When comparing Razer BlackWidow Chroma vs apex m500, the Slant community recommends Razer BlackWidow Chroma for most people. In the question“What are the best gaming keyboards?” Razer BlackWidow Chroma is ranked 3rd while apex m500 is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Razer BlackWidow Chroma is:
Razer uses Kailh switches that actuate at an optimal distance giving faster response.
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Pros
Pro Mechanical switches
Razer uses Kailh switches that actuate at an optimal distance giving faster response.
Pro Fully customizable backlighting
Utilizing 16.8 million different LED color combinations the BlackWidow Chroma has an almost endless amount of key color options.
Pro Convenient cable management
The keyboard has under-board cable management.
Pro Good build quality
Steel back plate with very tough plastics.
Pro Full Anti-Ghosting
Full Anti-Ghosting with 104 Key Rollover.
Pro Responsive keys
Cherry MX Reds- Known for their low (45cN) actuation force, Cherry MX Red switches provide rapid actuation through a light keypress - perfect for fast double taps.
Pro Simplistic
Simplistic due to the fact it is aimed at esports.
Pro Compact design
A compact design that wastes no space.
Cons
Con Razer Synapse
Like all Razer products, in order to get the full function of the BlackWidow Chroma Razer Synapse needs to be used. This means longer boot times and an always online DRM.
Con Only single colour backlighting
There is only one available colour for the back lighting (BLUE) and there are limited effects too.