Razer Synapse vs HyperX NGENUITY

Razer Synapse9.2Visit HyperX NGENUITY8.6Visit

Higher score Razer Synapse #1 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Razer

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HyperX NGENUITY #6 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit HyperX

• Razer Synapse fits best

  Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros

• HyperX NGENUITY fits best

  HyperX users needing gaming peripheral tuning

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Side by side

Feature	Razer Synapse 9.2/10 Visit ↗	HyperX NGENUITY 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software	#6 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software
Best for	Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros	HyperX users needing gaming peripheral tuning
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows
Features Razer Synapse 0/5 · HyperX NGENUITY 0/5
Macro support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Per-app profiles	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Onboard device memory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Polling rate control	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sensitivity controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Profile slots	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free access across web, Windows, and macOS Supports remapping, macros, profiles, and onboard switching Links Chroma lighting with games and partner hardware	Detailed RGB control, including per-key and layered lighting effects Macros, key bindings, DPI tuning, and game-specific profiles Audio controls and onboard profile storage on supported hardware
Cons	Designed around compatible Razer peripherals and lighting devices Some lighting features depend on Chroma-compatible hardware Broader hardware ecosystems may need a different customization tool	Windows-only, with no support for other listed platforms Compatibility and features vary by device and software version Separate current and Legacy versions can complicate software selection
Our verdict	Razer Synapse is free desktop and web software for configuring compatible Razer gaming hardware. It is aimed at peripheral owners who want to remap buttons and controls, create macros, adjust performance settings, manage device profiles,… Read the review →	HyperX NGENUITY is free Windows software for customizing compatible HyperX gaming peripherals and related devices. It is aimed at HyperX users who want one utility for keyboards, mice, headsets, microphones, monitors, mousepads, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Razer Synapse — where it wins

  • Free access across web, Windows, and macOS
  • Supports remapping, macros, profiles, and onboard switching
  • Links Chroma lighting with games and partner hardware

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed around compatible Razer peripherals and lighting devices
  • Some lighting features depend on Chroma-compatible hardware
  • Broader hardware ecosystems may need a different customization tool

• HyperX NGENUITY — where it wins

  • Detailed RGB control, including per-key and layered lighting effects
  • Macros, key bindings, DPI tuning, and game-specific profiles
  • Audio controls and onboard profile storage on supported hardware

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only, with no support for other listed platforms
  • Compatibility and features vary by device and software version
  • Separate current and Legacy versions can complicate software selection

• Razer Synapse9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free Razer-focused hub for remapping, macros, profiles, and Chroma lighting.

  Visit RazerFull verdict →
• HyperX NGENUITY8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows control hub for tuning compatible HyperX gaming peripherals.

  Visit HyperXFull verdict →