It isn’t all sunshine and rainbows though, as the plastic plungers of the keycaps block some of the backlighting. Personally I like the more subtle per-key backlighting, as it matches the professional and elegant mood of the font.

Even the way they use all lower casing on the bigger keys, and the nuanced icons on F1-12. The main reason why Razer keyboards look so good to me is the font. When I reviewed the BlackWidow Chroma TE, I said it was one of the best looking keyboards I’d ever used, and the same goes for the Cynosa Lite. Definitely not optimal, but doesn’t have a real-world impact for the most part. The fold outs are not rubber tipped, so the keyboard is a bit slipery, especially on the right where it’s lighter. On the bottom we have four corner feet and fold outs. Pretty much what you would expect at this price. The cable is a standard rubber cable that is not detachable. It doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy, which is the most important thing. For an all plastic build, the keyboard feels quite sturdy, with minimal frame bend. We have the all plastic casing, sunken keys and familiar curves. So it’s not hard to figure out that this design is heavily inspired by the BlackWidow series. Not necessarily a downgrade – just depends on what you like. The main difference is that the Chroma has underglow RGB whereas the Lite has per-key RGB.

This is not a new keyboard of course, just a variation of the Cynosa Chroma that was released in 2017. The Cynosa Lite is meant to be an all-rounder at an accessible price point. The backlighting is more subdued than the Cynosa Chroma, giving it a less gamery and more professional look. Not only is Razer opening up to the budget-minded consumer, they’re also interested in the office space, as the Cynosa Lite has a spill-resistant and durable design. The Cynosa Lite has a very BlackWidow-esque design and comes with soft-cushioned gaming grade keys. The Cynosa Lite continues that trend, being one of the cheapest keyboards Razer has released at only $45. With the release of the Viper Mini, there was a definite attempt from Razer to appeal to the budget market. The Cynosa Lite is a great all rounder, and this is the kind of keyboard you can take straight from the office to a LAN party

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