Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon
The Razer Huntsman V3 HE is the company's first keyboard to utilize Hall Effect magnetic switches, responding to consumer demand despite Razer's preference for optical technology. The review highlights improved sound quality and build, though notes minor issues with spring return speed.
Why it matters
This product launch illustrates how consumer trends and market competition can force hardware companies to pivot their core engineering philosophies.
Razer still stands by its optical switches, at least according to its PR representatives. In the eyes of Razer’s engineers, optical switch technology is still superior to magnetic switches. According to Razer, an optical switch still has greater accuracy and is less likely to face interference from outside forces (such as electromagnetic fields or a metal desk). But, apparently, the demand for magnets has become so strong that Razer simply can’t ignore customer demand anymore. As a result, Razer’s first Hall Effect keyboard, the Hunstman V3 HE, came into existence.
Being its first attempt, Razer didn’t try to do anything crazy. No screens , dials , or split spacebars . Instead, it offers a simple and basic Hall Effect keyboard that does exactly what it says on the box. And, as much as I like the new and bizarre, sometimes that’s all a keyboard needs to be.
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