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Razer BlackWidow V3
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (65%)
Mechanical
Yes
Our Verdict
Razer BlackWidow V3
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a wireless and compact version of the wired Razer BlackWidow V3. The V3 is a better choice if you want a full-size board with a dedicated F-row, dedicated media keys, and a volume control knob. On the other hand, the V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a better choice if you want a smaller board to give you more space on your desk. It can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and you can also use it via its USB receiver. Both boards are available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches, but our V3 Mini HyperSpeed unit's Razer Green switches had a quality control issue where certain switches were much quieter than others.
Variants
- BlackWidow V3 (Classic Black)
- BlackWidow V3 (Halo Infinite)
- BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Black)
- BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Phantom Edition)
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Classic Black
BlackWidow V3
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BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Halo Infinite
BlackWidow V3
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Phantom Edition
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Quartz Pink
BlackWidow V3
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Roblox Edition
BlackWidow V3
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.7
9.0
Operating Force
43 gf
58 gf
Single-Key Latency
9.1
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
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Size
Full-size (100%)
Compact (65%)
Height
1.7" (4.2 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)
Width
17.8" (45.1 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)
Depth
6.1" (15.4 cm)
5.1" (13.1 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
9.1" (23.0 cm)
N/A
Weight
2.21 lbs (1.002 kg)
1.59 lbs (0.723 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
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Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
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Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
4°
Medium Incline
6°
6°
Maximum Incline
8.5°
8°
Home Row Height
34.6 mm (1.4")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
9.9
Backlighting Picture
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Brightness Max
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Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
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White Shot
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RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
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Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
No
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
6.4 ft (2.0 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
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Media Keys
Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
7.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.1
7.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Loud
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Razer Yellow
Razer Green
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Clicky
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Key Switches
Razer Yellow
Razer Green
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Clicky
Operating Force
43 gf
58 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
54 gf
Pre-Travel
1.4 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
3.6 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
9.1
10
Latency Video
Latency Wired
3.6 ms
1.2 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
0.8 ms
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
9.5 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.1
10
Single-Key Latency Graph
Preview Graph
Best Connection
3.6 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.4 ms
Wired
3.6 ms
1.2 ms
Receiver
N/A
0.8 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
9.5 ms
PCB (Estimated)
2.3 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Preview Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
3.5 ms
Key Release
8.2 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
8.6
Chord Split Graph
Preview Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
3.0 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
15.7 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
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+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
8.5
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
Partial
iOS
Not Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Partial
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Partial
iOS
Not Compatible
Partial
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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Classic Black
BlackWidow V3
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Black
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Halo Infinite
BlackWidow V3
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Phantom Edition
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Quartz Pink
BlackWidow V3
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Roblox Edition
BlackWidow V3
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