We first reviewed the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate back in 2011 and now the 2013 model features green backlighting and an anti-fingerprint matte black finish. The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition is designed for gamers looking for an entry level mechanical gaming keyboard with just the minimum features needed. Like the Ultimate, the Tournament Edition uses blue switch mechanical keys.
The BlackWidow Ultimate and Tournament Editions all come in standard and Stealth versions, along with improved anti-ghosting and Razer's Synapse 2.0 cloud technology. Stealth models feature brown mechanical switches for superior tactility and faster response that only requires an actuation force of 45 g and a reduced actuation of 2 mm.
The keyboards enhanced anti-ghosting supports up to 10 simultaneous key presses in game mode. Razer Synapse 2.0 automatically synchronizes user profile settings to a cloud server, allowing for customization of the keyboard and other related Razer products with a single login. The braided USB cable can be detached for extra portability and locked into place on the keyboard.
Check out the full specs of Ultimate 2013:
- Full mechanical keys with 50 g actuation force (45 g actuation force on Stealth model)
- 1000 Hz ultrapolling
- Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
- 10 key anti-ghosting
- Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
- Individually backlit keys
- Gaming mode option
- 5 additional dedicated macro keys
- Audio-out/mic-in jacks
- USB pass-through
- Braided fiber cable
- Approximate Size: 475 mm/18.72 in. (Width) x 171 mm/6.74 in. (Height) x 20 mm/0.79 in. (Depth)
- Approximate Weight: 1500 g /3.31 lbs.
The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013 will set you back $139.99, or €139.99 if you're in Europe. The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013 is expected to be available in August 2012.
Check out the full specs of Tournament Edition 2013:
- Full mechanical keys with 50 g actuation force (45 g actuation force on Stealth model)
- Silent, tactile feedback on key press
- 1000 Hz ultrapolling
- Programmable keys with on the fly macro recording
- Gaming Mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
- Anti-ghosting capability for 6 simultaneous key presses, 10 key presses in gaming mode
- Multimedia controls
- Glowing Razer logo
- Detachable Braided USB cable with Velcro
- Synapse 2.0 enabled
- Sleeve for protection
- Approx. weight: 950 g / 2.09 lbs.
The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition 2013 will set you back $79.99, or €79.99 if you're in Europe. The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition 2013 is expected to be available in August 2012.