
The Orbweaver Chroma’s mechanical keys are Razer’s “green” key switches with 50g of actuation force. The Orbweaver uses mechanical keys, while the Tartarus V2 has Mecha-Membrane keys. One of the biggest differences between the Orbweaver and Tartarus is in the keys themselves.
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By holding it down, every other key can be given a second function.Įach key can be assigned macros of unlimited length.īoth the Orbweaver and Tartarus have full RGB lighting which can be configured down to the individual key. The rest of your fingers can reach at least 20 programmable keys. Your thumb can reach a spacebar, directional pad, and thumb key to give you a lot more options than a keyboard. Keys and buttons are fully customizable in the Razer Synapse software.īoth models have a similar ergonomic design for better comfort over long sessions. What features do the Orbweaver and Tartarus share?

It’s a good idea to think about how you’ll be using the keypad, and what features matter to you.
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To some, they’re better than keyboards for productivity apps.ģD modeling, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other pro software can take advantage of a keypad’s customization and layout. The keys are better aligned to your fingers than the “WASD” keys on a keyboard you’d usually use for movement. If you’ll be using a gamepad for World of Warcraft, Fortnite, real-time strategy games, and more complex FPS games like Battlefield, Fortnite, and Rainbow Six can benefit from a streamlined key layout and customization. Since you’re here, you probably have a good reason for considering a keypad. I’ll break down all the differences and why you should pick one keypad or the other. Razer bought the rights to the Nostromo from Belkin and made it for a while, then came out with the Orbweaver and Tartarus lines to add more keys and features. It hasn’t been around for about a decade, though. The Nostromo Speedpad n52 was one of the first keypads with mass popularity.

Logitech used to make the G13, but it’s been discontinued for a couple of years.

Not really – it’s either Razer, or a no-name keypad from a dicey brand with questionable reviews. There are a few things separating the Orbweaver Chroma and Tartartus V2 – price, keys, and adjustability.īut first, why Razer? Aren’t there other options?
