Cherry KC 200 MX Mechanical Office Keyboard with New MX2A switches. Modern Design with Metal Plate Frame. (Bronze W/MX2A Brown Switch)
$82.99
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CHERRY MX2A Switches: Available in different switch variants – all made in Germany and featuring Gold-Crosspoint contact precision
White LED indicators built into the status keys (CAPS-, SCROLL- and NUM-lock)
MX Becomes MX2A: Our new CHERRY MX2A mechanical switch that replaces the current MX full-size switch range. The CHERRY MX2A promises smoother operation for a more responsive and satisfying typing experience, improved acoustics for a more pleasant sound and—depending on the selected switch variant—a guaranteed service life of more than 100 million keystrokes. If you are looking for a silent mechanical keyboard for your office
CHERRY MX2A Silent Red switches are the perfect choice for you. The silent switches can easily withstand 50 million keystrokes. However, if you prefer a more tactile typing experience and want to use the keyboard in the office or when gaming, the CHERRY MX2A Brown switches are suitable for you. The Brown switches effortlessly handle 100 million keystrokes without loss of input quality.
11 reviews for Cherry KC 200 MX Mechanical Office Keyboard with New MX2A switches. Modern Design with Metal Plate Frame. (Bronze W/MX2A Brown Switch)
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Alicia Marie –
Quiet enough for a cubicle!
I love mechanical keyboards, but let’s be honest: colleagues don’t always appreciate the clacking. This is the perfect keyboard for someone in an office setting that doesn’t want to be “that guy” with the loud keyboard. Great feel – exactly what you would expect from red switches, but truly much quieter.I have a HyperX at home, and while I won’t say it totally compares in feel and in design (the lack of added space between the function keys and placement of the calculator button can be something to get used to), it’s a MUCH better match for a cubical scenario. The bronze also just looks so professional and clean.Great price point for a truly high-quality keyboard. You don’t need to keep living with membrane keyboards to spare your colleagues. You deserve better than that, my friend, and this keyboard will be the ticket to your escape from that easily breakable, terribly unresponsive nightmare you keep enduring.
Jeffrey –
Quiet, clicky, solid, but slightly cramped mechanical keyboard
First off, this thing is fantastic to type on. I brought it in to the office and it is a huge improvement over the cheap keyboards our computers at work come with. In terms of tactile feedback, the keys have a satisfying click and a follow-through that usually makes it easy to tell when you are pressing a key. The keys also feel like they require less pressure to actuate than the cheap keyboards I mentioned before, as it is clear when you are pressing down and when you’re just pressing on the key.Despite the clicky feel of the keys, the keyboard itself is relatively quiet, so my office mates are not forced to enjoy the clicky keyboard while I work. I haven’t received any commentary on the keyboard being particularly noisy, not even from the coworker who is only happy if they have something to complain about.This keyboard does not require any special software to run, and does not offer much in the way of bells and whistles – which is handy for my office, where those thing would require additional hoops to jump through with our IT department. It’s just plug and play via USB.Physically, the keyboard feels rock-solid and has a nice solid weight to it.The only downside for me is that the keyboard is a bit cramped, with the keys running right up to the edge of the keyboard. A few times I’ve accidentally leaned an elbow on the keyboard while looking at something on my screen and only noticed when I started entering a bunch of spaces into a document. A couple of times I’ve also accidentally bumped a few adjacent keys on the keyboard, like the backslash and the delete key, which are packed in very close.Overall, a great keyboard!
Jez –
Great Office Keyboard
I got this keyboard 3 weeks ago and I am very impressed. I used this at work and it suits my needs perfectly. It is extremely elegant and the keys are so satisfying to press. It feels very solid and hopefully should last a very long time.I share an office with one other person and the silent red switches are perfect for my environment. I would definitely recommend this keyboard to anyone who wants a simple but effective office keyboard.
N.G. –
Good basic keyboard, sturdy and looks nice.
I bought this when my favorite Microsoft ergonomic keyboard started flaking out after years of use. This keyboard has all the keys you need in a decent layout. One drawback is that every key is the same square/rectangular shape, arranged on a rectilinear grid, while I’ve gotten used to the shape and more ergonomic arrangement of the Microsoft keyboard over the years. But it seems that the Cherry keyboard is sturdier and will last longer. If any individual keys start flaking out, it should be possible to replace them. The open design has the advantage that it’s easy to clean up crumbs that fall onto the keyboard. The switches themselves are silent, but the keyboard as a whole is not, because you still have the sound of each key reaching the end of its travel. It’s just that the keys aren’t adding any annoying clickety-click sounds.I used this with a Mac (required for work, not my first choice) and it worked without any problems.
James M. Edwards –
Almost perfect.
I didn’t know I needed this until I used it. Built very well. Has a feel that itll last you years. Typing on this thing is butter smooth and satisfying. Keyboard looks great. Only missing a couple things to get 5 stars. First, it’s cord only. No wireless option. Second, no backlight. At this price point, you can find those options. May be at the detriment of the quality of switch though, so weigh your priorities.
Lee Annette Meyers –
Quiet Clickey Keys!!
Love this mechanical keyboard. It is quiet enough that it doesn’t bother my coworkers but yet I have the satisfaction of having clicky keys that don’t click
Scott –
I was using an Ornata v3 before this, which is pretty close in price. I wanted something I could use for both work and gaming. Here’s a comparison that might help if you’re looking for where this excels against the Ornata and similar competitors:No lighting: I’m tired of everything having freaking lights on them! I could just disable it in the settings I guess, but then I’m just paying for a feature I’m never using. Only keys with a light are Capslock and Numlock to let you know they’re on.Keys: Good tactile feel and not too loud. Just enough of each to make you feel like you’re typing. I use it for both gaming and work and it handles both jobs well. Very responsive for gaming. Some might consider it a little loud if you’re in a cubicle with someone and you have to type a lot, but that’s what headphones are for I guess! You won’t find a more quiet mechanical keyboard that stll has that tactile typing feel, so you’ll have to choose which you value more. (feel > sound for me)Size: A big more compact that some keyboards, but that’s a plus. No lost real estate around the edges, just well-spaced keys and easy typing. You don’t feel cramped at all if you’re a touch typer. It has some heft to it. I often sit with it on my lap and it’s fine. Not bouncing around like leaf, but doesn’t cut off circulation to your legs.Durability: Again, it has some heft to it. When I pick it up I have a habit of snagging a key and pulling the cap off. I actually broke a key or two on my Ornata because the cap connectors are flimsy plastic posts and trying to find replacements was a nightmare. These keys are well-made and durable; haven’t lost one yet.Only negative to me was the Calculator(???) button in the top-right. When I have it on my lap I was accidentally pressing it against the edge of my desk a lot and opening calculator app(s) mid-game; very frustrating. It was a simple job to go into windows settings and remove the mapping to the key (google for instructions) and now it’s not an issue for a recliner like me. Anyone having it sit on their desk will likely never have this issue.I was a little leery of the price point when purchasing, but I’m seeing the value in the design, layout and build quality. I don’t regret my purchase at all. In the last couple years I’ve gone through Razer, Steel Series and Logitech keyboards all around the $100 price point and this is by far my favourite. Highly recommend it.
Dave –
Great keyboard. I don’t understand the hate for brown switches, great blend between tactile and I think they’re perfect. The key caps feel great and high quality. It is a little clacky, but that’s probably me because I tend to bottom out the switch when I type. Do wish there was a backlight option, but I touch type so it doesn’t matter. Hot pluggable switches would be nice, but that would add cost. All around great deal for what you pay for it.
Billibala –
The MX2 keys are really really great. Stable and sturdy.
James –
Best keyboard I ever had (so far). I guess the keycaps profile is what helps the most, or maybe the depth of the switches. But I write faster and less typo than other keyboards I had. And the sound is also much better. More silent while still pleasant.I would have liked to have more space between arrow keys and numpad, but this is not really an issue.
Tristen J. –
Very pleased with this keyboard. It has a nice weight to it, seems pretty solid and has a very satisfying sound feedback when typing. The metal plate under the keys is a nice touch, gives it a really high end feel. I bought the Bronze W/MX2A Brown and I am very happy with the overall look and feel. This will fit perfectly with my gaming room aesthetic. I will note, it is slightly narrower in terms of width compared to a full sized keyboard but, I’ve found that it doesn’t hinder the usability for most tasks and gaming. The hot swappable keys are fairly easy to remove and give you an additional customization option which is very nice and sought after.