Razer Synapse vs XPG PRIME

Razer Synapse9.2Visit XPXPG PRIME8.2Visit

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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XP XPG PRIME #8 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit XPG PRIME

• Razer Synapse fits best

  Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros

• XPG PRIME fits best

  XPG peripheral owners

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Side by side

Feature	Razer Synapse 9.2/10 Visit ↗	XPXPG PRIME 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software	#8 in Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software
Best for	Razer peripheral owners needing RGB and macros	XPG peripheral owners
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Features Razer Synapse 0/5 · XPG PRIME 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	Free Windows software with remapping, macros, DPI, and polling controls Per-LED Canvas mode plus synchronized RGB across compatible XPG hardware Cloud profile synchronization and PRIME BOX support for broader device control
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	Requires Windows 10 or later Controls depend on compatible XPG hardware and components Some thermal and ARGB features require PRIME BOX
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 →	XPG PRIME is free Windows software for configuring compatible XPG keyboards, mice, memory modules, power supplies, and ARGB components. It is aimed at XPG peripheral owners who want one place to remap keys, assign macros, adjust mouse… 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

• XPG PRIME — where it wins

  • Free Windows software with remapping, macros, DPI, and polling controls
  • Per-LED Canvas mode plus synchronized RGB across compatible XPG hardware
  • Cloud profile synchronization and PRIME BOX support for broader device control

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires Windows 10 or later
  • Controls depend on compatible XPG hardware and components
  • Some thermal and ARGB features require PRIME BOX

• Razer Synapse9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit RazerFull verdict →
• XPXPG PRIME8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows control center for XPG lighting, input settings, profiles, and hardware controls.

  Visit XPG PRIMEFull verdict →