
Razer clicky optical switches: light actuation, 45g actuation force, 1.5mm actuation point. Meaning a keyboard that'll last and last. The setup is different, though, so it's worth knowing that before you buy: Whichever switch option you choose, you'll get a 100 million click guarantee. Each and every switch on the board is supported by a metal key stabiliser, ensuring less key wobble and movement and a more satisfying action when typing or gaming. When you strip away some of the keycaps, you'll see Razer means serious business with these keyswitches. This means they actuate instantly and are more durable than the classic mechanical switches you'll find in other, lesser keyboards. These are premium optical switches that are designed to actuate via a beam of light, rather than a traditional mechanical contact. The keyboard is available in two different variations, packing either red liner optical switches, or purple clicky optical switches. Where the Huntsman V2 shines is with its switch setup and responsiveness. Hybrid onboard storage – up to 5 keybinding profiles. Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording. Razer HyperPolling Technology - up to true 8000Hz polling rate. There are feet to adjust the keyboard's height at an angle, with a choice of either six- or nine-degree slants should you so wish, but we found its standard slope good enough to tap away on. It's also plush and supple - it really is a joy to the wrists. It's held in place with magnets, so moves away quite easily if you don't want to use it. One external highlight is the faux-leather wrist rest. The Huntsman V2 also has onboard storage for up to five different profiles that can be customised in Razer's Synapse software, so there's plenty you can do to personalise the settings.
That includes four media playback buttons and a digital dial that can be used for volume adjustment as standard, or customised to do more too. One downside of the design is the doubleshot design means that the RGB lighting doesn't get completely through the etching of the lettering, leading to some dark spots when lighting is active - which is a shame.Īlongside the usual keyboard layout, there's also a nice set of multi-function keys. They have a curve to them and the finish is pleasant on the fingertips. We found the standard keycaps are nice enough for daily use. Razer has its own colourful keycap sets that you can purchase as an additional boost for this keyboard, but with a standard bottom row layout any keycaps should work.
#Clicky vs linear for gaming upgrade
If you like the idea of an upgrade with your own keycaps, then that's an option.
This keyboard comes with Razer's Doubleshot PBT keycaps as standard, designed to be more durable and long-lasting than standard keycaps.