While the tactile bump is great for typing, it may get in the way of gaming. Because the bump acts as an extra resistance point, it can cause the switch to rebound slower. This is especially problematic if you need to repeatedly press the same key.
We’re glad to see Costar stabilizers installed under the larger keys. The particular sets of stabilizers on the BlackWidow X are well-greased and quick. They’re also noisy. The spacebar registered a whopping 85db on our sound meter at the source and 64db from 50cm away. Lest you want to face the wrath of sleepy roommates, make sure the room is clear before gaming.
On the upside, Razer’s Green switches are tested to 80 million keystrokes. That’s more than the Cherry MX’s 50 million or the Logitech Romer-G’s 70 million.
The 10-key rollover anti-ghosting matrix on the BlackWidow X Chroma can handle up to 15 simultaneous keypresses without a hitch. It’s quite NKRO, but it didn’t bother us in the least.
Just like all the other keyboards in the BlackWidow line, the BlackWidow X Chroma still lacks some much-needed dedicated media controls and USB pass-throughs. Being one of Razer’s premium products, we wonder if these sacrifices are too much to bear.