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HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

Get the HP Class 1800 Southpaw for qmk. Get the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro for knob.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • HP Class 1800 Southpaw
  • Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Performance
48
54
Build quality
66
39
Productivity
49
48
Customizability
59
53
Portability
40
40
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Full specs

HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

6 of 15 specs differ

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Mount style

Top Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

—
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Southpaw
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

4,200 g
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

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Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$350Visit
  • MMkeyboardUS

    Out of stock
    $350Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $355Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$355Visit

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