Cherry KC 200 MX Mechanical Office Keyboard with New MX2A switches Modern Design with Metal Plate Frame Bronze

I love mechanical keyboards, but let's be honest: colleagues don't always appreciate the clacking. This is the perfect keyboard for someone in an office setting that doesn't want to be "that guy" with the loud keyboard. Great feel - exactly what you would expect from red switches, but truly much quieter. I have a HyperX at home, and while I won't say it totally compares in feel and in design (the lack of added space between the function keys and placement of the calculator button can be something to get used to), it's a MUCH better match for a cubical scenario. The bronze also just looks so professional and clean. Great price point for a truly high-quality keyboard. You don't need to keep living with membrane keyboards to spare your colleagues. You deserve better than that, my friend, and this keyboard will be the ticket to your escape from that easily breakable, terribly unresponsive nightmare you keep enduring. Read more

First off, this thing is fantastic to type on. I brought it in to the office and it is a huge improvement over the cheap keyboards our computers at work come with. In terms of tactile feedback, the keys have a satisfying click and a follow-through that usually makes it easy to tell when you are pressing a key. The keys also feel like they require less pressure to actuate than the cheap keyboards I mentioned before, as it is clear when you are pressing down and when you're just pressing on the key. Despite the clicky feel of the keys, the keyboard itself is relatively quiet, so my office mates are not forced to enjoy the clicky keyboard while I work. I haven't received any commentary on the keyboard being particularly noisy, not even from the coworker who is only happy if they have something to complain about. This keyboard does not require any special software to run, and does not offer much in the way of bells and whistles - which is handy for my office, where those thing would require additional hoops to jump through with our IT department. It's just plug and play via USB. Physically, the keyboard feels rock-solid and has a nice solid weight to it. The only downside for me is that the keyboard is a bit cramped, with the keys running right up to the edge of the keyboard. A few times I've accidentally leaned an elbow on the keyboard while looking at something on my screen and only noticed when I started entering a bunch of spaces into a document. A couple of times I've also accidentally bumped a few adjacent keys on the keyboard, like the backslash and the delete key, which are packed in very close. Overall, a great keyboard! Read more

I got this keyboard 3 weeks ago and I am very impressed. I used this at work and it suits my needs perfectly. It is extremely elegant and the keys are so satisfying to press. It feels very solid and hopefully should last a very long time. I share an office with one other person and the silent red switches are perfect for my environment. I would definitely recommend this keyboard to anyone who wants a simple but effective office keyboard. Read more

I bought this when my favorite Microsoft ergonomic keyboard started flaking out after years of use. This keyboard has all the keys you need in a decent layout. One drawback is that every key is the same square/rectangular shape, arranged on a rectilinear grid, while I've gotten used to the shape and more ergonomic arrangement of the Microsoft keyboard over the years. But it seems that the Cherry keyboard is sturdier and will last longer. If any individual keys start flaking out, it should be possible to replace them. The open design has the advantage that it's easy to clean up crumbs that fall onto the keyboard. The switches themselves are silent, but the keyboard as a whole is not, because you still have the sound of each key reaching the end of its travel. It's just that the keys aren't adding any annoying clickety-click sounds. I used this with a Mac (required for work, not my first choice) and it worked without any problems. Read more

I didn't know I needed this until I used it. Built very well. Has a feel that itll last you years. Typing on this thing is butter smooth and satisfying. Keyboard looks great. Only missing a couple things to get 5 stars. First, it's cord only. No wireless option. Second, no backlight. At this price point, you can find those options. May be at the detriment of the quality of switch though, so weigh your priorities. Read more

I got this for office use as I'm kind of a diva about typing on mechanical switches. It was the right price and looked to have no frills, which was exactly what I needed for a subtle keeb in my shared office space. It's relatively quiet for a mechanical board and I tend to get compliments on the looks. 10/10 would purchase again, especially for the price and build quality. Read more