I wanted to complete my Razer branded setup. I recently purchased the Viper Ultimate Wireless mouse and I also wanted to try out a keyboard with the optical switches. So, I purchased the Huntsman Elite with Linear optical switches. This keyboard very sensitive and did require a minor amount of getting used to. I was a little worried about the hard front edge of the wrist rest but I can say its actually fairly comfortable and I haven't had a problem with it so far. The cushion is softer and more comfortable than I expected. I hope it wont deteriorate over time (we'll see). The lighting added to the wrist rest is a neat touch and I'm really glad it uses magnets to attach to the keyboard. I've used several keyboards from corsair which used plastic clips to attach the wrist rest and they all eventually broke. I was also a bit worried about the volume control wheel, it's way more sturdy then I was expecting. The font they use for the Razer keyboards is aesthetically pleasing, clean and clear. I wish the back feet were a bit more beefy, they do feel a bit flimsy compared to the construction of the rest of the keyboard. It would be nice if the keyboard individual key lights were a bit brighter as well but they are within a range I would certainly call reasonable. The key travel is definitely shorter compared to other keyboards I've used in the past and it does take some getting used to. You definitely don't have to bottom out in order for your computer to register a key stroke and it does feel extremely responsive and fast that way. I guess if you got used to pressing down a bit more lightly you could theoretically type faster but I personally haven't been able to do that so far. I did do some typing tests and my typing speed isn't improved at all by the keyboard but I do see the potential for that after getting really used it. Is this keyboard something you really need to be competitive at gaming, I seriously doubt it. I have been using a Cyber Power PC keyboard previous to purchasing the Huntsman Elite and it did the job just fine. I think mice have a way bigger impact on my ability to play games competitively and this keyboard is just icing on the cake. An extra thing to make me feel good about my gaming set up. It's neat to have a matching keyboard and mouse that light up.
Overall I do really like this keyboard. If you have some extra money to spend on a nicer keyboard I would recommend considering this one but I don't think its needed at all. So if you're pinching pennies and trying to get the most bang for the buck for your PC gaming set up, I would personally recommend spending your money else where, better graphics card, better CPU, better SSD, etc. I already had a decent PC and I just wanted to round out my set up and it does just that for me.
| Brand | Razer |
|---|---|
| Series | Huntsman Elite |
| Item model number | RZ03-01871100-R3U1 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9.22 x 17.64 x 1.42 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.22 x 17.64 x 1.42 inches |
| Color | Classic Black |
| Manufacturer | Razer |
| ASIN | B085TD1TV2 |
| Date First Available | April 7, 2020 |
