It feels like there's more iteration to be done here, though, because this could be a silver bullet if implemented differently. It's a little frustrating, because I had high hopes for this additional level of control, but its placement and Synapse reliance hold it back. That means it will likely spend most of its life in productivity uses, cycling between windows and apps, closing programs, and setting brightness levels. The only time I enjoyed using it was map navigation in Immortals: Fenyx Rising. You can spend some time assigning certain in-game keystrokes to different modes, but the dial itself is a little too far away from the main deck to truly be useful in-game. Plus, the command options open to you are a little limited. While there's space for 100 different modes, they're all stored in Synapse itself which means you'll need that power-hungry software running to make full use of it. I was initially excited to spend some time getting this set up for a range of different applications, but this particular feature was a slight disappointment. This sits above the dedicated macro keys, providing 30 steps per revolution for up to eight functions (cycled with a press, and indicated via RGB lighting). On top of that, you've also got another form of programmability in the Command Dial. While I wasn't too concerned by this in my testing, and it shouldn't get in the way of anyone on the hunt for a macro-rich device first and foremost, it's well worth considering if you're not tied to that programmability factor. The wireless connection enjoyed by the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro is gone. That's a hefty feature list, and it's rare to find a gaming keyboard this well-rounded. You're getting 8K hyperpolling for super low latency gaming here, on-the-fly macro recording (and eight macro buttons to map), dedicated media controls (and an additional command dial for more system-level controls), and USB passthrough. ![]() However, the BlackWidow V4 Pro offers (nearly) everything the K70 RGB Pro does, and more. I already preferred Razer's linear switches over the Cherry MX Browns offered by the Corsair, and the sound and feel of these switches in action on the V4 Pro is in another league altogether. The last time I felt this level of power I was reviewing the Corsair K70 RGB Pro, calling it "a feature-packed macro monster." The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro ups the game. While I do prefer a more compact keyboard, the feeling of having everything at my fingertips does mean I switch out for larger decks every now and then. ![]() Wireless connection dropped from previous model.Excellent macro features and programmability.It's a small addition, but one that makes the V4 Pro feel particularly luxurious, casting a soft RGB glow to the desk beneath it for a levitating effect. Rather than simply attaching the plush, textured rest to the deck, this also powers a strip of RGB lighting around the edge. Lifting the keyboard up, you'll find a small magnetic six pin connection. One of my favorite design features, however, is the way the wrist rest interacts with the rest of the deck.
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