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July 2018
(86%)
113 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
1226 Reviews
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The editors liked
Excellent clicky key switch
Leatherette wrist rest
Best-in-class RGB lighting
Solid build and stylish looks
Mature software utility
Opto-mechanical switches are some of the best I've ever tested
Tasteful and attractive lighting
Extremely comfortable magnetic wrist rest
Fastest key actuation ever
Tactile and audible key switch clicks
Nearly perfect keyboard layout
Opto-Mechanical switches feel great and are objectively faster than traditional mechanical switches
New aluminium top-plate
We finally have dedicated media keys on a Razer keyboard
Top-class RGB lighting
Wrist-rest is plush and very comfortable
The editors didn't like
No USB passthrough
Media controls could be better
Costs £200
Lacks USB passthrough or macros
Requires two USB ports for full lighting
Requires two USB ports for power
Sharp edges on palm rest
Whiplash-inducing price
I couldn't tell the difference in speed between an Opto-Mechanical and a Cherry MX Brown
Opto-Mechanical switches are currently only available in one style – tactile and clicky
Opto-Mechanical switches feel great and are objectively faster than traditional mechanical switches, New aluminium top-plate, We finally have dedicated media keys on a Razer keyboard, Top-class RGB lighting, Wrist-rest is plush and very comfortable
I couldn't tell the difference in speed between an Opto-Mechanical and a Cherry MX Brown, Opto-Mechanical switches are currently only available in one style – tactile and clicky, Costs £200
The Razer Huntsman Elite has been a tricky product to review.On the one hand, it makes a number of improvements over the BlackWidow Chroma V2 – there is a new aluminium top-plate, we finally have dedicated media keys and the wrist-rest has integrated Chro...
Requires two USB ports for power, Sharp edges on palm rest, Whiplash-inducing price
Forget about Cherry MX Speed or any other keyboard switch, Razer's Optomechanical switches are easily the fastest keyboard switches we've ever typed on. Meanwhile, the Razer Huntsman Elite is the closest thing we've seen to a perfectly laid out keyboard.O...
Published: 2018-06-29, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: The office may hate me, but Razer's new Huntsman Elite keyboard feels so good to type on I'm willing to suffer the glares for all the noise I'm making. It feels a little silly saying that what with me having expensive keyboard collecting habit. But Razer...
Opto-Mechanical switches, Lots of customization options in the software, Aluminum top plate, Re-programmable dial, Detachable wrist rest with RGB lighting, Dedicated multi-media keys
Need two USB ports for lighting, ABS keycaps, Multi-media key legends are not see-through
Much longer keyboard lifespan in the same price, No debounce delay in the same price, Smoother and more stable keystrokes in the same price, Gorgeous and sleek design, RGB and premiumfeeling wrist pad, Available in linear and nonlinear options, Better val
A bit pricey (although inline with competition)
Razer's Huntsman Elite features the company's brand new optical switches, which are set to be the biggest change in the keyboard industry in a decade. The fact that they have priced their optical keyboards at the same price as competitor's traditional key...
Razer Optical Switches, Fully programmable buttons with instant macro recording function, Support Razer Synapse 3 software, Special media control buttons, Comes with ergonomic and magnetic wrist pads, 4-side underglow and 38 customization zones. Powered b
None I can think of, Pricey, Final Thoughts, All said and done, The RAZER Huntsman Elite is an excellent gaming keyboard in terms of both quality and functionality. You also get a wealth of features via its Synapse 3 software, which allows you to program
All said and done, The RAZER Huntsman Elite is an excellent gaming keyboard in terms of both quality and functionality. You also get a wealth of features via its Synapse 3 software, which allows you to program your macros and keys. The comfy wrist rest is...
Abstract: Upgrade from your standard keyboard and defeat your enemies -- or at least make losing more enjoyable with the finest switches, lights and knobs...
