Razer Introduces New Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard
Razer has just announced the Razer Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard which features their new Analog Optical Switches. The new Analog Optical Switches combines three components: analog input, adjustable actuation, and dual-step actuation.
Here’s a quick rundown on what these features are:
- Analog Input: The analog input emulates an analog joystick input for smoother, more nuanced control and manoeuvrability. This finesse removes the limitations of an 8-way WASD movement and allows for a true 360-degree of motion that benefits games optimized for controller support like third-person games, multi-platform shooters, racing games, as well as vehicle simulators.
- Adjustable Actuation: Players can also custom tune and adjust each key’s actuation point to suit any playstyle; ranging from a quick actuation of 1.5mm for fast-paced gaming to a full 3.6mm actuation for deep and deliberate keystrokes.
- Dual-step Actuation: With dual-step actuation, one keystroke can activate two programmed functions set at two different actuation points. It essentially offers twice as much functionality per keystroke and is suitable for activating advanced combos in games – such as taking out a grenade and throwing it in the same keystroke.
Razer Huntsman V2 Analog with Analog Optical Switches: Inspired by controllers
The Analog Optical Switches are an evolution of Razer’s Optical Switches. The new switches track how much light goes through the switch and allows the keyboard to measure how far down each key is pressed. Razer claims that the switches can last up to 100 million keystrokes as they feature fewer moving parts and no metallic contacts compared to traditional optical switches, therefore, has fewer parts to degrade.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog also features RGB Chroma integration which can be personalised with over 16.8 million coloured lighting effects. In-game Razer Chroma lighting effects are also integrated into popular game titles and can display tutorials, dynamic effects that react to gameplay and more.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog also comes with doubleshot PBT keycaps, media keys with a digital dial as well as a single braided cable, with a second cable allowing for optional USB 3.0 passthrough. Users also have the option to choose between USB Type-C or USB 3.0 Type-A via an included adapter.
The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is available for purchase at RM1,199 at selected retailers and on Razer’s website.
Pokdepinion: The analog switches sounds pretty interesting. However, Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is priced way out of my comfort zone.
