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BlackWidow V4

Released 18 July 2023.5 Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor: Full size
Switch sensing technology: Mechanical
Connections: USB (wired)
Max polling rate: 8,000Hz

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General

Series: BlackWidow1
Model numbers: RZ03-04690200-R3U1, RZ03-04691 8
GTIN / EAN: 8402729033536
Announced: 18 July 20235
Status: Available1
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): $169.995
Launch price (EU): Not available
Markets: US1
Colours: Black1
Segment: Gaming1
Sold as: Complete1

Layout

Form factor: Full size1
Layout standard: ANSI2
Regional layouts: US1
Keys in regional layout: 1042
Key legends for: Windows2
Numpad: Yes2
Function row: Yes2
Dedicated arrow keys: Yes2
Navigation keys: Full2
Key stagger: Row-staggered2
Bottom row: Not available
Low profile: No1

Switches

Switch sensing technology: Mechanical1
Switch feel: Tactile, Clicky1
Switch maker: Razer1
Switch models: Razer Green Clicky Mechanical Switch Gen-34
Switch stem: MX cross4
Actuation force: 50gf4
Bottom-out force: Not available
Tactile bump force: Not available
Actuation point: 1.9mm4
Total travel: 4mm4
Rated keystrokes: 100million4
Factory-lubed switches: Not available
Adjustable actuation: Not available
Actuation range: Not available
Actuation step: Not available
Per-key actuation: Not available
Rapid trigger: Not available
Minimum rapid trigger movement: Not available
Multi-action keys: Not available
SOCD handling: Yes3
Analog input: Not available
Hot-swap sockets: Not available
Compatible switches: Not available
Stabilizers: Not available
Factory-lubed stabilizers: Yes1

Keycaps

Keycap material: ABS1
Legend method: Doubleshot1
Keycap profile: Not available
Keycap thickness: Not available
Shine-through legends: Yes7

Performance

Polling rate per connection: Connection Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired) 8,000
Source2
Max polling rate: 8,000Hz
Polling rate (wired): 8,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz): Not available
Polling rate (Bluetooth): Not available
Scan rate: Not available
Input latency (claimed): Not available
Key rollover per connection: Not available
Anti-ghosting: Yes9
Adjustable debounce: Not available
Minimum debounce: Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured): Not available
Actuation point (measured): Not available
Total travel (measured): Not available
Operating force (measured): Not available
Typing noise (measured): Not available
Battery life (measured): Not available
Weight (measured): Not available

Connectivity

Connections: USB (wired)1
Wireless technology: Not available
Bluetooth: Not available
Bluetooth device slots: Not available
Devices it can switch between: Not available
Device switching: Not available
Receiver connector: Not available
Receiver storage in keyboard: Not available
Receiver shared with other devices: Not available
Wireless range: Not available
Detachable cable: Yes2
Port on keyboard: USB-C2
Cable plug: USB-A2
Cable: Braided3
Cable length: Not available
USB passthrough: No1
Works with: Windows, macOS2 10 11
Consoles: Not available

Battery

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Battery type: Not available
Number of batteries: Not available
Battery capacity: Not available
User-replaceable battery: Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed): Not available
Longest battery life (claimed): Not available
Battery life, lighting off: Not available
Battery life, lighting on: Not available
Battery life, backlight on (claimed): Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed): Not available
Charging port: Not available
Full charge time: Not available
Quick charge: Not available
Use while charging: Not available
Solar charging: Not available
Battery indicator: Not available

Build

Case material: 5052 aluminium alloy top case1
Plate material: Not available
Mount style: Not available
Flex cuts in PCB: Not available
Sound dampening: Case foam, Plate foam2
Typing angles: Not available
Spill resistant: Not available
IP rating: Not available

Lighting

Backlight: RGB per key3
LED position: Not available
Lighting zones: Not available
Brightness levels: Not available
Side or underglow lighting: Yes1
Lighting sensors: Not available
Lighting sync: Razer Chroma RGB3

Controls

Media keys: Dedicated1
Separate media buttons: 41
Volume control: Roller1
Knobs: 02
Programmable knob: Not available
Knob press: Not available
Separate macro keys: 61
Built-in screen: Not available
Touchpad: Not available
Fingerprint reader: Not available
OS mode switch: Not available
Windows key lock: Yes2

Software

Software: Razer Synapse2
Software runs on: Windows, macOS2 10 11
Open firmware: Not available
Onboard memory: Yes1
Onboard profiles: 51
Macros: Yes2 9
Macros stored onboard: Not available
Key remapping: Yes2
Layers: 22
User firmware updates: Yes9 12

Ergonomics

Wrist rest: Detachable1
Wrist rest material: Magnetic plush leatherette1
Tenting: Not available
Tenting angles: Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions: Width466Depth152.5Height39.6mm(18.3 × 6 × 1.6 in)2
Dimensions with wrist rest: Width466Depth237.5Height39.6mm(18.3 × 9.4 × 1.6 in)2
Keyboard weight: 1,087g(2.4 lb)2
Weight including wrist rest: 1,327g(2.9 lb)2
Box dimensions: Not available
Box weight: Not available

Certifications

Platform certifications: Not available
Other certifications: CE, UKCA8

In the box

In the box: BlackWidow V4, Magnetic plush leatherette wrist rest, USB Type A to Type C cable, Important Product Information Guide2
Cables included: Type Count
USB Type A to USB Type C cable 1
Source2
Spare switches: Not available

Links

Product page: www.razer.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-blackwidow-v4 1
Spec sheet: Not available
Manual: dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/BLACKWIDOWV4-00000647-en.pdf 2
EPREL registration number: Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market): 2years3

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Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-blackwidow-v4/RZ03-04690200-R3U1
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Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/BLACKWIDOWV4-00000647-en.pdf
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Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-blackwidow-v4
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Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-keyboards-accessories/razer-mechanical-switches
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Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/blackwidow-v4-and-blackwidow-v4-x
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Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1851676-REG/razer_rz03_04690200_r3u1_blackwidow_v4_mechanical_gaming.html/overview
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Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/razer/blackwidow-v4
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Regulatory filingdl.razerzone.com/en/compliance/EU%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity%20for%20BlackWidow%20V4%20%28RZ03-0469%29.pdf
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Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13219/kw/blackwidow%20software
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Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14809/kw/razer%20huntsman%20rz03-
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Maker product pagerazer.com/synapse-4-mac
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Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13901/kw/razer%20blackwidow%20download
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