Razer's 2017 Ornata Chroma carved out a large following among gaming keyboard players, driven by its midrange price tag and unique "mecha-membrane" keyswitches, which blended elements of membrane and mechanical keys. The sequel, dubbed the Ornata V2, augments the $99.99 keyboard with a few minor tweaks and one relatively major quality-of-life upgrade—dedicated media keys, including a digital volume roller. While these changes help keep the Ornata feeling modern and competitive, they add up to a refresh rather than a true successor—one that doesn't quite offset the fact that the Ornata V2 doesn't offer the unique balance between quality and price the Ornata Chroma did at its debut.Ornata Media The Ornata V2 exists as a vessel for its keys, Razer's hybrid switches that blend elements from clicky mechanical and soft membrane switches. The goal, generally, is to mimic the sound and feel of mechanical keys while using membrane-style actuation, which is cheaper to produce. Razer's mecha...
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.
Dedicated media keys; Programmable volume roller; Mecha-membrane keys; Padded wrist rest
Not that many new or updated features