Razer has unveiled its first barebones gaming keyboard, giving enthusiasts complete control over keycap and switch selection. Better yet, you can grab yourself the Blackwidow V4 75% for just $139.99 if you’re willing to do the assembly yourself, saving you $60 on the original list price.
The Razer Blackwidow V4 75% remains on our best gaming keyboard list thanks to its brilliant performance, easy key-switch design, and sound dampening. The only sore point for us was the keyboard’s original price, particularly because you were almost encouraged to swap out the switches for some of your own, and the keyboard’s customizability was such a highlight. Fortunately, Razer is now offering enthusiasts the option of stripping out the keycaps altogether for a barebones model.
This is a refreshing direction for Razer to take, considering many other competitors have been offering barebones keyboards for years. Customizing the exact feel, sound, and track of your keyboard is a considerable boon to tinkerers, modders, and other DIY enthusiasts. Unfortunately, many people who customize their keyboards end up with an ever-growing pile of unwanted keycaps sitting in a drawer or bag until the end of time.
But now is a great time to clear out some of those drawers, or secure some new 3 or 5-pin switches, including some from the Razer Phantom collection, by grabbing the Blackwidow V4 75% for $139.99, or $199.99 if you want it assembled for you.
Does the Blackwidow V4 75% not take your fancy? Our best RGB keyboard guide has a ton of alternatives from which to choose, and includes all the latest deals.
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