BlackWidow Chroma V2

I've been waiting for my black widow chroma to die for a decade at this point. They're overpriced and not great quality but they can last

Hey all. currently I am rocking a Blackwidow Chroma V2 with orange switches and I would like to switch to a proper hot swappable keyboard. I ask here since the wiki was last updated in 2022. I would like to have a 100% keyboard (german layout) with silent tactical keyswitches, similar to orange switches from razer again, preferably a magnetic armrest, backlighting, and maybe a wireless option. Edit: The Budget is 150–250 Euro. I am currently eyeballing the Ducky one X but I am not sure about the new inductive switches and would like to have the input from some keyboard veterans. <3 Thanks all for your help and patience and I wish you a splendid week :)

My Razer Black Widow v2 has lasted like 5 years with no wear at all.

What breaks first in a mechanical keyboard? Bad question for my understanding maybe but I’m looking to replace my Razer Blackwidow Chroma V2. Not ever input is being detected on some keys, I’m assuming it’s the switch failing but I don’t want to/can’t replace them. Wanted to buy a new one, full size is non-negotiable, but (functionally) the only choice available for UK that’s ISO is the Keychron V6 which I can’t find from a UK retailer, and Q6 which has repeated reported problems with the actual PCB. Having spent more time than I wanted, I’m half willing to just buy another Blackwidow, but in 7 years time I’ll be in the same situation with an unusable keyboard because I can’t replace one key. Question being 1. What typically breaks first 2. Is Q6 Max good enough, even account for potential failure outside warranty (as Section 75 might not protect a “custom” item)

Same ive literally had mine since like 2013 waiting to upgrade but it wont die

Mechanical keyboard clicking gets old really quick I was like you and liked the clicking sound and still do but I bought a razer Black widow with green tactile switches and the thing drives me nuts with how loud it is while typing now, if I was to buy another razer keyboard I would go with either the yellow or orange switches to still get that clicky sound but not as loud.

I actually prefer the longer travel, myself, but that might be because I have fairly big hands. I'm on an old Blackwidow with green switches, and I love it. this is my second blackwidow, and I've probably had this one for at least 3 or 4 years, and I game for at least 4-5 hours almost every night. It's starting to show it's age, though, so I'm debating between another Blackwidow or a SteelSeries Apex 7 with Blue switches (similar switches to the Razer Green).

using razer black widow (in pink, idk if the paint or whatever holds differences) for a couple years now and it hasn’t yet done this for me!! something i was having so much trouble with on my old bluetooth keys lol

I like Corsair keyboards but I find razer black widow series to be better all around.

I second the black widow. Probably your best bet. Then get steel key caps.