Does the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2016 work on Linux?
Supported. 3 extra features available on Linux (RGB / lighting, Macro keys, Game mode) via OpenRazer.
Which distros work?
| Distro | Kernel | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Linux | — | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Fedora 44 | — | ⚠️ Install OpenRazer from upstream for all 3 features |
| Fedora 43 | — | ⚠️ Install OpenRazer from upstream for all 3 features |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | — | ⚠️ Install OpenRazer from upstream for all 3 features |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | — | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | — | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | — | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Debian 13 | — | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
| Debian 12 | — | ✅ All 3 features with repo packages |
Linux features
| Feature | Provided by |
|---|---|
| RGB / lighting | OpenRazer |
| Macro keys | OpenRazer |
| Game mode | OpenRazer |
What to install
| Tool | Install |
|---|---|
| OpenRazer | Arch: sudo pacman -S openrazer-daemonDebian: sudo apt install openrazer-metaUbuntu: sudo apt install openrazer-metaNot in Fedora repos — upstream instructions |
Is this my device?
Run lsusb and look for this ID: 1532:0214.
Or paste your whole lsusb output into the lookup on the home page.