Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard: Individually Backlit RGB Keys - Spill-Resistant Design - Programmable Macro Functionality

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Looks and feels great.

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021

Love it. Got mine for about 45.00. Packed well. Looks and feels great. Responsive. Tons of options. Media Key funtionality using the Function key. Beautiful and Highly customizable RGB, I mean gorgous, vivid and bright.

Pros-

Great price at around 50.00
Quiet.
Waterproof/Woops Proof.
Length of cord is good.
Easy to set up and adjust RGB
Media Keys thru Function key modifier or if you get V2 of this keyboard, theyre included over number pad.
Feels and looks nice
Built well and solid, feels solid. Its Plastic, but it feels quality, most certainly does not feel cheap.
Has legs so you can tilt it if you prefer

Cons-

The finish- It looks nice, but it will certainly pick up fingerprints and oil, so youre gonna need to wipe it on occassion.

So yeah, Im Very happy with this. I got the Cynosa V 1. At or close to 50.00, I strongly feel this is an amazing Keyboard with amazing RGB. You would be hard pressed to do better. Highly recommend.

Gaming with it feels great. Typing on it also feels great. I have bigger fingers, im a tall gal, zero issues typying.

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JayDeeOhh

Long-Term Review - Not Durable

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024

I’ve had this keyboard for about 3-4 years and loved it initially. Then suddenly the other day, the G key decided to stop working. I have to write this review on my phone due to the lack of a functional G key. I tried to clean the key membrane with alcohol and compressed air but that did not work. I resorted to fully disassembling the keyboard, checking the membrane for damage, cleaning and reassembling. Upon trying the keyboard again, every single key worked…except the G key.

I would not recommend Razer products due to these durability concerns. This is not isolated to keyboards either as I have a Razer mouse of similar vintage that also spontaneously decided to not function. Check out my review for that mouse in my profile.

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JennRose

Looks and feels great.

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

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Caroline Kornelsen

Wonderful keyboard! I have had it for over a ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

Wonderful keyboard! I have had it for over a month, and I use it for gaming and lots of writing. It works great for all standard functions.

Pros
-Fantastic price
-Gorgeous lighting (backlit with strong colors and completely adjustable with total customization)
-Soft clicks, very quiet for a keyboard
-Zero issues with any of the keys or ghosting, which I what I would expect from a gaming keyboard
-Sturdy feeling, yet not too heavy
-Adjustable feet to suit the height of your hand. Very comfortable even for long periods of use.
Cons (all minor)
-For a while, the backspace and space bar squeaked when pressed occasionally. It was not very noticeable, didn't interfere with any of the functions, and disappeared after a few weeks. Only reason I am including it is because it did irk the perfectionist in me.
-Occasionally the driver doesn't boot up right, so the keyboard lights either turn off or revert to standard lighting. Easily fixed by opening the Synapse driver program.
-The customization driver could be more user-friendly. Once you get the hang of it, it's fun to mess around with!

Overall a fantastic keyboard for the budget. I wanted something that would work with my gaming, but also not be obnoxiously loud as I do a lot of typing. The Cynosa Chroma checks all of my requirements, and looks epic!

UPDATE 2/2019: I've now had this keyboard for a year and would not trade it for anything else. It still runs like a dream with absolutely zero issues. The lighting remains strong and no keys have needed replacing/repairing. I would give it 6 stars if possible!

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Phil

Great Keyboard, Subpar Software

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

I have a love/hate releationship with Razer products. I will stay away from any laptops/tablets that they make going into the future and have a KOTOR headset that has barely worked out of the box and now has no support because it's been discontinued. HOWEVER, their mice and keyboards are my pride and joy. This is my second Razer keyboard and my first Chroma product. I also have 3 different Razer mice and I'm looking at buying the new version of the Naga. I am not a fan of mechanical keyboards at all, so to find an affordable membrane keyboard with the extra LED effects was a no-brainer purchase for me. It's still a little louder than I generally like from other chiclet keyboards that I prefer (Razer Deathstalker Expert), but I got this mainly for my kids to learn how to type on so the chunky keys were a must. The amount of customization and effects that you can program on this thing are amazing and the software makes it relatively easy. Unfortunately, the Synapse 3.0 is still in beta so it has some quirks. Certain layers don't always like to load on my Chroma lighting setup, I can't add older devices from the Synapse 2.0 era to manage in 3.0 so I have two different Synapse programs installed and running at the same time. My biggest issue to date is that it does not seem to allow multiple instances of the same program to run across different user accounts on Windows 10. Allow me to explain: I have a Win10 PC setup with my account and two children accounts (microsoft accounts). Each of our accounts has our own Razer Synapse account associated with different emails. If I boot up and log in to any one of the three accounts, the Chroma profile works just fine and all lights are as I programmed them to be. However, if I remain logged in but lock one user account and log in with another, it will not allow Synapse 3.0 to open and load my Chroma profile associated to that account unless I go back and log out of the first account OR close Synapse 3.0. There is also quite a bit of bleed between colors that are next to each other. Would be nice to have an option to turn off the outlining LEDs and just have backlit keys so I can have a yellow key next to an orange key next to a red key and be able to visually tell the difference. As it stands, I have to separate like colors strategically to give my kids a good visible template for learning touch typing. I am still giving this a 5-star rating because it works as advertised and my two gripes are minor gripes and I have found workarounds (log out instead of locking account/separate like colors on my keyboard layouts), but I would definitely like to see improvements made on these aspects over time as they continue to improve the Synapse software.

UPDATE: The issue with switching between user accounts has resolved itself. :)

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roytowle

Why can't typing be fun? (Hint: It CAN!)

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

I type for several hours every day, so my keyboards get used a lot. When my most recent, cheap "came with the computer" type keyboard started wearing out, I decided I was tired of buying cheap ones that I had to constantly replace. Since it's something I use so much, I decided to look for something a bit more fun, and this is it. It has several settings so you can pick a single color, a range of colors for it to cycle through, or one of several neat effects. You can even layer different effects to maximize the personalization.

I set mine to slowly cycle through selected colors: blues, purple, and magenta, then added a ripple effect so that each time I press a key, a rainbow ripples out from that key to the edges of the keyboard. It's a bit distracting, but oh, so satisfying! It makes me smile, and that encourages me to keep on typing.

I already know that if it's made by Razer, it's great quality. It's a good, solid unit, with great construction. Sure, it's got other great features for gamers - Easy macro recording, useful hotkeys, and the like. But even if you don't have time to game these days, this is a fun splurge for your office!

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kyle

Durable & Resistant to spills

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

I recently purchased the Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard, and it has completely elevated my gaming experience. The individually backlit RGB keys are not only visually stunning but also highly functional. The customizable lighting effects allow me to personalize the keyboard to match my gaming setup and mood. The keys are responsive and provide a satisfying tactile feedback, enhancing my typing and gaming performance. The build quality is excellent, and the keyboard feels sturdy and durable. The inclusion of programmable macros and on-the-fly macro recording is a game-changer, as it allows me to execute complex commands with a single keystroke. The keyboard's ergonomic design and comfortable wrist rest ensure long gaming sessions without any discomfort. The software integration is seamless, and I appreciate the ability to synchronize the lighting effects with other Razer Chroma-enabled devices. Overall, the Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard delivers on both style and performance, making it a must-have for any gaming enthusiast.

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Mitch Jones

Best lighting of any keyboard I've ever seen

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

First, let's get a few things out of the way: the keyboard is made of plastic - sturdy plastic - but still plastic. It doesn't feel bad at all, but it doesn't feel premium either. The switches don't feel as good as a genuine mechanical switch, but much better than my MSI GS73VR's membrane keyboard, for example.

Now onto what I think is the main selling point of this keyboard; Razer Chroma v2 looks incredible, and this is the cheapest keyboard with it. There's a frosted matte plastic between the lights and the keys, which makes each key's light blend seamlessly into the next without losing any brightness (except on big keys like the spacebar). It looks more like theres a big, bright screen under it shining through, rather than individual lights under each key.

I bought this keyboard because I have a Razer DeathAdder Elite and I love Razer Synapse and synced-up RGB. I've already gotten compliments from almost everyone who's been in my room - gamer and not alike - about how awesome the synced up colors look.

That said, if you're not that into RGB and you haven't been sucked into Razer's ecosystem, this is probably not the best bang for your buck. You can get a decent *real* mechanical keyboard for around the same price that will feel much more pleasant to type on. If you're an RGB guy without the money for a BlackWidow like me, this is an excellent option.

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James Van Wagoner

Great Keyboard, But not easily repairable

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

I loved this keyboard! Nice and responsive, and each key was programmable with a Different color and effect! WOW!!! Keys were nice and Quiet, No one complaining online that you're Keyboard is too loud. I actually do prefer a Tactile and responsive keys on my keyboard. but this was a Nice replacement. especially for the price

but Unfortunately my Cat bit through the cable and it severed it.
and I tried repairing it. I failed. Firs of all there are 17 Screws holding this thing together. and to get at the cable port you will have to break the latch holding the housing together and solder connections.
I got that far and was not able to simply replace the cable, I just had another one lying around. But it was too much work for the price point of the keyboard.

Good Keyboard just keep it away from your Pets.

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Jon Truchan

Best keyboard I've had

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019

Size: KeyboardStyle: Cynosa ChromaVerified Purchase

I bought this keyboard a few years ago to replace a "high end" two hundred dollar keyboard. That keyboard was obnoxiously loud and felt clunky in my hands; it was too high and i often felt my wrists getting sore holding my hands at an awkward position.
Then i bought this keyboard. What a difference. What a GREAT difference. The keyboard is perfect height for comfort and long use, the keys are incredibly fluid and not clunky at all. It is quiet and well lit.
This keyboard is incredibly durable. I have 3 cats and have had them knock it off my desk, knock things onto it, lay on it, sprint across it like cr*ck addicts, knock drinks onto; you name it. It keeps kicking. Admittedly after a bad day and coming home to a bad day of gaming i had once gotten mad and pounded my hand on it as hard as i could. Hurt my hand. Keyboard was fine. Would not recommend hitting it because it hurts.

I finally killed it when i was trying to clean out under the space bar and, using improper tools like an idiot broke the plastic piece on the space bar (while trying to pop the space bar off) and now the space bar doesnt work properly.

So naturally i need a new keyboard; and seeing this one for under 60 bucks tells me it's time to buy it again. Well worth the money.

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