Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro Wireless Keyboard

I’ve been using full mechanical keyboards for years now, but after I got a new job with a nicer laptop I realized that I type SIGNIFICANTLY faster on anything low-profile. I actually initially got the Logitech G915 because it was a lot cheaper due to a sale, but I’ve always been a fan of Razer and that just proved why. The keyboard and mouse just felt worse and cheap, and it really didn’t seem like an improvement from the keyboard that I already wasn’t that happy with. I finally bought this and it is absolutely AMAZING. The keycaps themselves feel great, the clicks are satisfying with a nice, low drumming noise. I haven’t had a single issue with the keyboard and I’ve gotten to 200wpm using it now. I do a lot of programming and honestly this does help, my only wish is that they had more media keys, but the keyboard is small enough that I can see why it wouldn’t.

Es un teclado muy bueno, se siente el material bueno y la funcionalidad es buena como los dispositivos de razer.
El sonido es silencioso pero la sensación al teclear es muy cool lo recomiendo ampliamente.
Le pongo menos estrellas por el precio ya que están muy inflados para lo que es.

Razers Synapse software is dysfunctional at best. The quality of the materials used look and feel premium. However, this is as far as this product makes it as a “premium” product. Paying such a ridiculous price point for a product that does not function as advertised and disconnects multiple times during a one minute cycle…. is totally useless. It is unacceptable to most, but down right lying to advertise and sell a product that does not function. Within hours of starting up my new Razer DSv2 Pro, I was completely disabled due to the wireless functionality disconnecting at a consistent rate… seconds apart. Making it a pile of overpriced useless garbage for both gaming and everyday use. Do not purchase this disappointing mess of garbage! There is nothing positive to say about the product. The support from Razer clearly notes that it is a known issue with there software… it is 2024… There is not excuse other than a blatant disregard for the quality and longevity of the products they sell and the customers they sell to. I cannot stress enough just horrible this keyboard is. I’ve owned more than 5 premium custom low-profile hot-swappable mechanical keyboards and more than 10 premium mechanical keyboards throughout my years of hardcore gaming and professional usage as an engineer. This keyboard needs to be pulled from the market. It simply does not function and needs to be identified as the absolute worst product in the premium mechanical keyboard space. Hands down, no positives…. absolute garbage. Don’t waste your money.

Just received this keyboard in TKL linear after using the Logitech g915 tkl tactile for a week.

Pros:
Keycaps/switches are sturdier and more stable without rattle like logitech.
Keycaps do not absolutely soak up oil like the logitech g915 model. On logitech, the keycaps would become oily within .1 second of touching them. These feel better and have more of a textured matte feel that don’t get as dirty as quickly.
Switches have a better feeling than Logitech tactile despite being linear somehow.
Scroll wheel for volume had steps and feels more tactile/responsive than logitech’s freescrolling wheel.
More compact and professional looking.
USB-C vs micro USB on Logitech.
Connect to up to 3 Bluetooth devices vs just one on Logitech.

Cons:
Cannot connect to Bluetooth devices while the keyboard is charging. (WHY?)
Worse battery life. (Haven’t tested the exact length of the battery life for myself but Razer’s battery life will be worse because its using optical switches which have light beams that need more power than Logitech’s. I have heard that the TKL version has better battery life than the Full-size version just because of having less keys/using less power as a result.) I personally don’t care about RGB so I have it off at all times. Will update on my battery-life results in the future.

Update: seems to lose about 10-15 percent battery a day even with RGB completely off. But I have my keyboard on for 8 hours a day working. If you are using it plugged in at a desk but want a bluetooth keyboard available for work on an iPad, it will work perfectly, though. That’s my use case so its perfect for my needs.

Keypoints and possible dealbreakers:
Battery life is awful when comparing it to Logitech g915. This makes the selling point of the keyboard confusing. Can Razer be marketing this keyboard as wireless if you have to plug it in so often?

Combined with needing to charge the keyboard more often…. YOU CAN’T SWITCH TO BLUETOOTH MODE WHILE CHARGING via your PC. The cable connection will override the connection mode you set it to. Low battery and want to charge it via your desktop while you work on a tablet? You can’t use it via bluetooth. It is a bit annoying that the bluetooth setting doesn’t override the cable. I will say, you CAN plug it into a wall to charge and bluetooth will still work that way but it is a bit annoying to juggle. Wireless should be hassle free and seamless otherwise you may as well have wires.

For me, it’s still better than logitech. I just could not stand the feeling of their keycaps, its cheap feeling, the way they soak up oil, and its clunky overall look with RGB that also doesn’t fully override some of its buttons. I want to be able to travel constantly with my wireless keyboard and game at the same time without fear of keycaps breaking off or falling off when replacements don’t exist so Razer was the choice for me. It’ll be up to what you think is more important and your use-case.