I’m not sure what the folks over at Woot! are smoking at the moment, considering they’ve slashed prices on a lot of good tech this week with deals that are still surprisingly available. For instance, one of our previous favourite gaming keyboards , the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog, with its controller-like accuracy, marvellous build quality and decent software, has received a huge 72% price cut. Right now, it’s just $70 from Woot! – that’s easily a new low, and a far cry from its $250 reference price.
The big thing here are those analog switches, which took the concept developed from the likes of Wooting several years before and took it mainstream. It provides progressive inputs on a key, and gives you controller-like accuracy, similar to analog sticks or triggers. This is perhaps felt most when playing racing games where you have more control over steering or throttle input, for instance, although also provides a benefit in competitive FPS titles for more precise movement. These switches do make this a bit of a noisy keyboard, but considering the Huntsman V2 Analog is likely to be used in a gaming den when you’re on your own, it should be fine.
Inputs are programmed in Razer’s Synapse 3 software, which is convenient and you can also choose the actuation point at which the key inputs, as well as map any key to a specific controller input, which can increase initial familiarity with using a keyboard as a controller. Otherwise, this is a well-made keyboard with a full complement of keys and handy extras including tactile media controls and a plush magnetic wristrest. You also get the fun of Razer’s Chroma per-key RGB lighting for added vibrancy, which can also be controlled in Synapse.
If you’re after a powerful gaming keyboard at a bargain price, look no further than this ridiculous Woot! deal on the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog.