Cherry is widely known for their high quality Cherry MX Mechanical switches. The company takes the precision and performance of the keyboard very seriously and is shown in its products. Cherry has come up with Cherry MX 6.0 Keyboard to showcase the RealKey technology. It features Cherry MX switches, red backlighting across the board, with Windows Keys and Lock Keys also lighting up blue. It includes a magnetically attached wrist rest featuring a rubber top surface.
Let’s have a close look at its features:
Design
The medium-gray aluminum frame looks classy and is extremely sturdy and built to last. When it comes to appearance, it resembles the most other mechanical keyboard. It has a QWERTY layout with 12 function keys in the row above. Right-hand section features nine keys that include Home, Print Screen, Scroll and four directional-arrow keys. There are three media keys and a Windows Lock button. The bottom row features two buttons of Ctrl and Alt and a Start Menu button on the left with right-menu popup key on the right.
Technology
Technology of Cherry MX 6.0 takes a different approach to how the key presses are registered. RealKey uses an analogue controller to accurately measure the voltage and predict key press. Each key and combination of keys creates a unique analogue signal. This implies that you can press any number of keys at once so that it registers them correctly.
Unique Features
- Cherry MX 6.0 keyboard comes with RealKey signal processing. It is an analogue system that reduces input lag from 20ms to just 1ms.
- The red LEDs are impressive and work well.
- The red switches of the keyboard provide a calming report and make high speed typing easy.
- Each key is connected directly to the controller, eliminating the need for grid/matrix scanning.
A quick look at Cherry MX 6.0 Mechanical Keyboard:
| Specifications | Details | Dimensions | 454 x 147 x 28.4 mm |
| Package Contents | CHERRY MX BOARD 6.0 Wrist rest Operating instructions in hard copy |
| Weight | 1350 g (Keyboard), 257 g (Wrist rest) |
| Key Technology | MX |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Available At | Amazon |
Pros:
- Cherry MX Red Key switches
- Red backlighting
- Detachable magnetic wrist rest
Cons:
- Expensive
Your Say
Cherry MX 6.0 is a strong competitor in the field mechanical keyboards. It comes with an attached USB cord and is thickly braided. The performance and design of the keyboard is impressive.
What are your thoughts about it? Do you think it is worth your time and money? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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