In early summer, we thoroughly reviewed the new compact keyboard mechanical RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT 2016 (RZ03-01700700-R3R1). At the same time came a few models in the updated BlackWidow line, three of which belong to the class of the tournament. If you like us appreciate space and are willing to sacrifice the numeric keypad, will only choose between RGB backlit keyboard without it. Opting for RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT (RZ03-01770400-R3R1), the youngest in this new series, will save up to 3,000 rubles, compared with CHROMA.
EQUIPMENT
Comes compact keyboard mechanical RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT traditional dark packaging from cardboard. Provides detailed information on specifications. Special attention is paid to the localization. Let me remind you, RAZER BLACKWIDOW ULTIMATE 2016 (review) came to us in the early Cyrillic version without the keyboard.
Options include stickers with the logo, user manual and warranty card.
APPEARANCE
I think you noticed that most of the competitions on cyber players tables are the keyboard without the numeric keypad. In games, this unit remains unclaimed, increasing the distance from the block to the WASD-mouse.
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And the banal point concerns the ease of transportation: smaller body size and weight is easier to throw in a backpack, connected to another system.
Failure to shorten the length of the block RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT 10 centimeters and a weight of 600 grams.
It’s a grain of truth in these keyboards have for home use in scenarios where the home PC acts as a gaming machine. For myself the same question the need for this block can be solved very simply, just enough to pay attention to how often it is activated during normal operation.
I definitely like the approach in 2016 from the company RAZER, is to avoid the soft-touch surfaces on its periphery. Instead, it is now set up a metal plate with a matte finish.
In the future, service RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT will not cause difficulties. Contributing to this is making the key design, a large part of the body that is raised above the baseline. The accumulated crumbs can simply blow away.
The top plane is located at a slight angle. Wrist rest is not provided, there is only a small section with a luminous logo in the middle.
On board a traditional set of keys, not the macro block. Buttons with a slight indentation in the middle. Symbols marked with paint.
Long SHIFT, single-row ENTER. One of the keys is replaced by WIN FN. It is useful to interact with the F1-F12 block. By controlling the player, including a game mode.
Four LEDs are offset lower unit is located above the arrow.
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Conveniently implemented cable management, with the lower part of the body has a longitudinal groove in which the cable can be fixed, if necessary, the withdrawal of his side of the case. Saved groove and the center.
Along the perimeter RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT features five rubber feet for stable position on a flat surface, they also have a pair of folding legs.
Keyboard position adjusted in two positions. Connected via a cable with fabric braid, cross-section sufficient to solve the problems with bend and break. On the cable is fixed tape-loop fastener, allowing the cable to pull the excess.
FILLING
The compact keyboard mechanical RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT switches installed branded Razer Green Switch. They have been reworked by engineers. Improved efficiency, reaction speed, optimized the trip point. Pressing need for effort in 50g. Reset is at half stroke.
A series of clicks of a button does not require any effort. It was taken into account when developing the usability for games, and a set of large volumes of text. Declared yield 60 million clicks. In Russia, on the keyboard provides the 2-year warranty.
SOFT
The compact keyboard mechanical RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT specs support interaction with Synapse 2.0 control center. I recall here the entire periphery of the combined YOUR RAZER, without taking up too much space in the system tray and memory. The first time you check whether the actual firmware and update it if necessary.
Settings for the game and the program can be distributed between the different profiles, activating a bunch of FN with one of the numbers.
To enable additional actions the user can select any key on the keyboard. There are pre-set part of the team and macropredator. Here you can turn off unnecessary buttons for a specific game.
This is done both in the main window control keys, and the prepared game mode (locks pre-selected set of keys and combinations).
Separately issued box with the collection of statistics, allows you to distribute the optimum arrangement of keys with macros.
TESTING
The compact keyboard mechanical RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT review not inferior to the comfort and ergonomics of full-size versions. It concerns the games, office software, browser, and specialized software. Supported modes 6KRO (six simultaneous key presses) and NKRO (unlimited).
Housing resistant keyboard does not flex during fierce battles. Top panel and casing pleasant tactile keys. Traces of the invisible hand. Pressing the key light, moderate noise.
Accuracy and speed of reaction without complaints. Suitable for games of different genres, from shooters dynamic to the measured turn-based strategy and even MMO. This review was typed on the same keyboard.
RESULTS FOR RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT
The compact keyboard mechanical RAZER BLACKWIDOW X TOURNAMENT review retained all the advantages of its series, getting rid of the first children’s ills to which it was possible to find fault with a few years earlier. A great option when choosing a mechanical keyboard with a low price tag. The strong points we put front panel made of metal, high-quality switches, NKRO mode support, frameless design of the case, the cable management on the housing support macros and profiles.