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Synapse 4 forces minimum macro delay (needs fix)

  • February 15, 2026
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Hello,

I would like to report what appears to be a regression in Razer Synapse 4 regarding macro execution speed, compared to Synapse 3.

I am using onboard memory profiles with macros created previously in Synapse 3.
When Synapse 4 is completely closed, the macros execute instantly with no noticeable delay, exactly as configured (0 ms delay). However, as soon as Synapse 4 is running, a significant delay appears between macro actions - even when the macro itself is set to 0 ms delay.

I have prepared two videos that clearly demonstrate this difference in macro execution speed:

• Synapse 3 (fast / no delay): https://youtu.be/NsiYelsQUrk
• Synapse 4 (noticeable delay): https://youtu.be/9Bn-Bn-WMZk

In both videos, the same macro profile was used; the only difference is whether Synapse 4 was running or not. The behavior suggests that Synapse 4 intercepts or throttles hardware macros, inserting a forced minimum delay.

This was not present in Synapse 3, and represents a performance downgrade that affects users who rely on precise and fast macro execution.

I am not asking for a workaround such as disabling Synapse.
I am requesting:

  1. Confirmation whether this forced delay in Synapse 4 is intentional.

  2. Whether Razer plans a software/firmware update to allow true zero-delay macro execution when 0 ms is configured.

Thank you in advance for your response.