Razer Blackwidow Ultimate - Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Fully Programmable - Tactile & Clicky Green Switches

I ordered the clicky style of this keyboard, and so far I really like it. It has a nice solid build with a good heft to it, and it doesn't feel cheap or flimsy. The buttons are easier to press than the buttons on my Unicomp keyboard were, but that doesn't mean there's no tactile feedback. Quite the contrary! You can definitely feel these keys responding to your touch on the way down and on the way back up. You can also feel the actuation point. The keys make a very satisfying clicking sound (for those of us who like that sort of thing) that I'd say is a bit louder and higher pitched than the clicks of an IBM model M. If I had to choose one word to sum up how these keys feel, I'd say snappy. As to the design, the keys are layered in tiers the same way an IBM model M or Unicomp keyboard is (rather than flat like some modern keyboards), are concave like those in an IBM model M or Unicomp keyboard, are smaller and closer together than those in an IBM modem M or a Unicomp, but I'd say the spacing between them is about the same. If you're switching from one of those to this there will be a slight adjustment period, but it shouldn't take you long to feel at home with this keyboard. The F and J keys have the familiar ridge on them to let you know you're on those keys without looking, and all of the keys have a smooth finish. The keyboard also only comes in black. For those of us who have been using white or grey keyboards for years, it will take a bit of getting used to, and you'll either need to use the backlighting provided by the keyboard or turn on the lights in the room earlier than you would have with the lighter keyboard if you look at your keys as you type (I don't, generally, but do when going for rarely used keys like some of the numbers or symbols). I'm using this keyboard on a GNU/Linux machine, and I'd read all over the place that you can't run the Razer Synapse software on GNU/Linux, and you do need that software to configure the lighting effects. Since I have a Windows computer for work, I hooked the keyboard up to that, downloaded and installed the software, and configured the lighting to just be static (it came with the breathing effect enabled by default). Once I had that configured in Windows, I plugged the keyboard into my GNU/LInux machine and can brighten, dim, and turn off the lights with the Fn and F11 or Fn and F12 keys whenever I like. I didn't try creating more than one lighting profile, but if I do, I'll update this review so others will know if you can access multiple profiles in GNU/Linux. There are a couple of things about this keyboard that are strange. First, all of the letters on the keys are upper case except for the r, which is lower case. Second, the text on the number and symbol keys is transposed when compared with almost any other keyboard out there (example: the 9 key has a 9 on top and a ( on the bottom instead of the other way around). When the keyboard has its backlighting turned on, only the top text is lit, and you won't be able to see the bottom text and will need to have memorized it. Note that the number and symbol keys behave just like the keys on any other keyboard - it's just the text on the keys that's different. If Razer ends up offering standard replacement keys (with all upper case letters and with the text on the number and symbol keys like all other keyboards I've ever seen) and if all of the text on the number and symbol keys lights up instead of just the top row, I'd instantly buy them. Meanwhile, that bit of strangeness isn't enough to make me regret having gotten this keyboard or convince me to look around for another one. I love how this keyboard feels, responds, and behaves. I'm relishing every moment I spend using it, and I look forward to pounding away on it for years to come.

After just looking at it for more than a month, I have finally decided to get it--the Razer Black Widow Chroma Overwatch keyboard. Yes, it is expensive, but ever since I first saw it, it has become my dream keyboard. I wanted it, and now I have it. Overall I am satisfied with it. You do get what you pay for, and even with its hefty price it has all been worth it. Just like the Black Widow Ultimate 2016, which was my first Razer keyboard, the Overwatch edition is a joy to type with. They keys are easy to type on and much lighter than the previous mechanical keyboard that I had, the Dragonwar Atomos. I liked the Atomos, but I simply love the Razer Overwatch edition keyboard. It is a dream keyboard, meant so much to show off as much as to type on. I am not much of a keyboard user when it comes to gaming, but then I type a lot due to my home-based job, and I have found out that mechanical keyboards in general are much better to use than membrane keyboards. Razer's mechanical keyboards in particular are great to use. The Razer Green switch is easy to press, and even more so that you can hear each key press very well. It might be loud for some, but it isn't really that loud as compared to a typewriter. Now that can be very loud. But the Razer Green keys just have that loudness that's enough for the ears. At least for me it isn't really that bothersome. One thing that might be inconvenient for some about the Overwatch keyboard is that the Overwatch logo on the top right can only be turned on and off through Synapse, and not through pressing a key. Why Razer didn't have the logo included in having the lights dimmed/off and on though FN+F11/FN+12 I am not sure, but IMO Razer should have included it, or else have the logo turned on and off through FN+F8, since the F8 key isn't assigned an FN function. Another little detail is that the Overwatch logo can't have its light change color like most of the other lights on the keyboard, which might disappoint some people. Those are just minor things but aren't really deal breakers. Another thing to note is that aside from having no macro keys, the Overwatrch edition keyboard doesn't have USB pass through, so it doesn't have a USB port nor even mic and headset ports on it, so people who are used to the regular Chroma keyboard might be surprised by this. One could say that the Overwatch edition is a mix of the Chroma and the X Chroma keyboards. It might be that the Overwatch edition is a preview of what the next iteration of the Black Widow Chroma would be, but then that is just a speculation for now. So overall, the Razer Black Widow Chroma Overwatch edition keyboard has been a satisfying purchase for me. I am very much pleased by it, and would be my main keyboard. Next in line would be the Razer Deathadder Overwatch edition mouse, just to have an Overwatch-themed PC. I am still thinking of getting the Razer Man O'War Overwatch headset, to truly complete the whole set. Most probably I would also get them as well.

I like this keyboard, it was easy to get up and running. The keys make a loud click, if you like that, it will work great for you. The keys also give great tactile feedback, like the old IBM keyboards from 1981. The keys are backlit and the light shines through the letters. This means the clear plastic of each key goes all the way through the key cap. I got this because I wear the letters off any keyboard in about 3 months, the paint is just exceptionally cheap in the past 4 years. So I needed something where the letter was molded all the way through the keycap, so it would last longer. This is not the multicolor keyboard, it's a green light only. The multi color line is called Chroma. Some media keys are part of the function keys, activated with an "FN" key and function key combination. There are also keys for dimming and brightening the light on the keyboard. I sleep in the same room as the keyboard and the brightest level is certainly noticable. But you can set the keyboard light to go off when the power to the monitor goes off. Just set the power setting in Windows Control Panel, under Power.

A good choice for game players This is my first time using Razor keyboard, and I would like to say this Black widow ultimate 2016” is really a good choice for game players, such as appearance, some new options and back lighting. Appearance The mechanical keyboard as Razer are always full of blow feeling. However, the Razer keyboard is somewhat larger than a traditional keyboard because of the extra space at the bottom for the logo. Although it will take some time to getting used to if you are used to placing your wrist on the surface in front of the board, you can have a good experience when put your thumbs on the keyboard, which may makes you feel more comfortable than a traditional keyboard. Option What I think is a good news for game players is this new kind of keyboard add some new options, my favorite is gaming mode option, which avoid players closing the game when playing. For example, Alt + F4 will never works when open the gaming mode and Alt + Tab cannot switch screen, which is very useful for me. Back lighting Razer Synapse software can register for free, this software is for Razer customers to edit their own keyboard. The back lighting is nice, and you can design your own lighting effects, but you cannot use the Starlight with any other pattern. For example, if you only want certain keys static lit (for instance, WSAD, or F and J, as playing LOL or Blade and Soul) while the rest of the keys use the Starlight pattern, you cannot do that. What’s more, the back lighting strength is fully adjustable, and looks great if you set all of the keys to a low static level between 25-50 (50 is very bright as the human eye perceives green light very strong), and then layer a 255 brightness reactive and ripple/wave effect over it. All of this is configurable in the Razer Synapse software, which makes it easy to rebind keys as well. Single color back lighting However, for some of the customers this 2016 Razer keyboard may be not very satisfy, because new Razer keyboard start to use single green back lighting instead of multi-color. And customers have to log in the Razer Synapse if they want to enjoy the lighting effects, which may a little bit inconvenient than before. All in all, if you are in the market for a new keyboard do give this one your attention and as a possibility. Yes the price is up there but believe when I say that this is worth the price.

I have used many keyboards over the years, from your normal typical keyboard to off brand gaming keyboards. My favorite keyboard thus far has always been the one on my MacBook Pro. Although, I must say.. That was until today when I set this dream up. I was blown away right off the bat from the packaging and design of this keyboard. I typically try to avoid higher priced items such as these due to the fact I was never fully convinced they were worth what they cost. I recently completed my first gaming PC build and decided that since I have already came this far with my build, that now is a good time to spring for a top of the line keyboard and mouse. I purchased this in conjunction with the Razer Chroma gaming mouse. I was also blown away by that as well but I'll save that for my other review. This keyboard is such a dream to type on. I fell in love with it right off the bat. The style is top notch, the software has an insane amount of options you can use to customize the keyboard layout, pretty much however you want, and it saves to each specific game as far as your custom button layout goes. It doesn't get much better than that for me! The lighting on it is green and green only, so if I had 1 complaint it would be that. However the color is bright, vivid, and looks stunning. There are a ton of customization options as to how you can set up the lighting. You can have it pulsing, solid, or a wave effect, plus so much more. The wave option is probably my favorite so far! Razer really knocked it out of the park with this model and I stand behind this purchase 100%. I do not regret it in the slighest. It really is a gamers and typing dream! Well done Razer! You've got another customer for life! Thank you!

I just recently received this keyboard to use primarily for work, not gaming as it was actually made for, so I can only speak on its uses for work. First of all, this is my first use of a mechanical keyboard and I wanted to spend less than a $100. This Razer fits the bill. The build quality of the keyboard is great and it has a nice weighty feel to it. The key placement takes a little getting use to, but typing on it is great so far. The keys are nice and clicky and key noise is loud, so it may bother your coworkers. If you work in IT, then this won’t usually be problem as it seems like everyone else has clicky keyboards anyway. The color effects are cool and very customizable with differing patterns. Also, there is a passthrough for a USB drive and 3.5 mm audio cable which can be convenient. Overall, I can highly recommend this keyboard if you enjoy a clicky keyboard and do a lot of typing.

I was afraid i wasnt going to like this as I have only used chicklet-style keyboards on laptops before, and my only experience with "mechanical"s has been the abysmal piece-of-trash $20 Dell keyboards in my school's computer labs. I am super, super happy with this keyboard though. Today I finished up a big term paper with this keyboard and it is just an absolute joy to type on. I have never used a keyboard that is so comfortable, so easy to type with, and so satisfying to click. My only complaint is that it is a bit louder than i was expecting (i didnt get the stealth) but overall it is a small gripe. The included software also gives this keyboard some very very cool lighting effects. Initially they seemed gimmicky to me but once i tried them out I really loved them. The size of the keyboard and build quality are also excellent. It is not a compact, small keyboard and gives you plenty of room which is good for people like me with big hands and who dont like cramped keyboards. It is also weighty and stays in place nicely on my desk

Razer products have always been good to me, but this time I apparently received a lemon. When the keyboard arrived the box was undamaged, but several keycaps were coming off, but they were easy to put back on. The problem, and the reason I rate this keyboard as one star, is because the switch for the number 5 key on the number row was broken. It would not reset and remain within a hair of triggering, which makes it completely unusable for use with games in which the 5 key is tied to an action. I filed a return refund request with Amazon. I am typing this on my previous keyboard, a Das Keyboard Professional with Cherry MX Blue switches, and I have to say that the "feel" of the Razer keyboard is more "squishy", perhaps as a result of the "soft touch keys". I am not a fan of the soft touch keys, and strongly prefer very stiff keys to prevent accidental presses. I am also very hard on keyboards, having broken several membrane and scissor boards in the past, and these keys are very easy to press, more akin to Cherry MX Black than Blue. The Cherry MX Blue and Razer Green switches are supposed to have the same actuation force, but the Razer keys are much easier to press, which can result in accidental key presses. It makes me wonder why Razer went through the time, effort, and expense to redesign the wheel, as it were, creating their own switches instead of using time tested, reliable Cherry MX Blue switches. The Razer keyboard is somewhat larger than a traditional keyboard because of the extra space at the bottom for the logo, which will take some time to getting used to if you are used to placing your wrist on the surface in front of the board. The backlighting is nice, and you can design your own effects, but you cannot use the Starlight with any other pattern. For example, if you only want certain keys static lit (for instance, WSAD, or F and J) while the rest of the keys use the Starlight pattern, you cannot do that. The backlight strength is fully adjustable, and looks great if you set all of the keys to a low static level, say 25-50 (which is very bright as the human eye perceives green light very strong), and then layer a 255 brightness reactive and ripple/wave effect over it. All of this is configurable in the Razer Synapse software, which makes it easy to rebind keys as well. If this keyboard had not arrived broken, I would rate it with 3 stars, -1 for the lack of full pattern backlight options, and -1 because this keyboard requires TWO USB ports to function correctly (one for the keyboard, one for the USB port), which is, to me, insane in this age of USB 3.0. UPDATE: Razer has since released the direct mounted version, and I decided to give this version a chance. It arrived undamaged. The keys feel close to Cherry MX Blues, so it is quite nice to type on, and for heavy fingered people like me, it means that you won't accidentally press a key your finger rests on. The lighting effects are still nice, but without the backlight on the keycaps are basically blank, which means that combined with the default mode of "breathing", which doesn't change until you login. Starlight mode looks nice, but it is not random, it is a simple pattern which repeats. The secondary functions (#, $, ", etc) are still unlit, which is quite annoying, except on the number pad, which tells me there is no reason Razer couldn't have made the secondary functions illuminate over the rest of the board. There is no right side Windows key, instead it is replaced by the FN key which is useless 99.9999% of the time, and cannot be remapped to a Windows key.

Was confused between this and the Corsair. But the day it arrived, I knew that it was the ultimate choice. It is choice, it is perfection. Clicky(somewhat noisy) and superfast. The import did take somewhat like 10 days and it was worth the wait. The lighting is amazing.. the usb 3.0 port is very fast and headfone slot works perfectly as expected. The only cons are 1. The keyboard is pretty heavy and 2. Everytime i checked the macro, several keys stopped responding even after i turn off macro function, and stays like that until i restart the software. Giving it 5 star as it is worth the money and a perfect gaming partner with some pretty good looks.

El teclado es de alta resistencia. Los acabados, aunque simples, reflejan que está hecho para trabajo rudo. Me agrada el sonido que hace al presionar las teclas, aunque es posible que a algunas personas le pueda resultar fastidioso con el tiempo. Altamente recomendado para quienes realizan trabajo que requiere un constante uso del teclado, el diseño se enfoca a gamers pero cumple su función para trabajo rudo. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

the keyboard itself is a very good quality item, but the fact that it does not have any cherry REMOVABLE switches kind of makes it a bummer. anyway, very good product and feel!

I actually bought this to replace an older Razer widow I had. Performed percussive maintenance while waiting for this to arrive and suddenly everything worked a still works 10/10 and I have a back up ready to go now.

Habiendo tan pocas opciones en México en el mercado de los teclados mecánicos, este fué uno de los más económicos, básicos y de buena calidad. El presionar de las teclas es suave y el click que hace es reconfortante pero ruidoso. No lo recomendaría si hay gente que este cerca de ti ya que el sonido de las teclas puede llegar a ser molesto. Por lo demás, recomiendo el teclado.