Razer Ornata Chroma Gaming Keyboard: Hybrid Mechanical Key Switches - Customizable Chroma RGB Lighting - Individually Backlit Keys - Detachable Plush Wrist Rest - Programmable Macro Functionality

Ive had a pretty good experience with Razer products in general, so I decided to upgrade from my old Razer keyboard (Anansi), to the new Ornata Chroma which was on sale. Of course the big selling feature with the Ornata Chroma is that the keyboard uses a mecha membrane key system. When each key is pressed down, the feeling is similar to that of a clicky mechanical keyboard. Typing feels much better compared to my old membrane keyboard. And since it uses a membrane instead of individual mechanical keys, the price is kept down. Lighting The main reason why I bought this keyboard was for the illuminated keys. The keys appear to float over the RGB lighting giving it a really cool look. The actual keys themselves have their letters lit - but the font size is rather thin, so the lighting through letters can appear a bit dim compared to other competing keyboards. Still, the keys are readily readible in the dark - which works for me. Typing I really like the feel of the typing with this keyboard. I didnt want to spend the money for a real mechanical keyboard with RBG lighting (like the Black Window or the Huntsman), so this suits me nicely. All the keys feel great when I type long emails or documents. Gaming Ive played mainly FPS games and MMOs with this keyboard and it feels really comfortable. Other than the sticky issue (see below), gaming with this keyboard is good. Razer customer service helping with problems Initially I had no problems with the Ornata Chroma. I liked it so much I ended up with three of them - one for my home PC, another for my office PC, and lastly one for a family member. However, after a week 1 of the 3 keyboards started having sticky keys. I would press down on some keys and they would not return back up after the initial keystroke. This didnt happen that often, but it was very annoying when it did. Thankfully this only plagued one of the keyboards- the other two were just fine. I tired to fix the issue myself by cleaning the key swtches, but eventually the keys would still stick down. I ended contacting Razers customer service. Although I had to send the keyboard back to them via Fedex (they provided the paid shipping box), the customer service was very smooth - all during a holiday break - which was quite unexpected. They literally responded to every email I sent within 1 day, and usually it was with an actual person addressing my needs specifically. The unit I received back was a brand new Ornata Chroma and it works perfectly. Conclusion In the end, I feel that my experience with this keyboards sticky keys is rare occurance - due to all the positive reviews that Ive seen. And if you do have any issues, Id say that their customer service will definitely take care of you. The Ornata Chroma is a really good deal for the feel of mechanical keyboard, response of a gaming keyboard, and the fully customizable lighting that Razer provides.

Firstly, this is a mecha-membrane keyboard and the experience of typing on it is very close typing to a real mechanical keyboard. It has a crisp mx blue style click and tactility due to the leaf on the plastic housing of each key well but with a cushioned (although some may call it mushy) bottom out due to the rubber dome style actuation. The quality of the board is fairly nice and sturdy and doesnt have too much flex. The keycaps are of the same quality and are in a standard font and are clean and readable although the size of the lettering is a bit smaller than the standard size. The wrist rest that this came with is very nice and an extremely nice accessory as the leather (although plastic) and the cushioning (although light) make it fairly comfortable to type on. And you can reuse it for other keyboards that dont have a wrist rest as I have been doing. The RGB is bright, vibrant, and very fun and easy to customize with Razer Synapse. Overall, for a hundred dollars, I wouldnt purchase this keyboard. The 100 dollar price tag is only really because of the Razer branding as this is really a $50 to $70 keyboard. If you want a mechanical keyboard, get a Keychron. For cheaper, such as when this thing is once in a blue moon on sale for 30 dollars, get an IlLovBee61. But if this keyboard is on sale, if youre really into Razer, and want a keyboard with nice and customizable RGB, then this keyboard is for you. (just between you and me: honestly bruh, I bought and KEPT this keyboard because of the wrist rest.) (also if you get the ILovBee, a secret to making the keyboard even better than it already is is to put some extra foam or filler in the case and put a few layers of tape on the bottom of the PCB. To make the keyboard even more better lube the switches or even betterer yet, buy some nice pre-lubed switches and you got yourself a mighty fine keyboard. Id look up how to mod a mechanical keyboard and change out and lube switches before all of this of course though.)

As a keyboard, this thing is fantastic. Very solid, nice weight behind it, keys sound crisp, magnetic wristpad that feels fantastic to use. But Razers Synapse software for customization is absolutely terrible. It was a nightmare, for one, to get a configuration going at all, let alone one that I actually liked. But when you shut off or put your computer to sleep the profile you make goes away and reverts to the default RGB settings. In the research Ive conducted this is a default setting for the software that cant be changed, and from what Ive seen with this keyboard if you want your color profiles to come up automatically you have to set the Synapse software to run on bootup then manually close it out every time you turn on the computer. As someone who absolutely hates programs running automatically on bootup this is an aspect of the software I cant get behind. If youre someone who doesnt care about customizing RGB settings and just wanted a nice keyboard, Id say go for it. I really like this keyboard as a keyboard by itself, and I wish I could keep it around. But Razers Synapse software is too terrible for me to keep around, and I more than likely will be returning.

Nice wrist rest

Love this keyboard. I needed a new one and Im very happy with all the features! Id recommend it and am looking at other Razer products.

It has a bit lower profile compared to V2. Keys sound is louder a bit. Support bar is plastic and not comfortable. Space bar sounds a bit different. Looks cheaper in general. --- Changed rating from 3 stars to 4.5-5 after almost 1 month use. Its VERY comfortable to type on. The only cons: spacebar sound differs from other keys and design of volume control looks a bit cheap. But I got used to it and now its my main driver. Do recommend 100%.

It is Razer, that is all that needs to be said. Perfect.

Rule #1 for gaming keyboards is N-Key Rollover. This means that there is not a max number of key inputs the keyboard can process at one time. I assumed being a Razer gaming keyboard that this would be standard. It is not. I returned within 48 hours of receiving. I should have read through the description in more detail. Other than that, the lights are pretty and it types nicely. Nonetheless, do not buy if you plan on gaming.

Keys feel absolutely amazing as Im writing this. Dont really care about the colors but if you do it lights up and you can customize it, I guess. But relating to build quality, key feels, and the added wrist pad... This is amazing. Best feature Imo is the wrist pad, you will need a hard surface to use it though. It will slide off if you use this keyboard on your lap. I superglued it to the keyboard and this worked for me. The wrist pad I cannot really describe how perfect it is. Buy this, now.

Its never given me an ounce of trouble. I was able to increase from 118 to 124 wpm on it. The key placement is similar to a Dell. Ive always liked Dell keyboards for their layout, and the overall key placement feels familiar. I chose to give this 4 stars because the keys I use most often (after about three years now) are not as clicky as the ones I never touch. They almost feel like theyre broken in, but not in a bad way. I just worry this is a sign the keyboard wont last more than a few more years. A second issue I have noticed is the lack of comfort a left handed player. If you are hoping to use the arrow keys, period and comma to move, itll be a big stretch for your hand. I havent encountered significant issues, although I do not typically game for more than an hour or two at a time. Id imagine someone who plays more may get a sore hand after a while, though. Please note that while the light integration works well and as advertised, its not entirely impressive, nor is it noticeable while engaged in a game. Overall, its a quality keyboard that has increased my typing speed. It hasnt given me problems. Not entirely recommended if you use arrow keys, space and comma to move around in shooters. Have fun!