Simple style, candy color: CHERRY KC200 MX mechanical keyboard evaluation

The veteran manufacturer CHERRY has recently launched its brand new office mechanical keyboard, providing a variety of optional CHERRY MX switches and four different color options. At the same time, it also provides a more customized PBT color ball cap. , the appearance is very good, and the feel and durability are also guaranteed. Next, follow the author to see if CHERRY's first office mechanical keyboard can please you.

包装&附件：

The outer packaging of the CHERRY KC200 MX mechanical keyboard adopts the design style of white background with gray "MX" LOGO and product color pictures. The superimposed design of three different color schemes is rich and colorful, and the design sense is also very online. The outer packaging also provides information such as keyboard feature introduction, specification configuration, etc., which is also convenient for users to quickly understand product features. In terms of accessories, product manuals in multiple languages ​​are provided.

外观&细节：

CHERRY KC200 MX mechanical keyboard currently has three colors of red strawberry, green and white mint, and rock gray sweet orange. There is also a caramel cocoa pure black color option with different configurations. The color selection is still very rich and can be better. To meet the aesthetic needs of different users. The one I got is a blue-white mint color, the keycap is light blue with white, simple and durable, with a fresh and natural look, and it is still very eye-pleasing. The main body of the keyboard uses an aluminum metal panel with a plastic bottom case, which can effectively improve the texture of the keyboard and the touch feedback when touching the bottom. The design of the semi-exposed shaft also makes daily cleaning more convenient, which can be said to serve multiple purposes. In terms of layout, this keyboard adopts a compact 108-key scheme. There are four shortcut keys on the upper right corner, which respectively provide volume-, mute, volume+, and calculator functions, making daily use more convenient and quick. There is also a certain improvement in usage efficiency.

The aluminum metal panel is treated in a narrow frame style, and the surface is treated with sandblasting. With the compact key layout, the overall keyboard looks more simple and capable. The keycaps matched with light blue and white, and different colors The font logo and the contrasting color style look more eye-catching and eye-catching, and have a very good look and feel. The direction key area is provided with CHERRY's bright LOGO, which can also present different perceptions under different light conditions, and the texture processing is in place.

The back of the fuselage continues the simple design style. There are one-piece folding feet on the left and right, and three gray non-slip mats and product information stickers on the bottom. The slight multi-angle indentation treatment also makes the vision more layered. feel. The one-stage folding legs combined with the built-in tilt angle of the fuselage can also allow most users to find a comfortable input angle. The multiple anti-slip foot pads and the rigid support structure on the top also make the keyboard more stable and not easy to slide, further ensuring the user's input experience.

This keyboard adopts a wired connection solution, providing a white rubber cable with a length of about 1.8 meters. It also allows users to easily organize the wiring and keep the desktop tidy and clean.

键帽&轴体：

In terms of switches, the CHERRY KC200 MX mechanical keyboard provides CHERRY’s black switches, red switches, green switches, brown switches, and some rare switches. The author’s model is equipped with rare switches. The CHERRY milk shaft is a heavy-pressure segment shaft, with a trigger pressure of 70cN, a total stroke of 4.0mm, a trigger stroke of 2.2mm, a segment stroke of 2mm, and a bottoming pressure of up to 90cN. In terms of hand feeling feedback, the initial pressing is relatively smooth, the resistance increases significantly in the second half, and the feeling of the paragraph is not very clear. fingering basis. There is no crisp "click" sound like the green axis when tapping, the sound is not crisp enough, a little dull. As for the large key position, the satellite axis scheme is adopted, and the feel adjustment is quite satisfactory, and there is still a lot of room for improvement. CHERRY has also recently launched a new "ink switch" and "jade switch", which correspond to the linear feel and the paragraph feel respectively. At the same time, it provides factory run and non-factory run versions for players to choose. The jade switch has a clear and clear sense of paragraph, and the sound is properly controlled. , the trigger pressure is 40cN, the stage pressure is 55cN, the total stroke is 4mm, and the trigger stroke is 2mm. It is slightly similar to the handle of the tea shaft, but the stage feeling is more obvious.

The key cap part is very not "CHERRY" and provides a set of PBT ball caps made of two-color injection molding process, XDA-like height scheme, closed character process, and opaque treatment. The sleek shape and contrasting color scheme complement this keyboard even more, highlighting the appearance and look and feel of the keyboard. The two-color injection molding process and PBT material also bring an excellent tactile experience, and also have a good wear-resistant and anti-grease effect. With the large contact area of ​​the keycap, the hand feeling identification is clearer, and the pressing is more precise and balanced. All performed well.

Use test:

Through the CHERRY YES driver software, users can also easily set key functions, and a variety of options are preset in the options below, which is convenient for users to quickly select and use. At the same time, it can also record macro keys, text and other operations by itself, providing more key customization functions for the keyboard, further enriching the key functions, and better meeting the different needs of users. It is also very helpful for improving the efficiency of use. Still very friendly.

The CHERRY KC200 MX mechanical keyboard provides a full-key rollback solution, and has a 1000Hz return rate setting, which makes it easier to deal with office and game scenarios, allowing users to play games such as LOL or DOTA in their spare time. This keyboard provides lower white LED lamp beads on the uppercase keys, number keys, and scroll keys. The lighting performance is soft and not dazzling, so that users can more easily identify the current working status of the keyboard, and further optimize the actual experience of users.

As a mechanical keyboard mainly for office use, CHERRY KC200 MX mechanical keyboard can bring users an efficient and comfortable input experience. The compact layout of the key design allows you to get started quickly after a little adaptation, with almost no additional learning costs. The four function buttons in the upper right corner are also very convenient in daily use, allowing users to quickly realize volume control and call calculator functions, and the performance is quite brilliant. Through the driver software, users can also edit and set the key functions to further meet individual needs and improve input efficiency, which is very helpful for different usage scenarios such as office or games.

Summarize:

CHERRY KC200 MX mechanical keyboard is now officially on sale, priced at 629 yuan, and the hand price is about 569 yuan. It provides a variety of color matching styles and different switch bodies, and users can choose freely according to their personal preferences. Excellent appearance, outstanding shaft feel and good reliability performance can also meet the needs of current users. Interested users may wish to pay attention.