Review: Razer Ornata Chroma is a semi-mechanical keyboard that should be low-end

A Razer is one of the companies that bring the most accessories gamer to Brazil. Having said that, today we will give our verdict on a keyboard quite different from the favorite brand of players: the Razer Ornata Chroma.

and why is he different? Well, for starters, he uses a technology property from Razer. we are talking about Razer Mecha-Membrane which, as the name implies, tries to unite the best of both types de keyboard. That is, it is a keyboard semi-mechanical or hybrid.

Design and construction

For being one keyboard whose public-bowel are the PC gamers, the Razer Ornata Chroma already impresses right away through its RGB lighting. Apparently, you can't make an accessory like this without including a extra of this kind.

But in addition to light up, does the peripheral impress in some other way? The truth is that, being – in theory – of low cost, keyboard just not impressing em Quality .

Still, it includes some essential aspects in the package. The first of these, for example, is a braided cable of extreme resistance. This cable can be easily directed in the lower part of your body. That is, you can make a great cable management and partially eliminate cables from your desk.

Another interesting aspect to highlight in its design is the pulse rest included in the box. It is ideal for long games and, in addition, it can be removed if you prefer.

Performance

However, the biggest difference between this keyboard and the others of Razer are the keys themselves. Here you can find keys low profile. In other words, they are small to, according to the company, facilitate the movement between one key and another.

This point is fine divisive, since, while a keyboard mechanic common has high keys (keycaps) that please most gamers, there are those who complain right from this point.

Still on the keys, it is also possible to notice the differential of technology Mecha-Membranes from Razer, which tries to reproduce the same feedback tactile a keyboard mechanical, but without compromising comfort.

Again, an aspect that will only please some people, since most players who opt for a keyboard mechanic want the maximum precision and durability that your precious money can afford. It is is not reached with keyboard who are not fully committed.

Um little strange initially – especially for those who have already tested several switches of mechanical keyboards – the Razer Ornata Chroma requires a little adjustment. However, after this period, it is possible to notice an experience of gaming and typing comfortable.

Razer Synapse and Its Pleasant User Experience

If not, the software Razer Synapse is responsible for making the interface between you and your branded peripheral. In this case, o program is essential to configure the “Chroma” part of the keyboard. That is, your RGB lighting.

And in this aspect, there's nothing to complain about, since the Synapse it's simple and easy to use. In part, this is because he is fully translated into Brazilian Portuguese – something we can't say about the company's software. Logitech, for example.

Furthermore, there is a wide range of possibilities of use for lighting Razer Ornata Chroma. For example, in compatible games, you can synchronize what happens on the screen with the lighting of the keyboard. It is a extra silly, but that ends up creating a greater immersion. Furthermore, they are nothing less than eight types of lighting different.

Razer Ornata Chroma Technical Specifications

In case you are curious, check out the technical specifications of the Razer Ornata Chroma:

• Technology Razer Mecha-Membrane;
• Key cover with “half” height;
• Razer Chroma backlight;
• Ergonomic wrist rest;
• Razer Synapse compatibility;
• Fully programmable keys, with real-time macro recording;
• Up to 10 keys overlay;
• Dedicated game mode;
• Resource anti-ghosting for simultaneous pressing of up to 10 keys.

Conclusion

costing about R$570,00 in online stores like American stores and shoptime, the Razer Ornata Chroma is hard to recommend to anyone looking for a mechanic keyboard. Because, in this price range, we have competitors like HyperX Alloy FPS or the Logitech G610 which, despite not offering RGB lighting, are completely mechanics.

Therefore, it is a product for a public-bowel very specific: gamers who don't want to use a keyboard membrane of low durability, but who also don't like the feeling of switches fully mechanical. Thus, being a technically niche instrument, the Razer Ornata Chroma can be quite pleasing, even if in a very unique way.

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