The best Razer keyboards

The Huntsman V2 Analog is a premium offering from Razer. If you like to get granular with your setup, the Razer Analog Optical Switches will please. These switches offer a custom actuation point for ultimate control. Furthermore, the switches can operate dynamically - for example, pressing W 1.5mm will have a character walk, with movement speed increasing to a run at 3.5mm. While taking a beat to get used to, this operation mimics the level of dynamic control offered by controller analogue sticks. Itu2019s very impressive. Elsewhere, the wrist rest attaches to the keyboard via magnets, thereu2019s a USB passthrough and the aluminium base provides a sturdy, solid base.

Carrying only 60% of the key found on a full-sized board, the Mini truly lives up to its name. The reduced size means that its desk footprint is significantly smaller than full and TKL boards, allowing for streamlined and low-fuss setups. The small shape also allows gamers to play with the board at a 45-degree angle, which some find much more comfortable. Besides the size, the Mini also carries Razer's signature quality and excellent switches. Just be aware that, though great for gaming, the keyboard can feel a little restrictive for everyday and office tasks.

The BlackWidow gaming keyboard is one of the best-known peripherals produced by Razer, alongside the DeathAdder mouse. The V3 improves on the series' ever-popular and affordable formula. The switches are Razer Green, offering clicky and tactile feedback which will last 80 million strokes, and the ABS keycaps are robust. In the top right of the keyboard, there is a tactile analogue roller and media key - these can be configured to control the volume, brightness and playback of entertainment. There're also over 16 million colour configurations to choose from, allowing for some precise custom aesthetics. It even comes with a wrist rest for some added in-game comfort.

The BlackWidow Lite is a stealthy TKL keyboard in both look and sound. While the bold black body looks understated, the mechanical switches are from the Razer Orange range. These are both tactile and silent, with a dampening O-ring. This design is ideal for those who enjoy the feedback of mechanical keyboards, but donu2019t particularly dig the thwacking and clunking commonly encountered. Other than its silence, everything else on the Lite is as weu2019ve all come to expect from the BlackWidow range - high-quality and durable.

While not many Razer peripherals are inaccessibly expensive, a modest budget might not make it to the mechanical options. Luckily, Razer has furnished the marketplace with the Cynosa, a membrane gaming keyboard. Keystrokes have a nice and rapid response which is notably quiet, due to the membrane (so, it's good for late-night sessions). We think the no-frills layout of the media keys is the best that Razer currently offers - simple, but effective. It carries Razer Chroma RGB, too, so it certainly looks the part. Membrane keyboards come under fire quite a bit in online forums, but in our experience, the good ones - like the Cynosa - are nice to use day-in and day-out.

Bringing PC controls to Xbox console gaming, the Razer Turret is a clever all-in-one mouse, keyboard and mouse mat product. The TKL keyboard carries Razer Green Switches, which carry a fast actuation point for speedy gameplay. Designed to sit on your lap, the keyboard has a built-in wrist rest and a retractable mouse mat. The Turret gaming mouse has a 5G optical sensor, mechanical switches and ergonomic shape. A single 2.4GHz dongle provides a reliable and speedy wireless connection. Chroma works with Xbox Dynamic Lighting to create immersive and reaction RGB lighting. Compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X.