Much like every other Razer product I’ve had my hands on, the software and lighting department is certainly where the Cynosa Lite gets one over on its rivals. The Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro does have one small advantage over the Razer Cynosa V2 in that the Pro version offers underglow lighting effects. The Cynosa Lite does have RGB LEDs in its keys, but they’re underwhelming: the lighting is not bright or consistent, and the sole lighting zone means you don’t get many customisation options. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown The SteelSeries is spill-resistant, includes a wrist-rest, and it has 24-key rollover. It also has a volume roller and a media button, and underneath it’s got cable-routing channels. The G213 has a wrist-rest, loads of media keys, a braided cable and a spill-resistant design.

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 In fact, one of the big changes to the visuals is the way the Chroma lighting is delivered. On the Cynosa Chroma, the light floods the entire keyboard area. On the Cynosa Lite, it's limited to just a single zone, and only the markings on the keycaps are lit. Which you prefer, well, that's down to personal taste. I certainly don't mind it this way though, especially on those late evenings working. Razer also, for some reason, decided to make the primary enter key smaller than the right-hand shift key. It's a minor thing, but when you're used to typing without looking at your keyboard, a small change like this means lots of missed presses. I've examined the design of the Cynosa Chroma, which has a regular-sized enter key, and for the life of me can't quite see what needed to be different.It's still a full-sized keyboard with a number pad, and you still have media function keys and individual keycap lighting.

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. When it comes to affordable gaming keyboards, Razer has you covered with the Cynosa Lite. With its trusted Synapse 3 software and gorgeous Chroma lighting, not to mention a sturdy plastic frame, it’s a great option for the money. When compared to the older Cynosa gaming keyboards, the V2 version uses the more advanced N-key roll over.For day-to-day use, the Cynosa Lite works pretty well. Despite using domes, it’s pretty easy to type on, offering a degree of tactility when the dome collapses and you input the key press. It’s perfect for long typing sessions when you want to bang out an essay late at night, although the dome action can feel spongy after a while. Slight irritations aside, it's actually not bad for gaming, and with access to the same features that you get on more expensive Razer keyboards.