Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz gaming keyboard, analog optical switches, USB-C, US

A conventional key knows only two states: pressed or not. The Razer Analog Optical Switch Gen-2 uses light to measure how far the key has been pushed down and passes that information to the PC. Being optical, the switch works without mechanical contacts that wear out. In games, analog measurement lets the keyboard respond to a light touch or meter movement more smoothly than a simple on-off key ever could.

The polling rate says how many times per second the keyboard reports its state to the computer. Many keyboards run at 1000 Hz, once every millisecond, while the Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz reports up to 8000 times per second — every 0.125 milliseconds. In a competitive game where every moment counts, that means less delay between your key press and what happens on screen.

N-key rollover with anti-ghosting ensures the keyboard registers every key held down at the same time, even when you press movement, jump and ability keys together. On cheaper keyboards some presses can get lost in that situation, or a phantom input can appear. Here the PC receives exactly what your fingers do, no matter how many keys are down at once.

The multi-function dial with three dedicated buttons gives quick access to volume and other configurable functions without leaving the game. Hybrid on-board storage holds up to 6 profiles, so you can take your settings to a tournament or a friend's place and use them on another PC without setting up the software again.

The included leatherette wrist rest has a firm cushion and attaches to the keyboard magnetically, so it stays in place yet comes off easily when you want it to. Razer Chroma RGB backlighting lets you set colours and effects for each key and sync them with other Chroma-enabled devices. The black housing fits any gaming desk.

Competitive players for whom milliseconds and precise key presses matter; esports enthusiasts who want to carry their profiles in the keyboard's memory; and anyone looking for a wired keyboard with analog switches, a high polling rate and a comfortable wrist rest. The layout is US, so it suits people who type on an English layout.