Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

2

Pros:

Every key on the Razer Arctosa is programmable.
Keys feel and type great.
Included software is easy to use.

Cons:

Surprisingly, Razer didn't include backlighting in this keyboard.
Black text on black keys is a terrible choice.

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Last revision on August 18, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Every key on the Razer Arctosa is programmable
Keys feel and type great
Included software is easy to use
Macro functionality is extremely useful
Keyboard looks good
Impressively customizable
IBM standard layout
Comfortable
Black
Supports macros and software profiles
Easily accessible media keys

Reviewers Didn't Like

Surprisingly, Razer didn't include backlighting in this keyboard
Black text on black keys is a terrible choice
Not compact
No unique gaming features
No USB
No audio connectors
Web Based Driver Setup
Doesn't Feel Very Substantial
Dust and fingerprint magnet

Expert reviews and ratings

Razer gaming hardware has graced our desks many times, and generally it’s all top-notch stuff, so it was with relatively open arms that I welcomed the Arctosa keyboard into my life for review this month.Some gamers might remember the popular...

By PCWorld New Zealand on September 27, 2010

Razer is a big name in computer gaming but this keyboard falls a little...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

If the Arctosa had greater height adjustment, an adjustable wrist rest and deeper keys, it would be ideal. That's not to say it's bad, as there's a sensible number of features, is comfortable to use and doesn’t cost a small fortune, but it...

By Bit-tech.net on December 11, 2009

Presentation was good, the package was very attractive, and the software had a cool look to it. As said before, the color scheme was very unfortunate. The appearance was nice and elegant, but not friendly. Black on black does not work. The shape and...

By Benchmark Reviews on August 23, 2009

While it would be nice to have the Razer profiles work on Linux along with support for macro customization and other features provided by the Windows-only software, Razer is not the only vendor producing gaming keyboards without support for Linux....

By Phoronix on May 04, 2009

s The Arctosa has generated mixed feelings from me towards it. On the one hand, the macros and profiles features work well, and the responsiveness of the keys is great. As a gaming keyboard, there are enough features there to earn that tag. But on the...

By Overclock3D on May 01, 2009

While everything on the Arctosa worked as advertised we didnt like the black on black scheme of the keys and found that trying to type was a little difficult for someone who wasnt a touch typist. We also found that gaming with the Arctosa in games...

By Bjorn3D on April 05, 2009

You could be easily fooled into thinking that the Arctosa is just a regular keyboard, and not the gaming titan it claims to be....

By CNET Australia on March 13, 2009

As a strict typing surface, I’d say that the Arctosa was above average. It’s the sort of machine that’s responsive and comfortable, but for some may lack the weight or the lettering to satisfy. I felt like I could type about ten words...

By TheTechLounge on July 17, 2009

The Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard is a no-frills keyboard that excels in macro programming and customization for a variety of gaming situations. The keyboard has a good layout that works well for gaming and everyday use. The design has a sleek look,...

By Rbmods.com on May 05, 2009

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