Razer claims the height of the keys and the amount of travel will actually improve the time it takes for you actions to register so keeping you typing far quicker and being more effective when gaming. I am not a fan of membranes but some (like the late 2010 MacBook’s) are very nice to type on. That said there is a satisfying amount of travel and it does feel like a cross between the two types of keyboard. The keys are about ½ the size of a traditional keycap and feel a fair bit lighter than the Razer Blackwidow Chroma than I am used to. Weighing in at 33.51oz (almost 1kg) this is certainly not a light bit of kit and will sit well on a desk even if you are extremely heavy handed with it comes to typing. Indeed, there are programmable macro keys, accessible via an Fn key that replaces the right windows key and a corresponding F1-F12 press, not as good as individual macro keys but this keyboard is all about compromise, a full 16.8 million colours in a pre-configured pattern or an infinite number more with customisation available using the Razer Synapse software you can be sure that the colours of the lights on your black Razer Ornata Chroma keyboard are unique at least. In fact, it’s not even on my top 10 but it has a lot of the features I would expect from a decent and far more expensive alternative. Measuring 6.1 inches deep, 1.2 inches high and 18.2 inches wide the keyboard is not the most attractive on the market.
The technology is something Razer is calling Mecha-Membrane and its exactly that, a proprietary mechanical switch and part silicone dome so that when you hit a key the mechanical switch depresses the dome to register the stroke, this means you don’t need the full version of either switch but you get most of the benefits of each.
When I say shoestring I really mean that with an RRP of £99.99 and prices on Amazon as low as £97.92 the Razer Ornata is certainly priced to sell. There is a reason that budget and build quality are not good bedfellows and the old adage of you get what you pay for is often true when it comes to gaming peripherals so can Razer break the mould and deliver a quality typing and gaming experience on a shoestring. Is this a low-cost semi-mechanical keyboard from Razer with fancy lights or an, “I see, that’s why you pay more for a decent keyboard?” Find out as we take a look at the new Razer Ornata Chroma keyboard.
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