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Razer Cynosa Chroma vs Corsair K55 RGB
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Cynosa Chroma
Corsair K55 RGB
Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Dec 16, 2022 07:07 PM
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Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.2
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
Variants
- Cynosa Chroma (Matte Black)
- K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Cynosa Chroma
Corsair K55 RGB
The Corsair K55 RGB and the Razer Cynosa Chroma are both full-sized gaming keyboards that have rubber dome switches and keystrokes with very similar pre-travel distances. The Corsair has a detachable wrist rest for better ergonomics, while the Razer has individually-lit keys.
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Matte Black
Cynosa Chroma
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Amazon.comBlack
K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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Amazon.comMatte Black
Cynosa Chroma
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K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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BestBuy.comMatte Black
Cynosa Chroma
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Walmart.comBlack
K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.9
7.4
Operating Force
58 gf
74 gf
Pre-Travel
2.7 mm
2.3 mm
Backlighting
10
8.0
Latency
7.2
9.4
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.2" (3.1 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Width
17.9" (45.4 cm)
18.9" (48.0 cm)
Depth
7.1" (18.0 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
9.1" (23.0 cm)
Weight
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
1.67 lbs (0.757 kg)
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
3.5°
Medium Incline
3.5°
N/A
Maximum Incline
7°
7°
Home Row Height
29.4 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
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
10
8.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Great
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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
Macro Keys And Programming
8.9
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
6
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
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 & Num Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Rubber Dome
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
58 gf
74 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
35 gf
Pre-Travel
2.7 mm
2.3 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
6.0
6.0
Typing Noise
9.0
9.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
44.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Latency
7.2
9.4
Latency Video
Latency Wired
12.4 ms
4.8 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
iCUE
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
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
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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K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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Cynosa Chroma
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K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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BestBuy.comMatte Black
Cynosa Chroma
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Walmart.comBlack
K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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