RAZER BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 Edition

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Priced at-

Released Jun 2016

Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2016 Edition Wired

+8Ranking net score+8 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore11 sources

The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 Edition is a wired mechanical gaming keyboard with green switches and customizable backlighting. It features a durable matte finish and programmable keys for gaming.

What reviewers say, by topic

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Total +8 pts

Net positive 2

Net zero 1

Net negative 2

Sentiment

Format

11 sources

Redditdiscussion

Responsiveness & Key Reliability-1 pts
Eh, razer switches are pretty shit and so are their keycaps. I'd recommend looking elsewhere, even at this price.

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization0 pts
Wait, you don't have to install Razer Synapse, do you?

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization-1 pts
Desoldering the factory solder is a total pain.

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization+1 pts
there was something in the patch notes about the Effects Configurator and the BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2016, so if your Synapse is up to date you might be good now.

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization-1 pts
it received an update that said "fixed an issue where the emulator won't display an image in the razer blackwidow ultimate 2016" It still tells me image failed to load.

YouTube

Layout & Comfort+5 pts
as soon as I put my hands w you can see that it's actually angled to make it easier to press which is pretty cool

Redditdiscussion

Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts
You keep the clicky feel but it's much quieter and better overall.
Sound+1 pts
Adding O-rings made a big difference for me. They're cheap and cut down the noise from bottoming out. You keep the clicky feel but it's much quieter and better overall.

Redditdiscussion

Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts
The typing feel is quite satisfying.
Sound-1 pts
And yeah, it's really loud.

YouTube

Typing Feel & Switches+5 pts
as far as a i feels it was really good I actually can't complain

Redditdiscussion

Responsiveness & Key Reliability-1 pts
after 10 months, about 10 switches are double typing. I've lost faith in Razer switches.

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization-1 pts
I'm not sure it's worth it since Razer Synapse is basically malware, in my opinion.

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Net positive 2

Net zero 1

Net negative 2

Videos and posts

RAZER

RAZER BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 Edition

Mechanical Keyboard

Ranking Net Score+8+8 from reviews0 from votes

Sources116 positive · 6 negative

Priced at-

Released Jun 2016

Older model in Best Mechanical Keyboards

Priced at-

Released Jun 2016

Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2016 Edition Wired

+8Ranking net score+8 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore11 sources

What reviewers say, by topic

Pick a topic to see the quotes behind it. Topic points add up to the Ranking Net Score.

Total +8 pts

Net positive 2

Net zero 1

Net negative 2

Sentiment

Format

11 sources

Redditdiscussion

Responsiveness & Key Reliability-1 pts
Eh, razer switches are pretty shit and so are their keycaps. I'd recommend looking elsewhere, even at this price.

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization0 pts
Wait, you don't have to install Razer Synapse, do you?

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization-1 pts
Desoldering the factory solder is a total pain.

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization+1 pts
there was something in the patch notes about the Effects Configurator and the BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2016, so if your Synapse is up to date you might be good now.

Redditdiscussion

Software & Customization-1 pts
it received an update that said "fixed an issue where the emulator won't display an image in the razer blackwidow ultimate 2016" It still tells me image failed to load.

YouTube

Layout & Comfort+5 pts
as soon as I put my hands w you can see that it's actually angled to make it easier to press which is pretty cool

Redditdiscussion

Typing Feel & Switches+1 pts
You keep the clicky feel but it's much quieter and better overall.
Sound+1 pts
Adding O-rings made a big difference for me. They're cheap and cut down the noise from bottoming out. You keep the clicky feel but it's much quieter and better overall.

Redditdiscussion