The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is an exceptional gaming keyboard that features Analog Optical switches. These switches allow you to adjust the pre-travel distance or 'sensitivity' of individual switches. You can also customize the switch reset point using 'Rapid Trigger' mode or enable an analog mode that mimics the feel of an analog joystick. This keyboard also has full RGB backlighting, macro-programmable keys, and a USB passthrough.
Note: We uncovered unexpected additional latency when testing this keyboard with its companion software running in the background. We recently highlighted this issue in our Test Bench 1.3 Changelog. For more details, see single key latency.
Our Verdict
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is an amazing gaming keyboard. It has very low and consistent latency, full RGB backlighting, and macro-programmable keys. It features Analog Optical switches that are easy to actuate, and it allows you to customize the pre-travel distance to your liking. You can also use its analog mode for finer movement control; however, it only works in games that support gamepads, and it might take a while to train your fingers to apply the appropriate amount of force.
- Customizable pre-travel distance and low operating force.
- Macro-programmable keys.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Acceptable ergonomics.
- Very low and consistent latency performance.
- Analog mode only works if game supports gamepads.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is great for office use. It has acceptable ergonomics and provides a light typing experience. However, its Analog Optical switches are linear and don't give any tactile feedback, making it harder to know if a keystroke is registered. Also, typing noise is on the louder side and might not be ideal for quiet offices.
- Excellent typing quality.
- Acceptable ergonomics.
- Loud typing noise.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is a wired-only keyboard that can't be used with mobile devices.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is great for programming. It's very well-built, and it provides a light and comfortable typing experience. Every key is macro-programmable, and there's full RGB backlighting if you like working in the dark. Unfortunately, it's a wired-only keyboard with no multi-device pairing feature, which might disappoint those working on two computers. Also, while most keys work on macOS and Linux, there's no software for customization on those platforms.
- Macro-programmable keys.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Excellent typing quality.
- Acceptable ergonomics.
- Wired-only.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is inadequate for use with a home theater PC. It's a wired-only keyboard, so you need to run a cable from the couch to your PC, which isn't ideal if you're worried about kids or pets tripping over wires. Also, there's no trackpad, which means you need a separate mouse to navigate the user interface. On the upside, it has dedicated media controls and backlighting.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Wired-only.
- No trackpad.
- Large size.
This keyboard has amazing raw performance, with excellent single-key and multi-key latency. It also has full n-key rollover and an effective update rate of 1000Hz, providing an extremely responsive and consistent experience for gaming in any genre at a casual or competitive level.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 26, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4.1. This update removes the Key Release test and a video element from the Multi-Key Latency section, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.4.1 changelog for details.
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Updated May 15, 2025:
We've written text for the new Adjustable Input Granularity box, added with Test Bench 1.4, and we've made sure all text throughout the review reflects any changes.
- Updated May 15, 2025: We've updated this review with our new Test Bench 1.4 methodology. It adds a new Output Type classification in the Switches box, indicating whether the keyboard's output is non-adjustable, adjustable, or analog. It also introduces a new Adjustable Input Granularity test, which improves comparability between keyboards with adjustable input.
- Updated Jul 26, 2024: We've corrected an error in the Hardware Customizability section and changed the result of the Switch PCB Socket test from a Soldered to a Non-Customizable Design. We've also added new supporting text in this section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog in black, and there are no other variants. You can see our unit's label here.
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The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is an exceptional mechanical keyboard. However, its analog mode has some limitations, and it might take a long time to train your fingers to apply the appropriate amount of force, as most gamers are likely to bottom out the keys in the heat of the moment.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming keyboards, the best mechanical keyboards, and the best RGB keyboards.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog and the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro are wired gaming keyboards that use analog optical switches that allow you to customize individual keys' pre-travel and reset distance. The V3 Pro is newer and uses an updated version of these switches. It also provides better actuation and Rapid Trigger setting accuracy. Additionally, with the V3 Pro, you can enable Rapid Trigger without having the software running in the background, which isn't possible with the older V2 model.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog and the SteelSeries Apex Pro are exceptional gaming keyboards with fairly similar features. Razer's Analog Optical and SteelSeries' Omnipoint switches are both linear with adjustable pre-travel distances. The difference is that the Analog Optical lets you program two actions in one keypress or use it like an analog joystick. Other than that, the SteelSeries has a customizable OLED screen and software support for macOS, which the Razer lacks.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is essentially the Razer Huntsman Elite, but with Analog Optical switches as they're nearly identical in their exterior designs. The difference between the Analog Optical and the linear optical switch is that the Analog Optical has an adjustable pre-travel distance and lets you use the keyboard like an analog joystick. Also, it allows you to program the keys to perform two functions with one keypress. The Elite's linear optical switch requires less force to actuate, which is both a good and bad thing because even though it makes it easier to actuate, it's overly sensitive for general typing, leading to more typos.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog and the Wooting two HE are premium wired-only gaming keyboards with adjustable pre-travel distances and an analog mode that mimics joystick controls. However, the Wooting implements this technology much better than the Razer, as it performs more consistently and accurately. Also, the range in which you can adjust your pre-travel distance is much wider on the Wooting as it uses a different type of switch than the ones found in the Razer.
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