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Razer Cynosa V2 vs EVGA Z12
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Cynosa V2
EVGA Z12
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeRubber Dome
Variants
- Razer Cynosa V2 (Black)
- EVGA Z12 (Light Gray)
Our Verdict
Razer Cynosa V2
EVGA Z12
The EVGA Z12 is slightly better overall than the Razer Cynosa Chroma. Although they both use rubber dome switches, the ones on the EVGA are lighter and have a shorter pre-travel distance. The EVGA also has extra macro keys, which the Razer doesn't have. However, the Razer has individually lit RGB backlighting while the EVGA only has zone-lit backlighting.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
7.9
8.2
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.0 mm
Backlight Features
10
8.0
Operating Force
58 gf
49 gf
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)
Width
18.5" (47.0 cm)
18.7" (47.4 cm)
Depth
6.6" (16.8 cm)
6.0" (15.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.92 lbs (0.872 kg)
2.20 lbs (0.998 kg)
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
2°
4°
Medium Incline
4°
7°
Maximum Incline
7°
10°
Home Row Height
28.3 mm (1.1")
30.6 mm (1.2")
Hardware Customizability
0.0
3.2
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
No
Backlight Features
10
8.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.4 ft (2.0 m)
5.6 ft (1.7 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
7.2
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
5
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
No Marketed Name
EVGA Membrane
Switch Type
Rubber Dome
Rubber Dome
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
58 gf
49 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
39 gf
Pre-Travel
2.3 mm
2.0 mm
Total Travel
3.6 mm
3.7 mm
Typing Quality
6.0
6.5
Typing Noise
8.7
7.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
46.6 dBA
54.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Latency
7.1
7.3
Latency Video
Latency Wired
13.2 ms
11.5 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
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+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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