Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard: Individually Backlit RGB Keys - Spill-Resistant Design - Programmable Macro Functionality - Quiet & Cushioned

The extremely intrusive software/spyware that you must use to control the lighting earns this keyboard a one-star rating. The software for controlling the keyboard is web-based, and you must log in to use it; otherwise, the lighting will be uncontrollable. They record EVERY KEY STROKE you make while logged in, scan your computer for hardware, and monitor everything you do on the internet while you're logged in. Before you use the software, make sure you read the agreement.

Annie Daniel

| Mar 26, 2021

I've had this keyboard for over a month and use it for gaming and a lot of writing. It performs admirably across the board. br>br>Advantagesbr>- Exceptional valuebr>- Beautiful lighting (br>backlit with vibrant colors and fully adjustable for total customization)br>- Soft clicks that are unusually quiet for a keyboardbr>- There were no problems with any of the keys or ghosting, which is exactly what I'd expect from a gaming keyboard. br>- It has a solid feel to it, but it isn't overly so. br>- Adjustable feet that adjust to the height of your hand, making it very comfortable to use for extended periods of time. br>Disadvantages (all minor)br>- When I pressed the backspace and space bars on occasion, they squeaked. It was barely noticeable, didn't affect any of the functions, and went away after a few weeks. Only because it irritated the perfectionist in me did I include it.
- The keyboard lights may turn off or revert to standard lighting if the driver does not boot up properly. The Synapse driver program can easily be opened and fixed.
- It's possible that the customization driver can be made more user-friendly. friendly. It's a lot of fun to play with once you get the hang of it! br>br>Overall, this is an excellent keyboard for the money. I needed something that would work with my gaming but wouldn't be too loud because I type a lot. The Cynosa Chroma meets all of my criteria while also looking fantastic! br>br>2nd UPDATED: 2nd UPDATED: 2nd UPDATED: 2nd UPDATED: 2nd I've had this keyboard for a year and wouldn't have it any other way. It still works flawlessly, with no issues, strong lighting, and no keys that need to be replaced or repaired. If I could, I'd give it six stars!.

Barbara Holland

| Mar 27, 2021

Synapse number two. 0 (legacy) software for the following peripheralsbr>br>Razer Abyssusbr>Razer DeathAdder Chromabr>Razer Diamondbackbr>Razer Mambabr>Razer Mamba Tournament Editionbr>Razer Nagabr>Razer Naga Epic Chromabr>Razer Naga Hexbr>Razer Orochibr>Razer Ouroboros 1 Chromabr>Razer Kraken (Razer Kraken) (Razer Kraken) (Razer Kraken) (R 1 V2br>Razer Kraken USBbr>Razer Seirn Probr>Razer Blade Probr>Razer Bladebr>Razer Blade Stealthbr>br>Won't control this device, so Synapse 3 is required. Run both at the same time with a value of 0.

Darius Fletcher

| Jan 07, 2022

I'm old school and grew up playing games on a membrane keyboard, but a year ago I switched to mechanical keyboards with the Corsair K70 LUX with red switches. I like that keyboard, but the feel of membrane keys is something I miss. I decided to try out this keyboard and fell in love with it right away. When compared to mechanical switches, it has a soft feel and key presses are extremely quiet. I've been using this for a while and it's become my daily driver because of the 1000hz polling rate. This membrane-based keyboard is fantastic!.

Dilan O'Brien

| Sep 16, 2021

br>br>I was previously using a Cynosa non-Chroma keyboard, and upgrading to the Chroma was the best decision I've ever made! Will purchase Razer products in the future!.

Michael BEGUM

| Jul 06, 2021

That is the only thing it has going for it. Everything else brings with it a slew of issues. This is my second gaming keyboard (the first, a PiKTEK, had its own set of issues). However, the following are the most serious flaws in this one: br>br>Problem 1) The keycap legends are reversed, which means the "2" is on the top half of the keycap and the "@" is on the bottom half of the keycap. The " can be found on the period key. " on the keycap's upper half and the " " written on the keycap's bottom half. If you type 60 words per minute, you probably never look at the keycaps and instinctively know when to use the Shift key to get the correct character from each keystroke, but for non-typists, the Shift key can be confusing. Typists (also known as "typists") are individuals who type on a computer. This can be perplexing for the majority of gamers. The Shift characters are located on the top half of the keycap on a "normal" keyboard. I'm sure Razer thought he was being funny or cool when he did this. I'm not opposed to technology, but it irritates me greatly. br>br>Problem 2) Surprisingly, Razer has created an app that "assists" you with this. When you move your mouse over a picture of each key on the keyboard in the app, it tells you that the "Y" key is the real "Y" key (how useful is that?). In the upper right corner of the keyboard, there are five LED indicators. that are not labeled in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard If you've ever used a "normal" keyboard, you'll recognize the "Caps Lock," "Num Lock," and (the largely useless) "Scroll Lock" keys, which are located from left to right on the keyboard. Those three unlabeled LEDs correspond to the same three on a "normal" keyboard, but the two unlabeled LEDs to their right are undefined: They are not labelled (how incredibly helpful is that? ), neither in their useless app when you mouse over the LEDs, nor in the user manual that comes with the keyboard. I inquired about it with technical support, but received no response. Problem 3) This keyboard (and, as far as I can tell, ALL gaming keyboards) has a timeout mechanism built into the keyboard driver that counts down a certain number of seconds until the LED color changes. To save energy, the LEDs can be cycled to a different mode or turned off completely. And, while this may appear to be a feature, it actually uses your first keystroke as a signal to stop the timeout, so that first keystroke does not appear in anything you type. When you look up at your screen, if the first keystroke was a Shift key and you were typing a document that began with "The," it will appear as "the" because the Shift keystroke was used to cancel the timeout (how incredibly helpful). In conclusion, this keyboard is quite attractive. However, if you ever need to type, I strongly advise you to purchase a different keyboard from a different manufacturer. Thanks!.

Edith Duffy

| Feb 06, 2021