The same as the current one but with USB and audio passthrough. Razer could easily add the USB and audio passthrough on the current Blackwidow. I don't want to buy the elite because it costs too much and I don't need the multimedia buttons and the wrist rest. I am still using the cherry MX blue Blackwidow but I would like to upgrade because of Croma but I want USB and audio passthrough and can't afford the Blackwidow elite. If the Blackwidow had USB and audio passthrough I would buy it.