Back in 2020, the Razer Ornata Chroma has received an upgrade with the Ornata V2, which now features dedicated multimedia keys in the top right area, a volume wheel, while the status LEDs have been migrated in the top area of the directional keys. We are seeing a return of the mecha-membrane switches, that combine the elements from the soft membrane switches and clicky mechanical ones. The hybrid switches are using a mechanical switch in order to press down a rubber dome, which actuates the input.
The keyboard is shipped inside a medium-sized cardboard enclosure, with the color scheme specific to Razer Chroma devices:
The main product highlights are shown on one of the box sides and here we will also learn that the keyboard packs a 2-year warranty:
On the opposite side we will learn of the keyboard dimensions, box contents, system requirements but also software requirements:
A large black sticker is applied on this side as well which shows the chosen keyboard layout but also the keyboard internal code name and serial number:
The main keyboard components are explained in more detail on the back:
After opening the box, we will get to see the main product, covered by a transparent plastic layer, but also an envelope with the supplied documentation:
Besides the user manual, we will receive a set of nice case stickers but also a product introduction signed by Razer’s Co-Founder, CEO and Creative Director Min-Liang Tan:
The case stickers are nice and have quite different stylings as well:
In the manual we will learn about the basic installation procedure, but also about the extra keyboard functions:
The keyboard is also shipped with a handy wrist rest, which gets attached to the keyboard with magnetic force: