The BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2014 is powered by Razer’s new Orange Switches, with lower actuation point and an increased life span. The original BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth was powered by Brown CherryMX switches, the quietest of all CherryMX switches (read the difference between CherryMX switches and why mechanical keyboard matters). The keyboard has a few built-in pass-through ports such as microphone, headphone, and a USB 2.0 (so you can hook your headphones and/or mouse up on the keyboard). The cable is rugged for protection and seems to be able to withstand torture and/or any table’s “edge rubbing” through seasons of time.
The macro keys are on the left for some quick macro shortcuts, recorded directly on the keyboard or with the help of Razer Synapse free software. The keyboard has the Windows key placed on its usual spot like a regular keyboard, which I prefer (so I can run some Windows shortcuts), but you can disable it by going into Game mode (Function + the G-key with the crosshair) if it’s interfering with your gaming session. The media playback and volume control keys are accessible on the keyboard using the same Function key. You can also change the intensity of the lights using the Function + Light keys to suit your taste. Pair it up with the Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse and Kraken 7.1 headphones with the same green theme and you are all set. These individually backlit keys (in green) add visibility when you game at night (or in a low lit place like a tournament event) and enhance the looks of your desktop area. Thanks to the weight, however, the keyboard sits sturdily on the table and will not budge accidentally when I game.Īs with other Razer peripherals, the BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth looks great, especially with the lights on. The keyboard itself is quite heavy, so it’s probably not a keyboard of choice to be carried around constantly inside a backpack.
Obviously, Razer is very confident you’ll like their new switches and that you will make the switch to their new gaming keyboard. To test the switches before you make a purchasing decision, the packaging gives you the option to have a play with the keys in the shop. Why would Razer need to make their own mechanical switches and do they really matter? Apart from maintaining the same look and feel with the previous generation, they are now equipped with the all new mechanical switches from Razer.
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2014 Review – Razer’s most popular mechanical gaming keyboard, the BlackWidow Ultimate (including the Ultimate Stealth variant), gets a core upgrade.
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