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Razer Cynosa V2 vs Corsair K55 RGB PRO
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Cynosa V2
Corsair K55 RGB PRO
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Jun 21, 2023 03:18 PM
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Updated May 29, 2023 03:10 PM
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalNo
Variants
- Razer Cynosa V2 (Black)
- K55 RGB PRO (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Cynosa V2
Corsair K55 RGB PRO
The Razer Cynosa V2 and the Corsair K55 RGB PRO are entry-level gaming keyboards with rubber dome switches. The Razer has RGB Backlighting with individually-lit keys and one more incline setting, but it lacks a wrist rest, and its companion software isn't compatible with macOS. On the other hand, the Corsair has significantly lower latency, but its keys have marginally higher pre-travel travel distance and are a bit heavier to press. And while it has RGB backlighting, it's zone-lit, so you can't customize individual-key lighting.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
7.9
7.4
Backlight Features
10
5.4
Latency
7.1
10
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.6 mm
Operating Force
58 gf
64 gf
Configuration Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.3" (3.4 cm)
Width
18.5" (47.0 cm)
19.1" (48.4 cm)
Depth
6.6" (16.8 cm)
6.5" (16.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
9.1" (23.0 cm)
Weight
1.92 lbs (0.872 kg)
1.69 lbs (0.768 kg)
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
7.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
3°
Medium Incline
4°
N/A
Maximum Incline
7°
8°
Home Row Height
28.3 mm (1.1")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
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
5.4
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
Ok
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.4 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
5.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
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
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
No Marketed Name
Rubber Dome
Mechanical
No
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
58 gf
64 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
34 gf
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.6 mm
Total Travel
3.6 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
6.0
6.0
Typing Noise
8.7
10
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
46.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Very Quiet
Latency
7.1
10
Latency Video
Latency Wired
13.2 ms
2.6 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
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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