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
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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
Abstract: The Razer Blackwidow has been a staple for any sensible PC gamer, and the Black Widow Ultimate (2014) takes things to another level. With the all-new Razer Mechanical Switches actuate at an optimal distance. The all-new Razer Mechanical Switches have an o...
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Published: 2014-04-08, Author: E. , review by: anandtech.com
In terms of design, there is little to say about the BlackWidow Ultimate, as the keyboard has essentially been around for years already. Razer refined it over time, adding one little upgrade after the other, the latest being their own Green switches. It i...
I liked the original Blackwidow once I learned to overlook the fingerprints on the glossy finish. With their revisions, Razer has been able to improve on the original design. Of course, not every change the made was my cup of tea. I preferred the blue ba...
Razer's switches blend the best aspects of Cherry Blues and Blacks—at least for gaming, Attractive, adjustable backlighting, Rugged braided cable
Razer's new keyswitches aren't very good for just typing, Indistinct, blurry icons for Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, etc
Razer made waves by designing its own keyswitches, and they're great for gameplay. But you'll want to switch (no pun intended) to something else when you need to type....
Since the overall design of the Razer Blackwidow Ultimate hasn't really changed much since the refresh back in 2013, I think the most important thing to focus on with the keyboard is the new in-house Razer green switches, and after spending a considerable...
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Published: 2014-03-17, Author: The , review by: hardwarebbq.com
Razer Green Switches excellent for typing and gaming purposes for those who enjoy the click sound, Matte finish layout, illumination controls, Rubberised coating on the keyboard and keys, ‘OntheFly' Macro Recording, ‘Gamer Mode' to disable Windows button,
Requires more space between the macro and right side keys, Scroll/Num/Caps Lock, Gamer Mode and Macro LED indicator looked ‘washed out', No offline function in Synapse, Alternate keystrokes are not illuminated, The ‘Switch all device lighting to OFF when
Overall an excellent keyboard but the placement of the Macro keyboard needs to be worked out. Rest of them are minor cons that you could adjust, the rest are more or less depending on your preference. Razer should provide an offline version of its Syna...
Razer’s latest iteration of the BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard is an absolute brilliant piece of hardware with four years of tried and true use behind it. It’s new features make it all the more awesome and user-friendly, whether you are typing your mem...
Abstract: Gamers need good gear. The wear and tear of countless intensive FPS sessions take their toll on even the toughest equipment. So treat yourself or a gamer you love to something shiny and new. Unless you want to blame your last death on your crappy keyboard...
Over the past few years of testing various gaming peripherals, i have come to the conclusion that they will help any gamer improve upon his skills. Most people would say otherwise, that a player is determined by his skills not his gear but the combination...
