The Razer Huntsman V2 is the updated version of the original Razer Huntsman, and it's Razer's first keyboard with an 8000Hz polling rate, which provides remarkably low and consistent latency performance. The Razer Linear Optical switches on our unit feel light and very responsive thanks to their low operating force and short pre-travel distance. However, if you prefer a different feel, it's available with Razer Click Optical switches. Also, it has customizable RGB backlighting, dedicated media keys, and a multi-function knob that controls volume by default. All its keys are macro-programmable, either directly from the board using the Macro key or from the Razer Synapse 3 software. Unfortunately, while it feels very well-built, some of its larger keys wobble and have a different sound and feel than other keys. We tested the full-size variant, but it's also available in a TenKeyLess size, the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL.
Our Verdict
The Razer Huntsman V2 is an outstanding gaming keyboard with remarkably low latency. The Razer Linear Optical switches on our unit have a very short pre-travel distance and a light operating force, providing a very responsive feel. You can set macros to any key directly on the board or using the Synapse 3 software. It has customizable RGB backlighting, two incline settings, and a comfortable leatherette wrist rest. However, while it feels very well-built, the larger keys wobble a bit, and some have a different sound and feel than the smaller ones.
- Remarkably low latency and an effective update rate of 8000Hz.
- Short pre-travel distance and light operating force.
- Customizable RGB backlighting.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Larger keys wobble and feel different than smaller keys.
The Razer Huntsman V2 is great for office use. It feels excellent to type on, and it has a nice leatherette wrist rest and two incline settings. The Razer Linear Optical switches on our unit feel light to type on, and they're very quiet, which is great for a quiet office. However, they provide no tactile feedback, and the pre-travel distance is short, meaning that they may feel too sensitive for some people. Also, it feels very well-built, but unfortunately, the larger keys wobble a bit, and some of them have a different sound and feel than the smaller keys.
- Excellent typing experience.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Very quiet Linear Optical switches.
- Has two incline settings and a wrist rest.
- Wired-only.
- Larger keys wobble and feel different than smaller keys.
- Linear switches may be too sensitive for typing.
The Razer Huntsman V2 isn't designed for use with mobile devices or tablets since it's a wired-only full-size board.
The Razer Huntsman V2 is great for programming. The Razer Linear Optical switches feel light and are very quiet to type on; however, they provide no tactile feedback, and the pre-travel distance is short, meaning that they may feel too sensitive for some people. It has customizable RGB backlighting, and you can set macros to any key directly from the board or the Synapse 3 software. The board has two incline settings and a nice leatherette wrist rest. It feels very well-built, though the larger keys wobble, and some of them have a different feel and sound compared to smaller keys. Unfortunately, you can't pair it to multiple devices at once since you can't use it wirelessly.
- Excellent typing experience.
- Customizable RGB backlighting.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Very quiet Linear Optical switches.
- Wired-only.
- Larger keys wobble and feel different than smaller keys.
- Linear switches may be too sensitive for typing.
The Razer Huntsman V2 is inadequate for a home theater PC setup. Since it's a wired board, the board needs to be connected directly to the PC. Also, it doesn't have a trackpad, so you'll need a mouse to navigate the interface.
- Customizable RGB backlighting.
- Wired-only.
- No built-in trackpad.
This keyboard offers outstanding raw performance. It has remarkably low single-key and multi-key latency. This performance is also extremely stable thanks to an effective update rate of 8000Hz that isn't bottlenecked by other latency components and matches its maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. Overall, this keyboard provides an exceptionally consistent and responsive experience suitable for gaming in any genre at any competitive level.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 22, 2026: Our Test Bench 1.4.3 update adds clearer terminology and new measurements to our Keystrokes test group. For more details, see the full changelog.
- Updated Jan 09, 2026: Our 1.4.2 Test Bench Update makes changes to the Hardware Customizability test group. We've created a new Magnetic Switch Compatibility test and renamed our previous PCB Socket test to Mechanical Switch Compatibility. See our full changelog.
- Updated Jan 11, 2024: After receiving community feedback, we investigated the latency results for this keyboard and found our original displayed results were missing data points. We've retested the Multi-Key Latency and confirmed 200 samples. Our corrected results show marginally more Key Press latency but significantly less key release latency.
- Updated Nov 29, 2023: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Razer Huntsman V3 Pro to the Switches section of this review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Razer Huntsman V2 with Razer Linear Optical switches, but it's also available with Razer Clicky Optical switches. Also, we tested the full-size variant, but it's also available in a TKL size called the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL. Both sizes are available in black only. You can see our unit's label here.
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The Razer Huntsman V2 is an upgrade of the original Razer Huntsman. The V2 includes extra features seen on other recent Razer boards, like dedicated media keys, a multi-function knob that controls the volume by default, PBT keycaps, and a wrist rest. Also, it's Razer's first board with an 8000Hz polling rate, delivering an exceptionally consistent gaming experience.
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The Razer BlackWidow V4 and the Razer Huntsman V2 are wired mechanical gaming keyboards with maximum polling rates of 8000Hz. The BlackWidow V4 is available with linear or clicky mechanical switches. It also has dedicated macro keys, and several small build quality features the Huntsman V2 lacks, including a layer of sound-dampening PCB foam and pre-lubed stabilizers. On the other hand, the Huntsman V2 is available with linear or clicky optical switches and has slightly more premium-feeling PBT keycaps.
The Corsair K100 RGB and the Razer Huntsman V2 are both full-size mechanical gaming keyboards. Both boards have dedicated media keys, a volume control knob, and exceptionally low latency. However, the Corsair also has a programmable multi-function wheel, a USB passthrough, and dedicated macro keys. It's available with linear Cherry MX Speed switches and Corsair OPX switches. On the other hand, the Razer is available with Razer Linear Optical and Clicky Optical switches.
The Razer Huntsman Elite and the Razer Huntsman V2 are wired mechanical gaming keyboards, but the V2 performs better overall. The V2 is Razer's first keyboard with an 8000Hz polling rate, and its latency is lower than the Elite's. Also, the V2 comes with PBT keycaps, which feel more durable and are less prone to shine than ABS keycaps, and the typing experience is much better on the V2 due to an issue with our Elite unit's spacebar. On the other hand, the Elite has an RGB strip along the sides of its wrist rest and around the board itself, which fans of RGB may prefer. Both boards are available with Razer Linear Optical and Razer Clicky Optical switches.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 and the Razer Huntsman V2 are similar wired mechanical gaming keyboards, but the Huntsman V2 performs slightly better. The Huntsman V2 has much lower latency than the BlackWidow V3. It also comes with higher quality PBT keycaps instead of the ABS keycaps on the BlackWidow V3, and its wrist rest is plushier. It's available with Razer Linear Optical and Razer Click optical switches. On the other hand, the BlackWidow V3 is available with linear Razer Yellow and clicky Razer Green switches.
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