Recommended office mechanical keyboard, CHERRY Cherry KC200 MX

With the improvement of the pursuit of quality of life (roll up), many people around me have begun to consider or have already started to improve their working environment. My colleagues bought laptops, keyboards and mice, headphones, and even office chairs at their own expense to improve their comfort and office efficiency. Most companies are also happy to see employees arrange their own workstations out of their own pockets. It is said that the more careful the arrangement is, the less likely it is to leave the job.

Walking around the company, you can see all kinds of keyboards, especially the keyboards selected by female colleagues are really enchanting. However, as a senior digital player, I pay more attention to two points when choosing office keyboards. The first is to choose a big brand. Value is the primary productive force.

To meet these requirements, I finally got the KC200 MX mechanical keyboard from CHERRY. As the first mechanical keyboard mainly for office use launched by CHERRY, although KC200 MX is positioned as an entry-level product, it has a 104 full-key layout, an additional 4 multimedia keys, custom F-key area functions, a metal bottom plate, and an original German factory. CHERRY red switches, the popular PBT spherical keycaps and other elements make me very satisfied in terms of shape design, workmanship materials and user experience.

This CHERRY KC 200 MX mechanical keyboard is packaged in a color box with a simple and intuitive design. Key information such as keyboard model and switch type can be seen on the front of the package. In terms of color, there are also several options, from robust black to fresh and sweet candy color combinations. Each color scheme is a complete design from the key body to the keycap and even the data cable. The style is harmonious and unified, and the visual effect is excellent. This can be seen in the pictures on the packaging.

As a boy, I finally chose the blue and white mint color in the candy color. The blue and white two colors make the overall style of the keyboard dry and simple. With it on the desktop, you can easily break the original dull feeling. In addition to the keyboard, an instruction manual is also provided in the package. There are no more accessories, and the configuration is relatively simple.

The specific size of the keyboard is 430 x 122 x 38 mm. As CHERRY's first office mechanical keyboard, its stacking is quite obvious, and the net weight of the keyboard reaches 832 grams.

The keyboard adopts a 104 full-key arrangement design, an extremely narrow frame design, and a two-color keycap, which is very pleasing in appearance.

Slightly different from the ordinary 104 layout, this keyboard cancels the conventional indicator light design above the number keypad, and adds four additional multimedia keys, which can quickly control the volume, call the calculator and other operations.

The keycap of the keyboard is made of PBT material, which has the characteristics of higher hardness and higher density. It is durable and not easy to oil. It is perfect for office use. The matching ball cap is also more beautiful in shape, comfortable to tap, and feels delicate and smooth with a slightly frosted feel.

The keyboard adopts a floating key design, and there are obvious ladder levels from the side. All the keys are basically the same height, and the whole has a slight slope.

The keyboard is also equipped with an aluminum alloy metal cover, which is not only wear-resistant and scratch-resistant, but the metal material also improves the feel of the keys, making them more crisp and neat to tap. The metal logos of CHERRY and Little Cherry can be seen above the arrow keys of the keyboard, and the three-dimensional shape has an excellent texture under the light.

The three-dimensional structure on the back of the keyboard can further increase the strength of the chassis, and there are 5 silicone feet around it, which can provide good stability. The nameplate is set in the middle, and the detailed information and parameters of the keyboard are marked on it.

Due to the positioning relationship, the data cable of this keyboard adopts an integrated design, with anti-drop protection and anti-break design on the top, and the workmanship is quite solid. For productivity tools that need to be used for 8 hours a day, the wired keyboard is a very worry-free choice. There is no battery anxiety, stable signal, and easy to use.

The bottom of the keyboard has two open and close feet, which adopts a color separation design, and the details are considered very well. After opening, the bottom of the foot support also has a silicone pad, which can provide stable support and a level of height adjustment.

After opening the feet, the keyboard can provide a greater tilt angle. According to my usage habits, it is easier to type at this angle.

The keyboard is equipped with CHERRY original red switches, linear up and down without a sense of step, actuation key stroke 2.0mm, initial pressure 30cN, actuation pressure 45 ± 15cN, which is a panacea attribute certified by time and user reputation. What surprised me more is that the switches of this keyboard are all selected from the original German switches, with more excellent details and full sincerity.

The large key adopts the combination of main shaft + satellite shaft, which is well tuned, and the feedback of all keys is consistent. The longest space is perfectly balanced and the rebound is quite full.

The keycap is designed with a ball cap, the appearance is more rounded and smooth, and the writing is clear. The characters adopt a more expensive closed-mouth design, the font is simple and elegant, and the visual experience is very comfortable.

The craftsmanship on the back of the keycap is also quite good, without any staining. As the most common CHERRY cross axis on the market, you can easily find a variety of keycaps on the market to freely replace and play with more personalized combinations.

The status indicator light is hidden under the corresponding button position. When the uppercase is turned on and the digital state is turned on, you can see the obvious white backlight effect. With the reflection effect of the silver metal bottom plate, even in a bright office environment, the button lighting effect is very intuitive.

CHERRY Cherry KC200 MX also supports the function of full-key no punching, and the return rate has reached 1000Hz. In terms of performance, it can not only meet various daily office needs, but also can be used to play e-sports games with ease.

In terms of drivers, install the CHERRY KEYS software to customize various keys on the F keypad to adapt to personal usage habits to further improve work efficiency.

Through the software, you can perform macro recording, set software startup, control the system, adjust multimedia and other operations, with powerful and comprehensive functions.

After simple settings, many complex operations can now be completed with one key on the keyboard, which is very convenient.

Of course, what attracts me the most about this keyboard is its price. As the first office mechanical keyboard of a first-tier manufacturer, Cherry’s designers have really worked hard on the KC200 MX. Although the positioning is only an entry-level office keyboard, you can see that this keyboard is full of sincerity from its appearance design, materials and workmanship, functional applications, and pricing strategies. If you want to upgrade your office keyboard, the KC200 MX mechanical keyboard from CHERRY is really an excellent choice for productivity tools.