Best Razer Keyboards | Razer Gaming Keyboards

With so many high-quality options at Lenovo, there’s a lot to keep in mind during your search for the best gaming keyboards and gaming razer keyboards. Once you understand the different keyboard types and what they do, you’ll be able to decide on the feature most important to you to make your gaming sessions even better.

Lenovo’s choice of gaming keyboards has to meet a high standard when it comes to build quality and performance. Frames, switches, and responsiveness are all battle evaluated to ensure you’re ready to compete and have fun.

Follow this guide to find useful information on how to find the ideal keyboard model for your gaming needs. In addition to quality and performance, you’ll find tons of options to improve comfort and illuminate your gaming setup with fantastic RGB backlighting tech. At Lenovo, it’s definitely game on with the best gaming keyboards available.

Gaming Keyboard Types to Consider

● Membrane Razer Gaming Keyboard

Membrane keyboards are a fantastic beginner, entry level gaming style of keyboard that still performs at high level. Make no mistake, you’re not settling by going for a membrane keyboard. Gamers tend to upgrade as their skills advance, but even so, these are truly nice gaming keyboards.

For most, membrane keyboards are an ideal starting spot. Membrane keyboards tend to be very thin due to the fact that they are not mechanical keyboards. The reason they’re called membrane keyboards is because they use an actual layer (or “membrane”) of silicone which is what provides the resistance when pressing down on keys.

The rubber silicone on the keyboard creates a cushiony feel while using it, which can be comfortable to type on depending on the model. Overall, membrane keyboards have a very soft feel to them. Because of this, most gamers prefer to use mechanical or optical keyboards, as those designs give more feedback when you press down on the keys.

● Mechanical Razer Keyboards

It’s safe to say that mechanical keyboards are the bread and butter of gaming keyboards. Mechanical keyboards actually have a mechanism that’s activated when you press down on a key. For gaming, this gives you the tactile feedback that you often want to know that you’ve pressed a key. After all, your fingers move fast when you’re in the thick of the action.

This is the reason that mechanical razer keyboards have become such a staple among computer gamers. Gamers have few different options when it comes to the type of mechanical keyboard they go for. You can either choose linear, tactile, or clicky.

Linear mechanical keyboards are the most popular for PC gaming. They tend to be faster to use than the other two types. When you press a key down on a linear mechanical keyboard, you’re simply pressing it straight down until it hits the “bottom.” That's an action you can do quickly without any resistance.

Tactile keyboards have essentially the same mechanics, except there’s an additional “bump” in the middle when you press down on a key. This is simply to add some feedback, so you know you’ve hit the key before it reaches its stopping point. For gamers, this is added resistance that slows them down. Clicky keyboards are similar to this but make a clicking sound when they hit the bump.

There’s such a wide range of razer mechanical keyboards with different levels of feedback and responsiveness, because at the end of the day the mechanical experience you want is very much personal preference.

● Optical Razer Gaming Keyboards

Gamers who want to take their mechanical keyboard experience to new heights can opt for an optical keyboard. This advanced keyboard tech is designed to make the use of mechanical keyboards even faster and more efficient. They also increase the longevity of the keys.

Optical keyboards are mechanical keyboards with infrared lights inside them. The infrared lights signal when you’ve pressed (or activated) a key instead of having to press it all the way down to make physical contact. With opto-mechanical keyboards, as they’re also called, the slight delay created by physically pressing the keys down is gone.

Optical keyboard technology allows you to send key commands faster because very minimal time is needed to trigger the signal from pressing a key compared to other keyboard types. Of course, gamers using optical keyboards are likely at an advanced level where every millisecond makes a difference in their performance. 

Features That Make Your Gaming Keyboard Great

● Razer Gaming Keyboards Switches and Stabilizers

The switches of a gaming keyboard are the actual mechanical part under the keycaps. When you’re considering a mechanical gaming keyboard, you’re going to decide what type of switch you want (linear, tactile, or clicky). Even though optical keyboards use infrared lasers to send a keystroke signal, the switches are mechanical.

Most gaming mechanical keyboard switches have a really long lifespan before you even need to think about replacing them. You’ll generally get at least 50 million keystrokes from well-made key switches.

Switches are held in place — or stabilized — by the keyboards’ stabilizers. As you can imagine, under heavy use it’s important that the stabilizers are good quality to hold the key switches tightly in place. When they don’t, the keys may feel loose, and you may notice some rattling.

● Keycap Design and Build Quality

Just as there are different key switches for gaming keyboards, there are different types of keycaps as well. The two primary options are ABS and PBT keycaps, though there are other types as well. Both ABS and PBT are types of plastic.

ABS are the keycaps that you’ll find on most keyboards because they’re easier to manufacture. Generally, ABS keycaps have a smoother top to them and are much lighter and thinner than PBT caps. That always makes them quieter to type with.

PBT keycaps have a matte, textured feel to the top of them. It’s largely personal preference as to whether you prefer a smooth keycap or the more texture quality of PBT keys. This type of plastic is also thicker and a bit louder to type on, though ultimately more durable.

● Gaming Keyboard Lighting System

It’s not all about performance when it comes to finding the best gaming keyboard from Lenovo. After all, games are supposed to be fun and exciting. The lighting system of led gaming keyboards are another feature to look at to add to your gaming experience.

When it comes to keyboard lighting, things can get pretty advanced. Few models offer a menu of different effects that you can choose to have going while you play. This can be customized on your computer and activated there as well, or via shortcuts on the actual keyboard.

Some advanced models have RGB lighting systems with millions of color options — basically the entire rainbow at your fingertips. You can customize the color profiles through a color studio on your computer to have them coordinate with other lights in your gaming setup.

● Wireless Keyboard Connection Options

Wired cable connections are the default when it comes to hooking up a gaming keyboard to your computer. Especially with a great cable, the speeds are much faster through the physical connection.

That being said, the tech behind razer wireless keyboards has advanced to a point were connecting through Bluetooth is seamless and responsive. Make sure you take note of the connection options if wireless is important to you. You can enjoy a pretty lag-free gaming experience with the high-level of wireless connectivity available right now.

Additionally, take note of the type of wired connection a keyboard has. Look at whether or not the cord is fixed to the keyboard or if it is removable. Avid gamers generally prefer a removable cable so that they can replace it if it gets damaged or worn down over time.

Lenovo Keyboards for Gaming and Much More

● High-Performance, Slick Computer Gaming

There’s no question that razer gaming keyboards are some of the most popular for PC gamers. Gaming keyboards are specially designed for gaming performance and responsiveness, so those are features you’ll want to look for if that’s what you’re planning to use it for.

● Programming and Coding Comfortably

It’s not unusual to see programmers and coders use gaming keyboards for their work. Part of the reason for this is that mechanical gaming keyboards are often very thoughtfully designed when it comes to ergonomics. That makes the experience of using a keyboard for hours on end more comfortable for your wrists, hands, and is often better for your posture.

One thing to keep in mind, though, is that many people prefer a specific keyboard feel and responsiveness when they’re gaming that may not be as ideal for other uses. If you’re looking for a more versatile keyboard model as opposed to one strictly dedicated to gaming, that’s something to keep in mind during your search.

● Gaming, Live Streaming, and More

Live streaming while gaming has become very popular, so it’s inevitable that gamers use their gaming keyboards for live streaming, along with other social media and online community building activities. All gamers love to show off their setup, especially when using led gaming keyboards that look just as cool as how well they perform.

Lenovo Gaming Keyboards

Lenovo is the place to go for the best gaming razer keyboards and other high performing gaming keyboards. No matter what level you’re at, you’ll find the perfect model to bring your computer gaming experience to new heights.

The latest technology behind razer gaming keyboards is here at Lenovo. Explore a wide range of mechanical keyboards that have the features you’re looking for, including customization, sophisticated backlighting options, high-quality build materials, and lightning fast performance.