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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  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. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Razer Ornata Chroma vs Razer Huntsman

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Ornata Chroma
Razer Huntsman

Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Razer Ornata Chroma Picture
Razer Huntsman Picture

Variants

  • Ornata Chroma (Black)
  • Huntsman (Black)
  • Huntsman (Mercury White)
  • Huntsman (Quartz Pink)

Our Verdict

Razer Ornata Chroma

Razer Huntsman

The Razer Huntsman is a better gaming keyboard than the Razer Ornata Chroma. Its optical clicky switches actuate a lot faster than the Ornata's clicky mecha-membrane switches. The Huntsman is also noticeably better-built, but it doesn't come with a nice wrist rest like the Ornata does.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.9
8.5

Pre-Travel 
 

2.5 mm
1.4 mm

Latency 
 

7.3
8.9

Operating Force 
 

60 gf
48 gf

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Ornata Chroma Top Picture
Razer Huntsman Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)

Width  

18.1" (46.0 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)

Depth 
 

6.1" (15.4 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.3" (23.7 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

1.83 lbs (0.830 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Ornata Chroma Build Quality Close Up
Razer Huntsman Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Razer Ornata Chroma Side Picture
Razer Huntsman Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Home Row Height 
 

29.1 mm (1.1")
31.9 mm (1.3")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
2.4

Customizability Overview  

Razer Ornata Chroma Customizability Overview
Razer Huntsman 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
Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Yes

Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Ornata Chroma Backlighting Picture
Razer Huntsman Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer Ornata Chroma Brightness Max
Razer Huntsman Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer Ornata Chroma Brightness Min
Razer Huntsman Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes

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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
9.0

White Shot  

Razer Ornata Chroma White Shot
Razer Huntsman White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.9 ft (2.1 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 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 
 

5.5
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Razer Ornata Chroma Extra Features
Razer Huntsman Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-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

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Razer Ornata Chroma Bundle Picture
Razer Huntsman Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

5.5
4.4

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.1 dBA
54.9 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Yes
Yes

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Mecha-Membrane
Razer Optical

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome
Optical

Feel 
 

Clicky
Clicky

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

60 gf
48 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
35 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.5 mm
1.4 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.4 mm
3.3 mm

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Latency 
 

7.3
8.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

11.4 ms
4.5 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.3
8.9

Single-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

4.5 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.4 ms

Wired 
 

11.4 ms
4.5 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

3.7 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.2

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

4.3 ms

Key Release 
 

30.7 ms

Data Transmission 
 

7.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Razer Huntsman Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.3

Chord Split Graph  

See details on graph tool

4 Chord Split Delay 
 

4.9 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

7.9 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

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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

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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

Razer Ornata Chroma

Razer Huntsman

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