Thanks for the review, I have the first model, Razer Pro Type, and I was wondering if they had corrected the problems of the first one. The increased battery size, connectivity over usb/usb-C, and the type of switches. I have to say I like the orange switches on the first model (Razer Pro Type) for typing but I cannot use the keyboard at work because they are really, really loud for an office setting. The keyboard continues to work well after 2 years for those interested. I type engineering documents for a living and use the keyboard for some light gaming. I type approx 200-300 pages of word (8 1/2 X11) per week. I know that most of the razer products I have purchased have had some manufacturing defects. Those that do not have defects however are far better than what is offered by competitors (here in Canada anyhow).
I recently bought this keyboard and wanted to highlight one issue that might be worth knowing - there's no F-lock key. This means that pressing a function key isn't interpreted as F1, F2 and so on but instead the media player binding for that key (volume, skip track, play, etc.). To get the actual function key to activate requires you to hold down the fn key. For home use this might be fine, but many professionals use software which make extensive use of the function keys and frankly it quickly becomes annoying constantly having to combine the F key with the fn key. There are work-arounds for this but depending on your organisation you may not be able to take advantage of them. EDIT: Razer has released a firmware update that addresses this problem. I've installed v1.03.00_r3 and now fn+ESC acts like F-lock and subsequently the function keys behave normally. Happily this works without having to install Synapse, so kudos to Razer for fixing this.
Really disappointed.. How the hell is possible that F1 keys are by default mapped for multimedia and not for F1-F1 and you cannot even invert it on MacOs/ Windows without synapse software active? F*ck you Razer.
@@existenceinquestion. 1) software has to be installed and active - it's not stored in keyboard, so it doesn't work when it's not installed or not currently running = doesn't work or Mac / Linux and it's bloatware 2) it is not "fn.lock" it's remap when you use ,Razer hot key* , so not.. you cannot change it, you can workaround it = It's fucking joke In case of "productivity keyboard for professionals" that you don't have function keys by default and you can't change it without bloatware and only on windows... No wonder sales of this is just terrible
I owned the first gen if the Pro Type and had to send it back within a year for power issues with a wonky battery connection and key spamming problems. They sent me a gen 2 as a replacement which now has the option to use it plugged into USB but also has key spamming issues with the upper numbers and the numbers pad. I didn't send it back a second time since the first return involved over thirty emails and video recordings uploaded to youtube to prove there was an issue. I really want to like this keyboard and the gen 2 is much more usable connected to USB (I couldn't stand how the battery only model kept powering off the back lighting every so often or how many times I had to press a key to log back into Windows once it had logged off), but the key spamming issue is just ridiculous on a keyboard in this price range. The other thing I really dislike is that Razer keyboards constantly inject an installer app via the USB on your PC to get you to install their software. This should NOT be a thing.
I'm on a 4 year old Blackwidow Elite. Aside from the volume knob getting jumpy, fixed with a quick spray of deoxit, It's been 100% reliable. I've been very happy with it.
Praise: Really good review - straightforward, answered all my practical questions including showing where the cable connects, and the anti-slip pads. First rate content! Constructive criticism: A faster (reasonably faster, not ridiculous) speed of delivery - either using quick cuts to eliminate pauses, or speaking more rapidly will help the audience engage more. That automatically makes it more exciting. Vary vocal inflection. If reading from something add some exclamation points in there! The degree of variation in your tone and volume is quite small so broadening that will help others engage. Try talking with your hands like an animated Italian who is disagreeing with a friend about who the best footballer in history is and see what it does to the range of your speech - then you can implement that in video segments without the hand movements… unless you like the hand movements. Monotone delivery can cause people to lose interest even when what you have to say is interesting. All the best! I really appreciate the clear information and it was very helpful to me!
Thanks for the feedback! We're always looking for ways to improve, so we love to hear from other people. We'll be sure to keep this in mind moving forward and consider making any necessary changes on our end!
It's a pretty comfortable keyboard. That said I've been in RMA hell with them for 2 months since it died on me out of the blue and stopped working even in wired mode.
So does this pop up the razer synapse installer like right away of you plug it in? The razer keyboard i had (some gaming model) did that and kept doing it when i didnt install the software.
Yes, the keyboard can run and work without installing the software. The software just allows you to make changes like remapping keys and programming macros. Hope this helps!
huge keyboard no one wants to take this massive keyboard everywhere he goes waiting for air75 nuphy test I want to know how much latency it has before I buy it
Please have someone who touch types rapidly for the typing test. Your test sounds nothing like the board in real life with one or many people typing rapidly
Have both and this is a smoother experience than the keychon - in my experience of course however unlike you am not a ‘fan’ of one brand I just go by what works well.
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more consistent/quicker action. Its much easier to play high level rythym games/strafe quickly with linears(trying to quickly ADADAD on games like cs and valorant is fatiguing on heavy tactile boards.) That being said the difference is pretty minor and anyone can be a pro regardless of if they use linear, tactlie, or clicky switches. The barrier to entry on being good is never as equipment oriented as people say it is. (looking at you audiophiles)
Oneee of the worssst keyboards I've ever owned. Key spammiiing is a bitchh and I tried everrrry solution online. I am currrrrently typpping on this keyboard and you cannnn seeee typosss from key spammming.
Pro and Ultra in the name must be really good.
they will release a new version elite extra ultra max gaming top of the line mega giga cool keyboard
‘Extreme’ would’ve been nice
Thanks for the review, I have the first model, Razer Pro Type, and I was wondering if they had corrected the problems of the first one. The increased battery size, connectivity over usb/usb-C, and the type of switches. I have to say I like the orange switches on the first model (Razer Pro Type) for typing but I cannot use the keyboard at work because they are really, really loud for an office setting. The keyboard continues to work well after 2 years for those interested. I type engineering documents for a living and use the keyboard for some light gaming. I type approx 200-300 pages of word (8 1/2 X11) per week. I know that most of the razer products I have purchased have had some manufacturing defects. Those that do not have defects however are far better than what is offered by competitors (here in Canada anyhow).
I recently bought this keyboard and wanted to highlight one issue that might be worth knowing - there's no F-lock key. This means that pressing a function key isn't interpreted as F1, F2 and so on but instead the media player binding for that key (volume, skip track, play, etc.). To get the actual function key to activate requires you to hold down the fn key. For home use this might be fine, but many professionals use software which make extensive use of the function keys and frankly it quickly becomes annoying constantly having to combine the F key with the fn key. There are work-arounds for this but depending on your organisation you may not be able to take advantage of them.
EDIT: Razer has released a firmware update that addresses this problem. I've installed v1.03.00_r3 and now fn+ESC acts like F-lock and subsequently the function keys behave normally. Happily this works without having to install Synapse, so kudos to Razer for fixing this.
Thanks for this. That’s a critical issue for a lot of professionals.
Well that sucks, definitely won’t be picking this up then.
Really disappointed.. How the hell is possible that F1 keys are by default mapped for multimedia and not for F1-F1 and you cannot even invert it on MacOs/ Windows without synapse software active? F*ck you Razer.
u can change that in the software
@@existenceinquestion. 1) software has to be installed and active - it's not stored in keyboard, so it doesn't work when it's not installed or not currently running = doesn't work or Mac / Linux and it's bloatware
2) it is not "fn.lock" it's remap when you use ,Razer hot key* , so not.. you cannot change it, you can workaround it
= It's fucking joke In case of "productivity keyboard for professionals" that you don't have function keys by default and you can't change it without bloatware and only on windows...
No wonder sales of this is just terrible
Thanks for the very clear and calm review
I owned the first gen if the Pro Type and had to send it back within a year for power issues with a wonky battery connection and key spamming problems. They sent me a gen 2 as a replacement which now has the option to use it plugged into USB but also has key spamming issues with the upper numbers and the numbers pad. I didn't send it back a second time since the first return involved over thirty emails and video recordings uploaded to youtube to prove there was an issue. I really want to like this keyboard and the gen 2 is much more usable connected to USB (I couldn't stand how the battery only model kept powering off the back lighting every so often or how many times I had to press a key to log back into Windows once it had logged off), but the key spamming issue is just ridiculous on a keyboard in this price range. The other thing I really dislike is that Razer keyboards constantly inject an installer app via the USB on your PC to get you to install their software. This should NOT be a thing.
This video was perfect for me to decide on purchasing this keyboard. Thank you so much for this wonderful video, guys.
Razer has mastered the art of marketing unreliable products. Buy their products to ensure a cycle of replacement on an annual basis.
i have more problems with logitech
I'm on a 4 year old Blackwidow Elite. Aside from the volume knob getting jumpy, fixed with a quick spray of deoxit, It's been 100% reliable. I've been very happy with it.
Praise:
Really good review - straightforward, answered all my practical questions including showing where the cable connects, and the anti-slip pads. First rate content!
Constructive criticism:
A faster (reasonably faster, not ridiculous) speed of delivery - either using quick cuts to eliminate pauses, or speaking more rapidly will help the audience engage more. That automatically makes it more exciting.
Vary vocal inflection. If reading from something add some exclamation points in there! The degree of variation in your tone and volume is quite small so broadening that will help others engage. Try talking with your hands like an animated Italian who is disagreeing with a friend about who the best footballer in history is and see what it does to the range of your speech - then you can implement that in video segments without the hand movements… unless you like the hand movements. Monotone delivery can cause people to lose interest even when what you have to say is interesting.
All the best! I really appreciate the clear information and it was very helpful to me!
Thanks for the feedback!
We're always looking for ways to improve, so we love to hear from other people.
We'll be sure to keep this in mind moving forward and consider making any necessary changes on our end!
@@RTINGSdotcom wonder why u make "fully comparable" on your site in terms of MAC and Linux on this Keyboard? oO
Kinda confusing.
It's a pretty comfortable keyboard. That said I've been in RMA hell with them for 2 months since it died on me out of the blue and stopped working even in wired mode.
Can one change the switches on this keyboard?
I really loooove the design of this keyboard but I want tactile switches.
Unfortunately Razer keyboards are not hot-swappable so you won’t be able to swap the switches. Sorry about that!
So does this pop up the razer synapse installer like right away of you plug it in?
The razer keyboard i had (some gaming model) did that and kept doing it when i didnt install the software.
it's not just keyboard but their top mouse as well. And they dare to call it e-sport ready. Google registry edit to disable this thing manually.
I wonder why u make "fully comparable" on your site in terms of MAC and Linux on this Keyboard? oO
Kinda confusing.
Wish it came with MX green switches.
is this good for gaming ?
This is not razer optical switch, right? I heard optical switch should be a better option?
The unit we purchased uses Razer Yellow switches!
I have a question, can this keyboard work without the soft ware
Yes, the keyboard can run and work without installing the software. The software just allows you to make changes like remapping keys and programming macros. Hope this helps!
if you are my colleague then its fine I will buy this, haha, its not that silent. still a bit noisy
Do they have it in black ?
unfortunately no!
huge keyboard no one wants to take this massive keyboard everywhere he goes waiting for air75 nuphy test I want to know how much latency it has before I buy it
will it work on console? (xbox)
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Yes
Please have someone who touch types rapidly for the typing test. Your test sounds nothing like the board in real life with one or many people typing rapidly
Noted, thanks for the feedback!!
"Linear"
nooooooooooo
Id love to know how this board would ever beat a keychron for office use.
Have both and this is a smoother experience than the keychon - in my experience of course however unlike you am not a ‘fan’ of one brand I just go by what works well.
can i connect it with my ps5?
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Yes u can
Is the 2.4GHz connection encrypted? I didn't find any document mentions that.
Why the hell would you want your keyboard connection encrypted?
@@timofy2641 because nearby script kid will get all your passwords and credit card info :)
Still confused by people using linear switches for gaming. I can see streamers wanting the silent action, but that's about it.
more consistent/quicker action. Its much easier to play high level rythym games/strafe quickly with linears(trying to quickly ADADAD on games like cs and valorant is fatiguing on heavy tactile boards.) That being said the difference is pretty minor and anyone can be a pro regardless of if they use linear, tactlie, or clicky switches. The barrier to entry on being good is never as equipment oriented as people say it is. (looking at you audiophiles)
Its worth considering seeking advice from some actual pros in the space like taeha
Oneee of the worssst keyboards I've ever owned.
Key spammiiing is a bitchh and I tried everrrry solution online.
I am currrrrently typpping on this keyboard and you cannnn seeee typosss from key spammming.
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quality of the video is awfull ....
No it isn't. UA-cam often takes a while to offer the higher resolutions.
How do you know if it’s charging?
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