Razer BlackWidow X Chroma

DE, Cable
3Ratings
BrandMore from Razer
Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Product details

Designed for maximum durability, mechanical keys from Razer have proven time and time again that they are ideal for gaming because they deliver first-class performance and reliable durability without compromise. Razer's technology and design are developed in-house from start to finish, ensuring that every switch produced meets the highest standards and can withstand up to 80 million strokes.

The Razer BlackWidow X Chroma is equipped with individually programmable backlit buttons and offers 16.8 million color options, all easily adjustable in Razer Synapse. From preloaded lighting effects for different types of games to your unique custom color palette, you can enhance your gaming experience in a way that suits your imagination.

Features include mechanical keys from Razer with an operating force of 50 g, a service life of 80 million keystrokes, customizable Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million color options, military-grade metal construction, support for Razer Synapse, anti-ghosting with a 10-button follow function, fully programmable buttons with ready-to-use macro recording, gaming mode option, cable management, 1000 Hz ultrapolling, and a braided fiber cable.

Key specifications

Keyboard type
Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard
Set Scope
Keyboard only
Keyboard form factor
100%
Peripheral connection
USB
Key technology
Razer Green Switch
Keyboard Equipment
Anti-Ghosting, Backlight, Illuminated keys, Numeric keypad, RGB lighting, Special keys for media
Power supply
USB power delivery
Item number
5818805

General information

Manufacturer
Razer
Category
Keyboard
Manufacturer no.
RZ03-01760500-R3G1
Release date
29.6.2016
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Keyboard properties

Keyboard type
Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard
Set Scope
Keyboard only
Keyboard form factor
100%
Key technology
Razer Green Switch
Keyboard technology
Mechanical-switch
Keyboard layout
Germany
Keyboard layout
QWERTZ
Signal transmission
Cable
Keyboard Equipment
Anti-Ghosting, Backlight, Illuminated keys, Numeric keypad, RGB lighting, Special keys for media
Peripheral connection
USB

Power supply

Power supply
USB power delivery

Operating system

Operating system compatibility
Mac OS, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Package dimensions

Length
49.30 cm
Width
24 cm
Height
6.50 cm
Weight
1.95 kg

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Keyboard» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 38.Trust
    1.8 %
  • 40.Glorious PC Gaming Race
    1.9 %
  • 41.Razer
    2 %
  • 42.Redragon
    2.1 %
  • 43.ASUS
    2.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 30.ASUS
    5 days
  • 30.CHERRY xtrfy
    5 days
  • 32.Razer
    6 days
  • 33.HyperX
    7 days
  • 34.SteelSeries
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Keyboard» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 35.GeneralKeys
    4.9 %
  • 35.MSI
    4.9 %
  • 35.Razer
    4.9 %
  • 38.SteelSeries
    5 %
  • 39.8bitdo
    5.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good92/100
SFT Logo
Rank 1 out of 5SFTSchnell geschaltetReleaseAugust 2016
  • PositiveSehr gute Verarbeitung
  • PositiveAnpassbare Hintergrundbeleuchtung mit vielen Effekten
  • PositiveMassive Metall-Konstruktion
  • NegativeUSB-Hub ersatzlos gestrichen

Anno 2010 gab Razer mit der BlackWidow den Startschuss für den Erfolg mechanischer GamingTastaturen. Mittlerweile ist die Reihe auf sieben Modelle angewachsen, wobei die BlackWidow X Chroma das aktuellste und in unseren Augen schickste Schreibbrett des Herstellers ist. Das schmalere, aus poliertem Metall gefertigte Gehäuse fällt angenehm kompakt und gleichzeitig überaus massiv aus...

Very good88/100
PC Games Hardware Logo
PC Games HardwareSingle testReleaseMay 2016
  • PositiveDruckpunkt/Anschlag der mechanisch Tasten
  • PositiveViele RGB-Beleuchtungstricks/einfache Programmierung
  • NegativeKeine Handballenablage/USB- und Audio-Ports

Mit der Black Widow X Chroma präsentiert Razer keinesfalls eine Innovation auf dem Markt für mechanische Tastaturen, sondern ein weiteres Modell der Reihe, das sich mit der Chassis-Oberfläche aus Alu und den frei stehenden Schaltern vor allem optisch vom Vorgänger absetzt. Im Gegenzug spart man doch Ausstattungsmerkmale wie Makrotasten oder USB-Audioanschlüsse ein, die auch für den Gamer als Fokusgruppe...