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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. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

Razer Ornata Chroma vs Razer Ornata V2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Razer Ornata Chroma
Razer Ornata V2

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Razer Ornata Chroma Picture
Razer Ornata V2 Picture

Variants

  • Ornata Chroma (Black)
  • Ornata V2 (Black)

Our Verdict

Razer Ornata Chroma

Razer Ornata V2

The Razer Ornata V2 is an upgraded Razer Ornata Chroma. It now has dedicated media keys with a volume wheel. Other than that, the hybrid switches still feel fairly similar and you still get full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys. These two boards offer nearly identical features, but if you prefer having dedicated media keys, the V2 is the better option.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.9
7.9
No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Razer Ornata Chroma Top Picture
Razer Ornata V2 Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)

Width  

18.1" (46.0 cm)
18.1" (45.9 cm)

Depth 
 

6.1" (15.4 cm)
6.1" (15.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

9.3" (23.7 cm)
9.4" (23.8 cm)

Weight 
 

1.83 lbs (0.830 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Razer Ornata Chroma Build Quality Close Up
Razer Ornata V2 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 Ornata V2 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")
27.8 mm (1.1")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
0.0

Customizability Overview  

Razer Ornata Chroma Customizability Overview
Razer Ornata V2 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
Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Razer Ornata Chroma Backlighting Picture
Razer Ornata V2 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Razer Ornata Chroma Brightness Max
Razer Ornata V2 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Razer Ornata Chroma Brightness Min
Razer Ornata V2 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 Ornata V2 White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

6.9 ft (2.1 m)
6.9 ft (2.1 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 Ornata V2 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
Yes

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 Ornata V2 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Razer Mecha-Membrane
Razer Mecha-Membrane

Switch Type 
 

Rubber Dome
Rubber Dome

Feel 
 

Clicky
Clicky

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Operating Force 
 

60 gf
61 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
41 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.5 mm
2.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.4 mm
3.4 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

7.5
7.5
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Typing Noise 
 

5.5
5.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

50.1 dBA
49.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Yes
Yes
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Latency 
 

7.3
7.5

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

11.4 ms
10.1 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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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
No

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 Ornata V2

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