Razer Huntsman V2 Analog

+ Innovative analog switch design + Comprehensive software customisation + Excellent lighting software + Comfortable detachable wrist-rest + Strong synergy with other Razer peripherals + USB 3 passthrough + Could open up new possibilities for PC gaming...

- Price - Lighting is slightly dim and uneven through keycaps

It’s such a pleasure to find keyboards that market themselves as ‘premium models’ that live up to their boasts, rather than requiring allowances be made in the face of cut corners or reduced expectations. The Huntsman V2 Analog might not be perfect,...

Analog switch tech is at the cutting-edge of keyboard design ; Plush and comfortable wrist rest ; Durable PBT keycaps ; Standard bottom row for third-party keycap compatibility

Analog input will not work for all games ; Need to manually reassign each key to use controller functionality in-game ; Twin braided cables are stiff and unwieldy ; Very pricey

Looks great.

Very expensive.

For us, this keyboard over-complicates things and as a result is very time consuming to setup, but for those dead-set on entering the realm of analog keyboards then it’s one to consider.

Razer Analog Optical switches offer fine-tuned controls ; Adjustable key triggers give you more customization options ; Customizable media controls ; USB 3.0 passthrough ; Detachable wrist rest with RGB lighting

Doesn't fully simulate a gamepad's functionality ; Extra features make the Synapse software overly complicated ; Expensive

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog, a juggernaut of a gaming keyboard, offers numerous key customizations that replicate using a gamepad's analog sticks. If you're a tinkerer, it'll be your new, favorite input device.

Super comfortable wrist rest ; Neat compact design ; Great gaming performance ; Solid companion app ; Innovative tech that’ll get better over time

Analog input isn’t seamless and doesn’t work with everything ; Lighting could be brighter ; Expensive

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog features great performance, a super comfortable wrist rest and innovative tech packed into a sleek design, but it has a few kinks that need to be worked out.

Innovative actuation features ; Gorgeous design ; Great performance ; Pretty RGB lighting

Keys feel stiff ; Inconsistent software

If you do go with the Huntsman V2 Analog, though, rest assured that you're getting a high-quality product with a feature that very few other keyboards possess. It might not change every single gaming session dramatically — but it also might just...