Razer BlackWidow V4
Gaming Keyboards

BlackWidow V4

Razer

Released Jan 31, 2023 · Analysis updated Feb 16, 2026

Razer BlackWidow V4 gaming keyboard with hot-swappable switches, lush RGB lighting, dedicated macro keys, and a premium build including a comfortable wrist rest. The Razer BlackWidow V4 scores 85/100 based on 24 expert reviews in the gaming keyboards category. Coverage includes reviews from Earlyaxes, Gstylemag, Laptopmag, and Vamers.

Critic Score

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85

based on 24 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Hot-swappable switches(12)
  • Lush rgb lighting(9)
  • Comfortable wrist rest(8)
  • Premium build quality(8)
  • Dedicated macro keys(7)

Cons

  • Pricey!(11)
  • Heavy(4)
  • Terrible battery life(4)
  • Razer synapse software is still clunky(3)

24 Publication Reviews

100
Independent publication12/2023

AI summary of this review

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is an elite, top-tier keyboard that combines performance, convenience, and customization with a sleek design.

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95
Independent publication01/2026

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is an engineering-first keyboard with premium build quality, enthusiast-grade features, and top-tier performance that justifies its $299.99 price tag.

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93
Major publication01/2024

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% is a feature-packed refresh of Razer’s classic keyboard, delivering premium performance that easily earns it a spot among the best gaming keyboards.

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92
Independent publication06/2024

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% embodies Razer's dedication to innovation in gaming peripherals with its compact design and groundbreaking features like hot-swappable PCBs and switch swapping.

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90
Established publication08/2025

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless HyperSpeed Wireless is an excellent gaming keyboard that balances premium features with a competitive price.

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90
Independent publication07/2025

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Razer's BlackWidow V4 Tenkeyless Hyperspeed is an excellent choice for a responsive, compact, satisfying wireless mechanical keyboard.

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90
Independent publication03/2023

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is an excellent keyboard packed with features and boasting great switches, though its £230 price tag is hard to justify.

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88
Independent publication

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The reviewer highly recommends the Razer BlackWidow Elite for typists, praising its excellent typing experience, smooth linear yellow switches, and solid build quality despite some minor issues.

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85
Established publication02/2023

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Razer’s new BlackWidow V4 Pro Gaming Keyboard is easily one of its best all-around keyboards that does just about everything the company offers in 2023.

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85
Independent publication09/2025

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low Profile HyperSpeed Wireless keyboard is a premium, high-performance mechanical keyboard designed for gamers and power users who demand versatility and top-tier features.

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85
Major publication02/2023

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The BlackWidow V4 Pro is designed to do it all — gaming, typing, streaming, you name it — by bringing back the features we’ve been missing recently: dedicated macro keys and media keys, USB passthroug...

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85
Independent publication02/2025

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Mini’s ergonomic design and other features provide a good balance of customization options and performance optimization, making it a worthwhile investment.

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85
Independent publication08/2025

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low Profile HyperSpeed offers a thin, durable design with modern features like AI integration and 1000Hz polling, though its premium price and lighting limitations may give som...

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85
Established publication01/2024

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The BlackWidow V4 75% is one of the best keyboards Razer has ever made, with great typing feel and thoughtful design touches.

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85
Independent publication08/2025

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Razer's Blackwidow V4 Low-Profile offers a solid mechanical keyboard experience in a sleeker package with smart features like a battery indicator, though it has some noise and longevity concerns.

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85
Independent publication11/2025

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The Razer BlackWidow v4 Low-Profile Hyperspeed keyboard offers great performance, excellent RGB lighting, and a stylish slim profile, though it lacks a wrist rest and comes at a premium price.

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85
Independent publication11/2023

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% is a great mechanical keyboard with solid build quality, comfortable typing experience, and excellent features for both gaming and typing.

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83
Major publication09/2024

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is a big ol' board that will delight macro enthusiasts.

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82
Established publication08/2025

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The BlackWidow V4 HyperSpeed TKL should satisfy buyers waiting for a low-profile mechanical Razer keyboard, with effortless typing action that's still feedback-rich and excellent battery life.

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80
Established publication12/2024

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A spares-no-expense upgrade on an already capable gaming keyboard, the Blackwidow V4 Pro 75 foregoes Hall effect switches and is mighty pricey, but few mechanical 'boards do it better.

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80
Independent publication10/2024

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro Gaming Keyboard is an awesome addition to the little burgeoning gaming setup I now have at home, but it is also an amazing everyday keyboard that has really made those days...

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78
Major publication02/2023

AI summary of this review

Razer's latest iteration of its function-rules gaming keyboard atones for some sins of the past and adds some new tricks.

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77
Major publication01/2025

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This board offers a phenomenal experience for gamers and typists alike and comes packed with some welcome extras. But $300 is a steep price to pay, while its 75% layout won't be for everyone.

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60
Major publication11/2024

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The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% keyboard offers a great typing feel but has a rough key texture causing discomfort.

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