It showcases a few improvements over the original design. That change, and the BlackWidow’s somewhat divisive styling, has given competitors a chance to gain on Razer’s dominate position.īut Razer has a response with its new BlackWidow X, a slightly more affordable alternative to the standard BlackWidow. Its reputation took a knock when Razer switched to its own “clone” switches (provided by Chinese manufacturer Kailh), and stopped offering Cherry MX. But the BlackWidow series, Razer’s old go-to, was first introduced in 2010, and it’s showing its age. Razer is often the first brand gamers try when they put a toe in the deep, dark waters of mechanical keyboards.
