Razer Ornata V3 Gaming Keyboard Low Profile Keys - Mecha Membrane Switches - UV Coated Keycaps - Backlit

I spent over a year looking for the perfect keyboard. You'd think I would have gone straight to Razor, since I'm such a Razor fangirl (Naga mouse, headset, etc.), but I kept going with cheap keyboards. I was looking for a very specific type of keyboard: mechanical feel, low-profile keys, satisfying clicking sounds that aren't too loud, and preferably RGB. This checks ALL those boxes. Seriously, I'm kicking myself for not just getting it sooner (though by the time I decided to finally get it, it was on sale, so the timing worked out). I like that the wrist rest is magnetic - the magnets are actually pretty strong, too, which means I don't have it sliding around even during my furious typing sessions. The keys are soft to the touch, but have a really satisfying click. It's not silent, but it's definitely a lot quieter than other mechanical keyboards I've had. The backlighting colors are bright and pleasant; I like that it doesn't just switch between 3 or 4 colors, but rather fades into each shade, so you get the true rainbow experience, without any flashing between colors. I haven't had any issues with it at all, zero lag whatsoever. The price is honestly really good for something this solid and comfortable. I use it for gaming and for my WFH job, so I'm on it all day, and it's honestly the best keyboard I've ever had. Another Razor win! Oh - a quick side note, this doesn't really matter to me, but it might to some people: I noticed that in a couple of games, it gets weird flashing patterns and sticks to one or colors. In Fortnite, for example, it only lights up blue, and flashes at random intervals. That's the only game it's really been noticeable though, so if you don't play Fortnite or you don't care, then disregard this! Read more

Now I have to say, I tend to have a love/hate relationship with keyboards, especially gaming keyboards. The "good" ones to me tend to be very chunky, big keys, etc. I keep thinking of an IBM Selectric typewriter, and if you don't know what that is then get off my lawn. Now my daily computer is a MacBook Pro. I use the Magic Keyboard when docked and, well, it's a low profile keyboard that I like very much. Going from that to a pro-level mechanical gaming keyboard is really a shift. So here, Razer seems to have solved my dilemma. This is a low profile keyboard but it does have a positive response that is expected from a gaming keyboard. But it also straddles a line between pure gaming and pure general use. In that it works, and works well. Think of this as a keyboard that isn't 100% focused on the gaming. Now then, about the functionality. It does what it's supposed to do, though some things are little absent. Media control buttons are just those...buttons. No scroll wheels or dials. Odd to me. Layout is generally as expected, and I'm old school enough to really want the ten key there. The clicking of the keys is a nice thing to me, as it does provide some positive feedback...the keyboard isn't as mushy as a purely membrane keyboard. It's not quite as positive though as purely mechanical either. Yes, I confirm the ad copy that this is a hybrid, which does require some compromise. So this all said, lighting is in ZONES and not individual keys. This gets me a bit perturbed as I kind of like WASD to be set off from the rest of the keyboard. The zones are mostly decent, in that I mean the two right hand zones follow the format of the keyboard, but after that I'm not seeing a rhyme/reason to the zone borders. And yeah, you have to use Synapse/chroma for the functionality and colors. That is, well, I'm not reviewing Synapse but I'll say I have a love/hate relationship with it. I like the wrist rest, and really recommend keeping it on there especially if you're using this as an everyday keyboard. I like having it there for general use, but in gaming I tend to remove it and rotate the keyboard slightly clockwise to make it more accessible with my left hand. It responds well enough for this amateur gamer. It has great build quality for the application, inasmuch as it's not designed to take a serious pounding but it IS sturdy enough to work well for most anything under that. Responsiveness is similarly appropriate. It's wired only, so take that into account...you'll need a USB port. So I like it. A lot. It's not a pro keyboard, but I'm not a pro. Accounting for the compromises, I don't see anything there that seriously impedes the mission of the product. Yeah, the zone lighting is a bit yuck, and the anti-ghosting...isn't there...but for shall we say motivated amateur use I like it a lot. Read more

I've been using this for nearly a month as a daily driver at work. The keys feel great for typing because of the low profile and the click noise is satisfying. The keyboard looks great aesthetically; the lighting draws positive attention and is easily customizable with the software. The weight feels just right as well as the build quality. It definitely does not feel cheap. The volume keys are nice to have. Gaming on it also feels great. I played a few rounds of COD and had no issues with it. I paired it with the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, and they are the perfect match. Read more

Works great and feels like an upgrade from the older models in almost every way. Functionally its great, but why the hard plastic wrist pad? I work on computers all day and when I come home to game I do not want to rest my wrist on plastic. The older models had padding so I think its kind of silly that they did away with it. Read more

Ive seen a bunch of people complaining about the wrist wrest, I've found it a lot more comfortable and A LOT more resistant to wear and tear, this keyboard does feel cheaper for sure but it does the job and it does it better than my V2 did after 1 year Read more

Great product and price point. such a nice sound when the keyss are pressed! Read more

Absolutely love this keyboard. It has a satisfying, clicky sound without being too loud, and the lighting options are amazing... tons of presets and gorgeous color effects to choose from. It looks great, works flawlessly, and sounds fantastic. For a more ‘budget-friendly’ low-profile keyboard, it’s genuinely impressive. I use it mainly for gaming with some occasional typing, and it’s super responsive in both. Read more