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Razer Ornata Chroma

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Pros

  • Ornata V2 is quite easy and comfortable right from the start
  • remarkably slick and powerful
  • more precise and more durable

Cons

  • membrane switches have a tendency to degrade and become sticky over time
  • nothing is stored on the keyboard itself
  • the Ornata Chroma is a slightly odd proposition

Key specs

  • Standard
  • Wired
  • USB
  • Mecha-membrane
  • Straight
  • yes

Razer Ornata Chroma - Pros & Cons

Razer Ornata Chroma

Pros

  • Ornata V2 is quite easy and comfortable right from the start
  • remarkably slick and powerful
  • more precise and more durable
  • responsive
  • comfortable gaming keyboard
  • The build quality of the keyboard is decent
  • decently well-built and features full RGB lighting
  • backlighting of every key easily and create profiles
  • The board is decently built and features nice RGB lighting
  • It has a better overall typing experience
  • overall typing quality of this keyboard is good

Cons

  • membrane switches have a tendency to degrade and become sticky over time
  • nothing is stored on the keyboard itself
  • the Ornata Chroma is a slightly odd proposition
  • on the admittedly strong flick-out rear legs
  • be a Razer gaming product without RGB lighting
  • Mecha-Membrane keys might not feel super premium
  • gaming keyboard doesn't have fully mechanical keys
  • the effect is a bit bizarre
  • Limited
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  • it interfered with reaching the space bar

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Razer Ornata Chroma - Full Specifications

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General
Form factorStandard
Recommended usageGaming
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Technical details
Key switch typeMecha-membrane
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Keyboard styleStraight
Backlightyes
Backlight colourVarious
Wrist restyes
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Power
Power source typeUSB
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
InterfaceUSB
Plug and Playyes
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Dimensions
Width18.23 in
Depth6.06 in
Height1.22 in
Weight33.51 oz
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Features
Anti-ghostingyes
Fingerprint readerno
Numeric keypadyes
Windows keysyes

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Razer Ornata Chroma Razer - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Chroma gaming keyboard review | finder.com.au
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finder.com.au
Published: 15.11.2017
Razer Ornata Chroma gaming keyboard review | finder.com.au
4.0

By combining the best elements of both mechanical and membrane keyboards, Razer has created something very special with the Ornata Chroma.

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer's Ornata Chroma gaming keyboard reviewed
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The Tech Report
Published: 20.08.2018
Razer's Ornata Chroma gaming keyboard reviewed

Gaming keyboards outfitted with mechanical switches tend to command high prices, but there are a great many gamers who aren’t onboard with blowing a big hole in their wallets just...

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata V2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.06.2020
Razer Ornata V2 review

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Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Mecha-Membrane Keyboard review: Something different this way comes
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Windows Central
Published: 06.12.2016
Razer Ornata Mecha-Membrane Keyboard review: Something different this way comes

Mechanical keyboards are widely regarded as superior to cheaper, more common membrane keyboards, but their price and noise level can be off-putting for some. But what if you could ...

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer wants the best of both worlds with its new gaming keyboard (hands-on)
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CNET
Published: 06.12.2016
Razer wants the best of both worlds with its new gaming keyboard (hands-on)

The Razer Ornata uses "mecha-membrane" switches under the keys -- but how do they stack up against fully mechanical gaming keyboards?

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer's Ornata V2 review: a great affordable gaming keyboard
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Published: 04.12.2020
Razer's Ornata V2 review: a great affordable gaming keyboard

The Razer Ornata V2 brings a mechanical feel to membrane switches, making it a temptingly affordable hybrid gaming keyboard

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata V2 Keyboard Review
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KitGuru
Published: 03.08.2020
Razer Ornata V2 Keyboard Review

Today we are looking at the Ornata v2 'Mecha-Membrane' keyboard, coming in at £99.99. Many of you ma

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Chroma Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 30.03.2020
Razer Ornata Chroma Review
4.1

The Razer Ornata Chroma is a great gaming keyboard that uses proprietary hybrid switches. They have the soft touch of a membrane switch, on top of having clicky ...

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Chroma review
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pcgamer
Published: 13.11.2018
Razer Ornata Chroma review

An interesting mecha-membrane keyboard that doesn't quite manage to marry the best of both worlds.

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata review: An expensive rubber-dome keyboard that comes with a mechanical click
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 28.04.2017
Razer Ornata review: An expensive rubber-dome keyboard that comes with a mechanical click
3.5

This mechanical/rubber-dome hybrid keyboard is an interesting experiment, but too pricey to make sense for most people's needs.

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata V2 review: "The best of both worlds"
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gamesradar
Published: 24.06.2020
Razer Ornata V2 review: "The best of both worlds"
4.0

An essential upgrade to the old Ornata, and the perfect choice as a first gaming keyboard

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Chroma Gaming Keyboard Review - GameAxis
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GameAxis
Published: 22.02.2017
Razer Ornata Chroma Gaming Keyboard Review - GameAxis
4.0

This is an interesting one. Mecha-membrane promises to reduce fatigue and help you actuate faster. A lot faster, thanks to the mid-height keycaps. You can read the brochure of the tech here. I’ve spent about close to three weeks with the Razer Ornata Chroma keyboard and my conclusion is that it makes typing enjoyable. As …

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Chroma Review - razer ornata chroma side.jpg
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Vortez
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One could be forgiven for thinking that this is just another colourful keyboard from Razer. It is in fact among the first to feature a new mecha-membrane hybrid switch claims to be unlike anything else.

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Chroma Review
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PCMAG
Published: 06.01.2017
Razer Ornata Chroma Review
4.0

With a unique new switch design and a compellingly low price, the Razer Ornata Chroma is both an outstanding gaming keyboard and a terrific value.

Razer Ornata Chroma Razer Ornata Chroma Review - An Interesting Hybrid Keyboard That's Probably Not For Everyone –
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Pokde.Net
Published: 25.09.2017
Razer Ornata Chroma Review - An Interesting Hybrid Keyboard That's Probably Not For Everyone –
4.0

We reviewed the Razer Ornata Chroma which uses unique mechanical/membrane hybrid keys which Razer calls "mecha-membrane".

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