Razer BlackWidow Ultimate vs Razer Lycosa - Noise Comparison

I decide to do a small noise comparison between Razer BlackWidow Ultimate and Razer Lycosa.

I measure the noise level with external mic attached to my iPod touch, and an app called Decibel Meter Pro - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/decibel-meter-pro/id382776256?mt=8

The MIC was position on my monitor for most accurate results, and haven been moved during the tests. For the typing part I used the site - http://speedtest.10-fast-fingers.com/

If what I am typing doesn't make sense to you, this is because I am typing in BDS not in English.

BTW my score with the BlackWidow was 42 words per minute, and 47 with the Lycosa

My full review [BG Language] is at http://strangera.com/2011/03/07/razer-naga-epic-review/

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• Razer
• Razer BlackWidow Ultimate
• Razer Lycosa
• Noise
• Decibel Meter Pro

[G0KartMozart360]

you use a razer spectre, your argument is invalid

[strangeraFTW]

@G0KartMozart360 well actually, I use razer mamba. I use Razer Spectre only for StarCraft II. ;)

[G0KartMozart360]

@strangeraFTW glad to hear, in my opinion you should use the mamba for sc2 as well, the spectre is just bad

[strangeraFTW]

@G0KartMozart360 well I had the Razer SC2 stuff for review. After few weeks of testing I pack the stuff to return them to razer and get back to playing starcraft with the mamba. After the first game... I unpack the spectre :D The mouse is ugly as shit and useless in majority of games but surprisingly comfortable for playing SCII. ;)

[G0KartMozart360]

@strangeraFTW fair enough, what did you think of the marauder and banshee? I love the banshee, but i dont think the marauder is worth the money

[strangeraFTW]

@G0KartMozart360 didn't like them that much. The razer banshee is too heavy and this is totally not cool for long gaming sessions. The only think that I liked about them is the detachable mic, and the build in EQ for the different races in SCII.

Razer Marauder is definitely not my type of kbd. Removing the numpad is pointless, and I really prefer mechanical keyboard.

The only think that I honestly recommend is the mouse.

[strangeraFTW]

@rEcKLesSzzz I personally don't. :) But it appears that strangely a lot of people do care about noise, so I deside to put this comparison. ;)

[strangeraFTW]

@K3BANG no. The lycosa is just noise. Not even close to mechanical buttons.

[doomtomb3]

@K3BANG Yes, although it is a bit mushy if you compare it to mechanical keyboards. But it is much better than most rubber dome keyboards.

[doomtomb3]

The important number to look at is the max as this will be the max loudness perceived from the user. In other words, you will notice the loudest types, not the average. I have the Lycosa and it's not that quiet.

[K3BANG]

even though the lycosa isnt mechanical

does it make a nice clicky noise/feel when you press it?