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Cherry are best known for their mechanical key switches but have recently started manufacturing full keyboards – and the MX-Board 3.0 is one such example.
It has a very basic design – which unfortunately leaves a fair bit to be desired. While I am fan of understated keyboards, there is a fine line between understated and boring, and the MX-Board 3.0 falls on the wrong side of the line.
The accompanying software package is little more than a tool allowing you to map some simple functions to the F keys – which seems very basic, but perhaps it is worth remembering most keyboards at a similar price lack software altogether, so it is better to have this basic software than nothing at all.
I found using the MX-Board 3.0 on a day-to-day basis disappointing. This is mostly due to the low-profile key caps which are unsatisfying to type with. They may give faster reactions when gaming, but you are unlikely to be gaming with such a basic keyboard as the MX-Board 3.0 anyway.
It is this which makes me question the board's appeal. While gamers may prefer red switches, the rest of board is completely devoid of any gaming features which means it is not exactly gamer-friendly. And on the other hand, typists will likely be disappointed by the low-profile key caps and linear switches.
As such, it becomes hard to justify at its £55 price since I can't really think of anyone who would be truly happy with this board. For most of our readers, I would suggest looking at some proper gaming keyboards which you can pick up for not much more – although these do use Kailh's cheaper switches.
You can currently get the MX-Board 3.0 from Ebuyer for £54.99 HERE.
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Pros
- Cherry MX switches.
- One of the cheapest keyboards to use MX switches.
- Some – very basic – software.
Cons
- Lacks any extra features.
- Uninspired appearance.
- Low-profile key caps are unsatisfying to type with.
- Expensive for what it is.
KitGuru says: The MX-Board 3.0 can certainly do a job – just a very basic one. Sadly it is just lacking many features gamers desire with a mechanical keyboard.
So if it were to have brown switches, would it be good for typing? Because I’m still not very keen on paying 100+ for a mechanical keyboard, since most of them are designed for more than typing.
Lacks any extra features > Like useless lightning ? (Not fan of the “Gaming Marketing”)
Uninspired appearance > Sober, perfect for me.
Low-profile key caps are unsatisfying to type with > Better and smoother than normal caps for me !
Expensive for what it is > But still cheaper than a Corsair with unneccessary features 😮
I’ll add:
+Quieter than a Corsair (MX-Red both tested)
+Space bar has normal noise. Not like Corsairs
Real Cons:
-Caps letters are not laser-marked. My QWSD letters are not white anymore..I’ll say washed out… Ask for new caps to the support > Propose me to RMA the whole keyboard… (sooo stupid..)
-Support reply is fast, but not efficient :-/
-Edge are a bit too sharp
I still like it a lot 🙂
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I’m a little confused by some of the comments in the article. Yes, it uses low profile key caps. But this has nothing to do with the key travel. It uses the same cherry switches that any other keyboard uses. So it has the same 4mm travel as any other mech keyboard. I can understand if you’re not a fan of the low profile key caps. I personally like them. That one of those preference things.
Second, the keys are normal spacing just like any other keyboard. The only difference in the spacing is for the F-row and the space between the navigation and num pad. That shouldn’t affect normal typing. I find the less space between the other parts easier to use as it’s not as far of a reach for arrow keys and delete. Again, personal preference. The enter key is normal sized for US 104-key layouts. It comes in an ISO 105-key layout as well which has the two-row enter key that it sounds like you like. The whole layout is overall very standard including the bottom row. Unlike Corsair and others. So for US based keyboards, it’s almost perfect. The only issue you would find if you wanted to swap out new key caps would be the caps lock key. It uses a funny position for that. So if you wanted an ISO layout, you should have found one of those for your review instead of bashing the US layout.
This keyboard is definitely not perfect. The keycaps are just printed and fade very quickly. It doesn’t follow the same formula that everyone else uses. So if you want another keyboard that’s just like everyone else, this isn’t it. But the price is very reasonable for a solid keyboard. I got mine for about $80 USD with MX Brown. I’ve seen it for $70 USD before as well. Whether you like it or not is going to depend on your personal preference. I personally do like it. I wish I could buy key caps in this profile in a PBT dysub or something. I would use those for other keyboard projects I’m working on.
If you type more than gaming. Don’t go for Mechanical Keyboard. Waste of money 🙂
First of all, awesome how you respond to a seven month old post :D. Second: that’s the first I heard of that. Care to elaborate?
The heavy sound of it makes you crazy !! 🙂
I’m using the Logitech K750 @work it’s soft and quiet for typing, I’m loving it 🙂
This is an overpriced piece of junk. The keys
fall off like they are stuck on with blue-tac and it weighs a ton. Can’t
believe I wasted money buying this crap.
Low profile keys make typing easier what the hell are you talking about. The switches are also higher quality picks than what is sent to 3rd parties.