Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Review- It Actually Got BETTER!
In many ways the original Razer Huntsman TE was one of the best keyboards produced by a big name manufacturer. But now comes the next generation Razer Huntsman V2 TKL with updates like lubed switches, sound foam, better keycaps and yes, even new keyboard colorways. But with the Huntsman V2 TKL price being higher and the TE, how does the Huntsman V2 TKL vs Huntsman TE stack up in 2021?
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Great review and videography as always. OMG the videography is just top notch from this channel, aaaaaah!
Hard pass. Stabilizers rattle more than my grandma’s knees.
Tell her to tune, lube and band-aid mod them
@@philcris69 lmao
@@philcris69 cheaper than a reconstruction.
My 1st Gen huntsman te has louder switches but much smoother stabs with almost no rattle, razer messed up somewhere with the new one
I got the TKL v2 clicky. I'm probably going to return it. Space bar has that sharp metallic ping every single time
The keys on the Linear version feel like you're typing on a very fast, very light and very responsive membrane keyboard. Some people might HATE this feeling, but I love it mainly because I love membrane keyboards for how quiet they are and how it doesn't feel like you're smashing your keyboard with every keystroke. After trying out so many other mechanical keyboards including custom ones and hating them all, this is the one for me.
is it similar to razer yellow switch? yellow switches felt horrible for me there is no bump and the key is so sensitive
Hey there! I completely agree with you about the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL. It's great that the keys on the Linear version feel like a fast and light membrane keyboard. I've actually been looking to optimize my desktop setup and keep it clean, so I recently came across the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for maintaining a spotless environment on your desk and beyond. You might find it useful too!
Not going to lie that keyboard sounds like shit when he was typing
It sounds god awful I couldn't even type it would annoy me so much
I have the 1st Gen huntsman te and I must say the switches in the new ones sound much quieter but the stabilizers sound horrible for some reaon. My current huntsman is much louder when it bottoms out but the stabs aren’t anywhere near as bad as the new ones.
@@darrenwatkins1327 I was gonna buy the v2 tkl but the more I listen to sound tests the more I end up just deciding to stick with the v1. Im thinking of just lubing the stabs and adding foam
Bro I got one just a few days ago and it sounds miles better than his model, maybe he got a dud? Bad micing? Idk
@@MehoyMenoy13 please no
it whouldnt be bad if u try a budget mechanical keyboard like royal kludge 85. amazing stuff
That Badseedtech x Spacecables deskmat is so clean. I love it
Yes ! Ordering rn my biggest gripe wasnt the sound (which was horrible) but it was the sensitive ass actuation on the V1. Was debating on buying the clicky V2 TKL just so i didnt have to deal with that but you just confirmed that it isnt as sensitive so heck yea !
What a massive difference between the noise of the original and new one. Now, all companies need to incorporate this hehe
I might be in the minority, but until you modify the original Hunstman TE, it sounds a lot better and more satisfying on the V1 Red Switches, not too sure how to feel about the V2 TKL sound and the V2 Red Switches
I added foam to my huntsman mini and lubed the stabilizers. Sounds so good
Sounds much nicer! But man those stabs 😬 those green keycaps look sick tho
i wonder how it will sound if lube is applied to all the wires on the switches and also having the stabilizer lubed up. Can you do that?
so would you guys recommend the huntsman mini or huntsman tkl? I think both are sounding great.
I like that the new one is quieter. My current Razer is VERY loud. Also, I've never had a Razer ship to me with all the key caps in place; which usually makes one cap not work quite as well as the others. For my current keyboard it was the spacebar and both shift buttons. Last one, it was the caps lock and the enter key. I would really like to see Razer lower these prices they are absolutely insane. As I'm a programmer now and I use my keyboard more often. I'm probably going to have to buy a new one next year. Would really like to see something around $100 like the Huntsman.
Make your own or look elsewhere, plenty of great options!
Hey there, thanks for chiming in! As an avid tech enthusiast myself, I totally understand your desire for a reliable keyboard at a more reasonable price. Have you considered the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL? It's received great reviews for its improved quietness and durability. Additionally, you might find the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule handy for cleaning your desk setup. It offers powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for maintaining a spotless environment. Cheers!
Your reviews are so good to watch. Waiting for Acer SWIFT X review. I hope you will make that review soon.
Did you mod this Huntsman V2 TKL Red Optical GEN2 keyboard or is this the factory default sound of the keyboard?
I've been really hoping with the improvement to wireless hids that we would be seeing more gaming wireless models but I guess I'm in the minority. I really do not like the Logitech offering with it's low profile keys and there just isn't a great competitor in the tkl space before moving to something custom.
Hey, I noticed you're looking for a keyboard upgrade. While it might not directly address your TKL preference, have you considered optimizing your desktop setup with the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a versatile tool that can help keep your workspace clean, including your keyboard. Let me know if you want more info or recommendations!
Hi! I have a Huntsman v2 TKL and with a lot of research I saw that they have a chronic coil whine problem when the LEDs are static at 100% brightness, you can only hear this noise when I put my ear very close to the keyboard. Could you confirm if this happens to yours, please?
I like the feel and sound of the TE instead. The V2 feels a bit off and the key sounds are inconsistent. The wrist rest is very uncomfortable for wasd.
That Shurikey board is the gold standard to me, based on your sound samples. I wish it came in a true TKL :( I will never use a board that has cheap sounding stabilizers. My current board is a HyperX Alloy Origins 65% and it's very, very good. Unfortunately, HyperX decided to cheap out on the Allor Origins TKL and used really cheap sounding stabs, so I had to return it, but the 65%...really great!
I'm new to this space. I would like to get tactile silent optical switches. Are this just a dream or they do exist but not for Razer?
Came here to listen to the Huntsman V2 and left to go buy something with Daisy switches. 100% worth the purchase. Thank you for the help!
yo, what are those keycaps on that varmilo? i need those, theyre gorgeous.
Can someone please confirm. Does the Huntsman mini come with Gen 2 by default, and is it on all the mini? And if not, how can I tell the Gen?
Sounds to me like a time to go custom :D
I've been waiting for this! The updated switches are definitely better and sound absolutely divine! Definitely picking this up. Thanks Dimitri!
It sounds... A lot more scratchy and rattly than the Huntsman TE's, I might consider upgrading to a custom one one day.
Customs are best but most expensive.
@@max10hoop Not necessarily, if you're looking for one around the price of this, even lower actually, the KBD67 lite will be it. The board itself is only around 109$ USD, and I got it for 99(black friday sale). The only thing about something like this is the fact how it sells out really fast, and if you were to participate in group buys, you'll need to wait months before they ship to you. But other than that, that's pretty much it.
Why are you buying a gaming keyboard if scratch and rattle bothers you? I mean yeah the shape of my foot ball just doesn’t seem to dribble like I want it I might consider upgrading to a arguably basketball one day 💀💀
@@max10hoop No, custom keyboards usually have high latency or input lag, they are not made for gaming. They are made for people who wants to spend 400 bucks on a keyboard because it looks cool.
Which razer keyboard is better then this one? I require razer's hypershift tech so that I can set secondary keybinds to all my main keys to make leaning while strafing, precise weapon switching, etc, possible.
finally somebody that actually uses it
Oh wow, The Ascent features in the gameplay section! They are going to add a newgame+ soon, you know?
i know this is the wrong video but i just have to ask! are the razer linear red optical gen 2 only in the smal huntsman keyboard?
i think so, yes. the mini originally had the v2 switches brought over to the v2
I am kinda puzzled, a 80 bucks Anne Pro 2 with Gateron Yellows sounds much better. Especially regarding the large keys.
Hi Dmitry, what filter do you have in front of your camera lens ?
Will there be a review for the shurikey Hanzo?
the very big problem i have with thoses linear version of Huntsman in general is every switches makes rattle sounds because of the stabs the V2 is just worse than the original V1 imo
I bought Corsair K100 OPX, lubes all the switches as they are hot swappable. Changed the stabs to duroc and lubed them too. Bam... Best of corsair and custom.
So if anyone is still watching this video, I was wondering if this is the only Huntsman TE that is linear. I was watching another vid but I got confused if this is a V2 to the Huntsman TE in general or a V2 to a Huntsman TE that is linear.
The switches did feel good when I tried out a friends keyboard but I spent slightly less money buying individual components (about the same amount if you include shipping from the few differemt vendors) for a custom keyboard with hotswap sockets. (made custom tactile switches for 0.65 each) Branding seems like most of the value but I suppose that's the benefit of their prescence in gaming. I love my orochi v2 though, probably overpriced in some ways but the thumb lip thingy is incredibly comfy for my hand.
You paid ~$150 for a custom keyboard? What form factor and which parts did you use? I'd like to get into making custom keyboards but I don't want to invest too much yet
@Pink Dark Boii Get a budget board and mod it, I just bought an RK68 and lubed the switches and stabs and it feels and sounds 100x better than a gaming keyboard ever could.
Hey {{3}}, thanks for sharing your thoughts! I couldn't agree more about the value of customizing your keyboard with hotswap sockets. It allows for a personalized experience without breaking the bank. By the way, have you heard about the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It could be a game-changer for keeping your desktop clean and maintaining your car's interior. Check it out!
I just bought this keyboard and my keys sound so different to the video you made, not sure if they changed something but it 100% does not make the rattling sounds yours does.. Strange. Every key is solid on my end, not sure if it is, because it is the uk version. Does not scratch at all tho!! Amazing keyboard it really is.
Oof, the difference between the long keys and the others is more jarring than I’d hoped. Wonder if I should hold out and see if Razer addresses that issue along with the roughly finished keycaps in future production runs… I’ve been using the original TE for maybe half a year now and have been waiting for this update, but I don’t think I’d buy it at $160. Maybe I’ll consider it if it comes down closer to $100.
ah I see they updated it with the lube and new switches. Honestly I really like the way the old TKL sounds. It does need to sit on a desk mat to cut down some reverb, but I like the clack.
Me too, after adding my own layer of foam into the case of the v1it gives a really nice thocky sound and is half as loud as it was out of the box and no rattling noise from the stabilizers though i think the foam i used is thicker than that thin layer of paper razer put into the v2 lol
Any chance to get a Huntsman v2 Analog? I'm currently in need of a new one (alt key has gone out) and it's one of my choices. I can't go custom sadly. Thanks. :)
He did a review on it not long ago
@@carljohnson7 Yeah. I went ahead and got something. :)
I only wish companies could give removable top covers to switch between floating key or not, personally I prefer having my switches out of sight.
6:30 merry christmas to you too!
where did you get that wrist rest?
what game is it in the end of the vid?
Which is a better Gaming Keyboard b/w Razer Huntsman V2 (Purple) and Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 (Brown)? I have ordered the Razer Huntsman V2 (Razer Purple) for 148.49 USD. The red linear version is unavailable and the available ones are very pricy in my country. I am a Software Dev. I do some typing but I am mainly buying the Keyboard for Casual Gaming. I did order the Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 (MX Brown) for 153.48 USD. But I cancelled it because I saw many reviews complaining about the poor quality of the keyboard and broken keys after 1 to 2 years of use. I know that the Razer Huntsman has a lot of rattling due to its poor stabilizers but if I were to get a perfect keyboard in terms of stable and lubed switches I would have gone for the Keychron K series (Q is unavailable in India). Currently, I own a Cosmic Byte CB-GK-16 with Outemu Blue Switch. It is very clicky and feels okay to game with. The other choices based on availability and normal pricing are: - HyperX Alloy Origins Red - 122.68 USD - Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Green/Yellow - 171.91 USD - Logitech G PRO (GX Blue Clicky Switches) - 122.73 USD Most of the Keyboards and variants are unavailable. So, should I still stick with Razer Huntsman V2 (Purple)?
I have a modded gen 1 huntsman te with a wrist wrest, after a lot of work my te doesnt sound like crap and actually sounds thoccy or poppy, just not empty clacking lol, feels better too.
I'll definitely be buying this! I've always wanted the original just never bought it, glad I waited. I'll be picking up V2 for sure. Thanks for the video!
Dont waste your money please...
put orings on the keycaps, sounds so much better
@@cleangoblin2021 Why's that?
@@xXp0SeDxDid you buy it?
What game were you playing?
Wait. Isn't the 915 TKL you favorite ketboard?
No magnetic wrist rest?
I got one a few days ago and it sounds way better than this, did you just get a dud or
What game is that you show at the 7:40ish mark?
Thought about moving to a razer keyboard. Tried all the switches and none of them were good in my opinion. Cherry browns with dampners and the hyper x aquas with dampners is the way to go for me. I really wanted to get a Razer keyboard but until they sell a fullsized elite tactile non clicky keyboard I am not switching to a full razer setup.
Try the blackwidow. In yellow switch. Mechanical with 0 click. Or try the Razer purples.
Aww man, I wanted to get the huntsman TE when I was looking for a new keyboard but after I heard the switches and the actuation force I just didn’t want it. If only this was released earlier. Now I’m stuck with a g pro x.
Build a custom. Get a far better experience.
@@j.b.7133 the price on custom keyboards are just insane and plus I don’t want to get into a hobby like that, and in my country it’s hard to even find parts for custom keyboards. Also the shipping to my country is just insane and it takes way too long. I have no other option then to just buy a pre built one.
@@j.b.7133 Man you custom keyboard guys are annoying
@@JUSTKOZ It is true tho, I had the v1 from razer huntsman TE and now I tried to make a custom keyboard for the first time. The dif is just insane and I could never go back to something like razer. If u buy keyboards from this big companies you are just paying for the name, like razer, corsair and steel series.
Does anyone know of a small form-factor mech keyboard that is decent and uses a 2.4 ghz wireless connection? I am aware of razer's offerings and asus's Falchion, but all of the above seem to be poor value for the build quality from the general opinions I have seen. If you have suggestions or experience of any good value product that fits this qual please let me know!
what game was being played at 7:28 of the video:?
I think its The Ascent..
TE will always be the best of all time for me. Bought a new one for 50 bucks today. Sounds bad but fast as a squirrel. Love it.
Do u think i should buy it ?
@@PotatoOfRevengE Buy either the Original TE or Huntsman Mini.
@@richardfowler6969 k thx
glorious model d wireless review?
Actually how could my 50$ keyboard stabilizer sounds better than both huntsman
cuz is not about the price, is about the quality and razer is just high prices nothing more.
both keyboards are optical not mechinical
Yeah, my 50$ RK G68 sounds way more expensive than the Huntsman And spending another 5$ for some Krytox 205G0, absolutely amazing
@@metroplex29 quality and razer in the same sentence lol
My v1 huntsman has no rattle so idk what's up with that
This keyboard is literally a bait for anyone who never dug in into the custom keyboard rabbit hole thinking they have a great keyboard on par with the more enthusiast custom keyboards.
The TE sounds like a lubed 90s keyboard and the V2 sounds like you’re typing in the vacuum or under the water. I recommend steelseries Apex pro for sound
What game were you playing at the end of the video?
The Ascent
Please make the "shake" test a part of your regular keyboard review routine. I can't pinpoint exactly why, but I found it very informative.
I wonder why you didn't mention the steelseries apex at all?
So what you really meant is that the QC is sub-standard which is Razer's standard, and it is over-priced. Much rather invest twice that into a custom that sounds and feels how I want it to, or half that (or less) into a decent vendor made keyboard. I would still pick Ducky with browns over Razer keyboards.
I was impressed with the Varmillo and the Hanzo far more than the Huntsman.
I'm in love with my Huntsman Mini.
whats the chair?
Hardware Canucks, try out the Leopold keyboards. Those are pretty nice.
It either had to perfect the stabilizers or be wireless
What game playing at 7:20??
Wats the mouse in the thumb nail
If u lube the stabs with dialectric grease, it's basically just an A+ board
Man still waiting for them to release the mercury version for the huntsman tkl v2
Should I paint mine white cause Ion wanna wait for mercury
I don't mind pinging stabilizers that much because I'm wearing headphones, but that thing might actually pierce through 25mm of lambskin.
With that money you can get an entry level custom keyboard and it feels and sounds much better.
This guy gets it ^
rgb?wrist rest? remapping and profiles? 8k hz? optical switches? where are those, good ammount of stuff to fight that decision
@@Puddskye. you can get a gk61 which is cheaper and faster 8k hz is honestly useless it's a marketing thing even if you are a hardcore gamer u ain't gonna feel much of a difference
Custom mechanical keyboard still the best for me, with those price tag can give you a good stabilizer, good switch & lubed of course, your own custom keycaps, RGB etc or just buy a keyboard from Leopold, Ducky, etc.
Yup, just built my first last week and don't regret it
I love customs, they look and feel great. Problem for me is; no media keys, hard to find see-through keycaps, numpad uncommon, quite hard to understand what parts go together. Also, finding understandable kits with even some of the above features becomes prohibitively expensive. Got the k95 platinum xt for £150, finding a decent custom for that money is impossible.
custom gang :)
@@GtsAntoni1 you can use viia to program media keys easily and razer literally sells the pbt shine through caps
@@IhsanAmin yep, then you just need to find the right board that has slots for shine through RGB LEDs, compatible LEDs, a case and plate that fits the board, and ensure you it's all an a ISO layout with the right spacing etc. Programmed media keys are not dedicated, and unfortunately I find this solution inelegant. I also like a volume wheel, not buttons. Thanks though 👍
HEYY do razer Basilisk v3 review pls
Where can I get my hands on those Hanzo keyboard?
@Ashley -CHECK MY PROFILE it wasn’t too bad.
is this keyboard has aluminium body
got mine (v1) for 60$ on ebay and for that price i couldnt be happier w mine. could care less about sounds plays really tho. owned a k63 before this that ended up dying on me.
These mainstream mechs are just a joke now.
Just built my first custom 75 percent with alum body and I agree with you 100 percent. Id never pay that much for a plastic body again
@@BigDavos not to mention quality stabs and infinite switch options
I agree
Yeah
Agree. Doing actual reviews on them are kinda pointless then. At least this particular board has PBT. Don't know how many CM, Corsair and even Glorious board come with flimsy, cheap ABS caps they will show substancial wear after a few months of use.
I can't imagine paying that much for a quality keyboard. I'm using the Tecware Phantom which cost me $58 including the additional shroud and it sounds just like the Huntsman.
Yeah I prefer the hard wristrest. I'm using wood one.
I think all this did was make me want to get that Hanzo keyboard.
Why did you place that big ass light facing us when you’re talking? I had to turn down my phone’s brightness all the way. Lol I’m sure you have your reasons
Probably to match the light coming in from the window
Nice improvement, but the price needs to be down around the $100 the V1 is now, not $60 more. I'll stick with the V1.
Holy moly, its crazy now that i go into custom mk rabbit hole and got a literal pain for listening a "gaming" keyboard like this. Come on dmitry, theres already much custom keyboard youtuber that offer you a real mk!
Is it compatible with PS5?
A bit offtpic here: Anyone else here who had a Corsair K100? My factory PBT keycaps on that thing do wear off SO quick. Literally 2 weeks of usage and the texture is almost gone. Never experienced anything like that. Corsair even sent me some replacement keycaps. Same issue with them.
If there is visible wear after two weeks, are you sure the keycaps are really PBT? I've used other brands of PBT keycaps for years and it took five years of heavy use to even get some shine on the keys ... but the legends stayed on.
@@FindecanorNotGmail my legends also stay on, but the slightly rough surface becomes flat and shiny as you said. As their marketing says it's PBT I doubt they use anything but PBT... Also I guess the surface texture wearing off it can still be PBT. I'll have a look how that keyboard looks in a year or so. Cause I also already got some "squeeky" switches. Might aswell gotta get the whole keyboard replaced while it's still in warranty near the end of the period
I want you to know that I replaced my key caps with the PBT keycaps, and I solved the rattling by adding a thick grease. Grease that doesn't drip, and has a long shelf life, bought it from the local automotive store. By adding a small amount of grease, it will stop the keycaps from rattling. I did this for every key that had a stabilizer and it has helped tremendously.
but it's not the keycaps that are loose and rattly. where in the world are you applying the grease? under the keycaps?
Basically just use prematex
Keycaps rattling? wtf are you talking about? Its the stabs
Off the topic. If anyone knows where can i find the keycaps of vermillo's which have in the video. Ty
That's a set from DROP called GPBT Nebula set. Really awesome looking and feels great. -D.
Only Glorious has Nebula atm. Prolly Drop doesnt sell it any more. Shame
That spacebar is just so bad I have the mini and it sounds the same sadly hopefully I'll get a custom at some point
So do you guys think it’s better than the apex pro??
Haven't watched many keyboard reviews since I splurged on the apex pro about a year ago. Some kind of weird inflation going on here this does not seem very compelling compared to the package you get with the SteelSeries and it's the same price.
Hey {{3}}, have you considered using the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule for your keyboard cleaning needs? It offers powerful blowing capabilities with a wind speed of 22m/s, perfect for removing crumbs and dust from between keys. Plus, it has a brushless motor and long-lasting battery for enhanced performance. Definitely worth checking out!
I prefer the gen 1 because i like to hear the hitting of the keycap on the board which is missing from gen 2
WHY MINI SOUNDS SO MUCH BETTER I WANT TKL BUT MINI TOO GOOD EXPLAIN PLZ
0:44 I didn't know Chris Pratt did keyboard reviews