Peripheral Shooting Record Part 67: CHERRY MX-LP 2.1 Three-mode RGB Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Unboxing Evaluation

With the continuous progress of the peripheral industry, mechanical keyboards have also derived more key layouts from the most common 100% full-size. Among them, 65% of the keyboards are loved by players for their compact design, small footprint, and easy storage and portability.

Cherry (CHERRY) just released MX-LP 2.1 mechanical keyboard, 65% layout, RGB backlight, Cherry MX-LP low axis, three-mode connection, 1ms low-latency wireless connection and other configurations all together, and then use the combination of graphics and text The way of out of the box evaluation of this keyboard.

▲The outer packaging design of the keyboard is relatively simple, only the English name and LOGO of Cherry are printed

▲The keyboard model, color, shaft and other information are pasted on the side of the outer package

▲Keyboard accessories include: operation manual*1, product card*1, Type-C data cable*1, 2.4G wireless adapter*1

▲Type-C interface data cable, white rubber outer covering, moderate flexibility

▲The keyboard is equipped with CHERRY self-developed CAWT wireless technology, and the response speed is less than 1ms in 2.4G wireless mode

▲The MX-LP 2.1 mechanical keyboard adopts a 68-key design, supports full-key no punching, and the narrow-frame compact layout is about 35% less than the traditional full-size keyboard

▲The overall length of the keyboard is 308mm, width 99mm, height 25mm, weight 0.43kg, smaller, lighter and thinner, greatly freeing up space for desktops and backpacks

▲The keyboard adopts three modes of connection design, among which the 2.4 wireless mode has a corresponding speed lower than 1ms delay, the three-channel low-latency Bluetooth 5.2 wireless mode supports one-key switching, and the Type-C wired mode supports charging while using

▲The keyboard adopts the metal positioning plate suspension key design, limited by the overall keyboard layout, the number of keys is small. The relevant keys and functions can be realized through the FN combination key, and some keys are equipped with functions such as key positions, multimedia, and backlight adjustment. When using it, cooperate with the FN key to perform a combination trigger

▲The keycaps of the keyboard are different from the common ergonomic keycaps in the past. The stepped arc is not obvious, and it is closer to the DSA height keycap.

▲The Typc-C data cable interface is easy to plug and unplug, and has a wide range of applications, and intelligent charging supports charging and using at the same time

▲The keyboard power switch located on the back side of the keyboard

▲There are four round non-slip foot pads on the back of the keyboard. The pads are detachable. After being removed, rotate a circle to install them. A second height of the foot pads is available.

▲The keycap is made of ABS material with light-transmitting design, and the overall height of the keycap is very low because it is used with a short switch

▲Cherry MX-LP (Low Profile) short silver switch, the overall height is 11.9mm, the internal shrapnel contact is made of gold, the trigger pressure is 45g, the trigger key travel is 1.0mm, the bottom key travel is 3.2mm, and the service life is 100 million times

▲The large key position of the keyboard adopts the satellite axis design, because it needs to be adapted to the short axis, so the height is much lower than the conventional satellite axis. In actual use, the large keys are smooth and neat, but some keys still have a lot of damping. Players with hands-on ability can remove the satellite shaft and perform secondary adjustments.

▲Download the latest version of the driver from the official website and install it normally

▲ After the driver is turned on, the keyboard model will be automatically recognized. In the lighting effect section, you can set the backlight lighting effect and speed of the keyboard.

▲The custom button section can customize the function of the button, including macro, text, multimedia, etc.

▲On the driver’s settings page, you can change the keyboard’s return rate, backlight brightness, Dongle device pairing, indicator light color, sleep time, etc.

The LP switch on MX-LP 2.1 is nicknamed the Wife switch by many players, and the keyboard is called Wife 2.1. It is undeniable that the homophonic name is easier for users to remember. The three connection modes of the keyboard can adapt to more usage scenarios and users. The 1ms ultra-fast transmission rate and 1000Hz return rate of CAWT wireless technology combined with high-performance NORDIC wireless chips are very suitable for gaming competitions. MX-LP short axis and The combination of 65% streamlined layout makes the keyboard smaller, lighter and thinner, even if it is carried out, it will not take up too much space in the backpack. The RGB backlight and the separation of the Type-C key line also fit the current popular elements. The support of the Cherry assistant driver is still there. Adding wings to a tiger can further develop more functions of the keyboard. In general, the combination of software and hardware carried by MX-LP 2.1 undoubtedly makes this keyboard a small steel cannon with balanced configuration and comprehensive functions. If you are looking for a compact and easy-to-store player with a powerful keypad in the near future, you may wish to pay attention~