Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro vs Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro
Between the BlackWidow V4 Pro and RK R98 Pro, the BlackWidow V4 Pro comes out ahead in polling rate and size, while the RK R98 Pro wins on hot-swappable and wireless. Overall, the BlackWidow V4 Pro scores 95 and the RK R98 Pro scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BlackWidow V4 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 50.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the BlackWidow V4 Pro if you care most about polling rate and size. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, size.
Pick the RK R98 Pro if you care most about hot-swappable and wireless. Its strongest claims are hot-swappable, wireless.
Both ship with comparable rotary knob, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the BlackWidow V4 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Size: Full (vs 96%).
Why Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro wins
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Razer Green | RK Cream Yellow |
| Hot-swappable | false | truelead |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Fulllead | 96% |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | true | true |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| 2.4 GHz | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 150 hlead |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
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