RazerReleased 2023

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall8710085976794
Build quality
87
Customisability
100
Performance
85
Productivity
97
Portability
67
Overall
94
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Clicky · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

PcbNon-Hotswappable
RgbYes
Width46.6
Height4.4
Length15.3
Double ShotYes
Form FactorFull Size
Passthrough UsbYes
Dimensions Hwl Cm4.4 cm

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Head to head

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Razer BlackWidow V4 ProSTARS80 V2
 RazerRazer BlackWidow V4 ProThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score94 /100Better80 /100
Build quality87 /100Better79 /100
Performance85 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes