Even if it is not perfect, the Cynosa Chroma offers an interesting alternative – because it is silent – to mechanical keyboards. It will satisfy players who are not looking for absolute responsiveness and sensation at the press of a key.
Points forts
- Quiet.
- Three chassis inclination angles (flat and two inclinations).
- Nice new look of Synapse software in version 3.
- Key-by-key adjustable backlighting.
Weak points
- No wrist rests.
- No USB or audio connector.
- Synapse 3 software required but only available in beta at this time.
- No dedicated keys for macros and volume adjustment.
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An alternative
The Roccat Magma is a keyboard gaming with a very particular design which will probably not please everyone. Devoid of mechanical switches, it will not satisfy players who require fast typing, but it will be perfectly adequate for most people. It’s a budget keyboard and it shows in the build, but it offers some interesting RGB lighting and key customization.