Razer Cynosa V2 announced: Specs, features, release date and price for the updated version of Razer's flagship entry-level keyboard


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Hot on the heels of the announcement of the Hunstman Mini, leading gaming tech brand Razer has unveiled another new keyboard. The Razer Cynosa V2, as the name suggests, is an updated version of the popular Cynosa Chroma, a membrane gaming keyboard which retails for around £50.

Announcing the keyboard to the press, Razer stated: "Unlike most other entry-level gaming keyboards that feature limited zone lighting, the Cynosa V2 features advanced per key lighting powered by Razer Chroma RGB. It also syncs with an ever-growing library of Chroma-integrated lighting effects for popular games."

Read on for all the details on this beautiful new keyboard...

Razer Cynosa V2 keyboard specs and features

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Lose yourself in the music the moment you own it...

The new Cynosa V2 keyboard is built on much the same tech as the original model. It features quite cushioned keystrokes, a durable spill-resistant design, cable routing options and fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording capability.

The main selling point of the Razer Cynosa V2 is the per-key RGB lighting powered by Razer Chroma. Program it via Razer Synapse and choose from a range of immersive lighting effects. Plus, there are over 150 games with Chroma-integrated lighting effects, including Fortnite and Apex Legends.

Plus, the V2 also features dedicated media keys, which makes it easier than ever to control music, brightness and volume with ease and speed.

READ MORE: Razer announces the Hunstman Mini gaming keyboard

Razer Cynosa V2 keyboard release date

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Baby, you light up my world like nobody else!

The Cynosa V2 is available to order now on the Razer website. It doesn't look like it's available on third-party sellers' websites yet, though.

READ MORE: Razer launches the DeathAdder V2 Mini gaming mouse

Razer Cynosa V2 keyboard price

The new keyboard is available for a very reasonable price. The MSRP is £59.99 in the UK, $59.99 in the US and €69.99 in mainland Europe. That puts it in the same ballpark as the Corsair K55 and the HyperX Alloy Core RGB, neither of which feature per-key RGB backlighting.

READ MORE: Our review of the Razer BlackWidow Elite keyboard

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