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
Good
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
The proverbial white whale has surfaced, and it's not quite the be-all, end-all of mechanical key switches that I expected. For my own use, I'm probably going to go back to something with either Cherry MX brown switches or Topre's capacitive electrostati...
Corsair has upped their game since we last saw a keyboard from them. While the switches are not out personal go to for switches, the Cherry MX reds are soft feeling with linear travel, and there is the potential to hear the caps tapping on the steel plat...
Abstract: A keyboard is a keyboard is a keyboard. Isn't it? With the Strafe, Corsair begs to differ.Being from a non-gamer background, I haven't been into the Razer mice, or keyboards setup for MMOs and RPGs, I use them for old fashioned typing. So I have to admit...
So you've scrolled down and arrived here looking for a tl;dr? Well, if I had to describe this board in one sentence, it'd be as follows; The Corsair Strafe is an absolute masterpiece that follows closely on its big brother, the K70's, steps. It may not be...
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Published: 2016-04-01, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
After testing 16 different mechanical keyboards we can safely say that when it comes to the typing experience most of the models are a lot alike. This is mostly because of the used technique; everything with the Cherry MX switches has the same key sizes...
With the Strafe, Corsair have created a high quality gaming keyboard, which has almost no flaws We like the fact, that this keyboard feels very sturdy, which is partially because of the high weight In addition there is also one USB port on the back of th...
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Published: 2015-10-28, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
The Corsair STRAFE Mechanical keyboard is top notch when it comes to how it performs. But, Corsair's new STRAFE is sailing the seas alongside other Gaming keyboards that offers the same (or more) features for a lesser price… The STRAFE arrived at pcG in...
The Strafe is a solid effort and an interesting addition to the Corsair Gaming range. However, given the company's pedigree as one of the best keyboard manufacturers, the lack of an aluminium finish, media controls and macro keys is a little hard to swall...
