Tech head-to-head
Logitech MX MechanicalvsRazer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Logitech MX Mechanical vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro, scored side by side on all 5 Tech axes. Overall 8.0 to 7.7.
Logitech MX Mechanical
Logitech
8.0
Mechanical switches inside an office keyboard, with Logitech's multi-device pairing intact.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
7.7
Every extra Razer could fit onto a keyboard, at the price you would expect for that.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Where they diverge
Two products can average the same and still feel different, because the shape of the scores differs. Left of center is Logitech MX Mechanical, right is Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro.
Logitech MX Mechanical
Axis
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
- 7.8Performance8.6
- 7.4Value6.6
- 8.2Durability8.4
- 8.8Ease of use7.2
- 7.8Design7.6
Which one to pick
Take the Logitech MX Mechanical
Leads on Value, Ease of use and Design.
- Three machines on one desk and one keyboard between them
- You want mechanical feel without mechanical height
- Backlighting that reacts to your hands approaching
Take the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Leads on Performance and Durability.
- Macro keys and a command dial are things you will actually use
- You want lighting that goes further than any rival here
- Gaming is the primary job, typing the secondary one
What each one gets wrong
Logitech MX Mechanical
- You intend to change switches later — these are soldered
- You want the deep travel of a full-height board
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
- Synapse running permanently is a dealbreaker
- You want a keyboard that disappears into a professional desk
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Logitech MX Mechanical | Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Full size or TKL Mini | Full size |
| Switches | Low-profile, not hot-swappable | Razer mechanical, hot-swap on some models |
| Connection | Bluetooth and Logi Bolt | — |
| Battery | Backlight off extends it dramatically | — |
| Extras | — | Command dial, eight macro keys, underglow |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Logitech MX Mechanical or Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro — which should I buy?
- Logitech MX Mechanical leads on Value, Ease of use and Design. If Performance and Durability matter more to you, take the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro instead.
- How far apart are they overall?
- Logitech MX Mechanical scores 8.0 and Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro scores 7.7, a gap of 0.3. The total is the plain average of the 5 axes used in Tech.