Experts recommend Keychron K2 more than Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro
As of 6 Jan 2025, experts prefer Keychron K2 over Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro, but both Gaming Keyboards have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Keychron K2 received 2 recommendations: from Tom's Guide (20 Nov 2024) and PC Gamer (3 Jan 2024). By contrast, Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro received only 1 recommendation from T3 (28 Sep 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Gaming Keyboard | Tom's Guide  | Rtings.com  | Tom's Hardware  | PC Gamer  | TechRadar  | PCMag  | T3  | Laptop Mag  | Digital Trends  | GamesRadar+  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | - | $80 |  Keychron K2 | 1 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 55 | N/A | Check price |  Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is a highly customizable and versatile gaming keyboard with durable mechanical switches, extensive customization options, versatile connectivity options, and compatibility with various operating systems and gaming platforms. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 20 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Keychron K2 as #1
Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment #1 out of 8 Keychron K2 The best gaming keyboard overall... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 3 Jan 2024 PC Gamer ranked Keychron K2 as #6
Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 10 Keychron K2 The best budget wireless gaming keyboard... ... ... Source: www.pcgamer.com - On 28 Sep 2023 T3 ranked Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro as #9
Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 16 Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro The best wireless gaming keyboard... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 95 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Keychron K2 outranks Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro. This is not to say that Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is a bad option. Like Keychron K2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Keychron K2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Gaming Keyboard | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Tom's Hardware | PC Gamer | TechRadar | PCMag | T3 | Laptop Mag | Digital Trends | GamesRadar+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $170 |  Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Asus ROG Azoth The Asus ROG Azoth gaming keyboard is a highly customizable and durable keyboard with hot-swappable ROG NX mechanical switches, extensive RGB lighting, and multiple connectivity options, making it a versatile choice for gamers who prioritize a solid and stable typing experience. | - | - | - | - | 11 | 10 | - | - | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $230 |  Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is a customizable and durable mechanical gaming keyboard with two switch options and extensive RGB lighting and programmable key options. | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 4 | - | $160 |  SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless keyboard is a highly customizable and responsive keyboard suitable for both gaming and typing, with SteelSeries' proprietary OmniPoint 2.0 switches, per-key RGB lighting, and multiple connectivity options. | 5 | - | 4 | - | 13 | - | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by Switch&Click | 100 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by avoiderdragon.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by Rtings.com | 91 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by PCMag | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Keychron K2, a 75% layout (84-key) white LED backlight compact Bluetooth mechanical keyboard. The ultimate keyboard that retains shortcut and arrow keys. Inclined bottom frame makes the K2 more comfortable to type even without a palm rest.
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From Seller:
- 3 Modes of Connectivity: Supports Bluetooth for efficient power consumption, HyperSpeed Wireless for lag-free gaming, and USB-C for charging while in use.1000 Hz Ultrapolling
- Signature Mechanical Switch for Gaming: Razer Green switch technology provides a satisfying clicky sound with 50 G of actuation force, ideal for typing and gaming requiring the highest accuracy
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