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Razer Orange Gen 3 Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Razer Orange Gen 3 Picture
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Red

Cherry MX Red are linear switches that actuate smoothly throughout their entire keypress. On the other hand, the Razer Orange Gen 3 switches have a small tactile bump to overcome during actuation. They also have somewhat better latency performance. While the Razer switches have only a slightly shorter pre-travel, the tactile bump is also very early in the keypress, which is unusual for a tactile switch.

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown and Razer Orange Gen 3 are tactile switches with a small bump to overcome during actuation. While the Cherry switches are suitable for typing and gaming, the Razer switches are designed specifically for gaming. They're considerably smoother feeling from the factory with slightly better latency performance. They're also a bit more lightweight, and while they have the same amount of pre-travel distance, the tactile bump happens much sooner during the Razer's keypress.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
8.1
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style with Perimeter
9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
51 gf
Actuation Force
40 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.1 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.5 mm
7.6
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
16.0
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-67.7 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,051 Hz
7.6
Performance
Latency
Press Average
2.1 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.04 ms
Release Average
4.8 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.09 ms