# Stripped-Down Gaming Keyboards The Black Widow X Keyboard Features a Unique Naked Aesthetic By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamingkeyboard References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/24/razer-s-gaming-keyboards-now-sport-a-more-pared-down-design/) & [razerzone](http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-blackwidow-ultimate-2016) The Razer Black Widow X is a gaming keyboard that is just as noteworthy for its high-tech functioning as it is for its peculiar design. The most eye-catching feature of the Black Widow X gaming keyboards is the fact that they have a very [stripped-down look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/function-elite-minitkl) which partially reveals the lower sections of the keys. As far as the keyboard's technical components are concerned, Razer has opted to install new and improved [mechanical switches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/das-keyboard-5qs-mark-ii) in the internal setup. This setup is said to allow as many as 80 million clicks' worth of use. Ultimately, Razer's Black Widow X gaming keyboards appear to be targeted towards gamers who want a high-performance keyboard that can also last them for a long time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stripped-down Gaming Keyboards:** Opportunity for developing gaming keyboards with minimalist design elements, exposing key components for a unique aesthetic. - **High-tech Mechanical Switches:** Opportunity to enhance gaming keyboards with new and improved mechanical switches for smoother and more durable performance. - **Long-lasting Performance:** Opportunity for developing gaming keyboards that offer durability and long-lasting performance to cater to the needs of avid gamers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Hardware:** Opportunity for companies in the gaming hardware industry to create and market stripped-down keyboards with high-performance features. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to develop and sell gaming keyboards with advanced mechanical switches for improved gaming experience. - **E-sports:** Opportunity for the e-sports industry to offer gaming keyboards that provide long-lasting performance and endurance for professional gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-performance-gaming-keyboard.md) - [Compact Flagship Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackwidow-v4-75.md) - [Full-Sized Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackwidow-v4-pro.md) - [Low-Profile Optical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deathstalker-v2-pro.md) - [Low-Profile RGB Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornata-v3.md) - [Compact Analog Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntsman-mini-analog.md) - [Colorful Swappable Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swappable-gaming-keyboard.md) - [Minimalist Rim-Free Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkoon-skiller-sgk20-gaming-keyboard.md) - [Chic Mechanical Gamer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-diamond-75-gaming-keyboard.md)