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Corsair STRAFE MK.2 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review
By Jason Vaught
Manufacturer: Corsair Components, Inc.
Product Name: STRAFE MK.2 RGB – Cherry MX Silent
Model Number: CH-9104113-NA
UPC: 843591060776
Price As Tested: $139.99 (Amazon | Newegg)Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Corsair.
Corsair has revamped their STRAFE series with a new MK.2 edition. The STRAFE RGB MK.2 is a gaming mechanical keyboard featuring 100% Cherry MX Silent and Cherry MX Red switches with RGB illumination and a slew of lighting effects. The Cherry MX Silent switches, the variant we’ll be reviewing today, is smooth and quiet, and a 3.7mm actuation distance.
What is the main reason to spend money on a “gaming” mechanical keyboard vs a regular keyboard? With membrane based gaming keyboards, your purchase depends mainly on features that you can only utilize during gameplay. But with a gaming mechanical keyboard, your priorities in performance to value are more broad. You’re looking for a long life keyswitch that offers tactile feel and a comfortable typing experience as well. This is what we should all look for in a gaming mechanical keyboard, does the K70 MK.2 live up to these expectations? We’ll find out in this article for Benchmark Reviews.
Features & Specifications
| Warranty | Two years | Keyboard Size | Full |
| Weight | 1.46kg | Media Keys | Dedicated (MUTE, VOL DOWN/UP, STOP, PREV, PLAY/PAUSE, NEXT) |
| Key Switch | Cherry MX Silent | Wrist Rest | Yes- Detachable |
| Keyboard Backlighting | RGB | CUE Software | Enabled |
| Dimensions | 455mm x 170mm x 39mm | Cable Type | Braided |
| Report Rate | Up to 1ms / 1000Hz | WIN Lock | Yes |
| Matrix | 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover | Keyboard Layout | NA |
Package contents
- STRAFE MK.2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- Detachable full length wrist rest
- Rubber topped gaming keys: W,A,S,D, Q,W,E,R,D,F
- Keycap puller
- Warranty card
- Quick start guide
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