Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Tenkeyless (Red Switch) - Wireless Low-Profile Optical Gaming Keyboard (Linear Optical Switches, HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0) UK Layout | Black

Product Information

I've been testing gaming keyboards and other PC gaming peripherals for about 10 years. As a keyboard enthusiast, I also own a collection of mechanical keyboards that I've amassed over the years.

The DeathStalker V2 Pro can store up to five onboard profiles. Wireless Experience and Battery Life on the DeathStalker V2 ProThe shot cuts to a wider angle, revealing the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro atop a pedestal in a room full of lesser keyboards which glow blue. Optical switches tend to have a bit more resistance than mechanical switches, which does put some people off. The Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro splits the difference, much like the Logitech G915 (although we do think that the Logitech does it slightly better), so it still satisfies mechanical switch fans without being as bouncy as the linear Vulcan Pro. As a result, it delivers a satisfying and comfortable typing experience, whether you’re in the middle of a game or typing work documents.

At this price point, you'd expect some serious finish quality and we're happy to report that's what you're getting. Though there are still some compromises worth noting too. We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Corsair K100 AIR in the Dimensions section of this review. The camera cuts to a low angle shot of the keyboard, as it travels towards a sliver of light at the end of a passage that’s slowly closing.

Troubleshooting

In Synapse, you can remap almost all of the DeathStalker V2 Pro’s primary keybinds (the Windows key, the “Razer HyperShift” function key, and — curiously — the multimedia button cannot be remapped), as well as most of the keys’ secondary keybinds in “HyperShift” mode. The DeathStalker V2 Pro’s small footprint means it doesn’t have any programmable macro keys beyond the usual Fn row, so Razer’s HyperShift, which gives you an entire second keyboard worth of programmable macro keys, is particularly handy here. As I mentioned earlier in this review, the Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro TKL costs just as much as the Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL did when it came out three years ago. So, in a way and factoring in inflation, it's actually better value. However, it's still a pretty expensive piece of kit that not many would be willing to pay for a PC gaming accessory. We cut to a side view of the keyboard to showcase its ultra-slim profile, as a robotic hand rests upon it.

If you are using a laptop, ensure it is plugged into a wall outlet and notrunning on battery before proceeding. The keyboard floats out from thin gap in the passage just as it seals shut, before dramatically rotating into full view.With a brilliant flash of light, the shot transitions to a full-height Razer Linear Optical Switch. The DeathStalker V2 Pro offers three connection options: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, and wired (via USB-C). For gaming, and anything where latency and lag might be an issue, you’ll want to connect using the 2.4GHz wireless connection, which features Razer’s “industry-leading” HyperSpeed wireless tech, which is — according to Razer — 25 percent faster than any other wireless tech. (Of course, 2.4GHz wireless is already a pretty speedy, low-latency connection.)

The camera cuts to the top right corner of the keyboard, highlighting the addition of a roller and media button for convenient control. EU Declaration of Conformity for Abyssus Lite & Goliathus Mobile Construct Ed. Bundle (RZ83-0273).pdfOne thing that the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro has that makes it a better choice for many gamers than the G915 are its fully-programmable keys. While the G915 only has its five G-keys that you can key reassign or program with macros, every key in the DeathStalker V2 Pro has that capability, which makes it the more versatile option. It also has a hybrid on-board memory and cloud storage so you can take those macros and RGB lighting profiles with you. The keyboard can now be used on 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth wireless modes while it is being charged via Type C cable. We cut to an extreme closeup of a blank keycap. Its legends get etched out by a high-powered laser, as a green protective energy field raises around the keycap.