Razer has joined the optical switch revolution with its latest keyboard: the Razer Huntsman Elite. This keyboard utilises Razer’s own Opto-Mechanical switch, a rather interesting take on the optical key switch. No really, it’s quite something.

The Razer Huntsman Elite and Razer Huntsman both feature RGB per-key lighting, onboard storage, 10-key rollover, and a simple yet rather appealing aluminium plate design. The Elite model also features media keys, a multi-function dial, and Razer Chroma underglow lighting around the entire board and included wrist rest, which the cheaper model forgoes for a friendlier price tag.

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Both come with Razer’s new Opto-Mechanical switch. Optical key switches utilise light rather than metal contact points to make a connection every time a key is pressed. There are a few benefits to this design, too. Anti-chatter measures are out the window, they’re swappable without any soldering, and due to the lack of contact points to wear out, optical switches are often rated for over 100 million clicks.

Razer is focused on one benefit of the optical switch for the Huntsman, and that’s speed. The is the quickest Razer has made to date, with an actuation point at just 1.5mm.