Razer, long known for its high-end gaming mice, has had sort of a slow start when it comes to gaming keyboards. Its offerings haven't been bad, but the company hasn't had a must-have product yet. The BlackWidow is Razer's first.

Great key mechanisms; strong build; just the right number of features

Attracts fingerprints; noisy; doesn't offer many more features than $50-cheaper basic model

Been using this keyboard for several months now and I am in love with it for all types of gaming. Took me a bit of time to get used to mechanical but now I can never go back. I'm definitely no Razer fanboy but I can definitely stand up for 2 of the 3 products I've purchased from them.

All keys are mechanical and programmable. The ability to control features on other Razer products is great. The construction feels heavy and very solid. The keys are individually lit. Zero ghosting issues! I haven't run into any macro limitations. This thing looks amazing.

All Mechanical keys

Holding the function key to increase/decrease audio volume; The shift print on the keys is backward and not lit

Being a computer gamer, I want the best keyboard possible to game with.

Mechanical Keys; Backlights for most keys; Protected Cables; Durable

Some keys feel flimsy; expensive; weighted

Mechanical key technology improves gaming ability, performance,and response time. makes every other keyboard I've used up to now, not only obsolete, but a hindrance.

Comfortable Design; Great Features; Highly Compatible; Reliable Performance

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great Features; Sleek Design

Noisy

"I have been putting my Razer BlackWidow through a fair amount of punishment over the past year or so, when I am not socialising with friends in person we are usually socialising in noisy gaming marathons which continue until the early hours of most mornings.

Durable; Very high quality; Great to use

Expensive; Loud

Mechanical keyboards are also incredibly durable, and will outlast any membrane based keyboard by a long margin; the switches are just that much more durable. This durability and tactile feedback comes at a price though, it is loud.

This keyboard is just top notch, it has everything a gamer could want out of it, backlit keys, mechanical buttons and on the fly macro writing/saving as well as a usb port extender on the side of the keyboard.

Awesome keyboard. The clicking is really not that hard. Types really well. Double tapping spacebar t..