Cherry Compact Wireless Gaming Keyboard - Silver RGB MX Speed Switches - 68 Keys - Black & Orange

I really liked this keyboard. I switch back and forth quite a bit between this one and a Nuphy keyboard. It's got a great sound that's different from others. Keys are pretty sensitive though. I guess I was a bit sloppy on my typing skills and kept getting double keys for a bit. All good now. Only wish was that there was a way to lift up the back higher. There's other ways to solve this so it wasn't a big deal.

I have used a few different keyboard in different price points. This one is the first low profile keyboard that I've used, and the first one with Cherry switches.One thing I do appreciate is the packaging. The only major source of plastic in the box is the bag that has the USB receiver. The keyboard itself is wrapped in tissue paper, and the box itself isn't wrapped in plastic. I appreciate these omissions of trash.The keyboard itself feels OK. The case is plastic, which was a bit of a disappointment. The black with white speckles doesn't look as good in person as I'd hoped. It looks like a black keyboard with dandruff to me.There are no adjustable feet. There are little rubber bumpers on the bottom that can be flipped over to give a bit more of an angle, but this adds MAYBE 1/4 inch of lift on the back. I'm not super used to a flat keyboard, so YMMV.As far as the keyboard goes, the speed silver switches are interesting. I am used to both linear and tactile switches, and use Gateron Yellows and Holy Pandas in my main use keyboard. These switches have some neat points, but also some things that I don't know if I'll get used to.The keys themselves, if bottomed out, are scratchy as all else. Since this isn't a hotswap board, you're not taking these out without a ton of work (I know I'm not gonna do it).The actuation point is something that needs to be felt to understand. If I control a bit more on my typing force, I can easily type out anything without bottoming out the switch. The distance is maybe 1-2mm? It is way less than I had expected. Now I know where the speed comes from.As far as the software, if you use fn+insert on Windows, it will auto type and run a command to bring you to the download site. The software is OK. Lots of data collection I'm sure, and starts with Windows. Cherry is a more trusted brand than some of the other fly-by-night companies out there, so I'm not as concerned. I do wish there were better options for turning off this data collection stuff from an ease of use point.The lighting on the keyboard is pretty good, considering how much room the light has to diffuse. The caps feel OK. I'm not a huge fan on the stretched out font, but the caps are easily removable to change out with whatever you want.If you like low profile boards and you don't want to swap switches, this would be a good fit. Slim keebs are more expensive than their chonky brethren, so the price difference takes into account the lack of dampening, lube, and other creature comforts that I would expect from another board.If you're looking to customize and trick out the board, I'd go with something else, as this one is really for those who want to buy and be done (and maybe swap the key caps eventually)Cherry has been making stuff for ages, so I'd be surprised if this board doesn't last a few years of heavy use before the battery itself takes it out.

For the typical consumer, this is a great travel keyboard or a mechanical keyboard that closely resembles a laptop keyboard. For functionality, this keyboard is supposed to support 2.4Hz, BT, and wired. For my keyboard, for some reason, the bluetooth does not work properly and it works when it wants to. When doing typing tests with it in BT mode, it would either stop responding or jam the signal and hold down one of the last inputs. To get thgat higher typing angle that it shows on their Amazon page, you have to remove the back feet and flip them around. Flippy feet would've been nice to see at this price range, and after opening it up, it could've been possible for them to add flippy feet.For repairability, it's there, but you have to peel a void warraanty sticker that's under the space bar. Out of curiosity, I did open up the keyboard up. If you do want to modify this keyboard, all the switches are soldered on, and there is actually a good amount of space for foam. The keyboard uses a 2800mAh battery inside, but it is not actually secured down which is a little concering but it works. I do enjoy that there is a physical on and off switch on the side of the keyboard instead of under the keyboard and they use a USB C port vs a USB mini (which had become more standard).TLDR: Good keyboard, BT doesn't work for mine, for travel, this is a good budget mechanical keyboard. If you want to customize it, you'll have to spend more money on a different brand for something with hotswap sockets.

The media could not be loaded. It's a beautiful keyboard and I absolutely love the color scheme. Could do without the speckled bit on the body but it does not detract from the overall look. It is a low profile keyboard and compares well to any low profile keyboards I have used which in most cases cost as much or a little more.RGB is really nice and bright enough for me (see photo in daylight). Keycaps are flat with decent thickness but feel like cheap plastic, would have preferred PBT. Legends are very crisp and with an attractive font. Very pleased that the RBG also shines through on FN legends, the only reason I would actually ever need backlighting.Wish it had onboard dongle storage but will give them credit in making the dongle the same bright orange as accents the keyboard so it will be easy to identify.The typing experience is kind of a love hate thing, I can type really fast on this keyboard but will wear myself out doing it. Seems to require more actuation force than most mechanicals I have used which is strange because usually the longer the travel the more you feel any increase in resistance as you near bottoming out. This keyboard starts with what seems like maximum resistance.The sound of the typing experience does not create a premium perception, stems seems scratchy and when you do bottom out it sounds like clapping plastic, not loud at all but not premium either. On the subject of sound it is a quiet keyboard and could easily be used in an office environment. No sound from stabilizers or switches at all which is quite nice and hard to find.Battery seem to hold out like a champ, in part because it will put itself to sleep, turning off RGB when no activity. Reconnects quickly every time without fail. Can type 90 wpm using cable, 2.4g or Bluetooth and see no lag with either of the wireless connection types. Super easy to switch to any 1 of 3 Bluetooth connections or 2.4g and connection is almost instant. Using this in a portable sit to stand workstation that has USB C monitor and so able to connect to any of the 3 or 4 devices I use with this portable workstation making it super convenient.I would recommend if you like low profile keyboards as it easily beats out many in terms of the experience and look. Wish the switches were a little smoother and stems did not feel scratchy but like a family member this keyboard will always have a place in my home and from appearance standpoint, definitely doesn't hurt the property value.

Its my understanding this is Cherries first foray into a inhouse produced keyboard. Its a great first offering with allot to like.The weight is a bit hefty due to the battery size. There is zero flex in unit, in fackt you maybe able to use it as a hammer, its very sturdy.The deck looks like its made of recycle plastic with specks of color in. I personally like it, but it does almost look dirty from a distance even when fresh out the box. The included cable is high quality and features a ferite core as a added bonus. The included dongle is red, very classy.The keys themselves are a short throw mechanical linear silent switch. I absolutly love them for typing as I have a bad habit of sometimes half pressing letters and them not registering. With this keyboard I had no such issue due to its senstivity. I scored better than adverage in the wps game with this cherry unit than on most other keyboards Ive tested. The switches are quite and have no real bump in the stroke, just smooth and short. The keyspacing is tight, for people used to typing on laptops it will feel comfortable right away. The feel of the switches was nice to the touch and are mounted mushroom style with the key stalks exposed.The fact this is a 65% means no F keys or 10 key. I like having these keys, but its compact size is the trade off. Its best to know if you are shoping for a 65 or full, as they both have advantages and disadvantages.The RGB looks good and the range was plenty for my living room. I really like this keyboard and Im not the only one. I had a friend who games competitivly try it out and he gave it a 10/10. The resident gamer of my house also took it for a spin and gave it a 9/10 saying "if it had adjustable feet I would claim it from you dad."Now the could be betters... There are no adjustable feet on the back to induce an angle. This keyboard only lays flat.I found no other faults.Amazing first offering from Cherry.