Razer Ornata V2 - US

The "V2" name feels like a bit of a stretch, but the new Razer Ornata adds a little extra flair to the company's classic hybrid keyboard.

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  Dedicated media keys, Programmable volume roller, Mecha-membrane keys, Padded wrist rest

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  Not that many new or updated features

If you don’t like full-on mechanical gaming keyboards, aren’t a fan of soft membrane keys, or are looking for a lower profile keyboard, the Razer Ornata V2 might be the one for you.

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  Sleek, low-profile design, Low-profile keycaps float atop the Chrome RGB lighting, Hybrid Mecha-Membrane Technology is quite nice for typing/gaming, Like the addition of the volume rocker, Three channels for cable routing, Three angle/height levels

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  Not the strongest of magnets for the wrist rest, When shifting keyboard around, back legs tend to collapse, No dedicated macro buttons

The Razer hybrid mecha-membrane switches do offer an interesting combination between the feeling of clicky mechanical switches and the cushioned feel of regular office keyboard keys.

An essential upgrade to the old Ornata, and the perfect choice as a first gaming keyboard.

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  Mixes membrane and mechanical switches, Soft-touch keys, Low actuation, Pleather wrist-rest

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  Keycaps get greasy, Enter key is too small

The Razer Ornata V2 Hybrid Gaming Keyboard is meant to fill the gap in between mechanical gaming keyboards and the more traditional, membrane-based ones. It features what Razer has coined “mecha-membrane” switch keys. But what does that mean?

The Razer Ornata V2 Gaming Keyboard wins on all levels!

But the real question is – as a gaming keyboard – how does the Razer Ornata V2 perform when playing games? The answer to that is extremely well, and when using the Ornata V2 on a number of titles ranging from DOOM Eternal to Total War: Three Kingdoms to Overwatch and even Command & Conquer...

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  Premium features, Comfy wrist-rest, Sturdy build, Membrane softness with mechanical click works well across games and general typing

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  Pricey for a membrane keyboard, Plastic build, RGB not quite on par with mechanical keyboards

Whether you’re improving your actual gaming skills or not, nothing beats great hardware to pair with your online gaming experiences. The Razer Ornata v2 is more than capable of providing the best support for your needs.

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  Good-looking, Fully customisable, Mecha-membrane hybrid keys

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  Price

The new Razer Ornata V2 may not break any ground with a set of new features but it holds up as a fantastic aver...

While I do have a preference towards a really solid and clicky keyboard for gaming and in fact typing, I see the aggravation that it causes others around me. The softer touch of the hybrid mecha-membrane switches makes the environment quieter and reduces a bit of fatigue if you’re just typing for...

I bought this last month. It was very easy to connect a single USB port connection. The colors are great Nice and bright easily controlled once you download the program.

I bought this keyboard for gaming 2 weeks ago and is perfect for gaming

Just what my son wamted for his college course

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  My son is using for xbox. He got a few before but that one is the best ( for gaming )He loves it .

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  I don't see nothing

They keyboard itself felt great, but it was difficult to see a number of the keys by the backlight as the angle you sit at cut off half the keys. A number of the keys also had glue visible under them also contributing to the difficulty in reading some keys (if you're a touch typer then you wont have...

Very happy with my purchase, does exactly what I needed it to do

The colourful changing lights are the highlight for me!

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  The colourful changing lights are the highlight for me!

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  The colourful changing lights are the highlight for me!

I love the feel and how easy to customise the RGB is. Very happy with it. The digital wheel is just what I wanted to turn up and down the volume when I'm listening to music while playing.