After experiencing the glorious technicolour splendour of the STRAFE RGB it comes very difficult not to be able to enjoy every aspect of this mechanical keyboard. It is shipped with the same known and loved features of the STRAFE keyboard such as the solid build quality, full NKRO and the included textured keycaps and goes one further by including a wrist rest.



The exclusive Cherry MX Silent switches were an interesting experience and commands a higher price than the standard Cherry MX offerings (Red, Brown and Blue). Though considering this, it still comes in competitively when compared to something like the Blackwidow Chroma. The MX Silent is the first switch of its kind to integrate active noise dampening, though it would be good to eventually see this come in a variant which features tactile feedback like the MX Browns as a matter of preference as they were noticeably quieter than standard mechanical keys. Regardless, if you are one that does not like the noise associated with mechanical keyboards, the MX Silent switch could certainly tempt you over.

Looking at the primary reason you are likely going to buy the STRAFE RGB over the STRAFE, if not for the MX Silent switches, would be because of its lighting; something which is jaw droppingly good. The keycaps allow the light to shine through perfectly and the white background does its job helping the LEDs shine. It is clear that the quality of the LED lighting used in the Cherry MX switches is superior to that used by others and the effects literally reach a level above others we have experienced. If I was to make an advert for the Corsair STRAFE RGB it would consist of a shotgun> Skittles> and some poor souls eyes. If you love customisable RGB lighting then the STRAFE RGB should be a front runner in the pack, just be prepared to navigate the CUE software.

Fans of Corsair have come to expect top quality from their products and the STRAFE RGB is no exception. It takes the characteristics of the STRAFE keyboard and bolsters them with class leading RGB lighting. Also, it is currently the only keyboard available to feature the Cherry MX Silent switches, the quietest mechanical switches on the market.



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