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Get up close with Razer's new gaming range

Razer's new Ornata Chroma keyboard, Deathadder Elite mouse and Kraken 7.1 V2 headset walk into a bar...

Luke Lancaster
Luke Lancaster is an Associate Editor with CNET, based out of Australia. He spends his time with games (both board and video) and comics (both reading and writing).
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Razer's new product range

Razer's new product range includes the Deathadder Elite gaming mouse, the Ornata Chroma "mecha-membrane" keyboard and the Kraken 7.1 V2 headset.

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Razer Deathadder Elite

Razer's new Deathadder Elite is the most accurate gaming mouse in the world. That's not hyperbole, it's got the sensors to back it up.

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Razer Deathadder Elite

The Deathadder Elite also has the same two side buttons as the regular Deathadder.

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Razer Deathadder Elite

The grippy tread on the scroll wheel is a great new addition, and plays very well in conjunction with the rubber side grips.

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Razer Deathadder Elite

Those two buttons behind the scroll wheel help to control the incredible sensitivity on the fly.

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Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

The Kraken 7.1 V2 headset is huge. Like, really huge.

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Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

The headband is a unibody aluminium design, and it gives the headset a very light, very sturdy feel.

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Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

The over-ear cups have decent passive noise reduction and are really comfortable for long gaming sessions.

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Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

The size adjustments are locked in, numbered notches. No slipping here.

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Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

The mic is fully retractable and able to filter out background noise. You can also mute it by clicking the tip.

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Razer Ornata Chroma

The Ornata keyboard uses "mecha-membrane" switches -- a mix between mechanical and membrane tech. Go figure.

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Razer Ornata Chroma

The switches are quieter than most fully mechanical keyboards, and Razer says they offer faster actuation.

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Razer Ornata Chroma

While purists will still prefer fully mechanical switches in their gaming keyboards, I found the hybrid Ornata a great split for gaming and general use.

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Razer Ornata Chroma

Like every Razer product on the list, you can use the Synapse app to program LED colours and patterns.

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Razer Ornata Chroma

The magnetized armrest is one of my favourite inclusions here. It snaps in very easily and offers great palm and wrist support.

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