- #Apple magic keyboard with numeric keypad vs without pro
- #Apple magic keyboard with numeric keypad vs without Bluetooth
The included USB-A to USB-C cable is nicely braided. They also show no signs of sheen, something that I have seen surface after limited use on keyboards with standard ABS keycaps. Razer has used a new ultra-durable coating and laser etched the legends on the keycaps for “ultimate fade and scratch resistance.” I’ve only used the keyboard for a couple of weeks and while I still prefer PBT keycaps, these come a very close second. With the DeathStalker V2 line, Razer has opted for ABS keycaps - but with a catch. Double-shot PBT keycaps are much better, not only in durability but also in longevity. The main issue with these is that over time you get a shine on them from your fingertips, as well as a rubbing off of the key legends on them.
Most keyboards these days ship with ABS keycaps.
#Apple magic keyboard with numeric keypad vs without pro
The media button and rocker on the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro optical wireless gaming keyboard. Not only does it add durability, but the matte finish looks quite nice with the small debossed RAZER logo in gloss black centred on the bottom of the keyboard face.
Being a thinner keyboard, Razer wanted to ensure durability and opted for a metal top plate to help in that aspect. While the underside of the keyboard is manufactured from a sturdy matte black plastic, the top and edges are finished with a nice 5052 Aluminum Alloy surface. Finally, there is a dongle compartment for storing the Razer HyperSpeed 2.4GHz USB-A dongle when you are not using it. There are also three rubber-like pads near the front and two near the back to prevent the keyboard from moving around when placed on a smooth surface. On the underside, you’ll find the typical kickstand feet that allow you to raise the back of the keyboard by six or nine degrees depending on which feet you use.
#Apple magic keyboard with numeric keypad vs without Bluetooth
To the right of that are three buttons to toggle between up to three Bluetooth devices, and finally the USB-C port for charging and connectivity. Located on the back edge of the keyboard, towards the left side is a switch to toggle between 2.4GHz Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, wired, or Bluetooth 5.0 connections. Just above the arrow keys are LED lights for caps lock, number lock, scroll lock, macro, and game mode. Above the number pad is an aluminum multi-function media button and roller. It features six full-sized rows with your typical arrow keys and number pad.
The keycaps are also thin, roughly half the height of a standard keycap.Īside from that, the DeathStalker V2 Pro is pretty standard as far as full-sized keyboard design goes. The Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro optical wireless gaming keyboard is thin, measuring a mere 21 mm at the front and 26.6mm at the back (without the kickstand legs out). If you haven’t seen a low-profile keyboard before, the biggest difference between one and a regular keyboard is the height.