Plus, the design more than makes up for it aesthetically speaking.
They feel different under the fingertips, but Razer also argues that they’re faster and more consistent.
However, the compact form factor suits competitive players much better.
Even the Razer logo stamped in the middle of the front lip looks suave thanks to this trimmed design.
Combine that with the rough texture of the keycaps and everything looks and feels particularly smart here.
I just wish Razer had padded its chassis a little more.
Features
These aren’t your regular adjustable switches.
Razer first dropped its analog clickers back in 2021, with theRazer Huntsman V2 Analog.
Back then, very few gaming keyboards were offering customizable actuation points, let alone dual-trigger inputs.
What’s the difference?
Put simply, a Hall effect keyboard measures a magnetic field whereas Razer’s clickers work purely using light.
I’ve never noticed any magnetic interference on any of the Hall effect keyboards I’ve tested so far.
You’ll find those features in pretty much all magnetic decks, but Razer takes things a step further.
Unlike Hall effect keyboards, there are additional Analog modes available.
These allow your switches to mimic a controller’s more varied inputs, say through a thumbstick or trigger.
The result is immensely satisfying and made a real impact on my Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay.
I love me an arrow button, so sacrificing them on these more compact models hurts.
Razer maps the right-most cluster of keys to arrow buttons using dual-step actuation.
A simple tap gives you a directional function, and a full bottom-out gives you the originally intended input.
We’re passed the days of slow inputs now, especially when it comes to wired models.
While theCorsairK70 Pro TKL can run up to an 8,000Hz polling rate, the Huntsman is limited to 1,000Hz.
However, these switches do feel different under the hands.
They’re not my favorite-feeling switch in the world.
It’s certainly workable, though, and I quickly found myself adjusting to the new sound and feel.
There’s a quirk here that some may find annoying, though.
That RGB lighting is fantastic, but there is a whine.
I can pick it up in quieter moments, though, a high-pitched buzz coming from the deck itself.
Should you buy the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini?
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini has its flaws.
These are two functionally different decks, yet they both hold the same MSRP.
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