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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

Razer BlackWidow Lite vs Razer Ornata Chroma

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer BlackWidow Lite
Razer Ornata Chroma

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Razer BlackWidow Lite Picture
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Variants

  • BlackWidow Lite (Black)
  • BlackWidow Lite (Star Wars Stormtrooper Limited Edition)
  • BlackWidow Lite (White)
  • Ornata Chroma (Black)

Our Verdict

Razer BlackWidow Lite

Razer Ornata Chroma

The Razer BlackWidow Lite is better overall than the Razer Ornata Chroma. The Lite is a TKL keyboard with mechanical switches that are quiet and offer good tactile feedback. It's better built overall and offers a much better typing experience. The Ornata is full-sized, has full RGB backlighting, and comes with a plushy wrist rest.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.8
7.9

Pre-Travel 
 

1.8 mm
2.5 mm

Operating Force 
 

55 gf
60 gf

Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.0

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Software & Programming 
 

7.1
4.6

Backlighting 
 

9.3
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Top Picture
Razer Ornata Chroma Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)

Width  

14.2" (36.1 cm)
18.1" (46.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.3 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
9.3" (23.7 cm)

Weight 
 

1.51 lbs (0.687 kg)
1.83 lbs (0.830 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Build Quality Close Up
Razer Ornata Chroma Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.0

Side Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Side Picture
Razer Ornata Chroma Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

29.1 mm (1.1")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Razer Ornata Chroma Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

9.3
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Backlighting Picture
Razer Ornata Chroma Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Brightness Max
Razer Ornata Chroma Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Brightness Min
Razer Ornata Chroma Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Razer BlackWidow Lite White Shot
Razer Ornata Chroma White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

Great
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0

White Shot  

Razer BlackWidow Lite White Shot
Razer Ornata Chroma White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
No

Length  

6.5 ft (2.0 m)
6.9 ft (2.1 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Micro USB
Not Detachable
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Extra Features
Razer Ornata Chroma Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Bundle Picture
Razer Ornata Chroma Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Orange
Razer Mecha-Membrane

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Clicky

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Razer Orange
Razer Mecha-Membrane

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

55 gf
60 gf

Actuation Force 
 

40 gf
38 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.8 mm
2.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
3.4 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

8.5
7.5
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
5.5

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Yes

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Latency 
 

7.4
7.3

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

10.6 ms
11.4 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Razer BlackWidow Lite Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Software

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Not Compatible

iOS  

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Not Compatible
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

No
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

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Ornata Chroma
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BlackWidow Lite
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Razer BlackWidow Lite

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