Microsoft N9Z-00002
Score: 100/100
Razer BlackWidow V4 Low Profile
Score: 91/100Rankings
Microsoft's All-in-One Media Keyboard combines a full-size wireless layout with an integrated multi-touch trackpad, offering solid Windows-only functionality, spill-resistance and long battery life, but it lacks backlighting, a numeric keypad, and cross-platform support.
The BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile offers a premium aluminum build, fast low-profile switches, and exceptional battery life with versatile wireless and wired options. It adds productivity-focused controls but lacks hot-swap capability and an included wrist rest.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6,480 hoursbest | 980 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 204 gramsbest | 1,052.3 grams |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
36 monthsbest | — | |
— | 5best | |
10 metersbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | None | Per-key RGB |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6480 hours | 980 hours |
Layout & Size(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 204 grams | 1052.3 grams |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Case Material | ABS | Aluminum alloy, ABS |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | 2.4GHz RF | Wireless 2.4GHz, USB-C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the keyboard for its smooth typing, robust media-key layout, and a larger-than-average trackpad that handles Windows gestures well. They note its solid build and value price, but criticize the absence of backlit keys for low-light environments.
Everyday users love the convenience of an all-in-one device, especially the built-in touchpad and long battery life, and they appreciate the spill-resistant construction. Common complaints focus on the lack of backlighting, occasional trackpad glitches, and the tight key spacing.
Professional reviewers praise the premium construction, precise low-profile switches, and outstanding battery life, while noting the lack of hot-swap, no wrist rest, and questioning the AI button's real value.
Everyday users love the slim profile, durable PBT keycaps, and long battery life, but complain about the missing wrist rest and the AI button's gimmickry.
“Users appreciate the convenience of the built-in touchpad”
