MX Board 6.0 vs BlackWidow Chroma
MX Board 6.0
2016 · $159 today
7049
BlackWidow Chroma
2014 · $99.99 today
7649
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why MX Board 6.0 is better
- Actuation Point: 1.2mm vs 1.9mm(58% less)
- Actuation Force: 45g vs 50g(11% less)
Why BlackWidow Chroma is better
- Weight: 1360g vs 990g(37% more)
Verdict
MX Board 6.0 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | MX Board 6.0 | BlackWidow Chroma |
|---|---|---|
| Switches | ||
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Speed Silver | Razer Green (Cherry-clone) |
| Actuation Force | 45g● | 50g |
| Actuation Point | 1.2mm● | 1.9mm |
| Hot-Swappable | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Frame Material | Brushed aluminum | Plastic |
| Weight | 990g | 1360g● |
| N-Key Rollover | Yes (USB) | Yes (USB) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | USB-A wired | USB-A wired |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| USB Passthrough | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Backlight | Red LED | — |
| Realtime Anti-Ghosting | Yes | — |
| Onboard Profiles | None | 5 |
| Macro Keys | — | 5 dedicated |
| Media Controls | — | Dedicated volume wheel |
| RGB Zones | — | Per-key |