Razer Huntsman Elite Gaming Keyboard: Fast Keyboard Switches - Linear Optical Switches - Chroma RGB Lighting - Magnetic Plush Wrist Rest - Dedicated Media Keys & Dial - Classic Black

I wanted to complete my Razer branded setup. I recently purchased the Viper Ultimate Wireless mouse and I also wanted to try out a keyboard with the optical switches. So, I purchased the Huntsman Elite with Linear optical switches. This keyboard very sensitive and did require a minor amount of getting used to. I was a little worried about the hard front edge of the wrist rest but I can say its actually fairly comfortable and I haven't had a problem with it so far. The cushion is softer and more comfortable than I expected. I hope it wont deteriorate over time (we'll see). The lighting added to the wrist rest is a neat touch and I'm really glad it uses magnets to attach to the keyboard. I've used several keyboards from corsair which used plastic clips to attach the wrist rest and they all eventually broke. I was also a bit worried about the volume control wheel, it's way more sturdy then I was expecting. The font they use for the Razer keyboards is aesthetically pleasing, clean and clear. I wish the back feet were a bit more beefy, they do feel a bit flimsy compared to the construction of the rest of the keyboard. It would be nice if the keyboard individual key lights were a bit brighter as well but they are within a range I would certainly call reasonable. The key travel is definitely shorter compared to other keyboards I've used in the past and it does take some getting used to. You definitely don't have to bottom out in order for your computer to register a key stroke and it does feel extremely responsive and fast that way. I guess if you got used to pressing down a bit more lightly you could theoretically type faster but I personally haven't been able to do that so far. I did do some typing tests and my typing speed isn't improved at all by the keyboard but I do see the potential for that after getting really used it. Is this keyboard something you really need to be competitive at gaming, I seriously doubt it. I have been using a Cyber Power PC keyboard previous to purchasing the Huntsman Elite and it did the job just fine. I think mice have a way bigger impact on my ability to play games competitively and this keyboard is just icing on the cake. An extra thing to make me feel good about my gaming set up. It's neat to have a matching keyboard and mouse that light up. Overall I do really like this keyboard. If you have some extra money to spend on a nicer keyboard I would recommend considering this one but I don't think its needed at all. So if you're pinching pennies and trying to get the most bang for the buck for your PC gaming set up, I would personally recommend spending your money else where, better graphics card, better CPU, better SSD, etc. I already had a decent PC and I just wanted to round out my set up and it does just that for me.

It's a fantastic keyboard! I've never gotten a gaming keyboard before because they are soooo loud. These are very sensitive keys, you don't have to fully press the keys down to input, allowing for nearly silent typing. Of course when you are mashing the keys it still makes noise, but it's nothing compared to any other gaming keyboard. Unfortunately, out of the box the T key was a bit sticky. I wasn't willing to give it up for any longer so I followed a guide and took it apart to see what the issue was. As you can see in the picture, some foam piece must've been put on sideways, and was messing with the switch! Silly issue, I just picked it up and put it upright, problem solved. I noticed there are a few of these, so if you have an issue with the A, S, H, J, T, or R keys, you might have the same problem. Probably not a very common issue, but still knocks a star of the quality for material. Also, for some reason the ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:"<>? plus the secondary keys along the F9-F12, aren't lit up. At this point yea, I've memorized most of them. But honestly my cheap Razer Cynosa lite had every key lit. It's almost too bad I can't just swap them. I was looking at the replacement keycaps that you can buy for this keyboard, but none of them from razer are appealing to me. Oh well, it's more just a mild inconvenience than anything, but knocks a star off the value for money. Got it 50% off tho, well worth that price. I've been looking for a lit keyboard like this for years, and I'd recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a quiet option like me. On sale it is a must buy!

2 years later and she's still going strong. I've modded it and pretty much have used it on the daily for the past 2 years as I work from home 8 hours a day 5 days a week + personal gaming time during the nights. I absolutely love it still and the sensitivity is so helpful as it's easy on my Tendonitis. The colors are still as vibrant as if it were out of the box, I can't say much for noise level as I have modded it. It's been through many setup upgrades and downgrades but this keyboard + the mouse i also bought at the same time 2 years ago, will always be with me. I've even traveled out of state many times with them :)

Looks good. Lighting effects are cool. Foam pad is nice. Volume control absolutely does not work. If you turn the dial up sometimes volume goes down sometimes it goes up. Super inconsistent.

I've been using this keyboard, the Huntsman Elite with Linear keys, for about 2 months now. I use it every day for work and gaming. I do a lot of typing and also a lot of data entry on the number pad. I am coming from a Logitech G512 with Romer G tactile Blue Clicky Keys and I prefer the linear switches for both typing and gaming. The linear keys feel noticeably faster, especially the actuation point of the switch. One thing to note - many others have been critical of this keyboard because of how little effort it takes to actuate a key, however I haven't found this to be problematic. If you are having significant issue with typing on this keyboard, you probably just suck at typing. I put HyperX white pudding keycaps on mine to enhance the RGB look and it's phenomenal. The only issue is the bottom row is NOT standard size keycaps so they cannot be replaced with traditional keycaps. ISSUES: The wrist pad has some slight deformation after daily use, which you can see in the picture. I don't really care about it. Just a slight ripple. Also, there is no way to change the lighting profile without Razer Chroma installed. This is annoying because I have to use the default rainbow color shift on my work system, which I cannot download Razer Chroma onto for security purposes. That's it. Those are the only issues I have with this keyboard. Overall, it is high quality, incredibly fast, and if you replace the keycaps the RGB can be beautiful.

Ce clavier se distingue par son design exceptionnel, ses performances de frappe rapides et précises, ainsi que ses fonctionnalités innovantes. La première chose qui attire l'attention est la qualité de construction du clavier Huntsman Elite. Les matériaux utilisés sont robustes, et le clavier donne une impression de solidité. Les touches mécaniques Razer Opto-Mechanical (red switch pour mon cas) ajoutent une réactivité incroyable. Le rétroéclairage Chroma RGB est une véritable œuvre d'art. La personnalisation des couleurs est infinie, et la synchronisation se fait facilement avec mes autres périphériques Razer. Les touches multimédias dédiées et la molette de contrôle programmable sont des fonctionnalités très pratiques qui facilitent l'ajustement des paramètres sans interrompre le jeu. Un autre point fort est le repose-poignet magnétique. Il offre un confort supplémentaire lors de sessions de jeu prolongées tout en ajoutant une touche d'élégance au design gobal du clavier. La possibilité de l'incliner pour un angle de frappe optimal est également un détail bien pensé.

Performance and durability is very good

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All good keyboard, sealed and original and working seamlessly, very attractive keyboard clicks mechanism and rgb lighting. However the keyboard is only English, no Arabic letters (printed).

This was my first optical keyboard and I’ll never go back. I went through the reviews here on Amazon and can say I have experienced NONE of the obvious defects some have reported. Every product has the occasional lemon and I guess this keyboard is no exception. My lighting works flawlessly, all keys are smooth- depressing and releasing without error EVERY time in all games from RTS’s to FPS’s to RPG’s. The optical keys take a little getting used to as they have a soft touch- you don’t get that same mechanical feedback. Don’t get me wrong, the keys still offer resistance- it’s just “different”…. In a good way. The price tag was a little high but I believe you get what you pay for and this keyboard proved my point. The soft wrist support is very comfortable but could be a little deeper (front to back) for those of us with larger hands. The sound of the keys is audible and pleasant without being overbearing. Perfect. The software (Synapse) is not perfect. However they update very regularly and seem to be making improvements slowly. I can’t imagine anything I would change about this keyboard aside from a slightly larger wrist rest. It’s as close to perfect as a keyboard can get. I’m buying a second one to keep as a spare- nothing lasts forever.