Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury review: a fast itty bitty clicky keyboard
Reviewed By: Sebastian Kozlowski
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Razer is pretty much the go-to for all things gaming, especially if you’re into how its products are designed and its ‘signature style’. I’m a fan, perhaps not a die-hard fan, but I appreciate what Razer brings to the world of gaming peripherals – especially its keyboards, mice, and headphones. It’s no surprise that I was keen to get my hands on its Huntsman Mini Mercury – a small 60% keyboard that I was hoping delivered more than just space-saving.
Here’s how I got on with it and whether it’s right for you.
- Form factor: 60%
- Key switches: Optical Switch (Purple/Red/Analog)
- Keycaps: Doubleshot PBT Keycaps
- Connectivity: Wired – Detachable Type-C
- Dimensions: 103x294x37mm
- Weight: 522g
When it came out, the Razer Huntsman Mini was a great option, especially with the introduction of Razer’s optical switches. But now, it seems a bit lacking in what it offers. It's a great typing and gaming experience, but its small size, high price, and connection limitations are quite the detriments.
- Excellent light optical switches
- Great sound of the damped board
- Very compact and has a removable cable
- Plenty of software customization and onboard memory to save it
- Very portable and adjustable
- Size limits available buttons with no macros or standalone arrows
- No wristrest included for its height
- Expensive for what's available, especially connectivity options
Design and features
The Razer Huntsman Mini is one of the smallest keyboards I've tested. With a 60% form factor, it cuts back on blank space and remains a gaming mechanical keyboard.
There are no extras, like macros, navigation keys, or even standalone arrow keys. They've all been placed as secondary function keys across the board, so if you ever need to use them, it’s good to know where the FN is located. As a 100% user, I often reached for them.
The Mercury edition of the board floods in a white colorway with a see-through grey font on top of the caps. It then floods the underneath in a rainbow of RGB that shines through. Of course, it is Chroma compatible with per-key control for full customization.
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury bottom left on, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury underside, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury switch and caps, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury standing, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury standing powered, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury standing cable less, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury right side, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury left side, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury laying down, Image by PC Guide
Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury cable recessed, Image by PC Guide
There is also not much going on around it. The back features a regressed USB-C connector for the cable, so its bulkiness is hidden away, leaving only the braided cable protruding. You'll have to like it either way, considering it only comes wired, with no wireless connectivity.
Underneath, there are rubber pads that you can utilize when not using the 6- or 9-degree feet. Along with an information sticker, it is a very basic build with few features.
Pricing
If you’re looking to buy the keyboard, you'll have to add a bit of a Razer tax. Considering it's a 60% keyboard, cutting back on many features, but it does come with optical switches, it will cost you $129.99/£129.99 at full retail.
If you're after that size, there are more affordable options, such as HyperX Alloy Origins or a Corsair K65. Their wireless option is even more expensive than Razer’s. However, the Huntsman Mini is undoubtedly a more premium choice.
Performance
It certainly took a bit more time to get used to a keyboard this size, and I quickly found it a bit too small for my typing method. I had to adjust my posture, adjust how I had it set up, and work around the constant mistakes.
But after getting used to the size and layout, I enjoyed the feel of it. With the red linear optical switches, the actuation was very smooth and not too hard to trigger; it was definitely a lot closer to what I'm used to.
It is a dampened keyboard made of aluminum. Its sound is nice and deep but not too loud overall—nothing like the clickety loudness of some Razer blue switches.
I did find, though, that without an included wristrest, it is a rather tall keyboard to try and use. Putting your wrists at quite a steep angle, even without raising it, is probably best to get a separate one to put your hands at a higher height.
There is plenty of control over the color and features in Razer Synapse. Its famed snap tap feature is available on the board to help with strafing and other maneuvers, but just be sure it’s allowed in whichever game you use.
- Form factor: 60%
- Key switches: Optical Switch (Purple/Red/Analog)
- Keycaps: Doubleshot PBT Keycaps
- Connectivity: Wired – Detachable Type-C
- Dimensions: 103x294x37mm
- Weight: 522g
Conclusion
Overall, the Razer Huntsman Mini Mercury is a well-built and satisfying 60% keyboard to type and game on once you get used to it. However, its small size can be quite a limiting factor, and it takes time to get used to, considering how much you're losing with that.
If you can get past that though, the linear switches and damped build of the board give quick and reactive actuation to enjoy. Whilst not being the loudest out there giving a bassy tone to it and being an excellent one to use.
That is, if you don't mind the price tag and limitation in connectivity, considering it just has one removable cable.
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