Design and Features
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
Because of its full-sized design, the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Wireless is a very large keyboard, and it takes up even more space if you utilize the wrist rest. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is really well-made. It’s mostly comprised of plastic, with an aluminium face plate that flexes very little. Key caps are made of double shot ABS plastic and feel superior than the ones on the Razer BlackWidow Elite. The keys have a slight wobble, most notably the space bar, shift, backspace, and enter keys. When you shake the board, the stabilizers also vibrate.
The incline feet are sticky enough to keep the shoe from sliding around and feel more firm than the Elite’s. The ergonomics of the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro are excellent. The straight board style is standard, but the two incline settings and detachable plushy wrist rest should make it comfortable to use. This keyboard boasts full RGB back lighting that is similar to but not as bright as the Razer BlackWidow Elite’s. The brightness can be adjusted directly on the keyboard by pressing FN+11 and 12 to lessen and boost it. The colors, effects, speed, and brightness may all be changed using the companion programme. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro comes with several great extras. Every key can be macro-programmed, and a hotkey is provided to record and save macros to the board. It contains dedicated media keys as well as a customizable volume control wheel.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is a 65% keyboard that doesn’t take up much area on a desk. It’s about the same size as a 60% board, but it has dedicated arrow keys and extra keys for Delete, Page Up, Page Down, and Insert. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is well-made, with hard plastic and an aluminium base plate, and four rubber feet on each corner of the underside that keep the board in place. The textured double shot ABS keycaps are comfortable to type on, and all of the smaller alphanumeric keys are secure. Backspace, Enter, Shift, and Caps Lock keys, on the other hand, wobble slightly more. When you shake the board, the stabilizers rattle, but it shouldn’t be noticed in normal use. Unfortunately, the clicky Razer Green switches on our device have a quality control fault. There are noticeable variances in the audible click from key to key; some are loud as expected, but others have a very a faint sound. We don’t know if this is unique to our unit. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini’s ergonomics are unimpressive. It’s a straight board with two incline levels and no wrist rest supplied. Unfortunately, because of its high profile, you must bend your wrists a lot to type, which may create tiredness over time. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini features excellent RGB backlighting and individually-lit keys. The Razer Synapse 3 software allows you to customise the lighting effects and control the brightness levels. You can also modify the effects right on the board. Color blending is decent, however certain parts have a reddish tint.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini includes a Game Mode hotkey that locks the Windows key and disables Alt+Tab and Alt+F4, stopping you from minimising, tabbing out of, or exiting your game. You may modify what the Game Mode does with the Razer Synapse programme, and you can also assign macros to any key. Macros can also be programmed straight from the board.
Cable and Wireless Versatility
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
This keyboard comes with a detachable braided USB-C cord. It’s not as thick, but it’s of decent quality despite its kinkiness. This keyboard provides exceptional wireless adaptability. It can be paired with up to three different devices through Bluetooth or its proprietary receiver. A switch on the left side allows you to switch between paired devices. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro keyboard is suitable for usage with a smartphone or tablet. It can be paired through Bluetooth and has a multi-device feature, however it is too large to travel around. The body is quite durable, and the battery can be recharged.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
Razer claims that the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini can charge from zero to full in under five hours and that a full charge can last up to 200 hours, however none of these claims have been tested. A switch on the board’s side allows you to choose between Bluetooth, USB receiver, and Wired mode, and an LED light next to it indicates battery life. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is suitable for use as a mobile or tablet device. It is compatible with a wide range of operating systems and can pair with up to three devices simultaneously through Bluetooth. While its 65% smaller size allows it to fit inside a laptop bag, it is tall and heavy for its size, so it may not be the ideal option if you intend to travel with it.
Performance
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
Razer Green switches, which are haptic and clicky, are used in our Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro. They don’t require much force to activate, giving them a very light sensation. If you don’t like the feel of tactile switches or prefer something quieter, silent linear Yellow switches are also available. Our Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro’s Razer Green switches are noisy and clicky, which may annoy those around you. However, Razer Yellow switches, which are silent and linear, are also available.
The latency is excellent. Although the USB dongle is suggested for gaming, the Bluetooth latency is also quite excellent and should enough for slower-paced games. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is an excellent gaming laptop. Our unit’s clicky Razer Green switches have a low pre-travel and light actuation force. This keyboard, however, is also available with silent linear switches. It features full RGB back lighting as well as macro-programmable keys that can be customized with the Razer Synapse 3 companion software. The key caps are made of double shot ABS plastic that is soft to the touch, and gaming is made more pleasant by the detachable plushy wrist rest.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is a good office keyboard. Despite its simple design, the ergonomics are adequate thanks to the two incline settings and the optional plushy wrist rest. The Razer Green switches on our model provide excellent typing quality without generating an increase in errors, but they are too loud for an office. It is, however, also available with silent linear switches. The build quality is outstanding, and the double shot ABS key caps are quite comfortable to use.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro works well with a home theater PC. If you’re concerned about stumbling over cables, you may connect it by Bluetooth or via its USB dongle. It boasts separate media controls and, thanks to its full RGB back lighting, the keys are easily visible in the dark. Because there is no track pad, you must use a separate mouse to navigate the user interface.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
The Razer Green switches on our Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini seem light and responsive, with good tactile feedback. Some of the switches aren’t as clicky, and the tactile bump feels slightly different. If you obtain the linear Razer Yellow switches, we expect these results to be different. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini’s Razer Green switches are loud, but we expect the Razer Yellow switches to be quieter. When used wirelessly or with its USB receiver, the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini offers extremely low latency. While it is more expensive than Bluetooth, it is still adequate. The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is an excellent gaming laptop. It offers extremely low latency over both cable and USB connections, as well as adjustable RGB back lighting and macro-programmable keys. Our unit’s clicky Razer Green switches are light and responsive, and they provide good tactile feedback. Because the board has a high profile and lacks a wrist rest, you may experience wrist fatigue after playing for a long time.The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini is adequate for business use. The board has a high profile but no wrist support, thus you may get wrist fatigue while typing. While the clicky Razer Green switches on our unit are likely too noisy for an office environment, Razer Yellow switches are also available; these are quieter and do not provide tactile feedback. It is compatible with a wide range of operating systems and can pair with up to three devices simultaneously through Bluetooth. Unfortunately, the typing experience on our item is just adequate due to some quality control difficulties with the switches.
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini works well with a home theater setup. You don’t need to worry about a cord coming from your board to the TV because you may use it via Bluetooth or with its USB receiver. It contains media hotkeys and RGB illumination but no built-in touch pad, so you’ll probably need to use a mouse to navigate the UI.
Software
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
The Razer Synapse 3 companion software is compatible with the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro. You can configure macros, reprogram keys, and customise the RGB lights from here. There is no need for an account, and you can create an unlimited number of profiles. This keyboard is completely Windows compatible. The ‘Scroll Lock’ and ‘Pause/Break’ buttons do not function on macOS. On Android, the Windows key does not function as intended, and certain minor keys do not function on iOS/iPadOS.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
The Razer Synapse 3 software is simple and straightforward. On the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini, you can programme macros, remap keys, change the RGB illumination, and adjust the Game Mode hotkey. Up to four profiles can be saved to the onboard memory, and a HyperShift button can be added to give another degree of personalization. However, you can only reprogram keys that haven’t already been assigned a secondary purpose. When you go to a different computer with Synapse installed, you can also save a cloud profile.
Unfortunately, any changes you make to the RGB back lighting will not be saved to onboard memory. Because the software is only accessible for Windows, you cannot change any of the settings on other operating systems. Except for the Pause Break and Scroll Lock buttons on macOS and the Insert and Print Screen buttons on iOS and iPad OS, all of the keys on the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini should still work properly.
Conclusion
The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro and Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed mechanical gaming keyboards are comparable, however the V3 Pro is full-size while the V3 Mini is 65% smaller. a part of the a. In addition, although having the same height as the V3 Pro, the V3 Mini lacks a wrist rest, which might cause wrist fatigue over time. Both are wireless, can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and have extremely low latency, but the V3 Pro does not have the quality control concerns that our V3 Mini does with its Razer Green switches.
