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Razer Cynosa Chroma vs Razer Ornata V2
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Cynosa Chroma
Razer Ornata V2
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
Variants
- Cynosa Chroma (Matte Black)
- Ornata V2 (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Cynosa Chroma
Razer Ornata V2
The Razer Ornata V2 is a better keyboard than the Razer Cynosa Chroma if you want to try mechanical keyboards. The Ornata V2 isn't really a mechanical keyboard, but it has hybrid mecha-membrane switches that have the softness of rubber dome switches and clicky feedback from mechanical ones. It also comes with a nice wrist rest and feels higher-end than the Cynosa Chroma. The V2 also has dedicated media keys and is more comfortable to type on. On the other hand, if you don't like clicky switches, the Cynosa Chroma is much quieter.
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Cynosa Chroma
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Ornata V2
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Cynosa Chroma
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Ornata V2
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Cynosa Chroma
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Ornata V2
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Cynosa Chroma
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Walmart.comMain Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.9
7.9
Pre-Travel
2.7 mm
2.5 mm
Operating Force
58 gf
61 gf
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Software & Programming
7.1
4.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.2" (3.1 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)
Width
17.9" (45.4 cm)
18.1" (45.9 cm)
Depth
7.1" (18.0 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
9.4" (23.8 cm)
Weight
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
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°
0°
Medium Incline
3.5°
5°
Maximum Incline
7°
8°
Home Row Height
27.8 mm (1.1")
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
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
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)
6.9 ft (2.1 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
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
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
Yes
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
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Rubber Dome
Razer Mecha-Membrane
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Rubber Dome
Razer Mecha-Membrane
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Clicky
Operating Force
58 gf
61 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
41 gf
Pre-Travel
2.7 mm
2.5 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.4 mm
Typing Quality
6.0
7.5
Typing Noise
9.0
5.7
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
49.3 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Latency
7.2
7.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
12.4 ms
10.1 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
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
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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Ornata V2
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Cynosa Chroma
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Ornata V2
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Cynosa Chroma
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Ornata V2
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Cynosa Chroma
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Ornata V2
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Cynosa Chroma
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