Add to your order

  • Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
  • 24/7 support when you need it.
  • Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
3-Year Protection Plan $21.99
4-Year Protection Plan $29.99
Cover all of your eligible devices:
Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases (Renews Monthly Until Cancelled) $16.99/month

Add to your order

  • Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
  • 24/7 support when you need it.
  • Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
Add Prime to get Fast, Free delivery
Amazon prime logo
$119.99
FREE Returns
FREE delivery Saturday, January 18
Or Prime members get FREE delivery Thursday, January 16. Order within 16 hrs 8 mins.
In Stock
$$119.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$119.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon
Amazon
Ships from
Amazon
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Support
Product support included
What's Product Support?
In the event your product doesn't work as expected or you need help using it, Amazon offers free product support options such as live phone/chat with an Amazon associate, manufacturer contact information, step-by-step troubleshooting guides, and help videos. By solving product issues, we help the planet by extending the life of products. Availability of support options differ by product and country. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Include
Add a Protection Plan:
Sorry, your monthly warranty plan was removed because these plans are currently only available for single-item orders.
Add to your order

3 Year Office Equipment Protection Plan

from Asurion, LLC
  • No Additional Cost: You pay nothing for repairs – parts, labor, and shipping included.
  • Coverage: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturer's warranty. Power surges covered from day one. Real experts are available 24/7 to help with set-up, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more.
  • Easy Claims Process: File a claim anytime online or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. We will send you an e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product. In some instances, we will replace or repair it.
  • Product Eligibility: Plan must be purchased with a product or within 30 days of the product purchase. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
  • Terms & Details: More information about this protection plan is available within the “Product guides and documents” section. Simply click “User Guide” for more info. Terms & Conditions will be available in Your Orders on Amazon. Asurion will also email your plan confirmation with Terms & Conditions to the address associated with your Amazon account within 24 hours of purchase.

4 Year Office Equipment Protection Plan

from Asurion, LLC
  • No Additional Cost: You pay nothing for repairs – parts, labor, and shipping included.
  • Coverage: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturer's warranty. Power surges covered from day one. Real experts are available 24/7 to help with set-up, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more.
  • Easy Claims Process: File a claim anytime online or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. We will send you an e-gift card for the purchase price of your covered product. In some instances, we will replace or repair it.
  • Product Eligibility: Plan must be purchased with a product or within 30 days of the product purchase. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
  • Terms & Details: More information about this protection plan is available within the “Product guides and documents” section. Simply click “User Guide” for more info. Terms & Conditions will be available in Your Orders on Amazon. Asurion will also email your plan confirmation with Terms & Conditions to the address associated with your Amazon account within 24 hours of purchase.

Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases on Amazon

from Asurion, LLC
  • Buy a lot of stuff on Amazon? Tons of items eligible for coverage, from the latest tech like Laptops, Game Consoles, TVs, Phones, and Cameras to major appliances, sporting goods, tools, toys, personal care, furniture, and more.
  • Accidents Happen. That’s why for your portable products we cover accidental damage from handling such as drops, spills and cracked screens. We also cover electrical and mechanical malfunctions, power surges, and wear and tear.
  • Past and Future Purchases covered. 30 days after you are enrolled, all eligible past purchases (up to 1 year prior to enrollment) and future eligible purchases made on Amazon will be covered by your plan as long as you are enrolled.
  • Fast, easy claims. Frustration-Free claims, with most filed in minutes. We will fix it, replace it, or reimburse you with an Amazon e-gift card for the purchase price of your product (excluding tax). File at Asurion.com/amazon.
  • No Hidden Fees. For just $16.99 a month + tax you’re covered for up to $5,000 in claims per 12-month period. *THIS PROGRAM IS MONTH-TO-MONTH AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL CANCELED* Coverage for all products ends 30 days after the plan is canceled. Cancel any time.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

MX 3.1 Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard | New MX2A Switches (White, MX2A Red)

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

$119.99
FREE Returns
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
| Product support included
What's Product Support?
In the event your product doesn't work as expected or you need help using it, Amazon offers free product support options such as live phone/chat with an Amazon associate, manufacturer contact information, step-by-step troubleshooting guides, and help videos. By solving product issues, we help the planet by extending the life of products. Availability of support options differ by product and country.
MX2A Red
White
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$119.99","priceAmount":119.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"119","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"%2Bl4hrpPiV9X2ynHha99WObecn27Yc%2BJ7gFu0KfoChr0vZaNZDFEL%2BQb1gfsKiFVfK6z1Z%2FlQVkmwrZis4uVelDxfQhA15EGl8MUfxvvQnduVNc5SJStx%2BryMZu2sy%2FRecjDvtQPR0IippNZLT1baBtpRMif97lv29eCgezZOOkoMysFg0qvhpKMWSuWS%2BvKZ","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Brand CHERRY XTRFY
Compatible Devices PC
Connectivity Technology USB-A
Keyboard Description Mechanical Gaming
Special Feature Adjustable RGB, Cherry MX2A Switches, Aluminum Build
Color White
Number of Keys 110
Style Compact
Product Dimensions 17.1"L x 5.4"W x 1.3"H

About this item

  • NEXT LEVEL GAMING. The CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 keyboard combines stunning visuals with high-quality aluminum housing and vibrant RGB lighting. Featuring new CHERRY MX2A switches, noise-damping structure, it elevates your gaming experience.
  • CHERRY MX2A SWITCHES - Red Switch (smooth and direct) - Brown Switch (targeted and noticeable) Made in Germany, with gold crosspoint precision switches offer reliable, comfortable typing for optimal gaming. With premium lubricant and innovative spring design, they deliver smoother actuation, improved acoustics, and a 100 million keystroke lifespan. Various MX2A switches for the MX 3.1 let you choose your preferred switching characteristics.
  • CUSTOMIZABLE RGB ILLUMINATION. The MX 3.1 offers 16.8 million color LED illumination, customizable via CHERRY software. Choose from integrated color schemes or create your own effects. Personalize multimedia controls, shortcuts, text modules, and macros with the software.
  • LESS NOISE, MORE COMFORT. The keyboard’s damping structure reduces noise during fast typing and gaming, enhancing focus. Integrated mechanisms improve acoustics and provide ergonomic comfort for long sessions. The soft keystroke ensures a fatigue-free experience, reducing strain on fingers and wrists.

Buy it with

This item: CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard | New MX2A Switches (White, MX2A Red)
$119.99
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jan 18
In Stock
Sold by CHERRY AMERICAS and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
spCSRF_Treatment
These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers.
Choose items to buy together.

Discover similar items

No results available. Please adjust the filters and try again.
No more recommendations. Try adjusting your filters.
Razer RZ03-02640700-R3M1 Blackwidow Lite Mercury Silent Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (White), with White LED Backlighting for Enhanced Productivity, Orange Switches (Silent and Tactile), US Layout
4.3271
$79
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac Models with Apple Silicon (QWERTY English) Purple (Renewed)
4.3181
$92$99.00
EPOMAKER x Feker Galaxy80 Gaming Keyboard, Aluminum Alloy Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Gasket-Mounted Keyboard, Hot Swappable, NKRO Creamy Keyboard (White, Marble White Switch)
4.4453
$105
EPOMAKER x Aula F75 Gasket Mechanical Keyboard, 75% Wireless Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard with Five-Layer Padding&Knob, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C, RGB (Purple, LEOBOG Reaper Switch)
4.71,953
$79
YUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard,75% Gaming Keyboard Gasket Hot Swap Custom Keyboard with Knob,Pre-lubed Switches RGB,Bluetooth/Type-C/2.4G Creamy Keyboard(Cocoa Cream V2 Switch,Purple)
4.6209
$70Typical:$78.59
YUNZII RT68 Rapid Trigger Gaming Keyboard,Hall Effect Magnetic Switch 68-Key Wired RGB Keyboard,Gasket Mount Hot Swapped Keyboard, Adjustable Actuation TKL Mechanical Keyboard (Beige, Outemu Switch)
4.531
$71Typical:$89.99
YUNZII AL71 75% Mechanical Keyboard, Full Aluminum CNC, Hot Swappable Gasket, 2.4GHz Wireless BT5.0/USB-C Wired Gaming Keyboard,NKRO Programmable RGB, for Win/Mac(Silver,Crystal White Switch)
4.6399
$71Typical:$89.99
Cherry MX 3.0 S Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Aluminum Housing Built for Gamers w/MX Red Silent Switches. RGB Backlit Display Over 16m Colors. from The Makers of MX. Full Size. Pure White.
4.6633
$84Typical:$99.99
Cherry MX 8.2 TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard. Compact TenKeyLess. Mechanical 87 Keys RGB Backlit Keys ABS Keycaps. MX Red Switch. Aluminum Carrying Case Included.
4.327
$198
TECKNET 2.4G Wireless Keyboard, Mini Keyboard Compact Computer Keyboard with Media Hotkeys, Silent Small USB Keyboard for Laptop PC Desktop Smart TV Notebook Chromebook-Silver
4.32,198
$13List:$14.99
iQunix ZX75 Gravity Wave 75% RGB Mechanical Keyboard with Volume Knob, 81 Keys Wireless Gaming Keyboard hotswap MSTurbo Switches Supports Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz and Wired, for Win/Mac
4.224
$189
iQunix ZX75 Gravity Wave 75% RGB Mechanical Keyboard with Volume Knob, 81 Keys Hotswap Moonstone Switches Wireless Gaming Keyboard, Supports Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz and Wired, for Win/Mac
4.224
$189

Product information

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here

Feedback

CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard | New MX2A Switches (White, MX2A Red)


Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

Where did you see a lower price?

Price Availability
/
/
/
/
Please sign in to provide feedback.

Product Description

NEXT LEVEL GAMING. The CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 keyboard is not only visually stunning, but also boasts a high-quality aluminum housing and impressive RGB lighting. Featuring the new CHERRY MX2A switches, a noise-damping keyboard structure and CHERRY gaming functions, this keyboard elevates your gaming experience. CHERRY MX2A SWITCHES. The CHERRY MX2A gold crosspoint precision switches, made in Germany, provide a reliable and comfortable typing experience to ensure optimal gaming performance. With precisely applied premium-grade lubricant and a new innovative spring design, the MX2A brings you smoother actuation, improved acoustics, and a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes. A variety of MX2A switches are available for the MX 3.1, allowing you to choose a keyboard with your preferred switching characteristics. LESS NOISE, MORE COMFORT. The keyboard’s damping structure effectively reduces noise, especially during fast typing and gaming, enabling you to focus on your gameplay. The integrated damping mechanisms improve acoustics and typing, but also provide ergonomic use during long gaming sessions. With the soft and comfortable keystroke, the MX 3.1 guarantees a fatigue-free playing experience without putting increasing strain on your fingers and wrists. CUSTOMIZABLE RGB ILLUMINATION. The MX 3.1 features a 16.8 million color LED illumination that can be customized through the CHERRY software. Choose from numerous integrated color schemes, and program your own lighting effects. The software also lets you personalize multimedia controls and create shortcuts, text modules and macros


From the brand

Compare with similar items

This Item
CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard | New MX2A Switches (White, MX2A Red)
CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard | New MX2A Switches (White, MX2A Red)
Recommendations
CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.0S Mechanical Wireless Gaming Keyboard | New MX2A Switches (White, MX2A Red)
 
Cherry Xtfy MX 2.0S Wired Gaming Mechanical Keyboard with New MX2A Switches. (White, MX2A Blue)
 
Corsair K70 RGB PRO Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard CH-9109414 -Cherry MX RGB Speed Switches: Linear and Rapid (Renewed)
 
Cherry MX 3.0 S Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Aluminum Housing Built for Gamers w/MX Red Switches. RGB Backlit Color Display Over 16m Colors. from The Makers of MX. Full Size. Pure White.
 
IROK FE87/104 RGB Mechanical Keyboard, Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard, Customizable Backlit, Magnet Upper Cover Type-C Wired Keyboard for Mac Windows-White/Brown Switch
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Price$119.99-27% $109.00
List:$149.99
$89.99-25% $74.99
New Price:$99.99
-31% $69.00
Typical:$99.99
$51.99
Delivery
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jan 18
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jan 18
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jan 18
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jan 18
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jan 18
Get it as soon as Saturday, Jan 18
Customer Ratings
Sold By
connectivity tech
number of keys
compatible devices
keyboard description

Brands in this category on Amazon

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
41 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers

Customers say

Customers find the keyboard satisfying to type on and durable. They appreciate the high-quality feel and customizable lighting effects.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more
3 customers mention "Keyboard quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the keyboard's quality. They find it satisfying to type on and say the brown MX2a switches are great.

"Super satisfying to type on. HEAVY. Feels extremely high quality. Love how you can customize the lighting effects...." Read more

"Overall, great keyboard! Types really well, mx2a brown switches are great. Very consistent sound across all keys...." Read more

"Amazing keyboard...." Read more

3 customers mention "Quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the keyboard's quality. They say it feels high-quality, is durable, and has customizable lighting effects.

"Super satisfying to type on. HEAVY. Feels extremely high quality. Love how you can customize the lighting effects...." Read more

"In love with it! Its amazing, very good quality and durable." Read more

"...The board is heavy and feels premium. It has customizable RGB and custom macros through cherry software. No issues and very, very happy overall." Read more

Very good quality!
5 out of 5 stars
Very good quality!
In love with it! Its amazing, very good quality and durable.
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
    Size: MX2A RedColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
    Super satisfying to type on. HEAVY. Feels extremely high quality.

    Love how you can customize the lighting effects.

    Something that wasn't clear in the description is the included cable is USB C to USB A - the keyboard itself has a UBC C connection so I was able to use my own cable.

    Will definitely buy this thing again if it every breaks or wears out.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
    Size: MX2A RedColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
    In love with it! Its amazing, very good quality and durable.
    Customer image
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
    In love with it! Its amazing, very good quality and durable.
    Images in this review
    Customer image
    Customer image
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
    Size: MX2A BrownColor: BlackAmazon Vine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
    CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard | New MX2A Switches (Black, MX2A Brown)

    Everything about this keyboard exudes quality but unfortunately this is not for the enthusiast, at least anyone short of the extreme enthusiast well versed in soldering and desoldering.

    Who is it for? Anyone who is not a keyboard hobbyist just looking for a solid, quality keyboard, without care or knowledge of how a properly setup keyboard can be a slice of heaven to type on. This is not that kind of keyboard and it is not meant for the hobbyist. It has soldered switches, enough said.

    The MX2A brown switches are a little clacky and the stem wobbles far too much for my liking. It is advertised as being quiet, but is a far cry from silent, and there are silenced tactile switches out there that cost a fraction per switch. Furthermore, the factory lube job is pretty uniform, great for cutting out spring ping, but it is scratchy and not fun for an enthusiast with certain expectations out of their keyboards. All the 'innovations' that Cherry put into these MX2A's are superseded years ago by other top manufacturers of switches that have innovated leaps beyond what these MX2A's offer. There are smoother, quieter, and more solid switches out there that don't wobble as bad as these.

    What do the MX2A's offer? They offer reliability and performance meant to hold up for years to come. At least that's what we are led to believe. I have no reason to doubt it because the quality of these genuine Cherry switches are second to none.

    So the keyboard otherwise is mostly a positive experience. It has a slight give on the key presses and the layout is perfect. The lighting is subtle and not particularly bright, but subdued lighting is my preference. What is very interesting is how the whole rainbow of colors can be selected for the backlighting and it is not limited to the typical 7 or 8 options on so many generic keyboards, and selecting the keyboard color hotkey brings up a landscape of colors to choose from, a visual preview as it were, a feature that is delightful and unexpected. The chassis is aluminum and sturdy, though a fingerprint magnet. The keycaps are quality double shot with a disappointing 'gamer' font. Nobody should be using that font for any keyboard.

    What is sorely lacking on the typing experience is the rattles on the stabilizers. The rattles are really bad on this one. Unfortunately, these rattles cannot be fixed easily, as everything is soldered. It's a shame.

    I do not really like this keyboard for all the above reasons but then I am not the typical target demographic for this keyboard. For the target demographic I am sure they will have a very satisfying experience with this one.
    2 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
    Size: MX2A BrownColor: BlackVerified Purchase
    Overall, great keyboard! Types really well, mx2a brown switches are great. Very consistent sound across all keys. The default "install cherry software" key on FN + F9 opens a scary windows run command that navigates to a Chinese website (cherry.cn). Software doesn't seem to allow for layered color effects (like a default color + ripples).

    Overall great keyboard, I would like to see some software improvements, as well as a way to remove the macro from the FN + F9 key.
    4 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
    Size: MX2A RedColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
    I have been waiting for its release for months, and I'm not disappointed in any way. The board is heavy and feels premium. It has customizable RGB and custom macros through cherry software. No issues and very, very happy overall.
    Customer image
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing keyboard.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
    I have been waiting for its release for months, and I'm not disappointed in any way. The board is heavy and feels premium. It has customizable RGB and custom macros through cherry software. No issues and very, very happy overall.
    Images in this review
    Customer image
    Customer image
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
    Size: MX2A RedColor: WhiteAmazon Vine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
    This white mechanical full size keyboard is the MX3.1 from Cherry XTRFY and was priced at $120 when ordered. The two things I noticed first is that this keyboard is wired and the base plate is solid metal. The board is heavy and has zero flex. The design of the base plate is very modern, simple, (maybe industrial) and different from any other board I have sampled. The end caps are very plastic by comparison, with a futuristic performance look that doesn't quite match the rest of the unit. The top of the board has basically been omitted from this design with only a few spacers along the function keys and the area above the arrows present. This is another different and simplistic design choice on this keyboard. Making the ends caps metal would have gone a long way, but other than that, this is a good looking keyboard.

    The keys are very light weight and have a bright white color. They are smooth topped caps with little to no texture. These caps are double shot with a shine through legend. The low weight of the key caps combined with the new MX2A red switches give a fast and quiet typing experience. The travel on these linear switches felt fairly standard. Dual stabilizers which sit on a metal U bar are included for; both shifts, enter, backspace, +, and the space bar. The actuation feel and sound varies for them all. The shift keys and number pad enter are the most heavily damped versus the others, with the quietest sound and highest actuation pressure. The majority of the keys sound and feel similar with a muted click and light touch. The 4 arrow keys feel heavier than the others on the board for some reason. The sound overall is relatively quiet with the exception of the space bar, it’s the loudest key with a bit of a hollow clack.

    The Function + F9 key is mapped to open the search bar, enter command prompt, then open the cherry software if it is on the PC, or download it from the Chinese Cherry website if it's not. The website had a microsoft security certificate and the software had a certificate as well. Once downloaded the software functions as desired. Macros could be programmed, keys could be remapped, and lighting profiles could be adjusted. The software was simple and intuitive to use. The rest of the function keys are dedicated to lighting control and hot keys to open the internet and my PC. If you don't need to remap keys or program macros, the keyboard works fine without the software and full lighting can be managed with the function keys.

    The RGB lighting looks great on this board. The keycaps with shine through legend look good and are an upgrade over caps with printed legends. Light shines from between the caps as well as through the legends. Separate lighting control is available for the end caps of the case in addition to the keys. The addressable LEDs have good blending and are claimed to cover the full 16.8 million color range. The included patterns are pretty basic with a few which cycle and some that are reactive. Custom addressing of colors worked as expected.

    The included 6’ USB type A to C cable has soft but tight white wrapping and is good quality. As this is a wired keyboard it must be used to connect the keyboard to the PC.

    Metal cased keyboards are always expensive, so the price point of this board seems fairly reasonable given the features and high quality materials used in it's construction. The longevity claims on this board are also very high, while the swappable switches means the board can be easily serviced. The included warranty is also from a reputable brand, so you can likely file a claim if issues arise.

    This is a nice keyboard for the right person. The metal back plate and style of the keyboard are different from other boards and would look great in white and bare metal builds. This is very much a style choice, as the overall function is on par with other high end wired mechanical keyboards.
    Customer image
    g
    5.0 out of 5 stars Full sized mechanical keyboard with thick metal backplate
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
    This white mechanical full size keyboard is the MX3.1 from Cherry XTRFY and was priced at $120 when ordered. The two things I noticed first is that this keyboard is wired and the base plate is solid metal. The board is heavy and has zero flex. The design of the base plate is very modern, simple, (maybe industrial) and different from any other board I have sampled. The end caps are very plastic by comparison, with a futuristic performance look that doesn't quite match the rest of the unit. The top of the board has basically been omitted from this design with only a few spacers along the function keys and the area above the arrows present. This is another different and simplistic design choice on this keyboard. Making the ends caps metal would have gone a long way, but other than that, this is a good looking keyboard.

    The keys are very light weight and have a bright white color. They are smooth topped caps with little to no texture. These caps are double shot with a shine through legend. The low weight of the key caps combined with the new MX2A red switches give a fast and quiet typing experience. The travel on these linear switches felt fairly standard. Dual stabilizers which sit on a metal U bar are included for; both shifts, enter, backspace, +, and the space bar. The actuation feel and sound varies for them all. The shift keys and number pad enter are the most heavily damped versus the others, with the quietest sound and highest actuation pressure. The majority of the keys sound and feel similar with a muted click and light touch. The 4 arrow keys feel heavier than the others on the board for some reason. The sound overall is relatively quiet with the exception of the space bar, it’s the loudest key with a bit of a hollow clack.

    The Function + F9 key is mapped to open the search bar, enter command prompt, then open the cherry software if it is on the PC, or download it from the Chinese Cherry website if it's not. The website had a microsoft security certificate and the software had a certificate as well. Once downloaded the software functions as desired. Macros could be programmed, keys could be remapped, and lighting profiles could be adjusted. The software was simple and intuitive to use. The rest of the function keys are dedicated to lighting control and hot keys to open the internet and my PC. If you don't need to remap keys or program macros, the keyboard works fine without the software and full lighting can be managed with the function keys.

    The RGB lighting looks great on this board. The keycaps with shine through legend look good and are an upgrade over caps with printed legends. Light shines from between the caps as well as through the legends. Separate lighting control is available for the end caps of the case in addition to the keys. The addressable LEDs have good blending and are claimed to cover the full 16.8 million color range. The included patterns are pretty basic with a few which cycle and some that are reactive. Custom addressing of colors worked as expected.

    The included 6’ USB type A to C cable has soft but tight white wrapping and is good quality. As this is a wired keyboard it must be used to connect the keyboard to the PC.

    Metal cased keyboards are always expensive, so the price point of this board seems fairly reasonable given the features and high quality materials used in it's construction. The longevity claims on this board are also very high, while the swappable switches means the board can be easily serviced. The included warranty is also from a reputable brand, so you can likely file a claim if issues arise.

    This is a nice keyboard for the right person. The metal back plate and style of the keyboard are different from other boards and would look great in white and bare metal builds. This is very much a style choice, as the overall function is on par with other high end wired mechanical keyboards.
    Images in this review
    Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image
    Customer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer imageCustomer image
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
    Size: MX2A BrownColor: BlackAmazon Vine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
    The MX2A Brown switches feel satisfying with good tactile feedback, and the keyboard's RGB lighting adds a nice touch to my setup. However, the cheap plastic housing creaks under pressure and some keys started feeling mushy after intense gaming sessions. While the price point is in high range and typing experience is okay for everyday use, serious gamers may look elsewhere. Good starter mechanical keyboard if you're on a budget, just don't expect it to withstand heavy daily gaming. The biggest reason is that after a longer usage, hands hurt a bit.