Razer blackwidow chroma review

Technical characteristics

Razer BlackWidow Chroma

As with all Razer products, premium packaging is used. On the cover we find a black background and brushstrokes of its corporate color: green. Although the look goes to the image of the keyboard and a small window that allows us to test the buttons.

While in the rear area we have the most important characteristics broken down. Once we open the bundle we find:

Razer BlackWidow Chroma Keyboard Instruction Manual Quick Guide Sticker

The Razer Black Widow Chroma presents normal measurements as it is a standard keyboard of 475 x 171 x 39 mm and a weight of 1, 500 kilograms. Razer is characterized by offering an attractive and quality design and in this version it is very present. Its entire structure is made of plastic and with a minimalist touch.

Although the version you see has an English distribution, the keyboard layout in Spanish with WSAD and “Ñ” is already in stores . The keyboard is distributed in an alpha-numeric area, full numeric keyboard, function keys in the upper area and on the left side. If we look at the sides we did not find any particular feature when presenting a fairly conventional design.

In the upper area, we have the function keys that have multimedia characteristics and allow us to regulate the intensity of the led light and change its effects.

Already in the left area we have the five macro keys that are customizable from the Razer Synapse application. That we will see with more attention in its section.

This version of the Razer BlackWidow Chroma is designed for durability and switches made by Razer. The switches have been modified and improved, and now have a longevity of up to 60 million keystrokes, making the experience much more enjoyable. Each key supports an activation force of up to 50G and an ultrapolling of 1000 Hz. It also incorporates 10 n-Key Rollover (NKRO) technology and 10 keys reinforced with Anti-Ghosting protection that transmit an ideal experience to the end user.

Already in the previous area we have a small HUB with a USB 2.0 connection and an audio input / output to connect a headset. An ideal combination for the most Siberian players.

In the rear area of the Razer BlackWidow Chroma we have two tabs that offer two positions and several non-slip strips. Our tests on wood, iron, marble and glass have been very satisfactory.

Finally, highlight the 2.1 meter braided and shielded fiber cable. Its USB connection is gold plated to further enhance your transfer.

Chroma lighting

We have removed a key from the Razer BlackWidow Chroma for you to see the switch and in which its radioactive green "mark" is clearly visible. It also incorporates Chroma technology that allows us to customize the keyboard with 16.8 million colors and the following available effects:

Wave: Swap the color scale and make a customizable wave effect in two directions. Spectrum Cycle: Cycles of all colors. Breathing: It allows us to choose 1 or 2 colors and they alternate for several seconds. Chroma Experience: Make a color combination starting from the equator of the keyboard. Static: A single fixed color. Custom themes backlit specific keys, depending on the profile / game activated. By default the following come:
- MMO: Number keys, WSAD and Enter are activated.MOBA: Number keys from 1 to 6, QWER, AS and B.RTS: Number keys from 1 to 5, AS, SHIFT, CTRL and ALT.Counter Strike Global: numeric keys from 1 to 5, Tab, QWER, Y, U, ASD, G, K, B, SHIFT and CTRL.DOTA 2: function keys F1 to F8, numeric from 1 to 6, QWERY, AS, G, ZXCVBN and enter.League Of Legends: number keys from 1 to 7, QWER, ASDF, and B. Starcraft II: Function keys F1 to F4, number keys 1 to 5, AS, Shift, BN, Control, Alt and Enter.

What we don't understand is why the only keys excluded in the lighting are the space key and the function key. Keep this in mind for future revisions of the Razer BlackWidow Chroma.

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Razer Synapse Software

To install the Razer BlackWidow Chroma customization application, we must go to the official Razer website and download the Razer Synapse application. Its installation is just as simple as the rest of the applications in windows (all "following").

Once the application is open, it will ask us to update the product firmware, which we always recommend, even if it takes a few minutes (the process is all automatic). The only important thing is not to disconnect it during the process. If you do it later, you can do it from the application itself.

We will see a first screen that will allow us to configure different personalization profiles, light intensity and "gaming" use. We really liked all its interface and manageability. Of course, it is quite a palpable improvement over its previous applications. Great job with the Razer BlackWidow Chroma!

Experience and conclusion

Although the price of the Razer BlackWidow Chroma is not the most attractive on the market, it is true that it is an excellent mechanical keyboard available with Spanish distribution. It has custom keys, functions, 5 macro keys and all the necessary features for professional and not so professional players: NKRO, 1000 ultra-polling and quality and longevity switches.

To test its performance we have used the usual working environment (office automation, graphic design and video and programming), the performance there is very nice. It is true that these switches are a mixture of the MX-Blue and MX-Red. Although we prefer another model for everyday tasks, we quickly get used to it. While the experience in games gives us a plus and we feel very comfortable.

Currently, there is a lot of competition between mechanical keyboards to play . But without a doubt the Razer Blackwidow Chroma is one of the best on the market although its price may be a handicap for the final consumer.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ STANDARD PROVISION.	- DOES NOT HAVE WRIST REST.
+ LAYOUT IN SPANISH.	- HIGH PRICE.
+ LED BACKLIGHTING OF 16.8 MILLION COLORS.
+ 5 CUSTOM MACRO KEYS.
+ UNIQUE LIGHTING EFFECTS.
+ SOFTWARE VERY WORKED.