![]() ![]() Instead, as with other minimalist options on the market, they use function-based media keys which require the function button to be held and an F-key to be pressed in order to change volume, skip a song, etc. One of the main features that Corsair’s Strafe keyboards lack is dedicated media keys. Regardless, these differences are minor and subtle, and don’t really have a tangible impact on gameplay. The possible 2.7ms gained from using a switch with a higher actuation point is likely to be undetected for the vast majority of users.Īfter switching between normal MX Reds and MX Speeds, I’ve noticed that I more often accidently press switches, but on the other hand, I bottom-out the keys less often in part due to the higher actuation point requiring less travel. This is even failing to account for other complex aspects of delay in gaming such as network delay. Even with an amazing reaction time of 200ms ( I normally score around 300ms), the 2.7ms saved by the switch difference is within reasonable variance of human input. 2mm is fairly insubstantial in terms of actual reaction time: Assuming a finger speed of 300mm per second (what Logitech uses to rate their Romer-G switch speed), the time to actuate an MX Red switch (with an actuation point of 2mm) would be about 6.7ms, whereas the MX Speed switch (with an actuation point of 1.2mm) would be 4ms. The difference between the actuation point of 1.2mm vs. The higher actuation point is initially slightly jarring, but easy to get used to with some time. MX Speed switches achieve this same feeling while moving the actuation point up. As somebody who finds the hysteresis of MX Blues and the general feel of MX Browns annoying when gaming, MX Reds work well since it is easy to hover over their actuation point and quickly double-tap the switch. On the other hand, gaming on MX Speed switches is pleasant. Switch preference is a personal matter in many respects, but for those who find it easy to mistype on MX Reds, it’ll likely be even easier to mistype on MX Speeds. This, along with starting to use the included wrist rest (which has a soft texture, but is hard plastic) ended up bringing typing speed and accuracy in the range of what it normally is. This being said, after using the keyboard for a couple of weeks, we noticed that the typos and accidental actuations became less frequent. The combination of low actuation force and high actuation point make it very easy to accidentally press switches as fingers move from one key to the next. MX Speeds don’t need to be pressed down as far as MX Reds, so any accidental press is more likely to actuate the switch and result in more typos. Due to the higher actuation point, it’s much easier to accidentally actuate switches when typing. The MX Speed switches aren’t great for typing. In our experience, the Cherry MX Speed switches feel nearly identical to MX Reds in both smoothness and weight, with the only difference being – as per its specs – the higher actuation point. These switches are essentially MX Reds with the actuation point moved up from 2mm to 1.2mm. This is once again the case with the MX Speed switches. Corsair has struck timed exclusivity agreements with Cherry in the past for its RGB and Silent switches. Typing and Gaming with Cherry MX Speed SwitchesĬherry’s new switch variations seem to be more and more commonly available on Corsair keyboards before any other brands. Reflecting that feature-set, the K65 RGB Rapidfire is somewhat expensive at $140 - let’s see if it’s worth it. Most notably, the K65 Rapidfire markets itself as having unique switches, sturdy build quality, and versatile RGB lighting. Today, we look at the K65 RGB Rapidfire, Corsair’s new tenkeyless RGB gaming keyboard. The MX Speed switch is currently a Corsair exclusive, but will eventually open up to other vendors.įor those who don’t know, the LUX versions of Corsair’s keyboards are the same as the non-LUX versions, but they feature the larger font style found on the Strafe ( reviewed), an updated RGB controller (allowing for 16.8 million colors without flickering), and USB passthrough. The new K65 Rapidfire keyboard uses Cherry’s new MX Speed switch rather than MX Reds or Browns. The K65 and K70 RGB Rapidfire – tenkeyless and full-sized, respectively – are the same as the K65 and K70 LUX RGB counterparts with the exception of the switch. Corsair’s latest addition to its mechanical keyboard lineup is the K RGB Rapidfire series. In the mechanical gaming keyboard market especially, Corsair has built-up a relatively solid reputation for performant and discreet-looking keyboards compared to much of its flashier competition. ![]() Corsair has expanded into a wider range of products than “just” RAM, now including cases, CPU coolers, power supplies, keyboards, mice, headsets, and more. ![]()
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