Corsair Gaming STRAFE RGB MX Silent keyboard review

Gaming Devices 123 Page 2 of 10 Published by

teaser

Technical Specifications

Corsair raises the bar higher with new STRAFE RGB mechanical keyboards, Scimitar RGB MMO/MOBA mouse, and flagship VOID gaming headsets. Corsair is also unveiling the ultra-quiet STRAFE RGB Silent, the world’s first keyboard with Cherry MX RGB Silent gaming switches. To complement the launch of these new products, an enhanced version of the Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) software is available, enabling cascading rainbows, dynamic ripples, and other multicolor lighting effects to operate in tandem across all Corsair RGB keyboards, mice, and headsets.

The STRAFE RGB Silent gaming keyboard is the world’s first with Cherry MX Silent switches which deliver the speed and precision of linear mechanical switches with significantly quieter actuation. The new switches combined with the noise-suppressing architecture of the keyboard chassis, make the pro-level STRAFE RGB Silent 30% quieter than other mechanical gaming keyboards.

The STRAFE RGB keyboard comes in versions with Cherry MX Red or Brown switches. The STRAFE RGB Silent and STRAFE RGB offer customizable multicolor backlighting of up to 16.8 million colors with a virtually unlimited number of lighting configurations and effects. In addition, each key on the new keyboard can also be programmed with automated macros using CUE (Corsair Utility Engine) software. Via CUE, gamers can choose from six unique lighting effects or create their own custom profiles and share them.

STRAFE RGB Silent Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
  • 100% Cherry MX Silent mechanical gaming keys for ultra-quiet gaming with exclusive patented noise reduction technology
  • Multi-color dynamic backlighting for unmatched game customization
  • Fully programmable - assign macros to any key
  • USB pass-through port for easy connections
  • Detachable soft-touch wrist rest for long lasting comfort
  • CUE Link connects your Corsair RGB keyboard, mouse, and headset for the ultimate lighting experience
  • Textured and contoured FPS/MOBA keycap sets
  • 100% anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover on USB
  • Enhanced easy-access multimedia controls
  • Available in October with pre-orders in August
  • STRAFE RGB Silent: $159.99 MSRP
STRAFE RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
  • 100% Cherry MX mechanical gaming key switches with unique gold-crosspoint contacts for reliable, durable precision (available in Cherry MX “Red” or “Brown”)
  • Multi-color dynamic backlighting for unmatched game customization
  • Fully programmable – assign macros to any key
  • USB pass-through port for easy connections
  • Detachable soft-touch wrist rest for long lasting comfort
  • Textured and contoured FPS/MOBA keycap sets
  • 100% anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover on USB
  • Enhanced easy-access multimedia controls
  • CUE Link for harnessing the power of CUE to connect your Corsair RGB keyboard, mouse, and headset to deliver the ultimate lighting experience
  • Available in October with pre-orders in August
  • $149.99 MSRP

STRAFE Silent MX has a suggested retail price of $159.99 in the US and here in the EU we see it listed at roughly 140 EURO. It is backed with a limited 2-year warranty and Corsair customer service and technical support.

Corsair has today also announced the immediate availability of the Corsair Strafe with Cherry MX Blue key switches. Users can look forward to combining the audible and tactile feedback of the Cherry MX Blue switch with the Strafe’s per-key red LED backlighting and full macro support. Additional Corsair keyboards will also carry the option of Cherry MX Blue switches soon.

Img_2754

Share this content
Twitter Facebook Reddit WhatsApp Email Print