This keyboard is not the stiffest that I have tested, but it seems to be a very stout, well made keyboard. This test just gives me a general idea of how well made the plank is. The keyboard has a very premium feel.Įvery time I review a keyboard, I always give them the “flex test”, which is just me grabbing the keyboard on both ends, and seeing how much torsional flex the keyboard exhibits with moderate force. I don’t have a regular keyboard with red switches handy to compare it to, but I would say this keyboard is noticeably quieter than others that I have used. The keyboard is honestly very, very quiet.
#STRAFE RGB DRIVER#
On my main daily driver keyboard, I do have dedicated multimedia buttons and a volume knob, so at first I did miss these things, but I found that after a while it became second nature to use the media buttons and volume on this plank. There are multimedia buttons, but they are not dedicated you have to hold down the “FN” button to activate them. In a day when monitors keep getting bigger, and multi-monitors becoming more and more common, desktop real estate is getting more and more precious. Some look at this as an advantage, as it does reduce the footprint of the keyboard.
There are no extra rows of macro keys, no dedicated volume knob, and no dedicated multimedia keys, either. The keyboard is really minimal as far as extra buttons go. The plate under the keycaps is white this is a design feature that is subtle, but it really does make the keyboard pop visually, and has a neat effect with the backlighting. The main body is a nice flat black, with white trim on the sides. The keyboard comes with RGB backlighting, making your choice of backlight color nearly infinite.Īt quick glance, the Strafe can look a little unassuming, but it just requires a closer look. Because these switches are manufactured in Germany by CHERRY, its reputation for consistency and quality is second to none. Now to be honest, a red switch is pretty quiet as is, but CHERRY and Corsair have improved this even further, making a switch 30% quieter than other switches. The engineers at CHERRY worked closely with the engineers and designers at Corsair to bring a new offering to the table. The keyboard I am reviewing today – Corsair Strafe RGB Silent – offers a CHERRY switch not available with any other make or model keyboard because they are a Corsair exclusive enter the CHERRY Silent Switch. Personally, as more of a typist, I don’t prefer this, but for gaming, this offers a speed that many gamers really prefer. Gamers often prefer the red variety, as reds do not have any tactile feedback they are a completely linear travel, from top to bottom. It offers satisfying feedback, but is noticeably loud. Personally, my favorite CHERRY flavor is blue. It all really depends on your preference. These are often categorized by color, and the differences are tied to audible and tactile feedback, spring tension, and depth of key press before the switch is actuated. There are also many different flavors of CHERRY and other mechanical switches.
This is not a hard-fast rule, but everyone can agree that CHERRY is the most recognized name in mechanical switch keyboards. CHERRY, however, is often regarded as the industry standard, being offered in most premium mechanical keyboards today. Kahil, Topre, Matias, and others, while Logitech made its own with the Romer-G. When it comes to switch types, there are a few different companies making mechanical switches. I would strongly urge you to find a friend with one, or go to a brick and mortar store and try out a few, as there is nothing quite like it. If you have never used a keyboard with mechanical switches, you are really missing out. As of late, and like most other keyboard vendors, Corsair has chosen to implement mechanical switches on its entire fleet of keyboards, including the one I am taking a look at here: Strafe RGB Silent. Fortunately, the company takes its peripherals very seriously, so you are bound to find one that perfectly suits you without much fuss – especially if you are a gamer. Even Corsair, a single company, has a huge collection of planks to choose from. In fact, the amount of choice can make simply choosing one a good challenge. If you are looking for a new keyboard nowadays, it is not difficult to find a good one.
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