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  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 Cynosa Chroma vs EVGA Z12

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Cynosa Chroma
EVGA Z12

Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Razer Cynosa Chroma Picture
EVGA Z12 Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Mechanical
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Rubber Dome

Variants

  • Cynosa Chroma (Matte Black)
  • EVGA Z12 (Light Gray)

Review

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Our Verdict

Razer Cynosa Chroma

EVGA Z12

The EVGA Z12 and the Razer Cynosa Chroma are both very good gaming keyboards with non-mechanical switches. The rubber dome switches on the EVGA are lighter to press and have a shorter pre-travel distance for a more responsive gaming experience. Typing also feels better on the EVGA as it has better ergonomics. On the other hand, the Razer has individually-lit keys, while the EVGA is limited to zone backlighting.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.9
8.2

Pre-Travel 
 

2.7 mm
2.0 mm

Backlighting 
 

10
8.0

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
49 gf

Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
10

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Top Picture
EVGA Z12 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.2" (3.1 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

17.9" (45.4 cm)
18.7" (47.4 cm)

Depth 
 

7.1" (18.0 cm)
6.0" (15.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
2.20 lbs (0.998 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Build Quality Close Up
EVGA Z12 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.0

Side Picture  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Side Picture
EVGA Z12 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2°
4°

Medium Incline 
 

3.5°
7°

Maximum Incline 
 

7°
10°

Home Row Height 
 

30.6 mm (1.2")

Wrist Rest  

No

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Hardware Customizability 
 

3.2

Customizability Overview  

EVGA Z12 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No

Backlight Features 
 

10
8.0

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Backlighting Picture
EVGA Z12 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Brightness Max
EVGA Z12 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Brightness Min
EVGA Z12 Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Razer Cynosa Chroma White Shot
EVGA Z12 White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
No

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB

Color Mixing 
 

Great

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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0

White Shot  

Razer Cynosa Chroma White Shot
EVGA Z12 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.6 ft (1.7 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
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 
 

7.2

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

5

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Extra Features
EVGA Z12 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer Cynosa Chroma Bundle Picture
EVGA Z12 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Rubber Dome
EVGA Membrane

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Rubber Dome
EVGA Membrane

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
49 gf

Actuation Force 
 

40 gf
39 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.7 mm
2.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
3.7 mm

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Typing Quality 
 

6.0
6.5

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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
7.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

54.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet

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Latency 
 

7.2
7.3

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

12.4 ms
11.5 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 Cynosa Chroma Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
EVGA Unleash RGB

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

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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Matte Black
Cynosa Chroma
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Light Gray
EVGA Z12
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Matte Black
Cynosa Chroma
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Light Gray
EVGA Z12
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Matte Black
Cynosa Chroma
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Light Gray
EVGA Z12
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Cynosa Chroma
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EVGA Z12
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