Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% review: a sturdy budget mechanical keyboard, TechRadar says

TechRadar says Razer has usually charged a premium for its mechanical keyboards, including enthusiast models such as the BlackWidow V4 75%. The Reclusa X Mini 65% instead targets the budget end and first-time buyers. The review says that market offers a daunting amount of choice, and that many affordable boards cut corners or fail to provide a complete package. It says Razer got the fundamentals right.

The plastic chassis is compact but has surprising heft, and the reviewer found no real deck flex. TechRadar says the frame resisted attempts to twist it when the keyboard was first handled at Gamescom 2026. The mint green colourway, with green accents on Esc, Return, Space Bar and arrow keys and white for other function keys, departs from Razer’s usual aggressive gaming style. The review says the doubleshot keycaps aid durability, although it criticises the use of ABS plastic, which can become shiny; it says PBT is appearing more often even at lower prices.

The third-generation Orange tactile switches are described as the best Razer has made in a while, with a pleasant feel under finger. The keyboard is hot-swappable, giving users room to try different switches. TechRadar lists sturdy construction, the built-in tactile switches and customisation potential among reasons to buy. It lists basic software, the potential for ABS keycaps to shine and the absence of flip-out feet among drawbacks. The board also has no wireless connectivity, which the review says may disappoint some users but is not a major issue at the price.

The 65% layout is largely fine for day-to-day use, according to the review, and the keyboard looks more like a product for someone getting into mechanical keyboards than a direct transplant of Razer’s gaming designs. TechRadar concludes that the Reclusa X Mini 65% is easy to like: sturdy, smooth to type on and well styled, with room to grow through switch swaps. It calls the board a fantastic first mechanical keyboard for many people and an impressive result from a brand not previously known for hitting this price point so well.