Name: Razer BlackWidow V3 TKL
Brand: Razer
SKU: B09698GFZJ
Price: 99.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (1135 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Razer BlackWidow V3 TKL with Yellow switches is a tenkeyless wired gaming keyboard featuring silent linear switches, per‑key Chroma RGB lighting, and a sturdy aluminum top plate. It offers 1000 Hz polling for fast response but lacks onboard memory, media keys, and hot‑swappable switches.

✓ Best for: Competitive gamers and esports enthusiasts who need a compact, responsive TKL board with low‑actuation linear switches, high polling rate, and extensive RGB customization, especially on Windows systems using Razer Synapse.✗ Not ideal for: Typists seeking tactile feedback, laptop or travel users needing a lightweight keyboard, and anyone who wants hot‑swappable switches or built‑in media controls.

Pros

✓Silent linear Razer Yellow switches provide smooth, low‑force actuation ideal for fast gaming responses.
✓Per‑key Razer Chroma RGB lighting offers 16.8 million colors and extensive customization.
✓Sturdy aluminum matte top plate combined with ABS doubleshot keycaps ensures durable build quality.

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Specifications

Connectivity

Connectivity TypeWired USB 2.0 Type-A

Cable TypeRubber attached

Cable RoutingYes

Controls

N-key RolloverYes

Anti-ghostingYes

Macro RecordingOn-the-fly

Gaming ModeEnabled

Snap TapSupported

Design

Height41.1 mm mm

Width154.9 mm mm

Length362.2 mm mm

Weight839 g g

Form FactorTenkeyless (TKL)

Features

Fully Programmable KeysYes

General

BrandRazer

ModelBlackWidow V3 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

ColorClassic Black

Release Date2022-02-26

Warranty2 years

Lighting

Lighting TypePer-key Razer Chroma RGB

Color Count16.8 million colors

Performance

Switch TypeRazer Yellow Mechanical (linear, silent)

Actuation Force41 gf gf

Operating Force43 gf gf

Pre-travel Distance1.4 mm mm

Total Travel Distance3.6 mm mm

Software

Software VersionRazer Synapse 3

Switch

Switch TypeRazer Yellow Mechanical (linear, silent) – 41 gf actuation, 1.4 mm pre‑travel, 3.6 mm total travel

Durability

Lifespan80 million keystrokes per switch

Construction

Build MaterialsAluminum matte top plate, plastic base, doubleshot ABS keycaps, plate‑mounted replaceable Cherry stabilizers

Dimensions & Weight

Height1.62 inches

Width6.1 inches

Depth14.26 inches

Weight1.85 Pounds

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Razer BlackWidow V3 TKL

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