Is Razer really that bad

[Ausfernando]

Ok, so my new keyboard broke, and I am thinking of spoiling myself a little since I love the Razer Blackwidow Chroma TE v2 (long-ass name lmao)

Of course, I’ve looked at reviews and while the reviewers really like it, people on the comment sections say they are really bad keyboards, am I buying a good keyboard or should I look at keyboards like the G512, as well as like title says, is Razer really that bad 

[Ginger_]

They're really hit or miss now. Some people get some that last forever, others die 6 months later. 

 

In general it's better to avoid them and go for a continually good brand like logitech, steelseries, or corsair

[Christophe Corazza]

Razer is commonly being accused of cherry picking the products that they send to reviewers.

 

I do not own a Razer product, so I don’t have personal experience to add to the discussion. However, I do come across an abnormal/unusual amount of people complaining about their Razer products. Not only on the LTT forum but on several other forums/websites as well.

 

So is there cherry picking involved? Difficult to tell and - if true - even more difficult to prove.

[i_build_nanosuits]

i used Razer peripherals since the beginning of the brand years and years ago and they always performed awesome and lasted a long fucking time...kids hate them, because they don't know who started that ''high-end gaming peripherals'' frenzy they live today. Razer were pioneers, and they are still amazing today...they do sell some overpriced junk i guess now to make more money...but their good products are still good IMHO.

[Radium_Angel]

10 minutes ago, Ausfernando said:

Ok, so my new keyboard broke, and I am thinking of spoiling myself a little since I love the Razer Blackwidow Chroma TE v2 (long-ass name lmao)

Of course, I’ve looked at reviews and while the reviewers really like it, people on the comment sections say they are really bad keyboards, am I buying a good keyboard or should I look at keyboards like the G512, as well as like title says, is Razer really that bad 

The plural of anecdote is not data, but I bought one, paid a fortune for it, and it broke in under a year. I wasn't even gaming on it, just standard daily typing use. Not happy with their products.

 

Take that for what it's worth.

[geo3]

6 minutes ago, Pangea2017 said:

A company that fails to get a toaster ready for release since they showed it  2016? i would not trust them.

 

ps. razer switches are not horrible. Just try them at the local store.

Trying Razer (and Logitech) switches in stores is what made me think mechanical keyboards were shit for over 5 years before I tried something with good switches.

[Shreyas1]

As for the keyboards, i really like the switches, though I have seen many complaining about products that die really soon. I wouldn't risk it.

[Ausfernando]

17 minutes ago, Pangea2017 said:

A company that fails to get a toaster ready for release since they showed it  2016? i would not trust them.

 

ps. razer switches are not horrible. Just try them at the local store.

I actually like Razer switches more than Cherry, interested in GX Blue switches tho

[Kalm_Traveler]

25 minutes ago, Ausfernando said:

Ok, so my new keyboard broke, and I am thinking of spoiling myself a little since I love the Razer Blackwidow Chroma TE v2 (long-ass name lmao)

Of course, I’ve looked at reviews and while the reviewers really like it, people on the comment sections say they are really bad keyboards, am I buying a good keyboard or should I look at keyboards like the G512, as well as like title says, is Razer really that bad 

I am happy with my launch-day-ordered 2017 Kaby Lake Blade 14", but it was running hot out of the box, and needed a repaste job for the CPU and GPU. 

I use Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, and initially also replaced the thermal pads with better ones from Fujipoly, which dropped load CPU temps from 90+ down to 70's and the fans don't even come on anymore unless I'm gaming. However, I did have to repaste again after about 1 year because it had dried up on the CPU. 

 

That being said, people are much more likely to complain about something than go out of their way to praise it so I would say Razer's QC is questionable at best, but they are probably not as bad as online people would make it seem.

 

As far as your keyboard, I wouldn't personally buy a Razer, but if you like the feel go ahead and give it a try. My favorite so far is probably a Corsair K70 LUX RGB with Cherry MX blue switches, but most people prefer brown or red for gaming.

[Giganthrax]

I own a Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Classic (the 1st one with blue LEDs only) and while I was disappointed at the build quality of the keycaps when I first got it, this keyboard has served me well for about 7 years now and has even survived (without any adverse effects) having a cup of coffee poured onto it. It's definitely a quality keyboard. 

 

That being said, if I was gonna buy a new mechanical keyboard now (or any new peripheral, really), I would go with Logitech, because you can't go wrong with Logitech. 

[dizmo]

I like Razer's take on the Blue switches more than Cherry's but that's about it. I wouldn't buy one of their keyboards (I got one included with a computer I bought), as there are much better options out there that are both better in terms of build quality, and more feature rich.

 

One thing I can't stress enough is try the different switches for yourself. You can do hours upon hours of research online, but it's a complete waste of time. The only way you'll know which ones are for you is trying them out with your digits.

 

30 minutes ago, geo3 said:

Trying Razer (and Logitech) switches in stores is what made me think mechanical keyboards were shit for over 5 years before I tried something with good switches.

Really? Logitech's mechanical switches haven't even been out for 5 years...and I'm pretty sure Razer's haven't either.

Prior to that I'm pretty sure Razer used Cherry.

[linustouchtips]

avoid them their gamer marketing is only a ploy. The actual stuff they sell is no good plus the fact their customer service is nonexistent. went through a few kraken headsets in my day before i knew better.

[geo3]

2 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Really? Logitech's mechanical switches haven't even been out for 5 years...and I'm pretty sure Razer's haven't either.

Prior to that I'm pretty sure Razer used Cherry.

Romer-G may not have been, but Razer switches certainly have been. In the past they used their own switch design manufactured by Kailh and now manufactured by Greetech. Both were aweful, I don't think they ever used Cherry. Logitech does. I'm no fan of Cherry either however.

[dizmo]

2 minutes ago, geo3 said:

Romer-G may not have been, but Razer switches certainly have been. In the past they used their own switch design manufactured by Kailh and now manufactured by Greetech. Both were aweful, I don't think they ever used Cherry. Logitech does. I'm no fan of Cherry either however.

Razer most certainly has used Cherry switches.

[geo3]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

Razer most certainly has used Cherry switches.

Ok. Doesn't really change any thing.

[Christophe Corazza]

5 minutes ago, geo3 said:

Romer-G may not have been, but Razer switches certainly have been. In the past they used their own switch design manufactured by Kailh and now manufactured by Greetech. Both were aweful, I don't think they ever used Cherry. Logitech does. I'm no fan of Cherry either however.

 

Razer has used Cherry switches in the past.

[overturnedv1]

7 hours ago, Ausfernando said:

Ok, so my new keyboard broke, and I am thinking of spoiling myself a little since I love the Razer Blackwidow Chroma TE v2 (long-ass name lmao)

Of course, I’ve looked at reviews and while the reviewers really like it, people on the comment sections say they are really bad keyboards, am I buying a good keyboard or should I look at keyboards like the G512, as well as like title says, is Razer really that bad 

 

why the f would you buy a 120 dollar keyboard from razer when you can get a fantastic one that is better in every way for a little more than half the price from logitech or corsair? seriously a few years ago everyone had razer keyboards because they were the only ones for gaming, now theres literally no reason ever to waste your money on plastic garbage.

[aezakmi]

just overpriced as fuck

like noctua or samsung stuff

 

 

let the fanboys come.

[Srnewbee]

razer is not bad. its actually on the good side. the biggest problem is their QC. Their crap is a hit and miss. all the razer products that I owned did not last for more than 2 years. They are pretty clever at installing these "time bombs." I guess they learned a bit from reading "underwood type writer case studies" and "automotive industry business strategies." I hate these unscrupulous . F*%$s!

[Christophe Corazza]

8 hours ago, Srnewbee said:

Razer... QC...

 

What quality control?

[twistedapple89]

personally they used to be the head of the keyboard and mouse game. but now they are branching out to things that really are taking away from their QC and it shows with the reviews and products lately. Honestly go with corsair or even das keyboard, oh and also ducky