Razer has been a longtime champion of its own mechanical switches – seen in everything from desktop keyboards to laptops and even iPad covers – but the Huntsman and Huntsman Elite introduces the company's first Optomechanical switch.

Fastest key actuation ever; Tactile and audible key switch clicks; Nearly perfect keyboard layout

Requires two USB ports for power; Sharp edges on palm rest; Whiplash-inducing price

If you love to game this keyboard can take you to places seen by Greek gods. I really like this keyboards feature and if you are like me and love your pc to also look great this is the keyboard for you.

This is the best keyboard I have ever to used. The keys are sturdy and high quality. They feel amazing to key on and are very responsive. I can definitely tell a difference in key response time. The lighting looks amazing too, I really like the underglow. The wrist rest is very comfortable.

Keyboard works fine. Pretty good for gaming, keys feel nice to the touch and the media keys are super useful. However, the light bar on both the keyboard and the wrist-rest looks so warped it is incredibly annoying. Keyboard was rocking back and forth when it arrived but it's a bit better now.

The best mechanical keyboard on the market right now. Suitable for casual use and most importantly, for gaming. The wrist rest is a nice addition and feels really good; the keys sound and feel amazing and the RGB is... Well, RGB.

Razer has continued to establish itself as a major player in the PC and peripherals space, turning out high quality, attractive product...

Opto-mechanical switches are some of the best I've ever tested; Tasteful and attractive lighting; Extremely comfortable magnetic wrist rest

Lacks USB passthrough or macros; Requires two USB ports for full lighting

As the newest addition to Razer's keyboard lineup, the Razer Huntsman Elite aims to bring a new height to performance mechanical gaming keyboards. But unlike all of Razer's keyboards before it, it's equipped with something special: a brand new opto-mechanical switch.

Razer's Huntsman Elite needs another pass, particularly the awkward media keys, but its RGB-enabled wrist rest is eye-catching and the new...

Opto-Mechanical switch is speedy and clean feeling; RGB-enabled wrist rest is gaudy but cool; Finally; dedicated media keys on a Razer keyboard

Opto-Mechanical switch is deafeningly loud; Volume wheel is hard to use without looking; Wrist-rest illumination requires both USB cables to be...

Razer is the gaming peripheral lifestyle brand. While most of the company's devices can feel just the wrong side of edgy, I have a lot of love for the sat on my desk – a solid keyboard that pairs functionality with style and decent build quality.

Great mechanical action for both typing and gaming, Comfortable wrist-rest, Easy to clean, So many lights; So; Many; Lights

No USB passthrough; No macros; Requires two USB ports

It's been a while since we last saw a new keyboard from Razer – but the wait is over, as today we are reviewing the £200 Huntsman Elite. This keyboard boasts an aluminium top-plate, new dedicated multimedia keys, as well as Opto-Mechanical switches.

Opto-Mechanical switches feel great and are objectively faster than traditional mechanical switches; New aluminium top-plate; We finally have dedicated media keys on a Razer keyboard; Top-class RGB lighting; Wrist-rest is plush and very comfortable

I couldn't tell the difference in speed between an Opto-Mechanical and a Cherry MX Brown; Opto-Mechanical switches are currently only available in one style – tactile and clicky; Costs £200