I couldn’t help but feel like I was enjoying longer articles being written with the Razer Pro Type. It means the keyboard offers a “bump” when pressed down while giving off an audible mash to let you know a stroke was made. This is in part to the Orange switch having a space between the actuation (unit of fingertip force) and reset point. The Pro Type takes on its own orange mechanical switches and delivers a relatively quiet work shift.
The Synapse driver does let you physically swap out the keys and reprogram it, but it becomes pointless as the incredibly tiny function symbols are lost in the dark.īut as a standard keyboard, Razer maintains a high-quality typing experience here with a satisfying key-press. This made it annoying to hold the function down with my dominant hand as I struggled to find its respective features (which aren’t backlit). The feature is also a challenge to use at first, since the key was kept on the right side only. Holding fn gives shortcuts for music control, brightness, characters and volume. Instead, Razer implements the familiar Function key to give users sub-controls under the top keys. But in a stripped-back keyboard, it was a shame to see these useful features excluded. It’s worth noting Razer’s flagship gaming keyboards also had a nice play/pause button which also benefited from some working with content creation (and journalists when transcribing). It leaves its best practical features from gaming and overlooks deeper levels of productivity for those working in other fields beyond enterprise and computing. Ironically, the Razer Pro Type‘s focus on productivity was played too simple. More compromises include its lack of a handy volume control or hypershift switches from premium Razer gaming keyboards. Gamers might have a harder time adjusting to a lack of animations, though the Pro Type does have a Breathing effect which becomes way too distracting to keep on. By stripping back most of its gaming-driven features, you unsurprisingly lose the ability to Chroma RGB your keys and customize lights. But the Pro Type holds itself back with a more conservative approach to keyboards. The metal cover also reflects the backlight at max settings, emanating a soft glow-effect that makes the Pro Type feel like the premium device it should be. This can also be adjusted with 15 brightness settings – a surprisingly accessible range Razer has implemented for all kinds of eyes. It adds more visual benefits in the dark, as lettering becomes crisp under its white backlight. Practically, Razer’s move for an all-white build makes it easier to look before typing while giving workers more fluidity without many typos. This is where the keyboard is easier to spot for fast-typers who need to constantly reset their hands before crunching. But its all-white presence grew on me while its keys were actually easier to see. As someone who built their setup around an all-black Logitech G910 Spectrum, the Razer Pro Type‘s colour choice was definitely a bold distraction.
This durability comes together in two pounds, making it heavier than some of Razer’s gaming keyboards. Its sheen is blended with an all-metal frame which can become cold to the touch. Almost every aspect of the keyboard feels like an Apple product, from its white backlight under soft-coated keys. Right away, the Razer Pro Type catches the eye of any worker with its bold white accents.
A slew of wireless features are easy to set up (at first) and do plenty to keep the peace of mind in any workstation. What made its gaming keyboards so durable and tactile are present, but keeps a sleek form factor for the professional’s office.
Its latest keyboard also raises eyebrows for those wondering: what would Razer be without gaming? Luckily, the Pro Type keyboard took most of my worries away after a rocky start and proves a Razer product can still be great when it goes against its nature. The Razer Pro Type mechanical keyboard is a bit unusual for a company which has geared itself for gamers for over a decade.Īs more people focus on productivity at home, the company has clearly taken an eye towards its working class with an affordable line of Pro hardware.