Razer BlackWidow V3: Complete Specs

The Razer BlackWidow V3 is the full-size flagship in Razer’s wired BlackWidow line, sitting between the cheaper Lite/Tenkeyless variants and the high-end Pro and V4 models. This page collects every published spec for the standard V3 (104-key full-size with Razer Green switches), pulled from Razer’s official documentation and verified against retailer listings. For our full review, see the Razer BlackWidow V3 review.

Rating

9.3 / 10. Premium switches, doubleshot keycaps, USB passthrough, and a wrist rest at around $99 puts this board at the top of the mid-tier mechanical gaming keyboard pile.

Full specifications

Switches and keys

Switch type	Razer Green clicky tactile
Actuation force	50 g
Actuation point	1.9 mm
Total travel	4.0 mm
Switch lifespan	80 million keystrokes
Layout	Full-size, 104 keys (US ANSI)
Keycap material	Doubleshot ABS
Keycap profile	OEM
Hot-swap	No
N-key rollover	Yes (full NKRO with anti-ghosting)

Lighting

RGB type	Per-key Razer Chroma
Color depth	16.8 million colors
Effects	Static, breathing, wave, reactive, ripple, custom
Underglow	No

Connectivity and performance

Connection	Wired USB-A
Polling rate	1000 Hz
USB passthrough	Yes (USB 2.0)
Audio passthrough	No
Onboard memory	5 profiles via Razer Hybrid
Cable type	Braided fiber, non-detachable
Cable length	~6 ft (1.8 m)

Multimedia and extras

Dedicated media keys	Yes (4 buttons + digital roller)
Macro recording	Yes, on-the-fly
Game mode	Yes (disables Windows key)
Wrist rest	Leatherette over memory foam (included)
USB cable routing	3 channels under board

Physical

Top plate	Matte aluminum
Base	Plastic
Dimensions	448 × 154 × 42 mm
Weight (board)	1,503 g
Weight (with cable + wrist rest)	~2,200 g
Color	Classic Black
Tilt feet	Two-stage flip-out

Software and OS

Software	Razer Synapse 3
Windows support	Windows 10 / 11 (full feature set)
macOS support	Basic typing only (no Synapse)
Linux support	Plug-and-play; community OpenRGB support
Console support	Xbox / PlayStation basic typing

In the box

• Razer BlackWidow V3 keyboard
• Plush leatherette wrist rest
• Quick start guide
• Razer stickers

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty	2 years limited
Country of origin	China

Variants

Variant	Switch	Layout	Notable
BlackWidow V3	Razer Green or Yellow	Full-size	Standard model on this page
BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless	Razer Green or Yellow	TKL (87 keys)	Drops numpad for desk space
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed	Razer Green or Yellow	65% (68 keys)	Adds wireless via HyperSpeed
BlackWidow V3 Pro	Razer Green or Yellow	Full-size	Wireless + Bluetooth multi-device

Where to buy

See also

• Razer BlackWidow V3 Review
• Best Mechanical Keyboard (2026) — pillar guide