Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Tenkeyless Optical Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (2021)
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Product Overview
Razer Huntsman V2 TKL is the tenkeyless variant of the Huntsman V2. Like the latter, it features Razer's 2nd-gen Optical Switches in either clicky or linear guise. Together with Razer HyperPolling Technology, these switches promise 8000Hz polling rate and 0.2ms response time.
The Huntsman V2 TKL also boasts a premium construction, highlighted by its matte aluminum top plate with doubleshot PBT keycaps. Razer has also endowed the Huntsman V2 TKL with a leatherette wrist rest and braided USB cables.
Like its predecessor, the TKL version loses the media keys and the multi-function dial found in its bigger brother. However, for pure gamers the tenkeyless format means that it is easier to place the mouse (for righties) and to carry the keyboard on tournaments.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Comfortable design
- Opto-mechanical switches
- Comfortable wrist rest
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent opto-mechanical switches
- Comfortable wrist rest
- Easy to use
- Very quiet
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
Cons
- No wrist rest
- No magnetic wrist rest connection
- No media keys
- Lube-deprived stabilizers
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
USB-C 3.0
Construction
Cable
Detachable USB-C Braided Fiber Cable
Colors
Black keycaps
Form Factor
Tenkeyless optical mechanical keyboard w/ Wrist rest
Material
Aluminum matte top plate, Razer Doubleshot PBT keycaps
Switch Type
Razer Linear (Red) or Clicky (Purple) Optical Switch
Function
Compatibility
English, Japanese, Nordic, UK, German, French, Russian, and Spanish
RGB Lighting
Razer Chroma customizable backlighting with 16.8 million color options
Performance
Durability
100 million keystroke lifespan
Key Travel
1.5mm to 3.6mm actuation
Report Rate
8000 Hz
Storage
onboard storage, up to 5 profiles
Top Speed
0.2 ms response time, N-key rollover
Production
Accessory
Keycaps: Separately sold Classic Black, Quartz Pink, Mercury White, or Razer Green
Debut
2021-09-16
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 82%Razer's Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless is a simple but well-executed TKL keyboard for PC gamers. It isn't wireless, which isn't possible with optical switches (not without very limited battery life) It also doesn't have media keys, and I have a few issues with the included wrist rest. Despite those nitpicks, though, the excellent opto-mechanical switches and comfortable form factor will have you falling over heels for it.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent opto-mechanical switches
- Comfortable wrist rest
- Very quiet
Cons
- No media keys
- No wrist rest
tomshardware[2]
Reviewer score 71%The updated Razer Huntsman V2 TKL is a high-quality mechanical keyboard with optical switches. With a spring weight of 45g, the Razer Purple switches are almost the same weight as MX Reds. For someone who has carpal tunnel, this felt very nice, but I still miss the magnetic wrist rest connection.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Comfortable wrist rest
- Easy to use
Cons
- No magnetic wrist rest connection
- Lube-deprived stabilizers
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References
- ^ Razer Huntsman V2 TKL review: A compelling argument for wired keyboards. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/desktop-computer-reviews/razer-huntsman-v2-tkl-review/. 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ^ Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Review: Skip the Clicky Version. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/razer-huntsman-v2-tkl. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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