The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is even better at strafing now (Razer Snap Tap)

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is already pretty awesome thanks to features like adjustable actuation levels, a rapid trigger for super fast action and even an analog mode that works as a replacement for your gaming controller.

But now it's even better thanks to a firmware update which is adding in a feature called "Snap Tap". This is essentially an improvement to the strafing via the A and D keys, which means you can send a signal to the keyboard by holding A down, for example, to strafe left, but then if you want to quickly move right you can tap D and as soon as you release it again you'll move left again. This means faster strafing and quicker pro movements.

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Highlights of this keyboard:
- Surprisingly comfortable wrist rest
- Smooth action switches
- Reasonably sounding and quieter than Razer clicky switches
- Nice features
- Highly customisable actuation and trigger settings

Lowlights:
Multi-media buttons are fiddly and not perfect
PBT double shotting means lighting isn't as cool as others
Stopped my controller working properly when plugged in

Keyboard specs:
SWITCH TYPE Razer™ Analog Optical Switch Gen-2
APPROXIMATE SIZE Tenkeyless
LIGHTING Razer Chroma™ RGB
WRIST REST Yes, Magnetic Firm Leatherette Wrist Rest
ONBOARD MEMORY Hybrid on-board storage for up to 6 profiles
MEDIA KEYS Multi-function Dial with 3 dedicated button
PASSTHROUGH None
CONNECTIVITY Detachable Type C Cable
KEYCAPS Doubleshot PBT Keycaps
OTHERS
Rapid Trigger Mode
Adjustable Actuation - actuation from 0.1 to 4.0 mm
40G actuation force
Analog Input
Dual-step Actuation
Quick onboard adjustment for Actuation and Rapid Trigger
Razer™ Synapse enabled
N-key Rollover with Anti-ghosting
1000 Hz Polling Rate
5052 Brushed Aluminum Alloy Top Case
Magnetic Firm Leatherette Wrist Rest
Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
Gaming Mode

Timestamps:
00:00 Hello
01:56 What's included
03:02 Keyswitches and keycaps
04:16 Media playback buttons
04:44 Adjustable acutation
05:32 Issues with low actuation
06:19 Profile cycling
06:55 Rapid trigger settings
07:10 how Rapid Trigger works
09:09 Gamepad remapping
11:43 Wrap up

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Razer says if you're having issues:

"The new Huntsman V3 firmware was rolled out in readiness for the scheduled update of Synapse, which allows Snap Tap to be controlled within Synapse itself.

Users running the new firmware, but waiting for the Synapse update, can still use Snap Tap by simply exiting Synapse and use the keyboard short cut of FN + Left Shift to turn Snap Tap on and off.

After the Synapse update, within Synapse, users will see a button on the actuation page allowing them to toggle Snap Tap on and off.

If a user has not updated their Huntsman V3 firmware, they can still use Snap Tap, but only when running the new version of Synapse."

[MorgFlame]

Wait razer made a rapid trigger keyboard!!! I NEVER KNEW ABOUT THIS

[abijeetrs]

I saw the prawn costume at the end and had to sub and thanks for the info too! 😂

[salami]

just bought the v3 new, did the firmware 4.0 latest, synapse. and it doesn't work. FN shift doesn't work either WTF

[PowGetRekt]

Updated to firmware version 1.04 which just released today and can confirm along with others in the comments that fn and shift isn't lighting up A or D.

[paul]

Wait so it won't even apply to W and S keys? That is also important especially in Overwatch.

[senox]

The Snap Tap feature is only for Huntsman keyboards right? so the mini, tkl and pro??

[ching]

Snap tap does not work for me. Got the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini.

Updated firmware and software with both having release version of this date 9th of July.

[walterliou]

Do you think the Huntsman V2 Linear Switch with 8, 000 polling rate matches the snap tap 1, 000 polling rate?

[moose]

If anyone boughjt this I am having issues with razer app running and it will cause my KB program to freeze and it will make me strafe by itself. Curious if anyone figure out a fix.

[TheWMq]

downloaded the latest update but couldnt find the snap tap option? how do turn it on and assign keys?

[dimxdxd]

hello may I ask if anyone knows in this keyboard the gen 2 analogue switches are factory lubed? and the stabs? thank you

[LoCkH]

You cant program this for the arrow keys? Yes im old school..

[Kazui-gs]

is snaptap only available with synapse turned on? can it be save to an on-board profile?

[carljohnson]

Any reason to upgrade from a v2 like myself?

[rodrigofernety]

im so slow because i don't understand this

[MarkoVuckovic]

Honestly rapid trigger and analogue switches are a bit of a gimmick. For the amount of money they cost, I'd rather get something that has hot swappable switches.

[thegaugeshotty]

Proprietary switches, really bad software that lacks a lot of customization, the fact that you have to install software, etc. I'll keep my Wooting 60HE+.

[ovalfps]

This lowers the strafing skillgap in games.... I dont support this :( Honestly I hope games ban this.