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| Spec |  Razer Razer BlackWidow V4 75% $140–$200 “Razer's hot-swap, gasket-mounted 75% with tactile Orange switches” |  ASUS ROG Azoth $190–$250 “ASUS's gasket-mount 75% with an OLED, knob, hot-swap and a lube kit” |
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| Price , different | $140–$200 | $190–$250 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 5052 aluminum top, ABS bottom | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black, White | Gunmetal, Moonlight White |
| Weight , different | 815g, 986g with wrist rest | 1186g |
| Dimensions , different | 321 x 155.5 x 24mm | 326 x 136 x 40mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | Three positions |
| Front height , different | 24mm | 40mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Doubleshot ABS | Doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, per-key RGB | Hot-swap ROG NX, per-key RGB, OLED |
| Plates , different | FR4 | Included plate |
| Compatible switches , different | Most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style | ROG NX and many MX-style 3-pin |
| Software , different | Razer Synapse | Armoury Crate |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 75%, Hot-swap, 8000Hz, Aluminum top, Gasket, Chroma RGB, Magnetic wrist rest | 75%, Gasket, OLED and knob, Tri-mode, Hot-swap ROG NX, PBT, Lube kit in the box |
| Good for , different | Gamers who want to try hot-swap and gasket-mount without a build Players who prefer a tactile, quieter switch over a clicky one Anyone who wants a compact board with a wrist rest and media roller | Gamers who want a custom-feeling wireless 75% Buyers who want to learn switch lubing with a kit Desks that benefit from an OLED for system info |
| Skip if , different | Hobbyists who want to open and mod the board freely Buyers who want PBT keycaps with certainty People who want wireless or USB passthrough | Anyone who dislikes Armoury Crate Budget shoppers People who want a lightweight travel board |
| Pros , different | Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and Razer's first board to offer them (Razer, PCMag) Gasket-mounted FR4 plate with foam and a tape-modded PCB, which IGN found sounded better than mainstream gaming boards PCMag called the tactile Orange switches among the best of the year Aluminum top case with a roller and media keys (Razer) Up to 8,000 Hz polling and Chroma RGB with underglow (Razer) Barebones and several colors available from Razer | Gasket mount with three layers of foam and lubed stabilizers, which Tom's Hardware and IGN praised for sound and feel Hot-swappable pre-lubed ROG NX switches, with a full lube kit in the box (ASUS, Trusted Reviews) Tri-mode wireless that IGN found as responsive as top wired boards Very long battery life, with IGN using under half in two weeks 2-inch OLED with a control knob for settings, media and system info (ASUS, IGN) Textured PBT keycaps and no deck flex (Trusted Reviews) |
| Cons , different | Warranty is void if the board is opened, and screw-in stabilizers are unsupported (IGN) Razer Insider forum posts report Orange switches failing within weeks or months; anecdotal Keycaps described as ABS by Razer and PCWorld but PBT by PCMag No USB passthrough (PCMag) PCWorld thought custom-board fans and pure gamers could each find a better fit Relies on Razer Synapse for macros, lighting and Snap Tap | Armoury Crate software drew criticism from Tom's Hardware and Trusted Reviews High cost, which Tom's Hardware, IGN and Trusted Reviews all noted IGN would have preferred a rotary knob to the lever for fine adjustments No extra USB or audio ports (IGN) Heavy at 1,186 g according to ASUS, and Trusted Reviews called it a weighty frame to lug around Bluetooth is best kept for typing because of delay (IGN) |
| Research take , different | One of the stronger gaming-brand crossovers, praised by PCMag, IGN and PCWorld for typing feel and sound. Weigh the warranty terms and the forum reports about Orange switches, and use the hot-swap sockets if you want a different feel. | One of the best-reviewed custom-style gaming boards, praised for feel, build and battery. Armoury Crate and the cost are the trade-offs, and the onboard shortcuts help limit your reliance on the software. |