Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro - Gaming Keyboard Orange Switch - US - Black

I like the look. I like the key feel, I like the lights. I don't like whatsoever that the media keys don't work. This problem has existed for more than one version, possibly back to v2 (from their support web site). That's tough to stomach and the problem with the Razer software suggests incompetence in their engineering department (I am a software engineer). If you have the problem, you fix it. I do know mine worked until I installed the razer software (it is needed by several devices including the custom Basilisk mouse settings). So get with it, Razer and fix this. I want to pause or silence music when a call comes in, I don't want to screw around answering the call, then going to the media player to pause it. It's a ridiculous thing to have to do. No excuse at all for it. I'm paying for it to work, I expect it to work. Mapping those keys doesn't work either, readers need to know that. I need functional media keys much more than I need macro keys. I don't use this for games, I use it as an engineering workstation. The lighting is much better (no half lit keys) than my older Cherry MX Brown one from Corsair - that is a limit of those switches. The similar (typist stile) orange keys on this keyboard have all keys fully lit up across the characters, period. Once you get into this price range it seems like that should be expected but these orange keys are better than the Cherry ones for lighting (the MX keys are a decent feel, it's that the symbols are not evenly and completely lit, they fade about 75% of the way across the symbol/letter). I have some silicone O rings I will be installing to make things a little quieter when the key is completely pressed - I've done this before and it's worth the few dollars it costs for a kit with O Rings and a key puller (just always pull straight up, not at an angle). I like to listen to classical music while a work so quieter keys are nice, but I like the tactile keys that aren't totally silent (Orange for Razor, Brown for Cherry). The O rings don't make them totally silent but most of the noise is gone. I use a big 43" 4K Dell IPS monitor so the work environment is "see everything" at once and a nice keyboard goes a long way. Install the Synapse SW after you have your critical stuff installed (Office, browsers, basic utilities and media stuff), and I'd say don't bother with the Axon and other things - just install Synapse (which controls the 5 mouse speeds and any key mapping, which doesn't apply to me) and let it install Chroma (the RGB color part for mouse and keyboard). The install is pretty easy and if you set up an account to store your profile, even if you have to uninstall the SW or replace a critical component like a motherboard, the Razor cloud will save your settings and everything comes back quickly on re-install. I've had a Samsung NVMe drive fail and take all that with it, so getting these small settings saved is nice. Most software will not export the settings (I'm thinking of MS Office). This does. Another FWIW is that you can get, for about $10 each, RGB USB cables, but they are only USB 2 (480 Mbps) speed - but it is a nice adjunct to RGB human interface devices since they don't need bandwith (likewise Levethian and the mouse pad). I use an affordable mouse hub for that, under my big monitor to save all the cables being run all the way to the computer (a full tower Phanteks NV9 on top of the desk area). For all the wires, the color is nice and it's still tidy if you have a kit of colored small zip ties. I originally got the zip ties to attach security badges at the gov places where I've worked, but found the small zip ties (finger length) to have other nice uses. Small diagonal cutter snips off the excess.

Paid a lot of money for a keyboard that couldnt have some of its keys last more than 10 months without input issues.

There’s something truly special about the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro—it doesn’t just sit on your desk, it transforms it. As someone who balances gaming marathons with hours of digital creativity, this keyboard feels like it was made with both in mind. The plush wrist rest with its radiant wraparound RGB lighting instantly drew me in. It’s not just about aesthetics (though, let’s be honest, it looks incredible)—it’s also one of the most comfortable typing experiences I’ve ever had. Whether I’m deep into editing a design or in the heat of a battle, the support and feel are flawless. What’s blown me away even more is how thoughtfully designed this board is. The command dial quickly became my favorite feature—what started as a curiosity is now something I rely on daily to scroll timelines, adjust brush sizes, or control volume with the smoothest twist. And the three hidden macro keys on the left side? Pure genius. Subtle, out of the way, but once discovered, they unlocked a whole new level of control I didn’t know I needed. I’ve bound them to game commands, workflow shortcuts, even lighting presets—it’s incredibly versatile. Add to that the sleek media buttons and the satisfying resistance of the volume roller, and you’ve got a piece of hardware that’s as elegant as it is powerful. This isn’t just a keyboard. It’s the centerpiece of my creative and gaming space—and honestly, I don’t know how I ever lived without it.

9 Months into owning this keyboard and the tab key started working intermittently. Sometimes it won't register a press, sometimes it registers it as a double press. That's a big issue for me because I do a lot of spreadsheet work as well as alt-tabbing while gaming. Turns out the keys on this keyboard are soldered, I wish I would have reserached that before buying it, I wouldn't have bought it. Sometimes the RGB lighting resets to the default rainbow effect, I have to restart the software to fix it. The software is also just obtrusive and obnoxious generally speaking. They keys do feel really nice while they work though, and the media controls are handy! I have a razer headset as well that I bought around the same time, that is giving me a whole other set of issues. I'm about done with razer, going to try to get a warranty repair on this and sell it to some poor soul on marketplace. I've already bought a new keyboard.

VERY NICE RGB illumination and excellent software. Synapse and Chroma seem to play nice with Windows and Gigabyte Control Center, unlike my prior Logitech Hub, or the nasty Corsair mess. I prefer these full stroke machinal keys (orange) over those newer optical/magnetic which are devils to type error free on. These orange keys are much more "clicky" than I expected. but not a deal breaker. The materials used for the key caps, wrist rest, and aluminum top plate should be of more premium and aesthetically attractive at this price. Not the smooth typing experience of a Keychron, but close enough for a gaming board. It has the 1st wrist rest of actually used in 25 years!