I plugged in the device, Synapse recognized it and immediately brought up the Chroma configuration screen.įrom here I could make a new profile or edit the default.
However, the process of setting up the Chroma with all manner of pretty colors couldn’t be more intuitive. Razer’s Synapse 2.0 software is a somewhat weighty utility, which is its main flaw. Keys are evenly lit,and there’s not a ton of light leakage around the edges of the keys-certainly less than Corsair’s K70.
The Chroma’s backlighting is gorgeous, no matter which color you choose. The Chroma’s really the Razer product I’ve been looking for though-finally, a device of theirs that I can customize to look the way I want. I actually liked the backlighting on the basic Blackwidow Ultimate model, despite the trademark Razer eye-searing green color scheme. That’s all the same as the previous model though, so let’s cut to the new stuff: The RGB backlighting. I literally cannot type on this thing without bottoming out two-thirds of my strokes, even when I’m concentrating on it. As someone who types a lot though, I still think Razer’s switches are a pain to use. These keys combine some of the benefits of MX Blues and Blacks, producing that nice mechanical clickiness while still being good for games. If the latter, Razer’s Blackwidow line might not be a bad choice. It’s kind of up to you to decide what you think you’ll be using your keyboard for more-typing or gaming. With their heavy up-front resistance and high actuation point it’s easy to bottom out keys, and they’re just not as “fun” to type on as Blues. The side effect, however, is that Razer Greens are not very pleasant to type on. This makes it easy to double-tap keys, which is good for games. However, the low actuation point can be problematic in games because it’s harder to double-tap keys.īecause of this, Razer’s Green switches move the actuation point closer to the key’s resting point.
Cherry MX Blues are traditionally considered good for typing, because you can learn to press keys without bottoming out-striking the key so hard it slams into the bottom of the board, putting strain on your wrists and fingers. Razer Greens feature the same tactile click and actuation force (50cN) as Cherry MX Blues, but the actuation point is a bit higher. This is most obvious in its custom-designed Razer Green switches, which (as far as I’m aware) are branded Kailh switches. Like its predecessor, the Chroma is a sleek and durable black keyboard designed specifically for gaming. We already took a look at the Razer Blackwidow Ultimate earlier this year, and this new “Chroma” version is 95 percent the same-with the addition of fancy new RGB backlighting and another $40 tacked onto the price.
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