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.
840100282
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: Positioning itself at the top end of Razer’s long line of quality gaming products, the BlackWidow Ultimate delivers an old-school feel with its “clicky” mechanical keyboard, but also offers many of the features you'd expect from a modern day keyboard, ...
The first thing which will be evident to those who try or buy the BlackWidow Ultimate is that this is an incredibly sturdy board. This is partially down to a nice, solid casing but mainly due to the significant weight that the keyboard has. At 1.5kg i...
Before we look at the various products here is a quick look at the various lighting options they offer.Also shown above is a comparison between the blue lighting on the original BlackWidow Ultimate and the new orange Battlefield 3 illumination. So wha...
Abstract: When it comes to specific gaming PC peripherals, there are two camps; those who think that the regular, non-fancy hardware gets the job done, and those who need the absolute best. This year's version on Razer's Blackwidow Ultimate keyboard is definitely f...
Abstract: Razer's BlackWidow Ultimate is something of a novelty, if for no other reason than Razer builds it with keyswitches of its own design, where the rest of the industry uses Cherry MX switches of one form or another. In a press release, Razer claims some cre...
Abstract: Priced at around INR 6250 this is definitely a different breed of keyboard meant for gaming and less for anything else. Keyboards of such type are much in demand these days since gaming has reached a complete new level altogether. The Razer Black Widow Ul...
Fast response rate, Backlit for dim situations, Customisable macro keys
Awkward macro placement, Price
The Blackwidow Ultimate brings a bit of sunshine in the world of gaming keyboards. While it can do better in certain quarters, it is good enough that it should be in your consideration list.(previously published in issue March 2015)...
The question you need to ask yourself is whether you want to spend $189 for the Ultimate version that has extra audio ports and backlit keys. If we had to choose, the lights and extra jacks are just window-dressing, so we'll just go and get the regular Bl...
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