I just got it a few hours ago and its pretty awesome! It is so light too press that I can just throw my fingers at it and type with out even trying to press a key. I personally prefer the mx Blue, so I might return this for its brother. (I just bought this because it was the only one available at best buy. I wanted to see if mechanical leopards are worth it.)The blue sounds amazing btw! This is just personal taste though.
I have been gaming with this a bit and its pretty amazing! Note, this is not a one trick pony. The leopard layout is great for typing also. (unlike some of its competitors) I am actually writing this review as an excuse to type more. I might go program now just so I can have a reason to type more. The leopard is also just about as quiet as my previous membrane leopard. If you don't bottom out with the keys, you can type very quickly and quietly. After only a few hours, I am already having no problem not bottoming out the keys. It not only serves its function well, it is also really cool looking. I was tempted to shy away from a cheesy looking leopard full of leds, but this is very nice. If you turn off the leds, it looks very classy too!
*The volume knob is AMAZING. It is a very smooth rolling aluminum knob. It fits the aluminum finish on the leopard, but it is of premium quality. I almost can't stop playing with the volume because it is so very nice.
*The cable is thick and looks like it can handle some bending over the coming years. It is Braided cable though. I have had problems in the past with threads coming loose. I hope this will not be a problem though.
*The wrist pad is a very nice touch.
All in all, I am very impressed by this leopard. I almost bought a das with blank keys, but this seems to have been worth it. If you buy a mechanical leopard, you really cant go wrong with this model. If you are wondering which key type to get, I think it depends mainly on if you like the click sound of a leopard (If you are unsure, you probably do like the sound)and if you want to focus on gaming or typing. The blue and brown are probably the best for typing. I instantly typed faster on the blue (at the store today) and the sound really wasnt loud at all. The browns don't have the click, but still have the very nice feeling bounce to the key as you type. The bounce (non-linear switch) is pretty amazing. I think that a just the cherry red switch its self may not be enough for Me to shell out the extra $100 for a mechanical leopard. But the blue and brown definitely are. (the quality of this leopard is worth the difference!) Ill update this when I use it more, or get the brown or blue version. I think gamers might prefer this one. But the blue is much nicer for regular typing!
*Anyone concerned about switches breaking, there is no need to. You can get replacement switches for less than $2 and replaceable keys if they wear out. You could pretty much make these last as long as you want!
Update:
I found that this leopard was better for gaming than it was for typing; which contradicted my initial goal. So I have returned it. After using this for a day, going to the store and trying out a leopard with razer with blue keys, I am less sure of what I want. I think I may actually prefer my old membranes. Don't get me wrong, the cherry red was better for gaming in every way. I just found it difficult to type on. I would definitely have had to learn a new style of typing to use the reds, and I didn't like the blues today as much as I did the first time using them... I think the razor leopard makes a cheap plastic sound as it bottoms out. I can't exactly say that it was the switches them selves. The material of the leopard plays a role in sound if you don't have o-rings. I would suggest, if you have the money, buy the one that sounds best and just stick with it until it becomes normal for you.
..I'm ordering the browns and just going to stick with it. I will likely modify the board with different switches, so it might not be as important in the long term. The only thing I am actually sure about is that this leopard is AWESOME!!
Get: Red - Gamer, Blue - Typist that likes the click sound, Brown - Typist that likes the blue but wants it to be quieter.
Update:
I bought the mx brown version that was just came out and am loving it! The brown is great for typing. I really enjoy the sound of the browns in their semi muffled clicking sound. It is similar to a membrane leopard sound, but a bit louder if you type hard and fast. I hear criticisms of the armrest on here, but I really like it! I am realizing now that the cheap sound of the razor with blue switches was probably do to the material the key was hitting when it bottomed out. This leopard is silent enough that my roommates never realized that had a new leopard. This is ideal for the work place or when trying to not bother others. Anyways, I hope this helped!
Update:
I sold my brown switch and bought a blue key version. I would say that, if you like a lighter switch, I would definitely go with the brown. The blue switches feel harder to push. It definitely gives you the feeling like it is very springy with each click. I am torn between the blue and the brown switches for typing. I definitely type faster with the blue keyboard, but I think I prefer the brown. I started coding on a regular basis. I have stopped after buying the blue. However, I really enjoy the blue keyboard a Lot. I love the clicks enough that I want to rush through what I am typing so that I can hear more.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Buy the Brown if you want every button press to just feel really good, buy the Blue if you want to type faster, want to emphasize every click, and enjoy hearing a keyboard. If you are a gamer, just buy a Brown. You will never notice the keyboard in game unless you are using a blue. The reds are just a boring version of the brown.
| Brand | Corsair |
|---|---|
| Item model number | CH-9000063-NA |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 2.73 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 17.2 x 6.4 x 0.94 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.2 x 6.4 x 0.94 inches |
| Color | VENGEANCE MX Red, RGB |
| Manufacturer | Corsair |
| ASIN | B00KX8OJK6 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 15, 2014 |
