coach for four teams for six years, a computer science teacher, and a PC scratchbuilder/overclocker/hardware enthusiast:

Razer Huntsman TKL w/ optical switches is the best keyboard I've ever owned, hands down. If you haven't tried an optical switch keyboard you should! But is so sensitive it takes some getting used to. Durability and cleaning have not been an issue even around younger kids who snack while using it despite being told not to. Comparisons to HyperX Alloy Origins and Corsair and Razer's older keyboards with normal mechanical switches, which were all fine but not the feeling that an optical switch provides.

Most of the Deathadders I've owned have similarly been great, although on a recent one V2 has the grippy rubber sidesections delaminating after fairly little use. I wish it were a bit lighter, but that's not enough to make me change to another mouse. The original one from 2011 or so finally bit the dust in 2022 after hard continuous use, so I'd anecdotally say durability is good.

Razer headsets sound pretty meh, the Dolby plug-in is truly terrible, and my kids have broken two. Sennheiser or Beyerdynamics are much better.

Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra webcam is a noticeable step up in picture quality from a Logitech Brio, Logitech 922, or generic Chinese brand 4k webcam, especially in less-than-ideal lighting conditions, but it is also extremely expensive, so niche product.

The old Razer Turret was super expensive, had trouble with the shorter than expected range of its wireless and Bluetooth connections, but held a charge and was a great wireless lapboard/mouse combo. The new wireless ones have amazing polling rates but shorter battery life and are less convenient as a portable platform, but the connection range seems to be fixed.

Prices are competitive if you wait for the occasional sale through their Amazon store. And it would be cool if their software required less frequent updates and had broader RGB setting compatibility, which I think is really the main point of running it in the first place.

 

[Guwapo77]

My 2 cents/review as a dad who games with his kids, an esports coach for four teams for six years, a computer science teacher, and a PC scratchbuilder/overclocker/hardware enthusiast:

Razer Huntsman TKL w/ optical switches is the best keyboard I've ever owned, hands down. If you haven't tried an optical switch keyboard you should! But is so sensitive it takes some getting used to. Durability and cleaning have not been an issue even around younger kids who snack while using it despite being told not to. Comparisons to HyperX Alloy Origins and Corsair and Razer's older keyboards with normal mechanical switches, which were all fine but not the feeling that an optical switch provides.

Most of the Deathadders I've owned have similarly been great, although on a recent one V2 has the grippy rubber sidesections delaminating after fairly little use. I wish it were a bit lighter, but that's not enough to make me change to another mouse. The original one from 2011 or so finally bit the dust in 2022 after hard continuous use, so I'd anecdotally say durability is good.

Razer headsets sound pretty meh, the Dolby plug-in is truly terrible, and my kids have broken two. Sennheiser or Beyerdynamics are much better.

Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra webcam is a noticeable step up in picture quality from a Logitech Brio, Logitech 922, or generic Chinese brand 4k webcam, especially in less-than-ideal lighting conditions, but it is also extremely expensive, so niche product.

The old Razer Turret was super expensive, had trouble with the shorter than expected range of its wireless and Bluetooth connections, but held a charge and was a great wireless lapboard/mouse combo. The new wireless ones have amazing polling rates but shorter battery life and are less convenient as a portable platform, but the connection range seems to be fixed.

Prices are competitive if you wait for the occasional sale through their Amazon store. And it would be cool if their software required less frequent updates and had broader RGB setting compatibility, which I think is really the main point of running it in the first place.

You were spot on with the sensitivity of the optical keyboard. It did take some getting use to, but it was completely worth it. I can't put my stamp of approval on anything but the razer products I have bought so far. I got my son the Karaken V3 Pros, they have a good quality feel and my son loves them. I don't care for them much at all as I don't like the sound reproduction. I'm rocking the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (XBox version)...they get a solid A- if I had to rate headphones.

 

[529th]

One thing I read about Razer mice and correct me if I am wrong, is that Razer services is needed for them to run correctly. Not sure if that's meant for switching between game profiles but I find that kinda eye-brow raising. Can anyone verify if it's mentioned solely with a Razer keyboard? I think I read that in the Synapse app.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Does analog optic means that it's not binary and have analog gradual imput like an xbox controller?

In a way, yes. Analog switches are closer to how a controller works than mechanical and or non-analog optical switches work. You know how you barely move a control stick forward to make the character walk, and then put more force behind the stick in order to make the character run? You can do that with analog switches -- a gentle key press to walk, a heavier press on that same key to make the character run.

Armoury Crate, What specific problem did you have?

I've still got useless things from it left behind on my system, like being able to use the gaudy ROG font when typing up documents, etc. I honestly liked it better when Aura Sync was the only thing needed to control lighting on an ASUS board.

 

[neoMM24]

Unless I miss something... but according to geizhals.at this keyboard is sold since 09-22-2023, what is the news here?

 

[Guwapo77]

I was bored and decided to see if the keyboard was on RTing.com and it is... Seems like these new analog switches aren't quite as good as the previous model. Its not bad by any means...

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL] vs Razer Huntsman V2 Side-by-Side Keyboard Comparison

The Razer Huntsman V2 and the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro are wired gaming keyboards. The [nolink:Huntsman V2] uses optical switches and has slightly better raw gaming performance. It's also quieter. The [nolink:Huntsman V3 Pro] uses analog optical switches that allow you to customize individual...

www.rtings.com

 

[529th]

Totally forgot my Apex Pro TKL is capable of Rapid Trigger with a firmware update, lol - for saves money, whew

 

[Gucky]

I would replace my keyboards every 1-2 years, but this one, I have no desire to replace it.

So once it is dirty you throw it away?

Does analog optic means that it's not binary and have analog gradual imput like an xbox controller?

Usually yes.
Light sensors are able to send a variable signal by the amount of light it recieves.
It might be possible to make it gradual by increasing the sensor size and make the hole in the switch a slope. If more light goes beyond the slope into the sensor, the "stronger" it actuates.

 

[Arco]

So once it is dirty you throw it away?

I personally keep my keyboards for half a decade before replacing them. My Razer Blackwidow is still going strong after 6-7 years with only a single LED color failing on one of the keys. My brother should get some good use out of it!

 

[Gmr_Chick]

I'm of the opinion that, if you be nice to your keyboards - regularly clean them, be a grown-ass person by not destroying the poor thing in a fit of gamer baby rage - there's no reason they shouldn't last 5 years or more.

 

[Guwapo77]

So once it is dirty you throw it away?

Usually yes.
Light sensors are able to send a variable signal by the amount of light it recieves.
It might be possible to make it gradual by increasing the sensor size and make the hole in the switch a slope. If more light goes beyond the slope into the sensor, the "stronger" it actuates.

No it was typically a key getting stuck, the lights going out on half of it, or software going to hell...or something.

 

[Nater]

I'm of the opinion that, if you be nice to your keyboards - regularly clean them, be a grown-ass person by not destroying the poor thing in a fit of gamer baby rage - there's no reason they shouldn't last 5 years or more.

I've been nothing but great to my Corsair K68 that I bought on a whim a few years ago, but the keys are constantly falling off. Middle of a firefight, there goes "W" flying across my desk.

I think in the process of cleaning it (popping the keys off) plus just general use, it's worn the posts/keycaps to the point they're just loose - but it's been doing it from the get go, and getting progressively worse over time. I wish I would have taken it back to Best Buy the next day.

 

[529th]

I've been nothing but great to my Corsair K68. Middle of a firefight, there goes "W" flying across my desk.

Honestly it doesn't sound like it if that type of stuff is happening. Gotta say I'm amused and laughing a little imaging it. No offense

 

[wNotyarD]

I've been nothing but great to my Corsair K68 that I bought on a whim a few years ago, but the keys are constantly falling off. Middle of a firefight, there goes "W" flying across my desk.

Yet another issue I had with my Logitech G810. More than once I joked I was losing Control as the keycap flew due to its broken stems, just like this picture off Google: