Razer Cynosa Lite vs. Cynosa Chroma vs. Cynosa Chroma Pro vs. Cynosa V2

The Cynosa V2 is a new gaming keyboard released by Razer in 2020. So, how does this new model stack up against the older Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma and Cynosa Chroma Pro?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the four keyboards.

Quick Summary

When compared to the older Cynosa gaming keyboards, the V2 version uses the more advanced N-key roll over.

The newer model also adds dedicated media keys in addition to having multiple cable routing options.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro does have one small advantage over the Razer Cynosa V2 in that the Pro version offers underglow lighting effects.

In terms of performance when it comes to gaming, we recommend getting the Razer Cynosa V2 due to the improved roll over feature.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma and Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro are tied for second best while the Razer Cynosa Lite comes in last at roll overs.

Cynosa Lite vs. Cynosa Chroma vs. Cynosa Chroma Pro vs. Cynosa V2 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the four keyboards below.

Razer Cynosa Lite Gaming KeyboardRazer Cynosa Chroma Gaming KeyboardRazer Cynosa Chroma Pro Gaming KeyboardRazer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard
Key TypeSoft cushioned gaming-grade keysSoft cushioned gaming-grade keysSoft cushioned gaming-grade keysSoft cushioned gaming-grade keys
Polling Rate1000 Hz Ultrapolling1000 Hz Ultrapolling1000 Hz Ultrapolling1000 Hz Ultrapolling
Rollover10-key rollover10-key rollover

Anti-ghosting
10-key rollover

Anti-ghosting
N-key roll over
Programmable KeysFully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recordingFully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recordingFully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recordingFully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
Razer Synapse 3 Support?YesYesYesYes
Dedicated Media Keys?NoNoNoYes
Game Mode?YesYesYesYes
Backlighting TypeSingle Zone Razer Chroma RGB backlightingIndividual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlightingIndividual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlightingIndividual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting
Underglow Lighting?NoNoYesNo
Cable Routing Options?NoNoNoYes
Spill Resistance?YesYesYesYes
Warranty2 years2 years2 years2 years
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Key Type

All four gaming keyboards are equipped with soft cushioned gaming-grade keys, which are designed to sound quiet and feel comfortable.

Polling Rate

Polling rate measures how much your keyboard will send data to your computer.

All four products feature 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, which means that they will send data to your PC 1,000 times per second.

Rollover

Rollover is a feature where your computer will register multiple keys that were press simultaneously.

The Razer Cynosa Lite features a 10-key rollover, which means that it should able to register up to 10 key press if you press them all at the same time.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma and Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro support 10 key rollover and anti-ghosting, a feature that will block additional simultaneously key presses from being registered after the 10-key limit has been reached. This is done to prevent any erroneous key registrations.

The new Razer Cynosa V2 features the more advanced N-key roll over, which will register all simultaneous key presses without any issues.

Programmable Keys

The Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma, Cynosa Chroma Pro and Cynosa V2 all have fully programmable keys in addition to providing on-the-fly macro recording, a feature that lets you set up a sequence of key presses without any software.

Razer Synapse 3

Of course, you can also use the Razer Synapse 3 software to configure your macros. With this program, you can also rebind buttons, customize lighting, setup profiles and more.

The Razer Cynosa Lite, Razer Cynosa Chroma, Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro and Razer Cynosa V2 all support Razer Synapse 3.

Dedicated Media Keys

With the Cynosa V2, Razer added dedicated media controls as you will have quick access to pausing, playing and skipping media files. You can also adjust the brightness and volume levels with dedicated keys.

Game Mode

All four gaming keyboards in this versus guide come with a game mode, which prevents you from accidentally interrupting your game session when enabled.

Backlighting Type

All four products use Razer Chroma RGB backlighting, which provides 16.8 million customizable colors. The Lite version of the Cynosa uses a single zone while the Chroma, Chroma Pro and Chroma V2 use individual backlit keys.

Underglow Lighting

The Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro also features underglow lighting that will light up the underside of your keyboard. As a result, you get to set up the lighting for the 22 bottom zones on the left, right and front sides.

Cable Routing Options

The new Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard have been built with grooves that will let you tuck and rout the cable in three different directions. This is helpful for those who want to make their desktop area less cluttered and more organized.

Spill Resistance

The Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma, Cynosa Chroma Pro and Cynosa V2 have been built to be spill resistant as the devices should be able to withstand light splashes of water (the keyboards can’t be submerged in water, however).

Warranty

The Razer Cynosa Lite Gaming Keyboard, Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard, Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro Gaming Keyboard and Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard each include a 2-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Logitech G915 and G915 TKL?

The G915 TKL is the latest Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard from Logitech. So, how does the new product stacks up against the older Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The new Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard remove the M-Keys, G-Keys and Numpad from the original Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

As a result, the G915 TKL is smaller in addition to being more affordable and having a longer battery life. Otherwise, the two keyboards have identical features.

We recommend getting the Logitech G915 TKL is you want a more budget-friendly gaming keyboard that is more compact and easier on the wallet.

If you want a more fully featured keyboard that has the M-Keys, G-Keys and Numpad, then you should get the Logitech G915.

G915 vs. G915 TKL Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two keyboards below.

Logitech G915 Mechanical Gaming KeyboardLogitech G915 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
What's in the BoxG915 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard

Lightspeed USB receiver

USB extender

Micro-USB cable

User documentation
G915 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard

Lightspeed USB receiver

USB extender

Micro-USB cable

User documentation
Weight without Cable1025 g (or 36.2 oz)
810 g (or 28.6 oz)
Dimensions475 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 18.7 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)368 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 15.2 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)
Cable Length6 feet (or 1.8 m)6 feet (or 1.8 m)
Mechanical SwitchesGL Clicky

GL Tactile

GL Linear
GL Clicky

GL Tactile

GL Linear
Actuation Distance1.5 mm1.5 mm
Total Travel Distance2.7 mm2.7 mm
Actuation Force50 g50 g
Lightspeed Wireless1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth
Lightsync RGB Support?YesYes
Profile Selection KeysM1

M2

M3

MR
F1

F2

F3

F4
Macro G-KeysG1

G2

G3

G4

G5
None
Numpad?YesNo
Onboard Memory2 Lighting Profiles

3 Macro Profiles
2 Lighting Profiles

3 Macro Profiles
Dedicated Media ControlsPlay/pause

Rewind

Skip

Volume control

Mute
Play/pause

Rewind

Skip

Volume control

Mute
Game Mode?YesYes
Logitech G HUB Gaming Software Support?YesYes
Logitech G HUB Gaming Software RequirementsInternet connectionInternet connection
Lightspeed RequirementsUSB port

Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later)
USB port

Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later)
Bluetooth RequirementsBluetooth-enabled device

Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later)
Bluetooth-enabled device

Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later)
Battery Life at 100% Brightness30 hours40 hours
Battery Recharge Time3 hours4 hours
Warranty2-year warranty2-year warranty
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What’s in the Box

Aside from the actual keyboard, both products come with the same contents.

You can find a list of the included parts below:

Logitech G915:

  • G915 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard
  • Lightspeed USB receiver
  • USB extender
  • Micro-USB cable
  • User documentation

Logitech G915 TKL:

  • G915 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard
  • Lightspeed USB receiver
  • USB extender
  • Micro-USB cable
  • User documentation

Weight without Cable

The Logitech G915 TKL weighs around 21% less than the Logitech G915.

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

  • G915: 1025 g (or 36.2 oz)
  • G915 TKL: 810 g (or 28.6 oz)

Dimensions

The G915 TKL is around 23% shorter than the standard G915 in terms of length.

The width and height of the two wireless keyboards are identical.

You can check out the full measurements below:

  • Logitech G915 Gaming Keyboard: 475 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 18.7 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)
  • Logitech G915 TKL Gaming Keyboard: 368 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 15.2 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)

Cable Length

The included wired USB cables for the G915 and G915 TKL have the same length at 6 feet (or 1.8 m).

Mechanical Switches

Both mechanical gaming keyboard are available in three mechanical switch versions: GL Clicky, GL Tactile and GL Linear.

GL Clicky provides an audible click and tactile feedback when you are pressing on the keys.

The GL Tactile include a little bit of tactile feedback.

Last but not least, GL Linear will provide a entirely smooth keystroke.

Actuation Distance

Actuation distance measures the distance between the key and electrical contact. In other words, it measure how responsive a keyboard is.

Both the G915 and G915 TKL have an actuation distance of 1.5 mm.

Total Travel Distance

The total travel distance is how far down you can push a key on the keyboard.

The G915 and G915 TKL have the same total travel distance at 2.7 mm.

Actuation Force

Actuation force is defined as how hard you have to push the key to be recognized as an input.

Both gaming keyboards have the same actuation force at 50 g.

Lightspeed Wireless

Both gaming keyboards feature Lightspeed wireless, which provides a 1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth.

Lightsync RGB

The Logitech G915 and Logitech G915 TKL also use Lightsync RGB. The tech allows you to customize how you light up each key with approximately 16.8 million colors.

You will also be able to choose from preset effects or make your own light show animations.

Profile Selection Keys

In order to save space, the Logitech G915 TKL got rid of the M1, M2, M3 and MR profile selection keys located on the top left side of the Logitech G915.

Instead, the G915 TKL uses F1, F2, F3 and F4 if you want shortcuts to quickly change to another profile.

Macro G-Keys

With the newer G915 TKL, Logitech also removed the G1, G2, G3, G4 and G5 keys that were on the left most side of the original G915.

These keys are used for macros, which lets your set custom commands.

Numpad

The G915 comes with a Numpad, which is located on the right-most side, while the G915 TKL does not.

Onboard Memory

The two wireless mechanical gaming keyboards come with onboard memory to store 2 Lighting Profiles in addition to 3 Macro Profiles.

Dedicated Media Controls

Both products feature the same media controls as you will be able to play/pause, rewind, skip, change the volume and mute the audio.

Game Mode

The two gaming keyboards also come with a game mode.

When enabled, this feature will prevent you from accidentally pausing, closing the game or opening another application. This is helpful if you are planning in a competitive match.

Logitech G HUB Gaming Software

The Logitech G915 and Logitech G915 TKL support the Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.

The program allows you to create, share and download custom profiles. You can also customize the lighting setup for your keyboards.

Requirements

The requirements are the same for the G915 and G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboards.

To use the lightspeed connection, you will need an USB port along with a operating system of Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later).

For Bluetooth, the connecting device must be enabled for Bluetooth in addition to having a operation system of Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later).

If you want to use the aforementioned Logitech G HUB Gaming Software, then you will need an internet connection to download the program.

Battery Life at 100% Brightness

In terms of battery life, the Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard will last 25% longer than the Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

The G915 TKL has a battery life of up to 40 hours when the brightness of the RGB lights is turned up to 100%. There is also a recharge time of 4 hours.

In comparison, the G915 battery life of up to 30 hours at 100% RGB brightness with a recharge time of 3 hours.

Warranty

Both products include a 2-year warranty.

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