Are you looking for a new gaming keyboard? The new Razer Blackwidow X Chroma looks to be a very reasonably priced option for you. Over at Digital Trends, they have written up a nice detailed review of the Blackwidow X Chroma:
Razer is often the first brand gamers try when they put a toe in the deep, dark waters of mechanical keyboards. But the BlackWidow series, Razer’s old go-to, was first introduced in 2010, and it’s showing its age. Its reputation took a knock when Razer switched to its own “clone” switches (provided by Chinese manufacturer Kailh), and stopped offering Cherry MX. That change, and the BlackWidow’s somewhat divisive styling, has given competitors a chance to gain on Razer’s dominate position.
But Razer has a response with its new BlackWidow X, a slightly more affordable alternative to the standard BlackWidow. It showcases a few improvements over the original design. The X series does away with the five macro keys on the side of the board, but in its place is a more standard key layout, an exposed metal top plate, a smaller, sleeker body, and a cable routing system. Even the font on the top of the keys is more conventional, and much more appealing. On top of all that, at least some models in the X series are offered with Cherry MX Blue switches, a long-time favorite among gamers and typists alike.
In short, despite its lower price, the BlackWidow X series improves upon its progenitor in nearly every way.
Less is more
The most striking change in the BlackWidow X is its exposed metal frame. The top of the keyboard is one single piece of metal, wrapping around the top edge, across the key area, and down to the tapered bottom lip. Without the bulky, stylized plastic shell on the older models, the newer design feels smaller both vertically and horizontally (macro keys notwithstanding). While this is desirable for anyone looking for a little extra desk space, it also makes the keyboard feel more solid and more premium, comparing well to the similar exposed decks of Corsair’s K series boards.
Read the complete review at Digital Trends.
