Name: Cynosa Chroma
Brand: Razer
SKU: 438569
Rating: 4.2 (44 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

excellent for typing and gaming
The keys are mostly stable
The keys are stable

slenderly mushy reception with virtually no haptic feedback
the spacebar has a slight rattle to it
it lacks dedicated macro keys

Form factor: Mini
Connectivity technology: Wired
Interface: USB
Key switch type: Membrane
Keys quantity: 104
Backlight: yes

Razer Cynosa Chroma - Pros & Cons

excellent for typing and gaming
The keys are mostly stable
The keys are stable
Affordable yet reliable
good value and feature packed
the keyboard was very responsive
easily the most user-friendly and attractive peripheral software available
sturdy
reliable and will serve you faithfully through many
sleek
sturdy
and
most notably
technology makes tailoring your gaming experience fast and comfortable
Chroma is very compact and will fit nicely in any environment
The keyboard is pretty durable and shows itself as a sturdy device in the
It will fit nicely in an office environment as well
decent performance and a gaming design at a low price
excellent performance paired with the Razer aesthetics
spill-resistant and durable design
They are also very quiet
the gaming experience is superb
well-built
affordable keyboard that feels surprisingly comfortable and looks professional in the right conditions
Cynosa is a great pick
It just looks so clean and elegant
responsive
comfortable gaming keyboard
Synapse software works well enough for reprogramming keys

slenderly mushy reception with virtually no haptic feedback
the spacebar has a slight rattle to it
it lacks dedicated macro keys
high actuation point can be tiring and feel less responsive overall
tactile bump feels quite heavy
mushy rubber dome switches
lighting as well as just behind the keys
Chroma Pro model is quite expensive for nothing but
little costly for a non-mechanical keyboard
noise - or lack thereof
keyboard lacks any kind of extra macro keys or media controls
Cynosa Chroma lacks any dedicated macro buttons
lack of mechanical switches
lack of mechanical switches becomes the Razer Cynosa
every keystroke is missed on a membrane set
Cynosa only supports up to 10 keys at a time
Media keys and dedicated macros are also missing
Smaller concessions pack on the slight disappointments
Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
Cynosa Chroma is very much not cheap
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
have to bend double to lug it around
Squeaky when pressing certain keys
The keyboard is also missing more premium features
decidedly ordinary membrane keys
no glossy finish anywhere) body feels mediocre and unimpressive
spongy
slow responding keyboard ruining your game
large
bulky profile and a difficult procedure to activate per-key lighting
pains of noise from those that can be quite loud
it is no replacement for my mechanical keyboard
not come with wrist support which is a little disappointing
price point it is a little on the expensive side
can be a bit tricky depending on how complex your macro is
Chroma the software is limited to two settings pages
lack of backward compatibility for other Razer hardware
Keys have a slightly mushy response with virtually no haptic feedback
the software supports just a handful of current Razer keyboards
the lack of extra macro keys or media controls
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there s still some noise to put up with
Chroma
isn't bigger nor smaller than your average keyboard
Cynosa Chroma may not be the best device on the market
lacks the dedicated macros buttons that make MMO games less comfortable variant
it lacks programmable macros keys
No dedicated macro-keys A slightly mushy
The keyboard may not have the most advanced features
The space bar was a little bit rattly
an ungainly vertical line running through each legend
all plastic casing
sunken keys and familiar curves
No official specs
Cynosa only has 10-key rollover
Chroma is a little different from your standard membrane keyboard

Razer - Video Reviews (9)

Razer Cynosa Chroma Unboxing and Overview (inc Sound Test)

Razer Cynosa Chroma - Full Specifications

Form factor	Mini
Recommended usage	Gaming

Key switch type	Membrane
Keys quantity	104

Colour of product	Black
Surface coloration	Monotone
Backlight	yes
Protection features	Spill resistant
Wrist rest	no

Connectivity technology	Wired
Interface	USB
Plug and Play	yes

Width	18.27 in
Depth	6.1 in
Height	1.25 in
Weight	31.89 oz

Anti-ghosting	yes
Fingerprint reader	no
Mouse included	no
Multimedia keys	yes
Numeric keypad	yes
Windows keys	yes

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Razer Cynosa Chroma Razer - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.8

Based on 13 reviews

Razer Cynosa Chroma Razer Cynosa Chroma review

TechRadar

Published: 20.02.2018

Razer Cynosa Chroma review

A great introduction to gaming keyboards

Razer Cynosa Chroma Razer Cynosa V2 review: "If you've never owned a gaming keyboard before, this is the perfect place to start"

gamesradar

Published: 20.08.2020

Razer Cynosa V2 review: "If you've never owned a gaming keyboard before, this is the perfect place to start"

The Razer Cynosa V2 is a great entry-level keyboard that offers excellent performance but won't break the bank.

Razer Cynosa Chroma Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboard review: Membrane can still be great

Windows Central

Published: 01.03.2018

Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboard review: Membrane can still be great

Razer's new entry-level keyboard is something everyone can enjoy with two levels of Chroma.

CGMagazine

After testing the Razer Cynosa Chroma, I would highly suggest this keyboard for any novice level PC gamer.

RTINGS.com

Published: 23.01.2020

Razer Cynosa Chroma Review

4.0

The Razer Cynosa Chroma is a decent gaming keyboard with full RGB backlighting and programmable keys. Its rubber dome switches feel light to type on, but may be ...

PCMAG

Published: 18.05.2018

Razer Cynosa Chroma Review

3.5

The Razer Cynosa Chroma is a versatile and inexpensive bare-bones entry-level gaming keyboard.

Razer Cynosa Chroma Razer Cynosa Chroma review: A decent all-purpose gaming keyboard

Techaeris

Published: 31.12.2017

Razer Cynosa Chroma review: A decent all-purpose gaming keyboard

4.4

Our Razer Cynosa Chroma review takes a look at the more affordable version of two of the latest additions to Razer's gaming keyboard stable.

finder.com.au

Published: 07.11.2017

Razer Cynosa Chroma gaming keyboard review | finder.com.au

The Cynosa Chroma offers one of the most customisable keyboard experiences currently available.

Razer Cynosa Chroma Razer Cynosa Chroma: Per-key RGB has never been this affordable

PC World

Razer Cynosa Chroma: Per-key RGB has never been this affordable

4.0

For those who want to either dip their toes into that experience, or get a gaming keyboard that isn’t a pricey or loud as a fully-blown mechanical, the Razer Cynosa Chroma range is a pretty good option.

Razer Cynosa Chroma Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard Review - VGU

VGU

Published: 19.03.2018

Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard Review - VGU

3.5

Much like the recently reviewed Razer Electra V2, the company has been looking at expanding its range of budget gaming peripherals in the likely event that it will attract more gamers with a more versatile price range. It’s their newest keyboard and comes in two slightly different versions, the Chroma at £64.99 and the Chroma Pro […]