Razer BlackWidow V4 75% vs ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme: Which Keyboard Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4.2

Updated Sep 25, 2025 06:08 PM

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ConnectivityWired

Size Compact (75%)

Switch Type Mechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes

Output Type No

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

ConnectivityWireless

Size Compact (75%)

Switch Type Mechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes

Output Type Non-Adjustable

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

Our Verdict

Razer BlackWidow V4 75%

ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme

The ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme and the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% are mechanical gaming keyboards with compact (75%) form factors and hot-swappable PCBs. While the Razer is wired only, the ASUS is a wireless model with a programmable OLED screen, which the Razer lacks. Both keyboards deliver great sound dampening, but the ASUS has outstanding typing quality. It also includes an adjustable gasket for a more customizable typing feel. The Razer does provide slightly better raw performance, though.

Variants

BlackWidow V4 75% (Black)
BlackWidow V4 75% (Phantom Green)
BlackWidow V4 75% (Phantom White)
BlackWidow V4 75% (White)

ROG Azoth Extreme (Black)

Review

See ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme Review

Check Price

Black

BlackWidow V4 75%

Black

ROG Azoth Extreme

Phantom Green

BlackWidow V4 75%

Black

ROG Azoth Extreme

BestBuy.com

Phantom White

BlackWidow V4 75%

Black

ROG Azoth Extreme

Walmart.com

White

BlackWidow V4 75%

Black

ROG Azoth Extreme

B&H

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

9.0

8.8

No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Gaming

9.0

8.8

Office

7.1

8.4

Mobile/Tablet

1.9

7.2

Programming

7.6

8.4

Entertainment / HTPC

3.9

6.7

Raw Performance

9.3

8.8

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Compact (75%)

Height

1.5" (3.9 cm)

Width

12.6" (32.1 cm)

12.8" (32.6 cm)

Depth

6.1" (15.6 cm)

5.4" (13.6 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

9.1" (23.0 cm)

9.3" (23.5 cm)

Weight

1.99 lbs (0.901 kg)

3.32 lbs (1.504 kg)

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Build Quality

8.5

Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

ABS

PBT

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Ergonomics

6.0

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

4°

Medium Incline

6°

8°

Maximum Incline

9°

11°

Home Row Height

32.8 mm (1.3")

31.5 mm (1.2")

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Hardware Customizability

9.1

8.2

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Screw-in or Plate-Mounted

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

Hot-Swappable Switches

Yes

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Mechanical Switch Compatibility

5-pin Cherry

5-Pin Cherry

Magnetic Switch Compatibility

No Magnetic Switch Support

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

Yes

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

9.0

8.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wired

Wireless

Detachable

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length

6.5 ft (2.0 m)

6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

No Batteries

Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Yes

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

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Extra Features

Media Keys

Dedicated

Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Yes

Control Knob

Yes

USB Passthrough

Numpad

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps Lock

Caps & Scroll Lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

8.0

9.0

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

7.9

8.4

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

50.5 dBA

48.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

51 gf

43 gf

Actuation Force

42 gf

43 gf

Pre-Travel

2.1 mm

1.8 mm

Total Travel

3.7 mm

3.5 mm

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Adjustable Input Granularity

0.0

Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone

N/A

Bottom Deadzone

N/A

Detection Ratio

N/A

Minimum Step Depth

N/A

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Razer Orange Gen-3

ROG NX Snow

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel

Tactile

Linear

Output Type

Non-Adjustable

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

9.5

9.2

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

1.6 ms

2.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±0.1 ms

Wired

1.6 ms

2.9 ms

Receiver

N/A

3.3 ms

Bluetooth

N/A

8.1 ms

PCB (Estimated)

0.0 ms

0.9 ms

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Multi-Key Latency

9.3

8.8

Latency Video

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Receiver

Key Press

1.7 ms

3.9 ms

Key Release

5.6 ms

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Data Transmission

9.6

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Wired

Receiver

USB Polling Rate

8,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

8,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

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Chord Split

8.5

7.7

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

4.5 ms

6.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

9.8 ms

11.3 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Razer Synapse 3

Armoury Crate

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Yes

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

Fully Compatible

iOS

Not Compatible

Fully Compatible

iPadOS

Not Compatible

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Check Price

Black

BlackWidow V4 75%

Black

ROG Azoth Extreme

Phantom Green

BlackWidow V4 75%

Black

ROG Azoth Extreme

BestBuy.com

Phantom White

BlackWidow V4 75%

Black

ROG Azoth Extreme

Walmart.com

White

BlackWidow V4 75%