The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016

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  1. technokat

    technokat Associate Director, Social Marketing Staff Member

    The best-selling keyboard in the world got better with the new Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016.

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    Battle-tested, proven and trusted by gamers globally, our Razer BlackWidow keyboards are designed to do what we, and you do best – dominate at games.

    Whether you prefer to go in guns blazin’ or plan for stealth execution, the first and only mechanical switches designed for gaming – the Razer™ Mechanical Switches will offer the best deliverance. Pick green for clicky goodness, orange to go ninja.



    Our gamers know best and with your feedback, we’ve redesigned the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 to include an improved smudge-free finishing. The beauty is also in the details, and the spacebar is now backlit.

    Take customizability up a notch with the Advanced Configurator for the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016. Tweak each individually lit key to create your own unique lighting effect or hit up presets like Wave, Ripple and the new Starlight.



    There’s a reason why it remains the world’s best-selling keyboard – Feel the Difference today: http://rzr.to/bwu2016

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    technokat, Feb 10, 2016
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  2. technokat

    technokat Associate Director, Social Marketing Staff Member

    Any questions on the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016? Ask 'em here too!
     
    technokat, Feb 10, 2016
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  3. KillStealzzz

    KillStealzzz Active Member

    What is the switch the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 using ? And will we have a chroma version for this ? :wink_:
     
    KillStealzzz, Feb 10, 2016
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  4. eugenews

    eugenews Active Member

    May i know what are the differences between 2016's and 2015's?
     
    eugenews, Feb 10, 2016
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  5. ultimatedeath11

    ultimatedeath11 Member

    Not much is out but right now, I only know what they said at the top, smudge resistant (much needed and thanks), and space bar is now backlit. From the first picture it looks like they added pictures to the function keys as well but I may be wrong in that.
     
    ultimatedeath11, Feb 10, 2016
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  6. technokat

    technokat Associate Director, Social Marketing Staff Member

    They are using our Razer Mechanical Greens (clicky), and Mechanical Oranges (silent but tactile).


    The function keys are now backlit.

    In addition, there's a cleaner looking indicator panel, and the keyboard has advanced lighting capabilities.
     
    technokat, Feb 10, 2016
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  7. boAgie_f

    boAgie_f Member

    @KillStealzzz Yeah what is the differences... maybe the price :D hohoh
     
    boAgie_f, Feb 10, 2016
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  8. CyberEliteGamer

    CyberEliteGamer Member

    Awesome! Can't wait for it to be in Chroma!
     
    CyberEliteGamer, Feb 10, 2016
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  9. Xiopiche

    Xiopiche Member

    I have a bit of a problem with the keyboard's click sound.
     
    Xiopiche, Feb 10, 2016
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  10. Melvanilla

    Melvanilla Member

    Nice lighting effects! wonder if they will be able to be done with older devices.
     
    Melvanilla, Feb 10, 2016
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  11. Xzenovoid

    Xzenovoid Member

    Would be better if it wasn't so expensive. Also amazing light effects!
     
    Xzenovoid, Feb 10, 2016
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  12. richms

    richms New Member

    Does it still have the ridiculous cable that is so thick and inflexible? That drove me to get the smaller one without the numberpad and pointless USB2 and analog passthru ports over the full size keyboard.
     
    richms, Feb 10, 2016
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  13. Psyjin

    Psyjin Well-Known Member

    I like how they at least lit up the spacebar and function keys. I don't mind the loss of the macro line because I prefer the TE BlackWidows anyway. Undecided on the new chassis texture, I'll have to see what it's like in person to make a judgment.

    I hope someday soon Razer decides to light the entire key so that the symbols and special characters can be lit up as well. I understand that the things preventing this from happening right are Razer using opaque keycaps and positioning the LED to the top of the mechanical switch. They should be able to light the whole entire keycap by switching to a clear/translucent plastic or by finding a way to center the LED on the switch.
     
    Psyjin, Feb 10, 2016
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  14. cris24297

    cris24297 Member

    I really like the lighting effects, this keyboard is cool.
     
    cris24297, Feb 10, 2016
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  15. Psyjin

    Psyjin Well-Known Member

    Haha, I think you're in the minority. Most people I know love the braided cable. Don't feel like you made a bad decision with the Tournament Edition though. There are ton of benefits, including:
    • Mouse is placed closer to keyboard for increased ergonomics and decreased travel time between board to mouse
    • Takes up much less space on the desk because it is both thinner and shorter than the full keyboard, loses the numpad and macro line
    • Portable - has detachable USB cable & carrying case
    • Looks better than full keyboards (opinion)
    • Cheaper by $30
    Do some research on TKL keyboards and you'll see that they're a great choice.
     
    Psyjin, Feb 10, 2016
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  16. richy877

    richy877 Active Member

    Wow seems like they addressed a lot of what Razer fans have been asking for in a new keyboard. Really Impressed. Will the New lighting effects like starlight and the moving rows be available for the Chroma Keyboard too? Will there be a New Chroma Keyboard this year?
     
    richy877, Feb 10, 2016
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  17. XuKeD

    XuKeD New Member

    The smudge-free coating shouldn't be looked past! Although this coating is on plastic keycaps etc, it would have been nice to see on the Blade Stealth and hopefully this year's potential Blade 2016.
     
    XuKeD, Feb 10, 2016
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  18. technokat

    technokat Associate Director, Social Marketing Staff Member

    The new Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 is actually priced below (at USD109.99) the BlackWidow Chroma, and even the previous Razer BlackWidow Ultimate.
     
    technokat, Feb 10, 2016
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  19. LINBINGBING

    LINBINGBING Member

    I bought Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth 2016 one month ago. Are they same? If yes I am surprise this advertisement comes out so late...
     
    LINBINGBING, Feb 10, 2016
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    Psyjin Well-Known Member

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