Razer's compact BlackWidow Lite keyboard on sale for $60

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Razer's compact BlackWidow Lite keyboard on sale for $60

Since everyone uses a computer in a different way, it can be difficult to choose the right gaming keyboard for your needs. Tenkeyless keyboards are popular because of their compact size (80% of the size of a traditional board) and because they allow more room for the mouse. Right now on Amazon, Razer's BlackWidow Lite TKL keyboard is available for $59.99, $30 less than the regular price.

The keyboard uses Razer's proprietary "Orange" key switches, which are designed to be tactile and quiet. The actuation point of the switches is 1.9mm, with a travel of 4mm, and our friends at Windows Central have a great description of Razer's various switches, which you can read here.

Since this is a tenkeyless keyboard, there is no number pad and the keys are slightly smaller than on traditional boards. Each key has individually addressable LED backlighting (no RGB), and there is a built-in O-ring to further reduce noise; macros can be programmed using Razer's desktop software, and the USB cable is removable for easy replacement/portability. The USB cable is removable for easy replacement/portability.

While we haven't tried this keyboard ourselves, our friends at Tom's Hardware reviewed it and praised its unobtrusive design and mechanical switches: "The BlackWidow Lite is a welcome addition to Razer's lineup and is a great choice for gamers who need to get the job done. a wise investment for gamers who need to get the job done and touch typists who don't mind playing the occasional game of Overwatch.

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