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| Spec |  Razer Razer BlackWidow V4 75% $140–$200 “Razer's hot-swap, gasket-mounted 75% with tactile Orange switches” |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |
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| Price , different | $140–$200 | $168 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 5052 aluminum top, ABS bottom | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black, White | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue |
| Weight , different | 815g, 986g with wrist rest | 1.74kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 321 x 155.5 x 24mm | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | 24mm | 22.6mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Doubleshot ABS | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, per-key RGB | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | FR4 | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | Most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Razer Synapse | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 75%, Hot-swap, 8000Hz, Aluminum top, Gasket, Chroma RGB, Magnetic wrist rest | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, South-facing LEDs, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (wired) |
| 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 | Heavy typists who want a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want QMK programmability with Bluetooth People who switch between Mac and Windows Anyone who wants to swap switches or tune the build |
| 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 | Competitive gaming over wireless (90Hz polling) Anyone who needs a portable keyboard Buyers who want 2.4GHz wireless on this model People who prefer a low, flat keycap profile |
| 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 | Flexible PC plate and gasket mount give a soft, bouncy typing feel (Tom's Guide) Full CNC aluminum case at 1,736 g assembled, so it stays put on the desk Bluetooth 5.1 for up to 3 devices plus USB-C; MakeUseOf found the Bluetooth connection stable QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros Hot-swap sockets take 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 300 hours with the backlight off; Tom's Guide saw two to three weeks per charge Programmable aluminum knob, plus a system toggle and both Mac and Windows keycaps |
| 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 | Wireless is Bluetooth only, at 90Hz polling; 1000Hz needs a USB-C cable No 2.4GHz option on the Pro; Keychron lists the Q1 Max for that Heavy for a 75% and not a board to carry around Tom's Guide heard a slightly hollow stock sound and occasional metallic pings Tall KSA keycaps raised mistype rates in Tom's Guide's typing test An r/Keychron owner report describes spacebar rattle from the stock stabilizers Tom's Guide called the $219 assembled price steep at review time (Nov 2024) |
| 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. | A comfort-first 75% that suits long typing sessions better than gaming or travel. Reviewers rate the build and typing feel highly and mark it down for weight, price and a stock sound that can ping. If you want 2.4GHz or magnetic switches, compare the Q1 Max and Q1 HE before buying. |