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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

FE 21.3 Helios 88 vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

Get the FE 21.3 Helios 88 for hot-swappable. 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.

FE 21.3 Helios 88

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

  • Released

    2025

    2023

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • FE 21.3 Helios 88
  • Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
Performance
49
54
Build quality
56
39
Productivity
51
48
Customizability
50
53
Portability
45
40
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Full specs

FE 21.3 Helios 88 vs Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro specs

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

5 of 15 specs differ

FE 21.3 Helios 88

Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Top Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

—
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Plate material

Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate, POM
—

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

2,400 g
—

Typing angle

8°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$481Visit
  • ktechsSG

    Out of stock
    $481Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $355Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$355Visit

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