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