Cherry Xtfy MX 2.0S Wired Gaming Mechanical Keyboard with New MX2A Switches. (Black, MX2A Blue)

So what's the Cherry key for? Just a macro key? That was my very first thought when I first started using this keyboard. It's been over a month of near daily use now and I have more to say about it now.Likes:• Visually, the keyboard is nice to look at. The bold font and "per key" rgb lighting make for a stunningly sleek look - even more so in darker environments.•The MX Cherry Blue switches are the loudest most tactile of their collection and in my opinion they genuinely feel great! The click when you press on a key feels and sounds very crisp. I personally appreciate this more while gaming - in something like Helldivers 2 the feedback is helpful when inputting key combinations under pressure since it gives that "I know I hit the key because I FELT it and I HEARD it!" feeling.•The software is easy to use and straight forward no fuss. Really its used for macros and lighting. You can do well without it but I personally liked it.Dislikes:• The biggest downfall of this keyboard has to be the material used for it. The keyboard is a little bit on the lightweight side and the black plastic base and build is nothing special. There is nothing wrong with the design of their keyboard but the material and weight of it makes the asking price feel steep.•My girl says the keystrokes annoy her. She’s not entirely wrong - Although I’m okay with the sound of them I can understand being annoyed by the constant clicks so this may not be for everyone.I guess the big question remains: Is this keyboard worth the $90 dollar tag? I would like to believe so. What ultimately tipped me over was actually using the keyboard daily. The spacing is very comfortable, the feedback of the keys feel very premium, and it’s been nothing short of reliable this far. The black plastic build is easy to clean and feels nice to the touch. Now, is this the best value for the asking price? Probably not. There is plenty of more keyboards out there that may seem to outshine this one dollar for dollar but if you’re even slightly curious about Blue MX2A switches, like the style of the keyboard, or looking for a premium comfortable typing experience, I think the Cherry XTFY MX2S is a VERY compelling choice.The Cherry Key does infact seem to be nothing more than a macro key.

The media could not be loaded. I am writing this review mostly comparing the 2.0 model (this one) and their 3.0 model as I have previously owned the 3.0 but returned as it is incredibly heavy and a little sharp around the edges.Build: That said, the first thing that stood out to me was how light this was in comparison. I appreciate the base board being plastic than a mechanical piece of machinery some are built like. Yes, they are of better quality, but I enjoy the versatility of owning a keyboard I can also travel with if needed.Switches: These are clicky blue switches, so there's going to be some noise. If you're looking for something more quieter, i'd go with maybe brown or red switches (if this is an option). When I type on this, there is no audible "ping" noise, which the 3.0 was lacking.Keystrokes: The keystrokes are... meh. When I first got the keyboard, I actually ended up ordering a replacement (currently typing my review on the replacement) as the 'K' key kept getting stuck. After an attempt to clean the keycap, switch area, it went away very temporarily then felt sticky again. Fortunately, I don't sense any sticky keys on the new board, but I am feeling like the keystrokes are a little more tactile than I expected them to be if that makes sense. It's not so much because of the switches, but how the keyboard is built I suppose? There's some room for improvement here.RGB: I like the on-board options to choose from without using software. If you want full customization of the board, hot keys, macros, etc. Then you would need to download the software.Software: It could be designed better, but it was pretty user friendly.Pricing: After using this for a solid 2 days, I would have to say it doesn't live up to the $89.00 price tag.Ultimately, it's not a terrible board. Despite the plastic base/frame, the keystrokes being more tactile than I expected, and with the first ordered keyboard having a "sticky key" defect, I'm thinking the physical profile could have been designed a little better.