Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% Hot-Swappable Keyboard Review

Razer products are widespread and well-known in the gaming community. From controllers, mice and keyboards, to gaming chairs, headsets or full gaming laptops, Razer’s got it all. One of their recent new products is the Reclusa X Mini 65% Hot-Swappable keyboard. Cubed3 was provided with a sample for review, so let’s look into it – literally!

The Reclusa X Mini 65% is a mechanical keyboard, feeling very satisfying to type on from the get-go. It is small but heavy, and connects to the computer with USB-C to USB. Of course, one could simply open the box, plug it in and get going, but one could also eat a dry scone. This little one has a lot to offer and customise, so let us have a closer look.

Naturally, the idea behind this keyboard is to appeal to the keyboard modders. For this purpose, all individual keys can be swapped out, without the need to disassemble the keyboard or do any soldering. Both key caps and switches can be swapped easily enough; that is, if you have a tool to remove them. Unfortunately, that is not included in the box, so users may need to get their own unless they have one lying around already.

However, with the tool, swapping out both key caps and switches is super easy. Granted, it would have been nice to see some instructions on how to best to do this without damaging the keyboard for absolute beginners, but for anyone with minor experience, this will not pose a problem.

The keyboard comes with Razer Orange Tactile Mechanical Switches Gen-3, and these can be swapped to most standard 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches. For anyone wanting to go further, it is possible to further disassemble the keyboard by taking out the screws at the top of the keyboard plate, but these kind of modifications will not be covered by warranty.

As it is, the keyboard feels great to use, with a satisfying and yet dampened clack-clack-clack when using the keys. This is likely due to the Silicone Plate and Case Dampeners that are built into the Reclusa. On top of this, the overall look has something nostalgic about it, likely due to the combination of black, white and green key caps. It feels simple, yet homely. In addition, each key is lit up with Razer’s Chroma RGB lights. The light profile can of course be customised with the free Razer software; from a simple static glow, to individual lights and effects per pressed key, almost anything is possible.

In terms of comfort when using, it initially felt a bit chunky and high. Although slightly angled, the angle cannot be adjusted, which is a bit disappointing. However, it is by no means completely uncomfortable to use. For the gamers, how input is handled is, of course, important. The Reclusa comes with the Razer Snap Tap, the Snap Flex and the Dual-Keypress Priority controls, allowing for much more precise gameplay.

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