Testseek.com have collected 282 expert reviews of the Razer Blackwidow Ultimate and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Razer Blackwidow Ultimate.
March 2011
(84%)
282 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
20 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Programmable keys
Onthefly macro recording
USB and audio/mic jacks
Multilevel backlighting
On-the-fly macro recording
Multi-level backlighting
Cherry MX Blue mechanical-key switches offer one of the most satisfying typing experiences available
Backlighting helps you game in the dark
Intuitive driver software
Responsive keys minimize mispresses
Substantial construction and feel
Less noisy keystrokes
No more dedicated macro keys
More compact
Sleek
Cool looking
Great feel of mechanical switches
Comfortable
Solid build quality + material
Better indicator panel with more prominent LEDs
Advanced backlighting support
Smudge-and-finger-print-free m
Mechanical key-presses are a satisfaction unto themselves. Backlit. USB and headphone/mic pass-throughs give ease-of-access to ports. Flexible macro and customisation system. Heavier than many laptops
The editors didn't like
Slightly confusing typeface on keys
Backlighting doesn’t apply to Shift keys
No light customising to go with macros
Backlighting doesn?t apply to Shift+ keys
Backlighting and a few spare ports don't justify the $40 premium over the non-Ultimate BlackWidow
Lacks resounding blueswitch feel
MMO gamers may want more macro keys
No more dedicated macro keys (though you can still use other keys to record macros)
Not much reason of an upgrade if you already have a BlackWidow Ultimate
Does not support Chroma SDK and no custom lighting presets from the community yet
Clack clack clack. don't expect this to be quiet. Or cheap
Programmable keys; on-the-fly macro recording; USB and audio/mic jacks; multi-level backlighting
Slightly confusing typeface on keys; backlighting doesn?t apply to Shift+ keys; no light customising to go with macros
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Published: 2018-04-22, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
Low-profile looking design, Tactile Razer Green Switches, IP54 water- and dust-proof, Macro functions, Game mode, LED backlit
Uses Razer Synapse 2 software, Can't adjust speed of lighting movement, Can't see all key prints in darker lighting
The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a great-performing keyboard for both gaming and regular use for those who prefer a tactile mechanical keyboard with the added bonus of water- and dust-proof protection.*We were sent a sample of t...
Almost identical to previous model, Outdated software
The BlackWidow Ultimate doesn't break much new ground, and it retains a few not-so-helpful drawbacks that Razer stubbornly refuses to address. Those faults don't do much to detract from what is still — and, really, always has been — an excellent keyboard...
The keys have a tactile feel with a proper depression of the keys. Once you get used to mechanical keys like these, there is no going back to membrane type keyboards, The green LED isn't too bright and is just right for gaming in the dark, The option of s
The standard edition of this keyboard can cause a huge ruckus. In fact, because of its design, the keyboard can keep your neighbors awake through the night as you pound away on the keyboard. To be on the safe side you could opt for the Stealth edition, Th
To be honest, there really isn't any reason why you should not get the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard unless RGB backlit keys are what you are interested in. In that case, there's the BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma gaming keyboard with all the features fo...
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Published: 2017-03-15, Author: Matthew , review by: ign.com
The Razer Blackwidow X Ultimate is a well-constructed mechanical gaming keyboard with snappy keys and a comfortable design. The heavy aluminum housing and stout key mechanisms feel like they could survive the nuclear holocaust, and the lighting is cool if...
The Razer BlackWidow Chroma (Origin PC Edition) is the most tricked-out keyboard in Razer's lineup, with a full numpad, macro keys and extensive lighting and software options. The company's own Green switches are on board, but the stabilizers flanking t...
No more macro keys, Gaming-friendly switches, Professional-looking design
I'd still rather have Cherry Blues, Stuck with Razer's standard black-and-green scheme
We're two years into Razer's “We'll make our own mechanical switches” experiment and I'm still not sold on the idea. However, among gaming keyboards under $100, the 2016 BlackWidow Ultimate's a solid choice and an improvement (however small) over its...
Smart design, Comfortable keys, Reasonable price, Good software
Nothing new or innovative, Razer switches could be better
The BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 is not terribly different from the models that preceded it, for better or for worse. The mechanical keys are still pretty good, the design is still fairly attractive and it offers a significant price break over similar RGB mod...
Published: 2015-11-17, Author: David , review by: nerdreactor.com
Overall the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 Edition is a great gaming keyboard. It has the quality you would expect from a high end gaming peripheral company and all the bells and whistles, too. Although it may not have the 16.8 million color combinations...
Preset lighting effects are more blingy than practical, Ports inconveniently located, Volume adjustment is a key combination
The 2016 BlackWidow is well-built and has a great keyfeel, but buy it for the key switches and Razer's software, not the wild lighting presets. Read More…...
