Earlier this year Razer launched the BlackWidow V4 Pro, its latest gaming keyboard in the series, and now it’s expanding that with the BlackWidow V4 and V4 X. These two new keyboards will be mostly the same as the V4 Pro, save for a few differences.
The V4 X is most notably Razer’s entry-level version of the keyboard. It’ll offer a few less features but none that make it drastically different. Delivering the same great experience for games one would expect from the Pro model. But it’ll also come with a less expensive price tag for lacking those few features. And that’s how Razer aims to capture the attention of gamers who may have liked the Pro model but didn’t want to spend that kind of money.
The BlackWidow V4 will also come with a less expensive price tag, but it’ll lose a few macro keys, as well as the Razer Command Dial, and USB passthrough. The Pro model also features Chroma RGB around the wrist rest and the non-Pro model does not. If you don’t mind giving up those features, you can save $60. As the BlackWidow V4 will retail for $169.99 compared to $229.99. Or if you really want to save some money, the V4 X is only $129.99.
The Razer BlackWidow V4 and V4 X are available starting today
Razer often announces new products ahead of their true release date. Meaning the company announces something new, and makes it available for pre-order. Sometimes the same day and sometimes not until a few weeks later. That isn’t the case with the two new keyboards it announced today.
Both are available to buy with no pre-orders required. And you can either get them directly from Razer or from select retailers.
Which retailers depends on your region. If a retailer in your area caries Razer products, there’s a chance they’ll have these new keyboards. For US consumers, it looks like you can pick them up from Razer today, and they will eventually be available at Best Buy. Both keyboards are live on the Best Buy site but are still listed as sold out. So chances are they haven’t received stock yet or, the listings just aren’t live.