Corsair Strafe RGB MK.2 (w/ silent switches) review

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Specifications

Technical specifications

The Strafe RGB MK.2 is a robust, 100% mechanical keyboard (weight is almost 1.5 kg) with 1000 Hz polling rate (1 ms report rate), anti-ghosting capability, Full N-Key Rollover, dedicated multimedia and audio buttons, and a USB Passthrough. The reviewed model has two different Cherry MX switches available, MX Red and the MX Silent. RGB lighting can be individually configured by each key, from one of 16.8 million colors. One great feature is an 8 MB of internal memory to store macros, lighting settings, profiles etc.

Key Features

  • 100% CHERRY MX Silent RGB Mechanical Switches: Experience the performance and competitive advantage of mechanical keys, with 30% less noise.
  • 8MB Onboard Profile Storage: Saves lighting effects and macros for universal access to your profiles on any PC, without the need for drivers or additional software.
  • Dynamic Multicolor Per Key Backlighting: Adjust each key's color and illumination level for sophisticated and dramatic animations and effects.
  • Dedicated Volume and Multimedia Controls: Control to adjust audio on-the-fly, without interrupting your game.
  • USB Pass-Through Port: Provides convenient access to an additional USB port for your mouse or headset.
  • Detachable, Soft-touch Palm Rest: The comfort to enhance your gameplay during the longest gaming session.
  • 100% Anti-ghosting with Full-Key Rollover: No matter how fast your in-game actions are, every keypress registers correctly.
  • Programmable with CORSAIR iCUE Software: Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software enables vivid dynamic lighting control, sophisticated macro programming and full-system lighting synchronization with compatible CORSAIR peripherals, coolers, fans and more.
  • Windows Key Lock Mode: Stay focused and prevent accidental Windows and Context Menu key presses.
  • FPS and MOBA keycap sets: Textured and contoured keycaps provide maximum grip and enhanced feel.
 

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One of the fantastic features is the ability to synchronize the lighting effects with any other compatible Corsair RGB gear, like mouse or headset.  There are already some built-in presets, but you can modify that. iCUE enables you to use not only your own profiles, but you can download them.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Switch Technology - Mechanical, Cherry MX
  • Switch Type - MX Red, MX Silent
  • Backlighting Type - Individually lit and per key programmable
  • Backlighting Color - RGB
  • Connectivity - Wired, USB 2.0 Type-A
  • USB Pass-through - USB 2.0 Type-A
  • USB Report Rate - 1000Hz
  • Key Roll-Overt and Anti-Ghosting - Full Key (NKRO), 100% anti-ghosting
  • Media Control - Dedicated Buttons (Stop, Previous, Play/Pause, Next)
  • Volume Control - Dedicated Buttons (Mute), Volume Roller
  • WIN Lock Key - Dedicated Button
  • Brightness Key - Dedicated Button
  • Palm Rest – Included
  • Adjustable Height – Yes
  • iCUE Software – Supported
  • Cable - Fixed, 1.8 m, braided
  • Product Dimensions (w/o palm rest) - 447(L) x 168(W) x 40(H) mm I 17.60"(L) x 6.61"(W) x 1.57"(H)
  • Product Weight (w/o accessories) - 1.46 kg I 3.22 lbs
  • Warranty - Two Years

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Feature

CORSAIR K70 RGB MK.2

CORSAIR STRAFE RGB MK.2

Cherry MX Switch Options

MX Red, MX Brown, MX Blue, MX Speed, MX Silent

MX Silent, MX Red

Construction

Aluminum

Plastic

Onboard Storage

8MB w. Hardware Playback

8MB w. Hardware Playback

Lighting

Per-key RGB Lighting

Per-key RGB Lighting

Software

CORSAIR iCUE Controlled

CORSAIR iCUE Controlled

Detachable wrist rest

Yes

Yes

Textured Keycaps

WSAD & QWERDF

WSAD & QWERDF

Multimedia Controls

Dedicated, Plus Volume Scroller

Dedicated, Plus Volume Scroller

USB Pass-Through

Yes, USB 2.0

Yes, USB 2.0

Windows Lock Button

Yes

Yes

Anti-Ghosting

Full N-Key Rollover

Full N-Key Rollover

  

100% anti-ghosting and full key rollover over USB are the necessary things for gaming, and they’re included in Strafe RGB MK.2. Corsair provided replacement keycaps for FPS (WASD) and MOBA (QWERDF), which are textured and contoured, to easily distinguish them. It’s not difficult to change them, cause the attached key-puller does its job great. One feature you can’t miss is the USB 2.0 pass-through, where you can connect any USB device. The great change for MK.2 was the adding of dedicated media control buttons and volume scroll. Last, but not least, the wrist rest improves the comfort for longer write/game sessions. It’s detachable and quite soft in touch.

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