Razer BlackWidow V4 Mini Wireless Hot-Swap Gaming Keyboard, Orange Switch

I wouldn't wish this keyboard on my worst enemy. It's tiny and all the keys are mashed together. You have to use the fn key just to use your F keys or even something as simple as volume and play. Why do I have and use this keyboard? For a HTPC where real estate on a lap desk is at a premium. That is why I am giving it 5 stars, because it serves that role perfectly. It is heavy so it stays put. It's rechargeable battery lasts forever even with the LEDs on. It connects via Bluetooth, which was a requirement because my HTPC is completely out of USB ports for a proprietary dongle. The build quality is high quality. Nothing feels cheap. The lighting is gorgeous and the effects options are plentiful. This is a serious gaming keyboard. I have the orange switches and they are pretty good and quiet, which is a must for HTPC use. I do wish there was an option for the linear switches. I love the connectivity options this keyboard gives you. It connects via Bluetooth, Razer's 2.4GHz Dongle and USB. Connection using Bluetooth via an Intel Killer BE1750x shows only slight lag. It is okay for general use and games that don't boil down to milliseconds like an FPS. The 2.4GHz dongle and especially wired are a lot better. This keyboard hits it out of the park with this flexibility. At 130 dollars, it is pretty expensive, but you get what you pay for in terms of quality. It is a very specialised keyboard. I could not recommend it for a regular computer as it is too small and limited and I could not live with it as a keyboard on my main system. It's market is for someone who needs a small mechanical keyboard with flexibile connectivity for travel or extremely limited desk space. For this market, it hits it out of the ball park.

I upgraded from the v3 version of this keyboard to v4, and I do not regret it one bit. v3 always bothered me, because the keys felt like the liked precision. They had good key travel, but they did not react well when precision was needed for activities like driving or bunny hopping in a video game. The v4 is perfect; it is performing way better at precision activities. I find holding the shift key to be a lot less strenuous on the v3 or the v4. The v4 is absolutely worth the upgrade and is a bargain at its current price.

This is either a faulty unit, or Razer has been going downhill, fast. I really wanted to like this unit. I still do, but I have my doubts after this brand new unit has a failed keycap, which just fell off, leaving me to think this unit is cheaply made! It wasn’t abused or misused. Its purpose is to be a wireless gaming option for casual, light gaming on a living room PC. It’s USB-C powered option and charging is a nice touch. It feels sturdy and has a good clicking sound, which some may find is a bit loud but responsive nevertheless. The backlighting is cool, bright and adjustable with their software. But I don’t feel this is a good quality unit, or is built for the long-haul since it failed in less than 2-3 weeks! The keycap that failed is the “tab” button. At least I didn’t lose CTRL!!!!

I love my new BlackWidow V4. I come from using a Blackwidow 2012 from back in the day and they have always been super solid. With having very little desk spaced, the V4 Mini is fantastic as it has the arrow keys I always desperately need when I'm using a smaller keyboard. Very well made, battery lasts quite a while and its portability is unmatched. The amount of color this thing can put off is awesome. The keystrokes are like music to my ears when I'm typing as well. Definitely pick this up if you are interested in a small well-made keyboard.

Changing from a huntsman mini because I now need a wireless solution. Immediately impressed with the layout compared to the huntsman. Feels like smarter placement for some alternate functions and adds back the arrow keys which I was sorely missing. 65% seems to be the sweet spot for a compact keyboard with few compromises. Can’t speak to the battery until I go thru a few cycles. I only use 5% brightness on the lights and modest power saving settings so I expect it to be great. Also… Hot swappable switches on a Razer? Whaaaaat? The orange Razer switches feel great anyways but nice to be able to swap it if I want different action on the arrow keys or something. Keycaps are really nice and I love that they are blank when the lights are off but it kind of defeats the purpose when the alternate functions are printed in white on the sides of the keycaps instead of also only showing when it’s lit up. For as much hate as the software gets it’s nowhere near as bad as icue or swarm. Just sayin.

delivers the responsiveness and low latency of Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, plus Bluetooth support for easy multi‑device connection, so you can jump into games or switch between work and play with zero fuss. The hot‑swappable design is a huge bonus it lets you customize your switch feel without soldering, which is ideal if you like tweaking your setup over time. The Phantom pudding keycaps and strong RGB lighting really shine in RGB‑enabled games and make your setup pop, while the pre‑installed tactile switches strike a nice balance between typing comfort and gaming responsiveness. Battery life is excellent too lasting up to around 200 hours. On the flip side, some reviewers mention that the lack of key legends when the lighting is off can make it tricky to touch‑type in low light. A few users have also pointed out that, like many compact boards, build quality and switch consistency can vary, so checking fit and feel is worth it after unboxing.

I LOVED this keyboard, I have a full size wired version. So barring what you're about to read, the keyboard couldn't have made me happier. Here's what happened: The lights on this died after 30 days. A disappointment, but I just ordered a replacement. The replacement lasted about 24 hours. Seriously, it died that quick. This thing is way too expensive for that.

This keyboard is IT. Coming from a MacBook Pro, I was worried the Razer BlackWidow V4 Mini wouldn’t give me that smooth typing vibe I’m used to, but man, it delivers and then some. The keys feel so satisfying to type on—responsive but not too loud—and setting it up was mad easy. Bluetooth is seamless, and the HyperSpeed Wireless? No lag at all. What sold me, though, is how versatile it is. I needed something I could use for work during the day and gaming at night, and this thing handles both flawlessly. It’s professional enough to bring to a meeting without looking extra but still has that RGB sauce to pop when you’re gaming. This is hands-down the best mini keyboard on the market. Whether you’re typing essays, coding, or racking up dubs in a game, the BlackWidow V4 Mini is the truth.

Great build quality. Portable but feels very full size for typing. Big hands still work it well, concern cause I hate tablet keyboards all flat. Colors are actually more helpful when low-light working. I enjoy it over my laptop with tablet. I also use it to remote into my system no need to bring the KVM inline I just Bluetooth or thumb port and go. Or cable. Size compared in photo next to full side Razer Ornata KB and Red Dragon Full-size KB. Case options exist. Works with tablet. Check out pics.

Stopped charging after less than 2 months

El producto vino dañado, algunas keycaps vienen rotas

Fabulous

Lo compré el 13 de febrero de este año y hace una semana ya se le sale la tecla "W" al presionarla, en repetidas ocasiones la presiono y se sale sola. Todas las demás teclas funcionan bien, pero la "W" no.