K95 RGB Platinum vs BlackWidow Chroma
K95 RGB Platinum
2017 · $159.99 today
8260
BlackWidow Chroma
2014 · $99.99 today
7649
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why K95 RGB Platinum is better
- Actuation Point: 1.2mm vs 1.9mm(58% less)
- Actuation Force: 45g vs 50g(11% less)
Why BlackWidow Chroma is better
- Onboard Profiles: 5 vs 3(1.7× more)
- Weight: 1360g vs 1180g(15% more)
Verdict
K95 RGB Platinum leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | K95 RGB Platinum | BlackWidow Chroma |
|---|---|---|
| Switches | ||
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Speed/Brown | Razer Green (Cherry-clone) |
| Actuation Force | 45g● | 50g |
| Actuation Point | 1.2mm● | 1.9mm |
| Hot-Swappable | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Frame Material | Anodized Aluminum | Plastic |
| Weight | 1180g | 1360g● |
| N-Key Rollover | Yes (USB) | Yes (USB) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | USB-A wired | USB-A wired |
| USB Passthrough | Yes | Yes |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Features | ||
| Macro Keys | 6 dedicated | 5 dedicated |
| Media Controls | Dedicated volume roller | Dedicated volume wheel |
| Onboard Profiles | 3 | 5● |
| RGB Zones | Per-key | Per-key |