What It Feels Like to Type On
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.
The Numbers
- Brand: Razer
- Price: $89.99 (slightly above the $81.95 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 352
- Category rank: #24 of 43 in mechanical keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 30 products
- Higher-rated in category: 35 products
- More-reviewed in category: 23 products
From the Reviews
A 4.2-star average from 352 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the mechanical keyboards category is 4.5 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Field Around It
At $89.99, the Razer BlackWidow V4 X Keyboard sits slightly above the $81.95 category average. 30 options are cheaper and 12 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552 Mechanical Keyboard ($31.33, 4.5★, 34,386 reviews). It's $58.66 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- AULA F75 Wireless Gaming Keyboard - $65.99, 4.9★ (30 reviews) · Better on both axes
- MechLands EPOMAKER TH108 Keyboard - $88.99, 4.8★ (47 reviews) · Better on both axes
- AULA F75 75% Mechanical Keyboard - $65.99, 4.7★ (1,695 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the AULA F75 Wireless Gaming Keyboard at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the wegear RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at $29.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Bottom Line
6.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.
