Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard Review

Features & Specifications

The Razer Lycosa is a fully backlit gaming keyboard with keys coated in a non-slip rubber finish. The matte black of the keytops is offset by the glossy black keyboard surface for good looks. The gaming cluster has anti-ghosting capabilities, which covers many of the keys directly around the WASD commonly used in PC games. The vast majority of keys on the Razer Lycosa lack anti-ghosting, which could present a problem for some users.

The keyboard can store ten game profiles and each key, except the media keys, can be bound to macros with an eight key limit. The keyboard features 1000Hz Ultrapolling and a 1ms response time to eliminate lag. On the top of the keyboard are a single USB 1.1 port and a headphone out and mic in jacks.

The wrist rest on the Razer Lycosa is removable and very comfortable to use. The backlighting can be turned off or on for the whole keyboard or turned on just for the WASD keys. The media keys are touch sensitive and lack tactile feedback making them awkward to use without looking at them when you press the key.

Typing Feel and Use

The typing feel for the Razer Lycosa is very good. You can use the keyboard for your daily work without any issues at all. The keys are clicky and offer great tactile feedback. The Razer Lycosa performed flawlessly in my gaming tests. However, if you frequently use one of the keys that lack anti-ghosting you could see some issues.