Razer Huntsman V3 Pro review: "a classy design and premium feel"

GamesRadar+ VerdictIn many ways, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is a big step forward for the range. A classier design with a more premium feel live up to the price, and its various modes make it a reliable all-rounder. (The FPS setting allows for exceedingly swift responses, while the Analog mode replicates the feel of a controller stick.) However, certain aspects like the media buttons and wrist-rest let it down. These issues aren’t enough to sink what is otherwise a brilliant gaming keyboard, but they do stop it short of the full five stars.TODAY’S BEST DEALS$199.99at Amazon$229.99at Walmart$249.99at RazerPros+Hyper-fast optical switches+FPS mode is top-tier+Analog mode is ace for RPGs+Classy design+Sturdy and hard-wearingCons-Wrist-rest isn’t that comfy-Media buttons don’t make sense-Occasional ‘ping’ noise after keypress GamesRadar+ Verdict GamesRadar+ Verdict In many ways, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is a big step forward for the range. A classier design with a more premium feel live up to the price, and its various modes make it a reliable all-rounder. (The FPS setting allows for exceedingly swift responses, while the Analog mode replicates the feel of a controller stick.) However, certain aspects like the media buttons and wrist-rest let it down. These issues aren’t enough to sink what is otherwise a brilliant gaming keyboard, but they do stop it short of the full five stars.TODAY’S BEST DEALS$199.99at Amazon$229.99at Walmart$249.99at Razer In many ways, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is a big step forward for the range. A classier design with a more premium feel live up to the price, and its various modes make it a reliable all-rounder. (The FPS setting allows for exceedingly swift responses, while the Analog mode replicates the feel of a controller stick.) However, certain aspects like the media buttons and wrist-rest let it down. These issues aren’t enough to sink what is otherwise a brilliant gaming keyboard, but they do stop it short of the full five stars. 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Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I may as well have approached theRazerHuntsman V3 Pro while rubbing my hands in glee. I’m a big fan of the range and use earlier models both at home and in the GamesRadar+ office, so any update is going to catch my eye. Will this wet-around-the-ears upstart knock its competition out of ourbest gaming keyboardslist? And should the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro be your new daily driver? Design (Image credit: Benjamin Abbott) In comparison to the V3, the old Huntsman design (which I was always a fan of) looks blocky and old-fashioned. While there’s plenty of crossover, its replacement feels classier thanks to a brushed aluminum frame, thinner wrist-rest, and more textured volume control. Minimalist but premium media buttons are a marked step up as well. If this is the direction we’re going, I’m OK with it. Still, it doesn’t all get a thumbs up from me. Despite being an improvement overall, there are some things I miss from the V2 range – the wrist-rest, for starters. The V3 Pro equivalent feels less comfortable on the whole because it lacks the same plush padding, opting for a flatter and stiffer alternative instead. For me, this is a step backwards; it’s like being lured in with the promise of a fancy restaurant and discovering that your favorite thing on the menu has run out. Feels classier thanks to a brushed aluminum frame, thinner wrist-rest, and more textured volume control Feels classier thanks to a brushed aluminum frame, thinner wrist-rest, and more textured volume control Similarly, those media buttons (with the exception of the volume wheel, which is gorgeous) are objectively worse so far as I’m concerned. It’s not immediately clear what they do from a glance (unless you have the packaging or instructions to hand, that is), and didn’t necessarily act as I expected. I’m sure there’s a good reason for this tweak, but I’d have as easily done without it. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Features (Image credit: Benjamin Abbott) The headline act of this keyboard would be its Gen-2 Razer Analog Optical Switches. Alongside adjustable actuation (from 0.1 to 4.0mm) and a light-touch 40g actuation force, the V3 Pro features ‘rapid trigger mode.’ As Razer says in its official blurb, this allows you to “release and repeatedly press keys at a much faster rate than is physically possible on standard keyboards. With the ability to reset keys at the slightest lift of a finger, experience an advantage in speed that is especially useful for movement.” Elsewhere, you’re getting textured doubleshot PBT keycaps that can better resist wear and tear. A brushed aluminum top plate has also joined the party, alongside a flat, magnetic leatherette wrist rest that clips onto the base of the keyboard. (It’s worth noting that this doesn’t have the same RGB runaround as its predecessor, theRazer Huntsman V2 Analog, or the latter’s cushioned design.) Fans of twitch shooters should be well served here Fans of twitch shooters should be well served here As always, you can program the V3 Pro with all manner of macros and adjustments too. These can be activated or altered on the fly, and you can easily see what you’re messing with via the LED array indicator. Performance I’ll say up front that I liked the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro – and that’s because I’m about to have a grumble. You see, I didn’t get off to the best start with this keyboard. When I broke it out of its box and started tapping away, I was met with a dull, metallicpingevery now and then after lifting my fingers away. It didn’t happen all the time, and eventually became easy to ignore, but it never fully went away. This makes the deck feel… well, cheaper than I’d like. (Which the V3 Pro most definitelyisn’t.) Fortunately, that issue doesn’t let the side down too much. There’s no impact on performance, and it’s not distracting in the grand scheme of things. The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro won’t disappoint gamers who demand high quality and higher performance The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro won’t disappoint gamers who demand high quality and higher performance In short, fans of twitch shooters should be well served here. Meanwhile, gliding across the enormous map of an Immortal Empires campaign in Total War: Warhammer 3 or quick-changing to the most appropriate weapon when monsters jumped my mustachioedNightingalecharacter was buttery smooth. Speaking of Nightingale, this is where I got the most use out of the V3 Pro’s Analog WASD profile. Much like its predecessor, this allows you to recreate the precision of a controller’s sticks. Press down a little and your character will saunter casually through the landscape, while holding the key breaks you into a run. This may not sound useful, but in games such as the Victorian-themed survival sim or adventures likeStarfield, it can be nice to take things at a slower pace. You’re exploring gorgeous worlds that are teeming with life and lore, so it’s fun to drink it all in rather than sprinting to your next objective. In essence, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro won’t disappoint gamers who demand high quality and higher performance. Should you buy the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro? (Image credit: Benjamin Abbott) There’s a lot to love about this evolution of the Huntsman keyboard, and if you haven’t used the previous models – or if you’re entirely focused on peak performance – you’ll find a lot to appreciate here. Yes, therearemore comfortable options if you plan to use it for daily work with a bit of gaming on the side. But on the whole, it’s still a respectable all-rounder nonetheless. 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For my gaming sessions, I trialled it with Nightingale, Total War: Warhammer 3, and Apex Legends. Because I own the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog, I also made sure to directly compare the two. For more on our process, be sure to see our guide tohow we test gaming keyboardsor the GamesRadar+Hardware Policyas a whole. We’re also rounding up all thebest wireless gaming keyboardsand plenty more of thebest Razer keyboardsto boot. 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