Corsair has recently updated two of its popular gaming keyboards – the K70 RGB & the Strafe RGB – with the new boards adopting the ‘MK.2' moniker. In this review we take a look at the improvements made to the Strafe, which is one of Corsair's more affordable high end keyboards. Has Corsair listened to user feedback and made some worthwhile changes? 

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Specifications:

• Key Switches: Cherry MX Silent or Red Mechanical
• Form Factor: Standard Full Size
• Connectivity: 2 x USB 2.0
• USB Pass-through Port: Yes
• Wrist Rest: Yes, Detachable
• Report Rate: 1000Hz
• Anti-Ghosting: Yes
• Key Rollover: Full Key Rollover
• Media Keys: Yes
• Win Lock Key: Yes
• Back-Lit Keys: Yes led RGB
• On-board Memory Yes
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions: 168 x 40 x 447 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 1460 g

Pros:

• Fully customisable RGB lighting.
• Dedicated media keys.
• USB pass through.
• Excellent iCUE software.
• Removable wrist rest.

Cons:

• Limited mechanical switch options.
• Plastic body.
• Underside feet are slippy.
• Spacebar is a little noisy.
• Expensive.

The Corsair Strafe MK.2 can be found at Overclockers UK for £149.99 HERE.

KitGuru says: The Corsair Strafe MK.2 is a good choice for gamers who want a keyboard with Cherry MX Silent switches. However, we feel the improvements made aren't dramatic enough for existing Strafe owners to run out and buy the MK.2. 

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