Razer Cynosa Chroma - Membrane Gaming Keyboard with RGB Lighting

I recently swapped to razer products due to Logitech discontinuing the g13 gaming board. I wanted a simple rgb keyboard to sit between my Tartarus and Naga Trinity just for some in game and general typing when needed. I chose this model because it looked small and compact and this keyboard does the job great. Looks good rgb synced with my other Razer gear, and as all i need on it, including volume amd mute controls. Also they all work on synapse 3 which is a bonus as some products still use V2. I have only been usung it a day or so therefore i can't really comment on durability/reliability but i don't see any problems as it doesn't get used like my mouse and tartarus. The images used on amazon and on the box itself are of the usa layout so does appear to have a wider l/shift key, but inside is a UK layout keyboard with a single l/shift key which i'm used to anyway and its nice and bright for night time typing as i usually game in the dark at night. All in all i'm happy with this product so far.

Product is "exceptional". I was a little apprehensive about my son spending so much money on a key board but wow, have I now changed my mind. It has lived up to every penny he spent on it. The backlights are truly amazing. It has a number different light modes you can put it on and some of them are truly stunning. They are really bright and clear, unlike some I have seen and it looks very well made. As I'm not a technical person, I'm not aware of the technical qualities but my 16 year old son, who is, is very pleased with it. I'm just amazed by the little light shows it puts on! Wonderous little thing it is.

See edit underneath review. Loved this keyboard when I first got it, cool RGB lighting, easy to set up and easy to use software. However a few weeks after the 30 day return period I noticed that every time I used the w key it would type we (without using backspace here's what I type; wehen using the we key on this qweerty keyboard each time that I use the we key i get an added e after each we). Googled this and it appears to be a common issue weith a variety of keys. Really irritating and indicative of some poor QT from Razer. Going back to my near 10 year old Sumvision keyboard that I thankfully kept hold off and will use until razer get back to me with either a replacement or even better a refund (though Im doubtful of either). AVOID!! Edit. I stand corrected, got a replacement with minimal fuss and a few months in and no issues. Must have been unlucky, although as said the issue I experienced seems to be quite common so have a think before buying.

I reviewed this keyboard very badly previously and gave it 1 star, I have since found that most of the faults I mentioned were user inflicted. I took it apart and it was full of dust and other crap - all keys worked perfectly once that was removed. I also discovered it wasn't warped as I had though, there was blu-tack stuck underneath one of the rubber pads on the base. So now that it is working I'd like to say that I think it is a throughly excellent gaming keyboard, to the extent I have now bought a matching Razer Mamba Elite mouse and so have the lovely 'fire' RGB effect rippling across both keyboard and mouse. Many thanks too to Razer for contacting me to try and sort it out after the first review - apologies but I didn't see your response until some months later, but it did prompt me to re-write this review. So....fantastic, buy it!!!

I've been wanting a keyboard with lights for ages but I really didn't want a mechanical one- I don't like the feel of them or the noise. I'm absolutely in love with this keyboard, it gives me all the features I wanted and none of the ones I didn't and the price is great for what it is. I debated between this one and a similar corsair keyboard but opted for this one after watching a youtube video comparing the two. I love the how you can customization the lighting is and it feels very comfortable to type on as well as play games. The build quality feels really sturdy and I'm thoroughly happy with my purchase.

This is hands down the best keyboard I've bought. I've always been lead to believe that all Razer products are very easy to break and flimsy. This is not the case for this beautiful piece of booty. Every key comfortably cuddles your finger as you press them and once you've pressed them, you'll need to visually check just to make sure that you've actually pressed a button. Why you ask? Because it's so quiet that sometimes you might think you've missed the key completely. Oh no! There's no music controls or audio controls! WRONG! FN + F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F7. The keys even have icons on to show you which is which, how cute. Jokes aside, the keyboard is very well built, very strong, the LED's are bright and beautiful and customizable as hecc, useful audio & music controls, quiet and comfortable. I highly recommend this keyboard, I've not had it long however so it could break tomorrow for all I know but if it does I'll make sure I update this with more info.

Keyboard functions well and as described, however, I feel that it is not really value for money as the overall quality I expected would be higher, the feel is not good. For a daily use it is not suitable as I found that I type slower than any other keyboard I have. Despite these, the RGB does look cool.

Still using it years later. Colours are strong and shine well, easy to change them and set it ip how you want. Great keyboard, sturdy, still works as new even after being bashed around