DESIGN
Razer Ornata V2
Razer Ornata V2 is a full-sized keyboard that is around the same size as the Razer Ornata Chroma. If you use the removable wrist rest, it takes up a little more room. The build quality of this keyboard is adequate, with no improvement over the previous Razer Ornata Chroma. The frame is still plastic and flexes a lot; forceful key strokes may cause the chassis to bend. The low-profile ABS keycaps are pleasant to the touch, and the keys are stable, with no discernible wobble. There are rubber feet beneath the keyboard, but they don’t work very well because the keyboard slides around during use.
This keyboard has good ergonomics. It has a detachable wrist rest that is pretty plush and comfy, and it has two incline settings, as opposed to the single one on the Razer Ornata Chroma. The faux leather wrist rest magnetically attaches to the keyboard and is extremely comfy.
The RGB backlighting on the Razer Ornata V2 is incredible. You may easily adjust it on a per-key basis with the software and apply different effects. You may also regulate the brightness of the board straight from the board, which is convenient.
Razer Ornata V3
The Razer Ornata V3 is a full-sized keyboard with a removable wrist rest that takes up a lot of desk space. The build quality of this keyboard is adequate. The chassis and base plate are both made of plastic and bend and creak quite a bit. The keycaps have a basic ABS plastic feel to them, with a smooth surface that can get slippery with time.
However, Razer claims that these keycaps have been UV-treated, which makes them more robust and less prone to fading with frequent usage. The keys have a small wobble when not pressed, which isn’t too visible while typing, though the stabilisers on the larger modifier keys rattle, which can be annoying. On the bottom of the board, there are cable management grooves as well as five rubber feet that keep the board in place. Overall, this board creaks and flexes more than its budget counterpart, the Razer Ornata V3 X. Overall, the Razer Ornata V3 has good ergonomics.
It has low-profile keycaps and two incline settings, so you don’t have to tilt your wrists up as much to reach the keys. It also includes a magnetically detachable wrist rest with a soft-touch surface for extra support when typing. There are ten customizable RGB lighting zones. You can customize the colors and effects using the companion software or control the brightness directly on the board.
PERFORMANCE
Razer Ornata V2
The Razer Ornata V2 has Razer Hybrid Mecha-Membrane switches, just like its predecessor. These aren’t really mechanical switches, but rather ordinary rubber dome switches. They do, however, provide clicky feedback to simulate the sense of a mechanical switch. Although it has a short pre-travel distance, the keys may seem heavier to press than other mechanical switches. The typing quality is excellent. The switches provide a pleasant blend of the smoothness of rubber dome switches and the clicky feedback of mechanical switches. Unfortunately, the space bar is shaky and rattly. The keycaps aren’t bad for ABS plastic, but they’re not as good as PBT keycaps. The Razer Ornata V2 is quite noisy to type on, which may not be appropriate for an open-office situation. This keyboard has good latency.
The Razer Ornata V2 is an excellent business keyboard. It boasts good ergonomics and two incline levels, as well as a wrist rest. It has good overall typing quality, although it can be a little noisy due to its clicky switches, which may not be ideal if you’re close to coworkers. The keys can be a little heavy to press at times, but it’s not too horrible.
Razer Ornata V3
Razer’s Mecha-Membrane switches are used in the Razer Ornata V3. The feel of a membrane switch is combined with the unmistakable ping of a clicky Blue mechanical switch in these switches. Because they have a considerable pre-travel distance and feel a little heavy to press, key presses aren’t extremely responsive or gratifying. Having said that, these switches are less “mushy” than conventional membrane switches. The Razer Ornata V3 provides an adequate typing experience.
The ABS keycaps have a generic and smooth feel to them, and the keys themselves have a small wobble. The mecha-membrane switches have a significant tactile bump to overcome, which may induce finger fatigue. This keyboard offers low-profile keycaps, two incline settings, and a supporting soft-touch wrist rest to help with wrist fatigue. Overall, the typing experience is unsatisfactory because the switches are hefty to push and the keycaps are cheap. Typing on the Razer Ornata V3 is loud due to the mecha-membrane switches. These switches create a noise similar to a Blue mechanical switch, which may distract roommates or others in a public setting.
The Razer Ornata V3 boasts low latency, but it’s best suited for leisure gaming because it may be too slow for reaction-based competitive games. The Razer Ornata V3 business keyboard is adequate. The wrist support and low profile keycaps make it easy to use for extended periods of time. However, because the mecha-membrane switches are very hefty to push, the typing quality isn’t very satisfactory. They also produce an extremely loud clicking sound when used, making this keyboard unsuitable for open office environments or shared working places.
ENTERTAINMENT
Razer Ornata V2
The Razer Ornata V2 performs poorly as a HTPC keyboard. Because it is wired only, you must connect it to your TV directly. It also lacks a trackpad, necessitating the use of a mouse to navigate the on-screen interface. It includes full RGB illumination, which makes it easy to see the keys in the dark.
Razer Ornata V3
The Razer Ornata V3 is a bad choice for an entertainment setup. It does not have a trackpad for on-screen navigation. However, it does include specific media controls. Because it is a wired-only machine, you will have to run a cable from the keyboard to your entertainment center, which will be inconvenient.
GAMING
Razer Ornata V2
The Razer Ornata V2 gaming keyboard is excellent. It has Razer Hybrid Mecha-Membrane switches, which combine the softness of rubber domes with the clickiness of mechanical switches. Regrettably, they take slightly more force to activate than most mechanical switches. The keyboard has excellent RGB illumination and a rather comfy wrist rest.
Razer Ornata V3
The Razer Ornata V3 gaming keyboard is adequate. The ergonomic design and accompanying wrist rest make it easy to operate. Using the companion software, you can also adjust the RGB backlighting and assign macros to any key. The pre-travel distance on the mecha-membrane switches, on the other hand, is somewhat considerable, thus keypresses don’t feel especially instantaneous. Its latency is also too slow for competitive or reaction-based games, therefore it lacks responsiveness.
SOFTWARE
Razer Ornata V2
This keyboard, like most Razer products, is compatible with Razer Synapse 3. It has a plethora of customization possibilities, such as key-remapping and RGB illumination. There are numerous profiles that can be created, however there is no onboard memory. While the programme is available for Windows, allowing the keyboard to be fully compatible and customized, it is not accessible for macOS or Linux, which is regrettable. Furthermore, several keys, such as the context menu, are inoperable on macOS. The Razer Ornata V2 is a wired keyboard that is not intended for use with mobile devices.
Razer Ornata V3
Synapse 3 is used for customization on this keyboard. You may quickly apply macros, modify the RGB illumination, and configure the ‘Game Mode’ to deactivate the Windows key, the Alt+Tab function, or the Alt+F4 command. A Hyper shift button can be assigned to enable a second layer of programmed inputs. While you can record macros directly on the keyboard, you’ll need Synapse 3 to preserve them because the keyboard lacks onboard memory. This keyboard is immediately compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. The Synapse 3 companion software, on the other hand, is exclusively available for Windows. The Razer Ornata V3 is not suitable for mobile use because it is a wired-only keyboard that connects via a USB-A cable.
CABLE WIRELESS VERSATILITY
Razer Ornata V2
The cord on the keyboard is long enough to reach your computer, but it is not removable. This keyboard is exclusively wired and cannot be used wirelessly.
Razer Ornata V3
This keyboard sports a flexible braided USB-A cable, which is an improvement over the Razer Ornata V3 X. It does, however, retain kinks from the packaging. It is a wired keyboard that cannot be used wirelessly.
CONCLUSION
The Razer Ornata V3 replaces the Razer Ornata V2. The V3 does, however, have less features than the V2. The V2, for example, features a plush wrist rest, whilst the V3 has a pretty rigid plastic one with a soft touch finish. The V2 includes complete RGB backlighting that can be customized per key, however the V3 only has ten RGB zones. Otherwise, the two keyboards operate similarly, so it comes down to personal opinion in terms of whatever extra features you desire.
