Testseek.com have collected 103 expert reviews of the Corsair Strafe RGB Cherry MX and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Corsair Strafe RGB Cherry MX.
September 2015
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The editors liked
Genuine Cherry MX switches
Aggressively priced for a mechanical keyboard
Well-designed supporting software
Can store keyboard profiles for each executable
Handsome design
Excellent manual
Reasonable price
Mechanical keyboard with per-key backlighting
Customizable visual effects
Full individual-key and macro programming
USB pass-through
Price for the features on offer
Build quality
Bundle
Light show capability
Driver performance
Cherry MX key selection
USB plug
Plug and play right out of the box. Only the lighting won't be preconfigured though the default is red all over the keyboard
The keyboard is built to last and can take a few bumps though it is advisable not to
This keyboard comes with its own key pulle
Great build quality
Goodlooking design
LED controller
Authentic Cherry switches
USB passthrough.
Dog Fighter
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The editors didn't like
No dedicated media or macro keys
Red backlighting only
No wrist rest
Still a bit costly
Light show feature not for all
A bit on the noisy side
Corsair should start bundling Windows 10 software and driver along with its peripherals now that Windows 10 is widely used. You will have to search online for the STRAFE driver and CUE software that controls the keyboard settings and macros
Published: 2015-08-13, Author: David , review by: legitreviews.com
For our closing thoughts, we aren't going to linger much on the topic of Cherry mechanical switches since those are a standardized part. The Strafe currently comes in two varieties, one with Cherry MX Red switches and the other with Cherry MX Brown switch...
Abstract: Corsair has outdone themselves with the Strafe mechanical gaming keyboard as both its quality and performance are top notch. Even better, it's $109.99 suggested retail price make it both a perfect introduction to first time mechanical keyboard users and t...
Genuine Cherry MX switches, Aggressively priced for a mechanical keyboard, Well-designed supporting software, Can store keyboard profiles for each executable, Handsome design, Excellent manual
No dedicated media or macro keys
A handsome frame, excellent switches, first-rate software, and a low price make the Strafe an excellent entry-level buy for mechanical-keyboard first-timers. Read More…...
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Published: 2015-08-05, Author: Charlie , review by: gotgame.com
Abstract: Corsair has unleashed the Corsair Strafe keyboard at a MSRP of $110. This keyboard is a bit smaller than the average gaming keyboard, as well as Corsair's own Gaming K70 RGB keyboard, measuring in at 17.6 x 6.7 inches (the K70 measures at 18.6 x 8.3 inche...
Abstract: Last fall, I had the chance to check out Corsair's K70 RGB mechanical keyboard. It was a sturdy, good looking mechanical keyboard with customization options that would make most keyboards slink away in shame by comparison. This year, Corsair is back with...
If you're a regular reader of our writings here at OC3D then you'll know that there are certain elements of peripherals, and indeed hardware as a whole, that we take as a given. Therefore requiring extra attention to detail to stand out from the crowd. Wi...
I'm a major fan of the STRAFE keyboard in the roughly $100 price point. The plastic feel of the keys and chassis are not so bad that they are deal breakers, especially given the functionality you get in return. If you are the ultimate showman and need ful...
Abstract: It's time to dive back in on one of the biggest up-and-comers in the straight-to-consumers gaming peripherals game: Corsair. With the Corsair STRAFE, users work with the same high-quality mastery in mechanical keyboard clicking as the rest of the recent C...
Published: 2015-07-15, Author: E. , review by: anandtech.com
In terms of quality, the Corsair Gaming STRAFE Mechanical Gaming keyboard rates much better than most similarly priced keyboards that I have used. It loses some luster and feel over the models with the aluminum frames but the plastics are of very good qua...
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Published: 2015-07-09, Author: Michael , review by: gamersnexus.net
When I initially used the Corsair Strafe, I had forgotten what it retailed for ($110). After using it for a couple of days, I remembered the price and found myself surprised. I expected the Corsair Strafe to be more expensive. The Strafe is tastefully st...