Blackwidow VS K70

[LewisManslow]

First of all price doesn't matter to me i just want to know what the keyboards are like compared to each other. I don't want some razer fanboy or corsair as well coming in chatting shit, I just want a honest opinion on which has better quality overall including a brief overview comparing build quality switches etc. Just for extra info i woukd be getting the mx blues on the k70 and the green khail switch for the razer. Many thanks, Lewis. [emoji3]

[Paytend01]

k70, razer is junk

 

im not a corsair fanboy, everyone here will tell you go k70.

[TheSLSAMG]

k70, razer is junk

If you actually read the OP, the guy wants you to elaborate.

[beneficialq]

I would choose the k70. 

[Agazed]

both are pretty overpriced

[Synawke]

My friend has a k70 while i have a blackwidow. I have used the k70 and like it, just not as much as my blackwidow. Maybe its because I normally play on a blackwidow but I liked the blackwidow better. Both are great keyboards though.

[Paytend01]

I now read youtr elaborate thing

 

Reason 1 - Razer is just overpriced LED's 

Reason 2 - Corsair k70 uses real cherry mx switches

[Synawke]

k70, razer is junk

 

im not a corsair fanboy, everyone here will tell you go k70.

Why is razer junk? they are overpriced but not junk.

[Swndlr]

I would get the Blackwidow, but the 2013 model, with MX Blues.

[XTankSlayerX]

K70.

As someone who had a Blackwidow with Cherry and Kahil switches the Blackwidow is pretty bad in terms of quality, and design.

I can't recommend or say anything about Razer other than their quality is sub par. Your paying the person who designed it. Not the person in charge of making it work for more than 2 years.

K70 hands down.

EDIT: further explanation.

Blackwidow, bith versions have keys that rotate a little on the switch and uses the lower quality wire support system for its long keys. The USB and 3.5mm jacks are literally in the worst spot possible. Making it a huge design flaw which really makes you question the person who made that decision.

K70:

Has a metal plate, 100% aluminum front with a plastic back holding the internals to it. I've opened up the keyboard and everything looks liie it was of quality, solder points were nicely done and the plastic used was nice and sturdy.it also has media controls and a volume wheel as well. Which is great.

[TheSLSAMG]

In the context of the RGB keyboards:

 

Razer - smoother lighting effects with more colors, however the switches feel less consistent all around
Corsair - more jarring/rough light effects with less color, however the switches feel more consistent due to better build tolerances (dat German build quality versus Chinese ripoff)

 

Generally, I'd recommend Corsair over Razer through experience and opinion. The Corsair keyboards are far better built, while the Razer keyboards only hold lighting as the real advantage.

[LewisManslow]

In the context of the RGB keyboards:

Razer - smoother lighting effects with more colors, however the switches feel less consistent all around

Corsair - more jarring/rough light effects with less color, however the switches feel more consistent due to better build tolerances (dat German build quality versus Chinese ripoff)

Generally, I'd recommend Corsair over Razer through experience and opinion. The Corsair keyboards are far better built, while the Razer keyboards only hold lighting as the real advantage.

Thanks so much! Not really to intersted in RGB so will just go with the coesair i think! [emoji3]

[LewisManslow]

K70.

As someone who had a Blackwidow with Cherry and Kahil switches the Blackwidow is pretty bad in terms of quality, and design.

I can't recommend or say anything about Razer other than their quality is sub par. Your paying the person who designed it. Not the person in charge of making it work for more than 2 years.

K70 hands down.

EDIT: further explanation.

Blackwidow, bith versions have keys that rotate a little on the switch and uses the lower quality wire support system for its long keys. The USB and 3.5mm jacks are literally in the worst spot possible. Making it a huge design flaw which really makes you question the person who made that decision.

K70:

Has a metal plate, 100% aluminum front with a plastic back holding the internals to it. I've opened up the keyboard and everything looks liie it was of quality, solder points were nicely done and the plastic used was nice and sturdy.it also has media controls and a volume wheel as well. Which is great.

Thanks tank, great to hear something from a razer owner![emoji3]

[ddswh1pk0s]

Get the K70 because I have one and I can tell you that the construction is really solid and the colours are really good. CUE software has been improved dramatically since the launch of the K70 and plus the K70 gives you Cherry switches not the bad Razer switches

[LewisManslow]

I would get the Blackwidow, but the 2013 model, with MX Blues.

Ill have a look in to that, although i really would be confused where to buy it from new?

[LewisManslow]

Get the K70 because I have one and I can tell you that the construction is really solid and the colours are really good. CUE software has been improved dramatically since the launch of the K70 and plus the K70 gives you Cherry switches not the bad Razer switches

Yes i do like the idea of them being produced in germany, makes me feel like they are great quality, which i think they are!

[SeanAngelo]

First of all price doesn't matter to me i just want to know what the keyboards are like compared to each other. I don't want some razer fanboy or corsair as well coming in chatting shit, I just want a honest opinion on which has better quality overall including a brief overview comparing build quality switches etc. Just for extra info i woukd be getting the mx blues on the k70 and the green khail switch for the razer. Many thanks, Lewis. [emoji3]

K70. No doubt about it. Razer is just.... eh. Corsair has a better quality product and better switches, Razer uses cheap ones.

[LewisManslow]

K70. No doubt about it. Razer is just.... eh.

Yes, i understand where you are coming from!

[LewisManslow]

Does the k70 have a usb slot for me to plug my mouse into?

[SeanAngelo]

Does the k70 have a usb slot for me to plug my mouse into?

yes, it has a usb port on the back of the keyboard.

 

Source: I have one myself.

[LewisManslow]

yes, it has a usb port on the back of the keyboard.

Source: I have one myself.

Great, thanks a bunch! Also Thanks everyone again! [emoji3]

[JSG509]

k70 easier to clean if that is important to you.  I used a razer blackwidow for years and while it held up well I had issues with caps randomly falling off and switches sticking.  Have been using a strafe with silent red switches for a while now, it took some getting used to for lack of click/ bump but it really is much better.  Back to the cleaning the razer was a nightmare to clean would have to remove all the key caps.