Polychromatic vs. Razer Synapse: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Polychromatic als Linux-Alternative zu Razer Synapse

Aktualisiert am 26. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Polychromatic is a solid replacement for Razer Synapse on Linux, but with clear limits. It handles core functions like RGB lighting, DPI, polling rate, and profile management reliably if you're using supported devices and OpenRazer. Button remapping and macros are not supported—this is the biggest gap. If you mainly want lighting effects and hardware settings without macros, Polychromatic works well. It's best for users who prioritize visual customization and basic device tuning over advanced input programming. Requires some setup, but once running, it's stable and persistent.

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Lizenz: GPL-3.0-or-later
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 0.9.8 (8. August 2026)
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Polychromatic installieren Website ↗

The Devices tab showing the current keyboard effect

Was gleich funktioniert

Controls RGB lighting effects and colors on Razer devices
Adjusts DPI settings and polling rate per device
Supports saving and loading per-device profiles
Displays device info like firmware version and battery
Applies settings locally and persists across reboots

Was anders ist

No button remapping or macro support
No cloud profile sync—profiles are local only
No mobile app or cross-platform sync
Limited to devices supported by OpenRazer
No automatic firmware updates

Ihre Razer Synapse-Dateien öffnen

Polychromatic cannot import or export Razer Synapse profile files (.rzsyn). The two apps use incompatible formats and ecosystems. You cannot transfer lighting or DPI settings directly from Synapse to Polychromatic. Profiles must be recreated manually. There is no converter tool available, and Synapse's cloud profiles are not accessible on Linux.

Von Razer Synapse zu Polychromatic wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install OpenRazer from your distribution's repository or the official site
Install Polychromatic via Flatpak or native package
Connect your Razer device and verify it appears in Polychromatic
Recreate lighting effects and DPI settings manually
Save profiles and enable hardware-saving for persistence

Wichtige Funktionen von Polychromatic

Steuerung der RGB-Beleuchtung an Razer-Tastaturen, -Mäusen und -Headsets
Anpassung von DPI, Abtastrate und Game-Mode-Einstellungen
Test einzelner LED-Positionen auf unterstützten Geräten
Erstellen und Bearbeiten benutzerdefinierter Beleuchtungseffekte und Animationen
Anzeige von Geräteinformationen: Firmware-Version, Seriennummer, Akkustand
Unterstützung für gerätespezifische Profile und Hardware-Speicherung
Funktioniert mit den Kernel-Treibern von OpenRazer
Verfügbar als Flatpak oder natives Paket

Polychromatic unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub app.polychromatic.controller

Häufige Fragen

Does Polychromatic support all Razer devices?

No. Support depends on OpenRazer. Most wired devices are supported, but newer or wireless models may have limited or no support. Check the OpenRazer device list before relying on it.

Can I assign macros to buttons with Polychromatic?

No. Polychromatic does not support button remapping or macros. It only configures lighting, DPI, polling rate, and Game Mode. For input remapping, use xbindkeys or udev rules with custom scripts.

Why isn’t my Razer device showing up in Polychromatic?

First, confirm OpenRazer is installed and running. Check that your device is listed in the OpenRazer compatibility table. If it’s supported, try reconnecting the device or restarting the OpenRazer service.

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