Razer Synapse 4 finally turns into the app we always wanted it to be, as its lengthy beta period comes to an end


What you need to know

  • After a period in beta, the latest version of Razer Synapse is now ready for prime time and available now. 
  • Razer Synapse 4 is a significant improvement on previous versions, with a UI overhaul, performance improvements and a reduction in its use of your system resources. 
  • Synapse 4 is backwards compatible with a huge range of Razer’s hardware, reducing the likelihood of needing to use older versions. 
  • Razer Chroma is a standalone app that looks and feels a lot like Synapse 4, but is where the ‘immersive’ settings now live, including Sensa HD haptics. 

The 2024 edition of RazerCon has delivered some exciting new hardware, but the software aspect hasn’t been left behind. Having had a decent period in beta, Razer Synapse 4 is now generally available alongside the newest Razer Chroma app. 

Out front, Synapse has a fresh new UI including a slick tabbed interface, performance improvements, and backwards compatibility with a long list of legacy Razer products on top of the latest and greatest. Diving further in, there are some thoughtful new additions to make your experience that little bit better. 

Alongside Synapse 4 is the newest Razer Chroma app. Oh no, I can hear some cry, ANOTHER APP?! But before you grab the pitchforks, there’s a good reason to have both. Razer Synapse 4 is for the hardware and performance, while Chroma is for the immersive aspects of Razer’s ecosystem. Beyond controlling your Chroma RGB life, it’s where the new Sensa HD haptic settings live if you happen to pick up a new Kraken V4 Pro or the Freyja haptic cushion. 

Razer Synapse 4 is a more muted design, visually, with no more bright green bar, and a slick tabbed interface.  (Image credit: Windows Central)

Razer claims a 30% performance improvement with Synapse 4 over its predecessor, and while that’s hard to measure, I have no reason not to believe it. It’s certainly a snappy app to use. 



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