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Title: Cherry's latest mechanical keyboards feature German-made MX2A switches and office-friendly designs but will game just as well
Post by: Redaktion on August 07, 2025, 00:21:15
Cherry has just released four new mechanical keyboards, all designed for productivity but more than capable enough for gamers, too. The new mechanical keyboards feature both low-profile and full-height versions, come with Cherry MX2A or LP 2.0 switches, and have shine-through PBT keycaps with white backlighting across the board.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Cherry-s-latest-mechanical-keyboards-feature-German-made-MX2A-switches-and-office-friendly-designs-but-will-game-just-as-well.1081668.0.html
Title: Re: Cherry's latest mechanical keyboards feature German-made MX2A switches and office-friendly desig
Post by: Johnny Asdf on August 07, 2025, 03:32:55
Cherry's Datasheet says: ,,Battery replaceable: no".

What's the point of buying a high quality Keyboard with a non-replaceable part in it that will fail after some time?

Title: Re: Cherry's latest mechanical keyboards feature German-made MX2A switches and office-friendly desig
Post by: julian.vdm on August 07, 2025, 06:58:29
Quote from: Johnny Asdf on Yesterday at 03:32:55Cherry's Datasheet says: ,,Battery replaceable: no".

What's the point of buying a high quality Keyboard with a non-replaceable part in it that will fail after some time?

Usually with keyboards, this just means the battery cannot be easily replaced without opening the unit up. I can't be 100% certain this is the case for these boards, but with many other keyboards, it's common enough to see long-term users remove or replace the batteries in their keyboards when they're out of usable life.

I do take your point, though, and I wonder what the point is of packaging a keyboard in plastic-free packaging if you're going to give it a disposable part...
Title: Re: Cherry's latest mechanical keyboards feature German-made MX2A switches and office-friendly desig
Post by: Yfydyf on August 07, 2025, 10:29:11
Cherry moved all their manufacturing to China, these switches were not made in Germany.  They claim "engineered in Germany," but unfortunately they are not made there.
Title: Re: Cherry's latest mechanical keyboards feature German-made MX2A switches and office-friendly desig
Post by: KobyParamor on August 07, 2025, 10:52:27
I'm intrigued by this focus on productivity that doesn't sacrifice gaming prowess, quite a delicate balance. It reminds me of needing a car that's fuel-efficient for commuting but powerful enough for weekend adventures. That sounds incredibly versatile with those switch options. A similar dilemma arose when choosing a laptop for both graphic design and coding; finding one that handled both smoothly was a challenge. Sharing this reminds me that finding the optimal tool can feel like navigating Slope Unblocked!