Razer BlackWidow Elite vs Huntsman V2 Analog

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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Razer BlackWidow Elite
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

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Our Verdict

Razer BlackWidow Elite

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog and the Razer BlackWidow Elite are very similar overall. The main difference is that the Huntsman has linear analog switches that let you use the keyboard like an analog joystick, while the BlackWidow uses more traditional mechanical switches and is available in three switch types, tactile, clicky, and linear. The only other difference is that the Huntsman has LED lighting on the sides to create an underglow effect. Both keyboards offer an excellent typing experience, but the Huntsman's switches might be too sensitive for some and might cause more typos.

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Variants

  • BlackWidow Elite (Black)
  • Huntsman V2 Analog (Black)

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 
 

8.6
8.7

Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.0
8.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Top Picture
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.7" (4.3 cm)
1.7" (4.4 cm)

Width  

17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)

Depth 
 

6.5" (16.5 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.1" (23.1 cm)
9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight 
 

2.67 lbs (1.210 kg)
2.64 lbs (1.198 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Close Up 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Build Quality Close Up
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Side Picture
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

33.9 mm (1.3")
37.5 mm (1.5")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

2.4
3.2

Customizability Overview 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Customizability Overview
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Backlighting Picture
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Brightness Max
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Brightness Min
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
8.0

White Shot 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.7 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

5.5
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features 
 

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

7.5
6.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

52.0 dBA
56.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Key Switch Actuation Graph
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force 
 

52 gf
45 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
47 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.7 mm
1.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.9 mm
4.0 mm
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Adjustable Input Granularity 
 

3.8

Input Linearity Graph  

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph  

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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone 
 

0.83 mm

Bottom Deadzone 
 

1.09 mm

Detection Ratio 
 

48%

Minimum Step Depth 
 

0.01 mm
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Orange
Razer Analog Optical

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Optical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Output Type 
 

No
Analog
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.9
9.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Single-Key Latency Graph
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection 
 

5.0 ms
3.3 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms
±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

5.0 ms
3.3 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

3.4 ms
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.0
8.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Multi-Key Latency Graph
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

5.1 ms
3.3 ms

Key Release 
 

30.6 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

7.7
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB 
 

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Multi-Key Raw USB
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

8.4
8.1

Chord Split Graph  

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Razer BlackWidow Elite Chord Split Graph
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Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

4.6 ms
5.1 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

8.1 ms
12.5 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

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