I often put macros on the function row, but the BlackWidow V4 Pro's extra keys meant I didn't need to. The layout holds great potential for power users. The 5-key macro bank doesn't compare to the 18-key one on the 2014 Corsair K95, but it still has all the keys I need from a productivity keyboard-including the beloved numpad-and then some.

The keyboard's handiest productivity feature is the extra programmable keys. The BlackWidow V4 Pro is marketed as a gaming keyboard, but I spent hours doing work with it.

It's easy to dim the RGB lighting and get to work with complex key bindings you can launch frequently used apps and sites with a keypress and navigate programs with the dial.īut many of the BlackWidow V4 Pro's best features require you to keep Razer's Synapse app open, and while this isn't a new complaint, the introduction of the multi-function dial puts a harsh spotlight on this limitation. The keyboard also has a volume roller and a so-called Command Dial, which lets you twist your inputs to control zoom, scroll through a long spreadsheet, or tweak the size of a Photoshop brush.ĭespite Razer's gaming focus, the BlackWidow V4 Pro fits well in work settings thanks to its extreme, multi-layer programmability, a strong but imperfect typing experience, and a USB-A passthrough port. It expands the full-size keyboard layout to include a column of macro keys and three non-mechanical buttons on the keyboard's left edge. If you've ever wished your keyboard had more buttons, Razer's BlackWidow V4 Pro may be for you.

Specs at a glance: Razer BlackWidow V4 Proġx USB-A passthrough port, detachable wrist rest

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