Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Keyboard Review

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is a rather large keyboard due to its full-sized design and it takes up even more room due to its detachable wrist rest. There's no TenKeyLess or compact version.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro has excellent build quality. It's made largely of plastic with an aluminum faceplate that exhibits very little flex. Keycaps are made of doubleshot ABS plastic and feel superior to the ones on the Razer BlackWidow Elite. There's some minor wobble to the keys, most noticeably with the spacebar, shift, backspace, and enter keys. Also, the stabilizers rattle when you shake the board. The incline feet are grippy enough to keep it from sliding around, and they feel more solid than the ones on the Elite.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro's ergonomics are good. It has a typical straight board design, but the two incline settings and detachable plushy wrist rest should make it comfortable to use.

This keyboard has full RGB backlighting that's very similar to the Razer BlackWidow Elite's, only not as bright. The brightness is controlled directly on the keyboard using FN+11 and 12 to decrease and increase respectively. The colors, effects, speed, and brightness are customizable through the companion software.

This keyboard comes with a detachable braided USB-C cable. It's not as thick as the Razer BlackWidow Elite's but is of good quality, despite being rather kinky.

This keyboard has outstanding wireless versatility. You can connect to it over Bluetooth or its proprietary receiver, and it pairs with up to three different devices. You can switch between paired devices via a switch on the left side. If you prefer a wired-only keyboard, check out its variant, the Razer BlackWidow V3.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro has nice extra features. Every key is macro-programmable, and there's even a hotkey to record and save macros to the board. It has dedicated media keys and a volume control wheel, which is also programmable. If you prefer a keyboard with a row of dedicated macro keys, consider the Corsair K100 RGB.

• Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro keyboard
• Detachable wrist rest
• USB to USB-C cable
• Wireless receiver
• Razer stickers
• Quick start guide

Our Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro uses Razer Green switches, which are tactile and clicky. They don't require a lot of force to actuate, which gives them a very light feel. That said, if you don't like the feel of tactile switches or want something quieter, it's also available with silent linear Yellow switches.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro has great typing quality. The doubleshot ABS keycaps feel good to the touch, and while there's a slight wobble to the keys, it's not noticeable while typing. The ergonomics are decent and shouldn't cause any fatigue or pain, and the Razer Green switches on our unit offer a light and easy typing experience. That said, it's also available with silent linear Yellow switches, which may change the typing quality.

The Razer Green switches on our Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro are loud and clicky, which may disturb those around you. That said, it's also available with Razer Yellow switches, which are silent and linear.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is compatible with the outstanding Razer Synapse 3 companion software. From here, you can set macros, reprogram keys, and customize the RGB backlighting. It doesn't require an account, and you can set an unlimited amount of profiles.

This keyboard is fully compatible with Windows. On macOS, the 'Scroll Lock and 'Pause/Break' buttons don't work. The Windows key doesn't work as intended on Android, and some minor keys don't work on iOS/iPadOS.