Razer BlackWidow X Chroma

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 reviews of Razer BlackWidow X Chroma. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and durability. The design and price also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Razer BlackWidow X Chroma is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Razer BlackWidow X Chroma from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the durability. The design also gets good reviews.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Razer BlackWidow X Chroma from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Mike Jennings (trustedreviews.com)

Razer BlackWidow X Chroma

Razer's latest gaming keyboard is a intriguing prospect – a high-end mechanical unit that doesn't use the near-ubiquitous Cherry MX switches.

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Matthew Lambert (bit-tech.net)

Razer BlackWidow X Chroma Review

Razer's new range of raised key mechanical keyboards is here, and we've got the flagship

Mechanical RGB keyboards are rarely cheap, though there are some sub-£100 models out now. At £135, this one is another expensive one, but it is £15 less than the MSRP of the original BlackWidow Chroma and of the K70 RGB's current asking price. It may...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Michael Crider (digitaltrends.com)

Razer BlackWidow X Chroma review

The BlackWidow X series is the perfect introduction to mechanical keyboards.

Our review unit was the BlackWidow X Chroma, a full-sized board with the Chroma RGB lighting system. It goes for $160, $10 less than the non-X version. Depending on key switch choice, that’s either the same price or slightly more than RGB-equipped...

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)

Razer BlackWidow X Chroma review: A beautiful keyboard, but kind of a pain

Razer's stripped-down BlackWidow X Chroma isn't so much an improvement over the original BlackWidow as a lateral move. One that gathers a lot of dust.

New work-friendly sans-serif typeface ; Trendy stripped-down design ; Same weighty construction as the standard BlackWidow

A safe-haven for dust ; Some light leakage, like Corsair's K70 ; Can't change color of status indicator lights

Razer’s new BlackWidow X isn’t so much an improvement over the original BlackWidow as a lateral move. If you like the new stripped-down look and don’t mind dusting, it’s a solid choice. Otherwise, go with the original.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : David Hollingworth (pcauthority.com.au)

One Minute Review: Razer Blackwidow X Chroma gaming keyboard

The Chroma looks great... but goes downhill from there.

... Razer switches continue to hold this keyboard back.

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Stuart Davidson Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

Razer Blackwidow X Chroma Review

Since their introduction in 2010 the Blackwidow range of keyboards from Razer have been impressive products. Probably the worst thing that could be said about them was that there were too many with too few changes between models, though some would...

We’ve always been fans of the Blackwidow build quality and that continues on the X Chroma. The metal frame feels great and the keyboard has a decent weight which ensures it stays steady on our desk. The matt finish is nicely applied and as far as the...

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

Razer BlackWidow X Chroma Review — Style at a Cost

The BlackWidow X Chroma is one of the coolest-looking keyboards I've reviewed. It's also intuitive and a little cheaper than its standard counterpart, but what you gain in savings, you may lose in typing proficiency. I found that the low-profile metal...

New design looks awesome ; Decent mechanical switches ; Beautiful RGB lighting

Appearance interferes with typing ; No USB pass-through ; Basically, just another BlackWidow

The Razer BlackWidow X Chroma has responsive mechanical switches, great software and solid performance, but its unique design can make typing a challenge.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Review

At times Razer can be a frustrating company, they have the habit of announcing or demonstrating products a long time in advance of availability. Take the Onza controller as an example, it has been doing the rounds at press events over the last 12-15...

May, 2011

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Amazing

Amazing keyboard, I am not one to buy expensive products but this was honestly worth it all. The only problem I had was when it was delivered one of the bar keys had came off and I haven't been able to properly get it back on, doesn't bother me as it's...

Jul, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Fantastic keyboard with

The key board is one of a kind. You can download diffent profiles from the Razor website for different lighting effects, or you can make your own one up. You can even set up different profiles for different games so that's pretty dope and handy if that...

Feb, 2018

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