How about an office keyboard? KC200 MX wired mechanical keyboard actual measurement

In the past, the main users of mechanical keyboards were gamers, but with the increase in popularity, everyone found that the feel and appearance of mechanical keyboards have been greatly improved compared with membrane keyboards, so more and more people It has become the darling of the office, and a good-looking and easy-to-use keyboard can greatly improve the office experience.

At the end of the year, many keyboard manufacturers have started promotional activities. It is a good time to buy a keyboard. I also plan to take this opportunity to change to a mechanical keyboard. After some selection, I finally started with this Cherry KC200 MX wired mechanical keyboard. keyboard.

The name of Cherry must be familiar to everyone. As the big brother in the keyboard, the Cherry keyboard was once the representative of mechanical keyboards. Especially in terms of shafts, although domestic shafts are springing up like mushrooms after rain, cherry shafts, as the industry benchmark, have always been imitated but never surpassed. After all, all domestic shafts start from imitation, and the imitated brand is called: Cherry.

When I was a student, I wanted to have my own cherry keyboard, but due to the limited living expenses at that time, I could only afford a domestic keyboard worth one or two hundred dollars. This time it was a dream come true for myself.

First briefly introduce the basic parameters of this keyboard.

Cherry KC200 MX is a wired single-mode keyboard. It uses the Cherry MX red switch. The cable adopts an integrated design, which is more convenient to plug and play.

The 108-key full key has no impact, and the return rate is 1000Hz. This configuration is no problem even for playing games. After I bought it, I played two League of Legends. It feels very comfortable and is completely ok for playing games.

The keyboard itself does not have the function of combination keys, but four media keys are given in the upper right corner, which can switch the volume and call the calculator.

You can also use the CHERRY KEY assistant software to set custom buttons and macro buttons for the F area, which is really very convenient for office work. You can customize and adjust according to your needs, which greatly increases office efficiency.

The appearance can be said to be one of the highlights of this keyboard. In the past, my impression of Cherry was a business-oriented style, without too much color matching and appearance design. However, the appearance of this Cherry keyboard definitely subverted my impression of Cherry. The cognition of CHERRY.

1. design

In terms of design, the Cherry KC200MX is not a standard 108-arrangement keyboard but a compact one.

The small keyboard, arrow keys, and the gap between the F area and the main keyboard are canceled, so that the entire keyboard becomes very compact, and its candy-colored keycaps make it look much better than ordinary keyboards.

The keyboard adopts a floating structure. The metal matte texture on the surface of the upper cover is very beautiful, and the metal material is more durable and wear-resistant, and is not easy to be scratched.

Five anti-slip pads and brackets are used on the back, and anti-slip pads are carefully made on the brackets to ensure the stability of the keyboard when used on a smooth desktop.

2. keycap

The main keycap of this keyboard is the candy color scheme. There are four main colors. In addition to the basic model, the other three upgraded models all adopt the popular PBT ball cap design.

The advantage of this kind of ball cap is that the overall height is consistent, and the overall look is flat, which is more beautiful than the original height or OEM height key caps. The design of the centered characters also makes the entire keyboard look more tidy.

This time the cherry is the main candy color scheme. There are four colors for the keyboard to choose from. The official name of the keyboard in my hand is blue and white mint flavor. very good.

This blue and white anti-color design is very summery. It looks very small and fresh, and it is OK for boys and girls. In fact, I originally wanted to buy the pink one, but I was afraid that I would be ridiculed by my colleagues in the office.

In terms of keycap material, except for the basic model, the other three models are all made of PBT.

Now generally high-end keyboards will choose this material. PBT is more wear-resistant than ABS, and it is not easy to oil up after a long time.

3. Supporting mouse

There is also a cherry mouse released together with this keyboard. The color matching corresponds to the keyboard. It should look very good when matched, and can effectively improve the appearance of the table.

The mouse model is MW5180, with a magnetic cover design, supports 2.4G+Bluetooth 5.2 dual-mode connection, will not be bound by wires, and the buttons are also designed with a low-frequency sound, so it is not easy to affect other people due to noise when using it in the office. Very suitable for office use.

Because I already have several mice, I didn’t buy a mouse this time and just changed a keyboard. Interested friends can also try this mouse.

The main job of the keyboard is of course typing, so the feel is very important, which is the main reason why I choose it. I used to use an ordinary membrane keyboard. When typing, the keys felt soft and the hand feel was bad.

1. The difference between membrane keyboard and mechanical keyboard

Membrane keyboards are triggered by pressing the upper circuit membrane through the silicone membrane to make it contact with the lower circuit membrane. Because it is made of silicone, it is soft when pressed. At the same time, the key travel is short and it is easy to accidentally touch it. The life is much shorter than that of a mechanical keyboard.

The mechanical keyboard is an independent key switch. It adopts a spring structure, which can obviously feel that the key rebounds faster and stronger. It also feels a slight resistance when pressing, and the feel is much better than that of the mechanical keyboard.

2. cherry shaft

Cherry, as the originator of mechanical keyboards, has always been at the top level in the industry in terms of switches. Cherry switches are also the target of major domestic switches to emulate and catch up.

This keyboard uses the Cherry MX red switch, which is a very typical linear switch. It has less trigger pressure and a lighter hand feel, which is suitable for typing and office work. It will not feel tired after a long time of use.

When working and typing, I can feel the rustling sound after the shaft body is pressed down, and the knocking sound after the shaft column touches the bottom. I like this sound very much, and it has a sense of atmosphere.

Moreover, the quality of the Cherry switch is famously reliable. Most of the switches have a service life of about 100 million times. I can use a keyboard like this for several years without worrying about problems.

This Cherry KC200MX mechanical keyboard successfully stands out from the crowd with its exquisite design, solid materials and attention to details. Although it is not a silent switch, the sound of the cherry red switch is not loud, and it will not affect other people when used in the office.

The design of this candy color scheme is also very good-looking. I think it is a mechanical keyboard that looks good, feels dual-line, and is very suitable for office use. Friends who want to change keyboards like me can consider it.