Razer Huntsman V2 TKL

The Razer Huntsman V2 TKL is a high-quality mechanical keyboard, but the ticking stabilizers with the clicky Razer Purple switches cancel out the company’s sound dampening efforts. You can buy this keyboard with silent red switches instead, but aside from noise complaints, the 8,000 Hz polling rate on this board seems to be more of a gimmick than a necessity.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Razer Huntsman V2 TKL 1

Product details

  • Razer Linear Optical Switches Gen-2: Improved with sound dampeners for an even quieter typing experience, the smooth, consistent switches are now also more responsive with up to true 8000Hz polling rate for lower input latency
  • Doubleshot PBT Keycaps: Harder and more durable than regular keycaps, these won’t wear down to a shiny finish and have labels which will never fade thanks to their doubleshot molding process
  • Detachable Type-C Cable: Unpack, plug and play with minimal fuss for all LAN parties and tournaments, as a cable latch ensures that it stays securely connected during gameplay
  • Ergonomic Wrist Rest: The sturdy wrist support perfectly aligns to the keyboard to relieve pressure on your wrists and feel less fatigued when gaming over long periods
  • Hybrid On-board Memory and Cloud Storage: Be match-ready regardless of the situation when you can save and activate up to 5 on-board memory profiles, while building a library of macros and settings to call upon with cloud storage
  • Sound Dampening Foam: Added for improved acoustics, the keyboard has a layer of special foam inside its casing which absorbs any pinging noises that might occur when the keys are bottomed out

PROS

+ + PBT keycaps
+ + 8,000Hz polling rate
+ + Leatherette wrist rest

CONS

- Not enough sound dampening for clicky switches
- Case ping and dry stabilizers
- Wrist rest isn’t magnetic
- No media keys

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on October 25, 2021
The Razer Huntsman V2 TKL is a high-quality mechanical keyboard, but the ticking stabilizers with the clicky Razer Purple switches cancel out the company’s sound dampening efforts. You can buy this keyboard with silent red switches instead, but aside from noise complaints, the 8,000 Hz polling rate on this board seems to be more of a gimmick than a necessity.
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By TechRadar on April 05, 2022
The Razer Huntsman V2 TKL is almost perfect. It's expensive for something this compact and is missing a couple of vital features. Still, its quiet but fast switches, features, and durability make it a fantastic companion for any gamer.
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