To a certain extent Razer has made its own life difficult with the BlackWidow Ultimate. This $125 mechanical keyboard offers an impressively responsive typing experience, but we don't find its backlighting or spare USB jack and audio ports enough to justify the cost next to the otherwise identical...

Cherry MX Blue mechanical-key switches offer one of the most satisfying typing experiences available; backlighting helps you game in the dark; on-the-fly macro recording; intuitive driver software

Backlighting and a few spare ports don't justify the $40 premium over the non-Ultimate BlackWidow

In terms of design, there is little to say about the BlackWidow Ultimate, as the keyboard has essentially been around for years already. Razer refined it over time, adding one little upgrade after the other, the latest being their own Green switches.

The BlackWidow is a splendid spiritual successor to the many other keyboards I've owned throughout the years. Out of over a dozen that I've had the pleasure of using since the young age of 8, this mechanical jewel easily holds the most respect within my heart.

There are trade-offs, but Razer's Ultimate BlackWidow is worth a serious gamer's attention.

Responsive keys minimize mis-presses; Substantial construction and feel; Less noisy keystrokes

Lacks resounding blue-switch feel; MMO gamers may want more macro keys

The last keyboard we reviewed from Razer was the laptop style Lycosa, many moons ago. Today we're taking a look at the latest in their line of keyboards, the BlackWidow Ultimate 2013.

Well, the tide, as they say, has turned. We're seriously thinking about taking our loved, key-worn and remarkably trustworthy Microsoft X6 keyboard and replacing it with a new, shiny, and oh so responsive Black Widow.

The new Blackwidow Ultimate is marketed as a pretty package capable of revolutionising keyboard input in-game. However, the truth is, the world's greatest gamers would struggle to tell the difference between this keyboard and any other standard mechanical keyboard.

This ultra-modern keboard from Razor, known for its gaming accessories is for the hardcore gamer. Its stylish design with back light keyboard is a remarkable. Available in blackm, it comes with only a 1 year warranty Compared to other gaming keyboards it has a low warranty period .

Razer is well known for their Naga gaming mice, but they also produce a number of very nice gaming keyboards. The Black Widow Ultimate is a newly revamped keyboard model that includes some great features for gamers.

Razer's BlackWidow Ultimate is something of a novelty, if for no other reason than Razer builds it with keyswitches of its own design, where the rest...

Razer's switches blend the best aspects of Cherry Blues and Blacks-at least for gaming; Attractive; adjustable backlighting; Rugged braided cable

Razer's new keyswitches aren't very good for just typing; Indistinct; blurry icons for Caps Lock; Scroll Lock; etc