Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz Hits Japan In October
Razer's smaller 8KHz board lands in the same Japanese October window as its own Huntsman V3 Pro tenkeyless model discounted on Amazon, so buyers comparing Razer keyboards this month choose between a compact 60% layout and a discounted full-size option.
Key Facts
- Razer Japan announced the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz, a 60% layout gaming keyboard, scheduled for release in Japan in October at 30,880 yen.
- The Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz combines Razer Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 with True 8000 Hz HyperPolling and supports Rapid Trigger.
- The Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz actuation point is adjustable from 0.1 to 4.0 mm, and a test cited by ASCII.jp recorded an average latency of 0.48 ms.
- The Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz body uses a 5052 aluminum alloy top case and double-shot PBT keycaps, and it stores up to six profiles onboard.
- The Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz supports Synapse Web for changing settings from a browser.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), ASCII.jp.
Razer Japan has announced the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz, a compact 60% layout gaming keyboard, with a release planned in Japan during October at 30,880 yen, according to ASCII.jp. The keyboard pairs Razer Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 with True 8000 Hz HyperPolling. Its actuation point adjusts between 0.1 and 4.0 mm, and it supports Rapid Trigger for fast re-input after a key is released. Advanced Input Control functions include Razer Snap Flex, Razer Snap Tap, Dynamic Keystroke, and Dual-Keypress Priority. A reported average latency of 0.48 ms is cited from testing. The body uses a 5052 aluminum alloy top case and double-shot PBT keycaps. Four directional arrow keys share dual-purpose modifier keys, and onboard storage holds up to six profiles. Razer says the design targets portability and tournament use, and settings can be changed through Synapse Web in a browser.
Razer positions the Mini 8KHz for LAN parties and offline tournaments as well as desktop use, according to ASCII.jp, which notes the 60% layout frees desk space for mouse movement. The board shares its Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 and 8000 Hz polling with the larger Huntsman V3 Pro, a tenkeyless model discounted on Amazon in the same October window.
- Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless JP (White Edition): listed in the Amazon Razer sale running October 6 to October 19
- Razer Raiju V3 Pro: PS5/PC controller with TMR sensor joysticks, four removable mouse-click back buttons, and two claw grip bumpers
- Razer Wolverine V4 Pro: Xbox Series X|S/PC controller at 36,080 yen, December release, with high-resolution capacitive thumbsticks and Razer Pro HyperTrigger
- Razer Wolverine V4 Tournament Edition: wired variant at 17,980 yen, fixed faceplate and fixed analog stick tops
Razer says the capacitive sensors in the Wolverine V4 Pro have higher resolution and more resistance to magnetic interference than the TMR sensors used in the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC, and the stick caps now total six. Both Wolverine V4 models carry official Xbox licensing.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.