first let I just say that I be not a big fan of razer product -lrb- still not a big fan -rrb- and be aware of they keyboard life expectancy . I be tear between a Blackwidow and a Steelseries 6gv2 and ultimately go with the Blackwidow for it be macro key . unlike most rumor about this keyboard , I can tell you this keyboard be as durable as any blue key mechanical keyboard could be . the key switch themselves be very comfortable to type on and as someone who spend the majority of he day on he computer , I can tell you that typing have never feel more comfortable . the click noise can be see as a good or bad . this keyboard make ALOT of noise when typing . I myself be a fan of it but if you live with a roommate you may want to avoid this keyboard . the keyboard itself contain 5 easily customizable macro key that be easily reachable during gaming . the key themselves use blue switch . compare to black , they be less durable or weaker but much more comfortable to type on and click the moment you type on it oppose to black switch which require you to push all the way down for the click . the keyboard itself also can only be attach via usb meaning it be limit to a 2 nkro -lrb- key rollover -rrb- meaning it can only perform 2 key function at one time although keep in mind that you would rarely need more than 2 since you ussualy play with a mouse as well . overall this be a great product and despite Razer 's keyboard record , this keyboard be a good buy . this keyboard however be mediocre compare to other hardcore gaming mechanical keyboard but if this be you first mechanical keyboard then this would be the perfect one to get . UPDATE : interestingly enough , several of the key on my keyboard stop function a day after I write how amazing this keyboard be and I have only have it for 2 week . those interested in this purchase be warn that some key may stop work after long period of gaming .