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It’s hard to find a good gaming keyboard on a budget, and even harder if you want one with a name brand. But today Amazon is offering one that you shouldn’t pass up. The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% (deep breath) white version is on sale for just $78.
This was the keyboard that made me sit up and take notice of Razer again when I reviewed it. It’s an almost perfect mix of features and form factor, with hot-swap switch sockets, excellent tactile switches in the box, high-quality PBT keycaps, a cushy wrist rest included, and a ton of effort put into getting the “feel” just right with multiple layers of internal padding.
It’s fantastic. Pretty much the only thing it’s missing is wireless — if you want that, I’d go with the similar K65 Plus design from Corsair.
Originally, this 75% keyboard sold for $190, which was pricey, but not unreasonable. At over 100 bucks off MSRP, and more than $50 cheaper than the black version at the time of writing, this is a deal you don’t want to miss if you need a gaming keyboard. It’s a great option all on its own, and serves as an excellent entry point into the world of keyboard customization.
Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 15-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he’s the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop “battlestation” in his off hours. Michael’s previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he’s covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he’s always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.
