Specifications

Switches: Razer Green Mechanical (Clicky) / Razer Yellow Mechanical (Linear) / Razer Orange Mechanical (Tactile)
Key Feel: Tactile and Clicky / Linear and Silent / Tactile and Silent
Keyboard Size: Full Size
Keyboard Height: Standard Height
Layout: US Layout
Platform: PC
Connectivity: Wired
USB Pass‑Through: Yes
Cable Included: USB Type A to USB Type C (high‑speed)
Polling Rate: Up to 8,000 Hz
Lighting: Razer Chroma RGB – per‑key lighting and underglow on keyboard and wrist rest
Keycaps: Doubleshot ABS
Wrist Rest: Magnetic plush leatherette with underglow
Command Dial: Razer Command Dial – programmable, 30 steps per revolution, 8 default functions
Macro Keys: 8 dedicated macro keys (5 on left side, 3 along edge)
Media Keys: 4 media keys + multi‑function roller
Snap Tap: Supported via Razer Synapse 4
Warranty: Up to 2 years

Photos

Close-up of the Razer Command Dial and the left-side macro keys on the BlackWidow V4 Pro, lit in red.

Close-up of the multi-function roller and four media keys above the number pad of the BlackWidow V4 Pro.

Close-up of the BlackWidow V4 Pro's doubleshot ABS keycaps with RGB backlighting showing through the legends.

Three Razer mechanical switches - yellow linear, green clicky and orange tactile - the switch options for the BlackWidow V4 Pro.

What reviewers say

The review describes the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro as a full‑size wired mechanical gaming keyboard that brings back several features—dedicated macro keys, media keys, USB passthrough, and extra RGB lighting—that have been missing from recent models. It highlights its plush padded wrist rest with extended underglow, programmable multi‑function Razer Command Dial, eight dedicated macro keys, and a high 8,000 Hz polling rate as key selling points, while noting potential drawbacks such as the use of ABS keycaps that may not last long, macro keys disabled by default, and heavy reliance on software for customization.
www.tomshardware.com ↗
The review praises the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro for its massive size, extensive customization options, bright RGB lighting, fast polling rate, and abundant macro capabilities, but notes drawbacks such as lack of hot‑swappable switches, no wireless mode, uneven key sounds, and a cluttered desk setup due to USB passthrough.
www.ign.com ↗
The TechRadar review calls the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro a dream keyboard for gamers, praising its performance, comfort, and striking floating‑RGB design while noting that it is pricey, lacks wireless connectivity, and has subpar USB passthrough.
www.techradar.com ↗
PCMag’s review calls the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro a feature‑rich, premium gaming keyboard that delivers everything hardcore and professional gamers might need—full‑size mechanical switches, immersive RGB lighting, media/macro keys, and a command dial—while noting its high price as the only drawback.
www.pcmag.com ↗
The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is praised as an excellent gaming keyboard with exceptionally low latency and a high polling rate of 8000 Hz. It offers two switch options (linear Yellow or clicky Green), solid build quality, adjustable incline settings, an included wrist rest, full RGB backlighting, and extensive macro programmability—including eight dedicated macro keys on the left side. The review notes that while the clicky Green switches are satisfying overall, they can be inconsistent in sound and feel; ABS keycaps are not as high‑quality as PBT.
www.rtings.com ↗
The PCWorld review praises the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro for its premium build, rapid key actuation, extensive macro options, and impressive RGB lighting, noting that while it is pricey and bulky, serious gamers will appreciate its performance and customization features.
www.pcworld.com ↗

Our take

Based on 6 reviews

All six reviews agree the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is a feature-rich, full-size wired mechanical keyboard built for serious gamers, highlighting its 8,000 Hz polling rate, dedicated macro keys, media controls, and extensive RGB lighting. They also consistently note its premium price, large footprint, and lack of wireless connectivity as significant trade-offs for its size and cost.

However, reviewers split on build quality and usability: while PCMag and PCWorld praise its premium feel and performance, Tom's Hardware and IGN criticize the ABS keycaps, default-disabled macros, and software dependency, with RTINGS noting inconsistent clicky switch sound. Buyers seeking a wired, feature-dense setup for PC gaming will find it compelling, but those prioritizing wireless freedom, compact desks, or long-term keycap durability should look elsewhere.