INTRODUCTION

    Mechanical gaming keyboards are currently the number one choice of gamers, enthusiasts and professionals and even though I have to admit that even membrane keyboards also have their audience (due to their more subtle audio feedback) there's no denying that the former can be far more durable. The reason I say can be is because in all honesty not all mechanical keyboards are. For example, these past 5 years or so I've had not 1 but 3 mechanical keyboards fail (failed switches) and so it all comes down to not only the manufacturer behind the keyboard itself but also the manufacturer behind the mechanical switches used in that said keyboard. Cherry has been the leading force behind mechanical keyboards for as far back as I can recall and today with me, I have one of their most popular models to date, the MX 3.0S Wireless RGB Full-Size Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

    Cherry SE is a globally operating manufacturer of high-end mechanical keyboard switches and computer input devices such as keyboards, mice, and headsets for applications in the worlds of gaming, esports, office and hybrid workplaces, industry, and healthcare. Since it was founded in 1953, Cherry has been synonymous with innovative, high-quality products developed specifically to meet the various needs of its customers. Cherry has its operational headquarters in Auerbach in Germany’s Upper Palatinate region and operates production facilities in Auerbach (Germany), Zhuhai (China), and Vienna (Austria) as well as various sales offices in Auerbach, Pegnitz, Munich, Landskrona (Sweden), Paris, Kenosha (USA), Taipei, and Hong Kong. More information is available at cherry.de and cherryxtrfy.com

    The Cherry MX 3.0S (currently available in black and white colors) is a wired and wireless (Bluetooth or 2.4GHz low latency wireless via the bundled USB dongle - connection with up to 5 different devices) gaming keyboard based on either Cherry MX Red (linear with 45cN actuation force, 2mm actuation point, 4mm total travel distance and over 100 million keystrokes lifecycle), Blue (tactile with 60cN actuation force,  2.2mm actuation point, 4mm total travel distance and over 50 million keystrokes lifecycle), Black (linear with 60cN actuation force, 2mm actuation point, 4mm total travel distance and over 100 million keystrokes lifecycle) or Brown (tactile with 50cN actuation force, 2mm actuation point, 4mm total travel distance and over 100 million keystrokes lifecycle) lubricated switches. Other features include aluminum body, per-key RGB illumination (up to 5 dynamic layouts / 11 effects), media keys, N-key rollover (NKRO) with 100% anti-ghosting, high-speed key recognition, 2800mAh lithium-ion battery pack, power save mode, detachable USB Type-C cable, detachable feet and onboard profile storage. So, without further delay let's see what the Cherry MX 3.0S Wireless RGB is all about.