Testseek.com have collected 174 expert reviews of the Razer Blackwidow Chroma 2 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Razer Blackwidow Chroma 2.
February 2017
(87%)
174 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
833 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Solid
Metal-heavy frame
Unlimited game-specific profiles
10-key rollover
Superior
Soft wrist rest
Hair-trigger mechanical switches
Five dedicated macro keys
Minimalistic design
Fully programmable
Individually backlit keys
Lighting is attractive
With easily customizable colors and effects
Responsive mechanical switches
Includes macro keys and USB 2.0 pass-through
Magnetic wrist rest is a huge step up over most competitors
Razer's lighting is still top-notch
New Razer Yellow switch is an excellent Cherry MX Speed imitation
Comfortable keys
New Yellow switches work well
Pretty lighting
Intuitive software
Great
Satisfying build quality
Orange Keyswitches are wonderfully quiet but satisfying
Hypnotic and customisable RGB settings
A wrist rest
Full sized keys with a complete Numpad and 5 macro keys – ready to be programmed on-the-fly
Softer mechanical keys that have lesser travel and lower actuation force. This is great for those who game a lot but not so sure about those who code and type
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Dedicated Macro Keys
RBG (Chroma)
Comfortable Padded Wrist Rest
Razer Green
Orange & Yellow Keys
Synapse Enabled
Audio Passthrough
Quality Feel & Weight
10 Key AntiGhosting
Per Key Programibility
Comfortable P
Dedicated Macro Keys (5)
Quiet Linear Mechanical Keys
Feet with Aggressive Grip
1000Hz Ultra Polling
Comf
Comfortable wrist rest - magnetically attached
Chroma backlighting
16.8-million colors
Community development
10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
USB pass-through
Audio-out/mic-in jacks
3 different top-notch mechanical switch options
The editors didn't like
Pricey for feature set
Ho-hum macro editor
No dedicated media controls
Volume dial
Login required to activate config app
Lacks a media bar
Wrist rest can result in some uncomfortable typing angles
Lacks dedicated media keys
Wrist rest is great
But some may not want to use it (or have their own)
Expensive
Very little new since the previous model
Plastic build instead of another material
Bad placement of USB/aux passthrough
Razer has below average quality check policies and this can result in a faulty piece the first time if you are really unlucky. Thankfully
Razer replaces any defunct piece immediately though you still have to wait for a few days
Published: 2017-04-02, Author: Tony , review by: impulsegamer.com
In conclusion, the BlackWidow Chroma V2 by Razer is an overall good gaming keyboard (a little on the expensive side) that contains some excellent customisation options (both for colours and macros) and more importantly a great responsiveness plus its 10 k...
The BlackWidow Chroma V2 has very easily programmable macro keys, a full suite of gaming keyboard functionality and Razer Synapse compatibility
You're really going to need to weigh those features against a hefty price tag
The BlackWidow Chroma V2 is pretty much everything you want out of your gaming keyboard. But there are most cost effective options if you're not ensconced in the Razer ecosystem...
It's a good keyboard. Stellar lighting, supple wrist rest, and Razer's new Yellow switches make this probably the best Cherry MX clone I've ever used. The BlackWidow Chroma V2 is a solid choice.But it does feel somewhat like Razer's falling behind the com...
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Compact tenkeyless size perfect for smaller desks or for portability, Razer Chroma fully customisable RGB backlighting, Magnetic removable wrist rest, Razer synapse software is good to use
Plastic Body, More expensive than its predecessor with little change, Wrist rest is a little too high
Chroma RGB lighting, Build quality, Included wrist rest, Choice of three excellent mechanical keys, Detachable Mini-USB cable, Lag-free input
Price, No Macro keys
As previously mentioned, the keyboard is aimed at a specific market, of which you will either fit into or not. Many gamers are now adopting the cut-down, minimised keyboards to enhance their gaming performance at the cost of general usability. Everything...
Abstract: the Razer Yellow switches are good for up to 80 million key strokesfree Razer Chroma keycap keychain included10 key roll-over anti-ghostingcushiony wrist padrubber pads on the back of the wrist paddedicated macro keys on boardbraided fiber USB cableLED Ra...
Choice of Razer's green, orange or yellow mechanical keys, RGB backlighting is incredible, Razer Chroma works brilliantly, Wrist rest is extremely comfortable, Magnetic system employed for wrist rest, 5 Dedicated macro keys, USB pass-through, 3.5mm audio
May be too pricey for some, No dedicated media keys
The Blackwidow Chroma V2 is glorious in every respect, Razer have gone to extreme lengths to produce the best keyboard that they possibly can. The performance is excellent with the Green mechanical keys feeling magical while typing or gaming. The RGB back...
Is money no object when it comes to your pursuit of total PC gaming supremacy? Then, if you can stomach the $170 (£170, AU$340) price tag, there's a lot to love about the Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2. From its deep lighting options to its great switches, it...
