This article covers the Razer レイザー DeathStalker V2 JP Clicky Optical Switch ゲームや仕事に最適な高速性と応答性が得られすっきりとした歯切れの良い打鍵感の有線ゲーミングキーボード 薄型オプティカルスイッチ クリッキー 取り外し可能な Type-C ケーブル マルチファンクションローラー Chroma RGB 日本語配列 デスストーカー ブイツー 【日本正規代理店保証品】 — what its specs actually mean in daily use, where it fits, and, just as importantly, who should not buy it.
Overview
The Razer DeathStalker V2 JP Clicky Optical Switch is a wired full-size gaming keyboard built around Razer's low-profile optical switches in the clicky variant. The short version: this is for people who want a mechanical typing feel without a tall, bulky board on the desk.
It keeps a Japanese 108-key layout with a numpad while using a slim chassis and shallow travel, so hands used to laptop keyboards adapt quickly.
The switches are optical with a rated key life of 70 million actuations. Since conventional mechanical switches are commonly rated around 50 million, this sits comfortably on the durable side.
The top plate is aluminum alloy, which counters the flex that thin chassis designs often suffer from. Lighting is per-key Chroma RGB, and the cable is a detachable USB-C (USB-A on the PC end) about 1.8 m long.
On Amazon.co.jp the board holds 4.7 out of 5 stars — a 94% positive score — from 22 reviews as captured in July 2026.
Read that carefully: 22 is a small sample. It means "few buyers, but they are happy," not "validated by thousands of owners." Do not weigh it the same way you would a review count in the thousands.
Reading the Key Specs
| Item | Value | What it means in practice |
|---|---|---|
| Switch | Razer low-profile optical (clicky) | Optical actuation; physical-contact chatter is largely designed out |
| Key life | 70 million actuations | Roughly 19 years at 10,000 keystrokes a day — effectively a non-issue |
| Layout | Japanese 108-key | Includes JIS conversion keys; needs full-size desk width |
| Top plate | Aluminum alloy | Little flex despite the slim body, at the cost of some extra weight |
| Backlight | Per-key Chroma RGB | Individual keys, not zones — per-key color coding is possible |
| Connection | USB-A (detachable USB-C cable) | Wired only; no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless |
| Cable | About 1.8 m | Enough slack to route behind the desk to a tower PC |
Three rows above actually decide the purchase: wired-only, Japanese 108-key, and clicky. If you need wireless, a compact footprint, or quiet operation, you can stop here.
If none of those are dealbreakers, the rest of the package is solid for a low-profile board.
Compatibility Guide
The board connects by cable to a PC with a USB-A port. On a thin laptop that only has USB-C, you will need an adapter or a hub.
The bundled cable is USB-C on the keyboard side and USB-A on the host side — do not assume "detachable USB-C" means you can plug straight into a USB-C host. This is a common post-purchase surprise.
Basic typing works without installing anything. Remapping, macros, and detailed Chroma RGB control require Razer Synapse, which is Windows-only.
The keyboard still types on macOS or Linux, but you would need to configure it on a Windows machine and save profiles to onboard memory first. If a Mac is your primary system, treat that as a real limitation rather than a footnote.
Some consoles such as the PS5 may recognize it, but PC is the officially supported target. Do not buy it primarily for console use without checking the manufacturer's compatibility information.
Full N-key rollover is supported, so stacking movement, crouch, reload, and push-to-talk in an FPS will not drop inputs.
Physically, remember this is a full-size 108-key board. The numpad eats horizontal desk space and reduces the room you have to swing a mouse.
Low-sensitivity FPS players should compare against a tenkeyless option before committing. On the plus side, the low height fits keyboard trays and shallow drawers that a tall mechanical board would not.
Product Info
On the Japanese Amazon listing, the captured price was ￥19,980 as of August 2026, while the same ASIN (B0C893TTKG) showed ￥24,040 as of July 2026. That is a swing of over ￥4,000 in about six weeks, which tells you this model discounts meaningfully.
Both figures are point-in-time captures, so always check the live product page before buying. Note also that one pricing entry is labeled "Amazon US" while quoting yen and pointing at Amazon.co.jp — that is a labeling inconsistency in the collected data; the actual reference is the Japanese store.
Manufacturer is listed as Razer, sold and shipped by Amazon.co.jp, which matches the product this article covers.
It is distributed as an authorized-distributor warranty item in Japan, and Razer gaming keyboards are generally covered by a 2-year manufacturer warranty; confirm exact terms on the listing and in the included paperwork. In the box: the detachable USB Type-A to Type-C cable, documentation, and Razer logo stickers.
Positioning-wise, this is upper-tier among low-profile gaming keyboards. At the ￥19,980–￥24,040 range (again, as captured on those dates), the same money buys a hot-swappable custom board or a triple-mode wireless model if you drop the low-profile requirement.
So the reason to choose this one is not price-performance — it is that low-profile plus optical clicky plus a Japanese layout is a rare combination.
How to Compare It
The natural rivals are hot-swap custom boards and triple-mode wireless mechanicals. Custom boards let you swap switches and keycaps to tune the feel over time; the DeathStalker V2's optical switches are not designed for that.
The feel you buy is the feel you keep — which also means you will not fall down the modding rabbit hole.
The second axis is connectivity. Many rivals now offer Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired in one board.
This one is wired only. For competitive players who never want added latency that is not a drawback, but if you planned to share one keyboard between a PC and a tablet, it is a hard stop.
This is a board you install on one desk, for one machine.
Best Use Cases
- Anyone wanting a clicky feel in a slim body — most low-profile boards ship with quiet linear switches, so a thin board with a genuine tactile click is a narrow category. This is one of the few.
- High-volume typists who need a numpad — for spreadsheet and data-entry work, 108 keys plus shallow travel means less finger movement over long sessions.
- Users who will not compromise on a Japanese layout — few premium low-profile boards from global brands offer an official JIS layout. That is a genuine differentiator.
- Desk-aesthetics-minded buyers — the aluminum top plate and low profile pair well with monitor arms and slim cases, and per-key Chroma RGB can go loud or stay a single restrained color.
Before You Buy
Clicky switches are louder than you expect. This is the single biggest caveat.
Clicky switches make an audible click by design. If you take video calls from home, type late at night near family, or work in an open office, pick a linear or silenced model instead.
"It's thin, so it must be quiet" is wrong, and it is the most common source of post-purchase regret here.
Some people find the feel too light. Coming from deep-travel mechanicals, the short bottom-out distance can cause extra typos at first.
Most people adapt, but try one in a store if you can. Coming from a laptop keyboard, the transition is far gentler.
Wired-only, USB-A host side. As noted, you need a USB-A port or an adapter, and there is no way to make it wireless.
If a cable-free desk is the goal, look elsewhere.
Optical switches are not swappable. There is no hot-swap escape route if you dislike the feel. Accept the switch choice as permanent.
Prices move a lot. With captures of ￥19,980 (August 2026) and ￥24,040 (July 2026) on the same listing, waiting for a sale is a rational move if you are not in a hurry.
Prices quoted here are historical captures, not current prices.
Small review sample. A 94% positive score (4.7/5) is strong, but it rests on 22 reviews — not enough to judge defect rates or long-term durability statistically.
Verify the listing yourself. Listing metadata on Amazon can be inconsistent, as the mismatched price label above shows.
Before ordering, confirm from the product images and title that you are getting the Japanese layout, clicky variant of the DeathStalker V2 — the linear and US-layout versions are sold alongside it and are easy to confuse.
FAQ
Q. Does it work on a Mac? A.
It types fine, but Razer Synapse — needed for remapping and lighting — is Windows-only. Configure it on a Windows PC and save to onboard memory, or accept default behavior.
Q. How loud is it? A.
Clicky switches produce a distinct click on every press. For quiet rooms or frequent calls, choose a quieter model.
Q. Can I change the keycaps or switches? A.
Assume no. The low-profile optical switches are not compatible with standard mechanical keycaps or switch sets.
Q. Will it drop inputs during heavy simultaneous presses?
A. No. Full N-key rollover keeps multi-key presses accurate.
Q. Full-size or tenkeyless? A.
Choose full-size if you enter numbers often; choose tenkeyless if you play low-sensitivity FPS and need mouse room.
Q. What about warranty? A.
It is sold as an authorized-distributor item in Japan, and Razer gaming keyboards typically carry a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Confirm the exact terms on the listing.
Product Disclosure (Amazon)
- Manufacturer: Razer(レイザー)
- Seller: Amazon.co.jp
- Fulfilled by: Amazon.co.jp
- ASIN: B0C893TTKG
- Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.
