Razer Ornata V3

The Razer Ornata V3 is a decent gaming keyboard. It's comfortable to use thanks to the ergonomic features and included wrist rest. You can also customize the RGB backlighting and program macros to any key using the companion software. However, the pre-travel distance on the mecha-membrane switches is fairly long, so keypresses don't feel very instantaneous. Also, its latency isn't fast enough for competitive or reaction-based games, so it doesn't feel very responsive.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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Product details

  • Low-Profile Keys: With slimmer keycaps and shorter switches, enjoy natural hand positioning that allows for long hours of use with little strain
  • Mecha-Membrane Switches: Fusing the snappy, clicky feedback of a mechanical switch with the familiar feel of a conventional keyboard, each keystroke is as satisfying as it is precise
  • UV-Coated Keycaps: More durable than regular keycaps, the UV coating ensures more fade-resistant legends and greater protection against wear and tear from frequent use
  • Backlit Dedicated Media Keys: Configure them to pause, play, skip and adjust everything from brightness to volume for ultimate convenience
  • Magnetic Soft-Touch Wrist Rest: Designed to seamlessly snap to the keyboard, the soft-touch wrist rest provides ample comfort and support for your wrists that's vital during long periods of use
  • 10-Zone Razer Chroma RGB Lighting: With 16.8 million colors and a suite of effects to choose from, personalize the keyboard and get access to dynamic lighting effects for hundreds of Chroma-integrated games

PROS

+ Latency is well-suited to casual gaming.
+ All keys macro-programmable.

CONS

- Build quality feels cheap.
- RGB backlighting is only customizable in zones.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on September 08, 2022
The Razer Ornata V3 is a decent gaming keyboard. It's comfortable to use thanks to the ergonomic features and included wrist rest. You can also customize the RGB backlighting and program macros to any key using the companion software. However, the pre-travel distance on the mecha-membrane switches is fairly long, so keypresses don't feel very instantaneous. Also, its latency isn't fast enough for competitive or reaction-based games, so it doesn't feel very responsive.
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