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Optical switches tend to have a bit more resistance than mechanical switches, which does put some people off. The Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro splits the difference, much like the Logitech G915 (although we do think that the Logitech does it slightly better), so it still satisfies mechanical switch fans without being as bouncy as the linear Vulcan Pro. As a result, it delivers a satisfying and comfortable typing experience, whether you’re in the middle of a game or typing work documents. That still isn’t bad. However, if you’re one to forget to regularly charge or you just despise having to charge in general, you probably should reduce RGB brightness to 50%. We cut to a side view of the keyboard to showcase its ultra-slim profile, as a robotic hand rests upon it.
The media button and roller are great as well, but you’ll need to go into the Razer Synapse 3 app to change their settings. At default, the button is only set to play and pause while the roller controls the volume (you press it to mute). If you prefer to stay tethered for the most reliable connection, however, you can connect it to your laptop or PC with the included USB-C cable. That means that you can also use it while charging. With a brilliant flash of light, the shot transitions to a full-height Razer Linear Optical Switch.The keyboard floats out from thin gap in the passage just as it seals shut, before dramatically rotating into full view.
The battery life is decent and just about on par with the G915. Razer has given it a 40-hour rating, but that’s only if you’ve got your RGB lighting set at 50%. Increase its brightness to 100%, and you’ve got about 24 hours of use, which means 3 days of 8-hour gaming/typing sessions. The Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro is a continuation of Razer's DeathStalker lineup of gaming keyboards. Like the original 2012 version, this keyboard has a low-profile design, but otherwise, it's been completely redesigned, both visually and under the hood. Unlike the original DeathStalker, which uses membrane switches, this version uses a low-profile version of the optical switches used on Razer's other high-end gaming keyboards. One of the major criticisms of the original version was the cheap-feeling, chiclet-style keycaps. In response, Razer upgraded the keycaps on this newer version, so they're doubleshot, low-profile ABS keycaps with laser-etched legends. Razer also claims these new keycaps are more durable than most ABS keycaps and not as prone to shine. Altogether, this is a high-performance option for anyone interested in a low-profile gaming model, which has been a somewhat neglected niche of the gaming keyboard market that, for the last few years, has mostly been dominated by the Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED.The multi-functional media button and metal media roller are things I often forget this keyboard has since it’s been so long since I’ve used one, but they work pretty well here. As you would hope, that media scroller can be remapped via Razer Synapse software to many functions (by default, it’s system volume), including adjusting screen brightness, mic volume, scrolling, switching apps, Windows zoom, or even Office zoom. The fact Razer kept these features on even the TKL version is noteworthy. Razer’s HyperSpeed wireless tech supports the HyperSpeed multi-device functionality, which means the DeathStalker V2 Pro’s USB-A dongle can support two compatible Razer peripherals (a keyboard and a mouse) simultaneously. Unfortunately, I don’t currently have a HyperSpeed-compatible Razer mouse in house to test this with, but it’s a pretty useful feature if you’re short on USB ports. (Your other option for reclaiming USB ports is to use the keyboard’s Bluetooth 5.0 connection instead of 2.4GHz wireless. You can connect to three Bluetooth-enabled devices simultaneously, and switch between them using the Bluetooth profile buttons along the top of the keyboard.) At the rear, the maximum height of the DeathStalker V2 Pro is just 26.6mm. (Image credit: Daniel Rubino) We cut to an extreme closeup along the top edge of the keyboard—highlighting a switch that enables it to toggle between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth mode. The switch slides to 2.4GHz mode.
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