It makes use of a Razer Productivity Dongle, which means you may connect it to other devices that make use of the same receiver, such as the Razer Pro Click Mini. It employs linear Razer Yellow switches, which are light and quiet in comparison to other mechanical switches, however there is no tactile feedback, which may irritate some users. The Razer Pro Type Ultra, which was launched this week for $160 and is expected to ship in the fourth quarter, can connect to three devices through Bluetooth. It also includes a wifi dongle and a cable for wired connections, making it suitable for today’s multi-device environment. Users may reconfigure the Pro Type Ultra’s buttons and even create macros with Razer’s Synapse software to make their job more efficient.
Razer Pro Type Ultra review: Design
The Razer Pro Type Ultra draws on the company’s extensive experience in creating gaming keyboards to develop a keyboard designed for serious productivity activities. While it appears unremarkable at first glance, it contains a slew of functions that will appeal to office workers. The keyboard comes with a rubber-sheathed USB-A to USB-C cable in white, the keyboard itself, a 2.4GHz dongle, and a comfortable leatherette wrist rest. The wrist rest itself has a set of rubber pads on the underside to keep it in place, but it is otherwise a separate attachment that is not attached to the keyboard in any way, unlike the version found in the Huntsman V2. My Razer Pro Type Ultra review sample is a full-sized keyboard with Double-shot ABS keycaps and Razer’s proprietary yellow silent mechanical switches beneath each key. The full-sized keyboard layout includes a numeric keypad, which is necessary for those who work with spreadsheets frequently, while the top row of keys includes a rather unique array of shortcuts such as a mute, volume increase and decrease, a play, rewind, and fast forward button, a pair of buttons to increase and decrease the intensity of the keyboard backlighting by 14 levels of brightness.
Keys
The Razer Pro Type Ultra is designed with productivity in mind, or that starts with its sleek appearance. It looks like a modern spin on those big Mac keyboards you may have used in your school’s computer lab, with its aluminium chassis and brilliant white keys. The Pro Type Ultra, when combined with the Pro Click Mini mouse and Pro Glide mouse mat, helps my home office look more like an office and less like a black desk laden with RGB toys. Fortunately, the Pro Type Ultra does more than just glance the part, with pleasant and responsive keys — even if they aren’t my absolute favourite to use. The keys on the Pro Type Ultra are tall, have a fair amount of travel, or offer a satisfactory level of feedback when we are quickly typing up our latest review. These sturdy keys are supplemented by beautifully plush leatherette wrist rest that runs the length of keyboard and has kept my wrist pain-free throughout extended use. We still like the lower-profile, less resistive keys on my Logitech G915 TKL, but I’ve been delighted to use the Pro Type Ultra as my primary keyboard for almost a month.
Razer Pro Type Ultra review: Connectivity
In addition, the new keyboard lasts longer between recharges. With the keyboard plugged into your PC through the accompanying two-meter cable, which has a USB Type-C connector at one end and a Type-A connector at the other, a complete charge takes roughly two hours. Last year’s model was certified for 84 or 78 hours of use with the backlight turned off. Depending on whether you prefer a Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connection. These Razer-rated runtimes are increased to 214 and 207 hours, respectively, by the Pro Type Ultra. Unfortunately, turning the lighting all the way up quickly consumes the internal battery—Razer estimates 13 hours in that bright state.
Battery Life
If you appreciate Razer’s approach to productivity keyboards but are torn between the Pro Type Ultra and the cheaper Pro Type, consider this: the Ultra is reported to have substantially longer battery life. With a Bluetooth connection and no illumination, Keychron’s K10 promises up to 240 hours of battery life. While the BlackWidow V3 Pro claims up to 192 hours. As a result, the Pro Type Ultra is in the middle of the pack. Razer’s Synapse app provides features for extending battery life. You can programme the keyboard to dim its lights automatically after 1-15 minutes of inactivity and/or to turn off automatically after 15-60 minutes.
Razer Pro Type Ultra review: Performance
As previously stated, the Pro Type Ultra can connect to four devices at the same time. To connect the Pro Type Ultra to your computer through Bluetooth, hold down the Fn and 1 keys for 5 seconds. And then choose the Pro Type Ultra from your PC or Mac’s Bluetooth menu. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to pair two additional devices with the keyboard. To connect another device via the HyperSpeed dongle, simply toggle the back switch to the 2.4GHz option while the USB dongle is inserted into that device. So, if you have many devices and require a keyboard to switch between them, the Pro Type Ultra is a godsend. The 2.4GHz USB dongle or the Razer HyperSpeed dongle. Trevor Tan (Photo) There are no unusual key placements on this normal full-size keyboard. So, if you’ve been using a regular keyboard, typing on the Pro Type Ultra will seem like a fish out of water. While the wrist rest does not magnetically attach to the keyboard or have lighting that glows in tandem, it does provide a lovely and comfortable place for your wrist to rest. It significantly increases the level of comfort.
Finals Words
At S$249, it may seem fairly expensive to some. However, when compared to some customised keyboards, the Razer Pro Type Ultra is reasonably inexpensive. Furthermore, some customised keyboards, such as the Pro Type Ultra, may not be able to connect to as many devices. You also skip the hassle of making your own keyboard. So, if you want a long-lasting yet noisy full-size productivity keyboard that can connect to numerous devices, the Razer Pro Type Ultra is the keyboard for you.
