Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Mechanical Keyboards

BlackWidow V4 Pro

Razer

Released Feb 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Oct 13, 2026

Premium mechanical keyboard with hot-swap sockets, customizable RGB, and dedicated macro keys for a superior gaming experience. The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro scores 84/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the mechanical keyboards category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, Cogconnected, Wolfsgamingblog, and Laptop Mag.

Critic Score

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84

based on 9 expert reviews

PCMagCogconnectedWolfsgamingblogLaptop MagTom's Hardware+4 more

Critics are split: our scores run from 70 (WIRED) to 90 (PCMag) — a 20-point spread.

Average of 9 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Premium build quality(6)
  • Comfortable fit(5)
  • Customizable RGB lighting(4)
  • Hot-swap sockets(3)
  • Dedicated macro keys(3)

Cons

  • High price(6)
  • Bulky design(5)
  • Limited features(4)
  • Plastic keycaps(3)
  • Screen issues(2)

9 Publication Reviews

90
Major publication10/2024

AI summary of this review

Razer's standout BlackWidow V4 gets an impressive Pro upgrade that adds even more functionality to an excellent foundation.

Score estimated from the review text

90
Independent publication10/2024

AI summary of this review

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is a premium, highly customizable keyboard that blends enthusiast-grade modding features with gaming performance, though it comes with a steep price tag.

Publisher score: 90

90
Independent publication03/2023

AI summary of this review

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is an exceptional mechanical keyboard with excellent switches, extensive features, and premium build quality, though its high price and large footprint may deter some buyer...

Score estimated from the review text

86
Major publication02/2023

AI summary of this review

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is a feature-rich mechanical keyboard that offers exceptional control and customization for power users, though it carries a premium price tag and lacks wireless support.

Score estimated from the review text

85
Major publication02/2023

AI summary of this review

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...

Score estimated from the review text

85
Independent publication06/2026

AI summary of this review

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is an outstanding choice for typing and daily productivity, though it is slightly outperformed by the Huntsman line for dedicated gaming.

Publisher score: 85

83
Major publication09/2024

AI summary of this review

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

Score estimated from the review text

80
Independent publication10/2024

AI summary of this review

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...

Score estimated from the review text

70
Major publication12/2024

AI summary of this review

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% offers excellent typing experience and useful features like wireless connectivity and an OLED screen, but its $300 price tag is hard to justify given the relatively mod...

Score estimated from the review text