Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless

A tenkeyless analog optical keyboard with Rapid Trigger and on-the-fly actuation tuning for competitive play.

  • TKL
  • Optical
  • USB
  • 1,000 Hz

PCPR score

8.2

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$179Nov 9

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The short version

The Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless pairs Razer's Gen-2 analog optical switches with Rapid Trigger, 0.1 to 4.0 mm actuation and on-board adjustment through its dial and LED array, in an aluminum-topped case with doubleshot PBT keycaps. Tom's Hardware liked the typing feel and programmability but criticized the bulky Synapse software, while PC Gamer found it excellent for competitive play yet expensive for casual users. Polling tops out at 1000 Hz; Razer's separate 8KHz model raises that.

Pros

  • Analog optical switches with 0.1 to 4.0 mm adjustable actuation
  • Rapid Trigger and Snap Tap for competitive movement
  • Actuation and Rapid Trigger tuning from the keyboard's dial and shortcuts
  • Doubleshot PBT keycaps with a lightly textured finish
  • Aluminum top case

Cons

  • Razer Synapse is large and pushes extra modules, per Tom's Hardware
  • Gamepad emulation depends on each game's support
  • Expensive, and PC Gamer found its RGB dim
  • 1000 Hz polling and USB-only, unlike Razer's newer 8KHz version

Best for

  • Competitive FPS players who want fast on-the-fly tuning
  • Wired tournament setups that favor tenkeyless space

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Full specifications

Core

Layout
TKL
Switch type
Optical
Stock switches
Razer Analog Optical Switches Gen-2

Features

Rapid Trigger
Yes
Backlight
RGB

Connectivity

Connection
USB

Performance

Polling rate
1,000 Hz

Physical

Keycaps
PBT
Color
Black

Compatibility notes

  • Wired USB-C only, with no wireless mode
  • Actuation, Rapid Trigger and Snap Tap settings can be stored on the keyboard

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Positions it as a serious Wooting rival with flexible actuation and Rapid Trigger, while faulting the bulky Synapse app and game-dependent gamepad emulation.

  • PC Gamer

    Mixed

    Sees class-leading on-the-fly actuation tuning for competitive use, backed by strong switches and build, but argues casual buyers may not justify the cost and notes dim lighting.

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Common questions

Does the Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless support 8000 Hz polling?

No. Tom's Hardware's spec table lists 1000 Hz for this model; Razer sells a separate Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz line with HyperPolling at 8000 Hz.

Can its settings be stored on the keyboard?

Yes. Razer says Snap Tap, Rapid Trigger and customized actuation points can all be stored onboard the keyboard.

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