Razer Blackwidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Review
Razer is refining its compact-keyboard game. In 2020, the Huntsman Mini was one of the first 60 percent keyboards from a major maker of gaming peripherals, predating the surge of compact designs launching in 2021. With its second compact design, the Razer Blackwidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed, Razer adds a wireless model to its lineup. Perhaps more crucially, the new Blackwidow V3 Mini adds a few keys—it’s technically a 65% keyboard—and the inclusion of arrows makes a huge amount of difference in everyday use. Those two additions are more than enough of an upgrade for it to qualify as Razer’s flagship compact keyboard. It's a strong choice if you’re looking for a wireless 65% model.Spinning a Smaller Web Versus the full-size Blackwidow, the Blackwidow V3 Mini is pretty teensy. Measuring 1.69 by 12.5 by 5.09 inches (HWD), this simple 68-key device has a substantially smaller desk footprint than its larger, more feature-rich counterpart. Among compact keyboards, it’s on the large side. (I b...
Razer’s refined compact keyboard gains a little girth to get way more comfortable, and Bluetooth and wireless support let you take it anywhere.
Tight 65% form factor; Long battery life with RGB lighting off; Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless support; Razer Yellow switches updated to reduce noise
Pricey; Multi-device wireless support only works with a handful of mice; Steep drop in battery life with RGBs on