The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is Razer's first wireless 65% keyboard. It's nearly the same size as a 60% board, but it has extra keys for navigation and dedicated arrow keys. It can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and you can also use it with its USB receiver or wired with its braided cable. Similar to other models in the BlackWidow lineup, it has customizable RGB backlighting, all of its keys are macro-programmable, and it has very low latency over both a wired and wireless connection. Unfortunately, our unit has some quality control issues with the Razer Green switches. There are clear differences in the audible click from one key to another; some are loud as expected, but others have a very faint sound that you can barely hear. However, this may only be an issue on our unit.
Our Verdict
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is fantastic for gaming. It has incredibly low latency over both a wired connection and its USB receiver, and it has customizable RGB backlighting and macro-programmable keys. The clicky Razer Green switches on our unit feel light and responsive, and they provide nice tactile feedback. The board has a high profile and doesn't come with a wrist rest, so you may feel fatigue in your wrist after gaming for a long time.
- Incredibly low latency.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Compatible with many operating systems.
- High profile and no wrist rest.
- Quality control issues with switches.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is decent for mobile or tablet use. It's compatible with many operating systems, and it can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. While its 65% size makes it easier to fit into a laptop bag, it's tall and is heavy for its size, so it may not be the best option if you intend to travel with it.
- Supports multi-device pairing.
- Compatible with many operating systems.
- Quality control issues with switches.
- Tall and heavy board.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is just okay for office use. The board has a high profile but doesn't come with a wrist rest, so you might feel fatigue in your wrists while typing. While the clicky Razer Green switches on our unit are likely too loud for an office setting, there are also Razer Yellow switches available; these are quieter and don't provide tactile feedback. It's compatible with many operating systems, and it can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. Unfortunately, the typing experience is only decent due to some quality control issues with the switches on our unit.
- Supports multi-device pairing.
- Compatible with many operating systems.
- High profile and no wrist rest.
- Quality control issues with switches.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is very good for programming. It has customizable RGB backlighting, and all the keys are macro-programmable. It's compatible with many operating systems and can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. Unfortunately, its typing experience is only decent due to some quality control issues with the switches on our unit. Also, it has a high profile but doesn't come with a wrist rest, so you may feel fatigue in your wrist after typing for a long time.
- Supports multi-device pairing.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Compatible with many operating systems.
- High profile and no wrist rest.
- Quality control issues with switches.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is decent for use with a home theater setup. Since you can use it via Bluetooth or with its USB receiver, you don't need to worry about a cable running from your board to the TV. It has media hotkeys and RGB backlighting but doesn't have a built-in trackpad, so you may still need a mouse to navigate the interface.
- Supports multi-device pairing.
- Media hotkeys.
- Compatible with many operating systems.
- High profile and no wrist rest.
- Quality control issues with switches.
- No integrated trackpad.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini with clicky Razer Green switches, but it's also available with linear Razer Yellow switches. It's only available in black.
If you have this keyboard and notice it's different from ours, let us know, and we'll update the review. You can see the label of our unit here.
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The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is Razer's first 65% wireless gaming keyboard for PC. It has many of the same features that some other models in the BlackWidow lineup have, like customizable RGB backlighting, macro-programmable keys, and onboard memory. Like the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro, it has an incredibly low latency over both a wired connection and via its USB receiver. Unfortunately, unlike the other models that usually feel very well-built, our unit has some quality control issues with the switches.
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The Razer Huntsman V2 and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are mechanical gaming keyboards of different sizes. If you prefer a full-size wired board with a Numpad and a dedicated F-row, the Huntsman V2 is a better choice. Also, its larger size gives room for dedicated media keys and a volume control knob. It has an 8000Hz polling rate, and its latency is slightly lower. It's available with Razer Linear Optical and Clicky Optical switches. On the other hand, the BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a better choice if you want a 65% wireless board that can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. It's available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches.
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The Razer Huntsman Mini and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are compact gaming keyboards, but the V3 Mini has dedicated navigation keys, including arrow keys. You can use the V3 Mini wirelessly, and it's available with Razer Green and Yellow switches. On the other hand, the Huntsman Mini is wired-only and is available with Razer Optical Purple and Red switches. Both boards have high profiles and no wrist rest, customizable RGB backlighting, and incredibly low latency, although it's slightly lower on the V3 Mini.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed and the Keychron K2 (Version 2) are both wireless mechanical keyboards, but they're for different uses. The Razer is a better choice for gaming thanks to its incredibly low latency, macro-programmable keys, and customization software. Also, unlike the Keychron, the Razer has a USB receiver. On the other hand, the Keychron is a better option for office use, thanks to its full compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Also, the Keychron doesn't have the same quality control issues as our Razer unit does, so its typing quality is better.
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