Cherry unveils XTRFY K5V2: the sleek compact gaming keyboard for enthusiasts

Cherry Xtrfy K5V2 Compact Keyboard offers premium quality, advanced features, and customizable options with its new MX2A Red switches, ideal for pro gamers and enthusiasts.

The K5V2 is the first keyboard to feature CHERRY's new mechanical MX2A switches, providing a superior typing experience.
The compact design and advanced features of the K5V2 redefine the 65% keyboard class, making it a top choice for gamers.
The ability to customize the keyboard with over 150 options allows for a personalized and unique gaming experience.

Cherry XTRFY, the renowned specialist in high-quality gaming peripherals, is making waves in the gaming community with the release of their latest innovation – the K5V2 keyboard. This cutting-edge keyboard is not only the first to feature CHERRY’s new mechanical MX2A switches, but it also redefines the 65% keyboard class with its compact design and advanced features.

The K5V2 Compact keyboard combines the trusted CHERRY quality with a sleek and modern design. Its durable mechanical MX2A Red switches provide a superior typing experience, while the per-key customizable RGB illumination takes gaming aesthetics to a whole new level. The innovative strip LED technology adds an extra touch of brilliance, which can be further enhanced with the USB 3 mode.

Despite its compact size, the K5V2 doesn’t compromise on quality. With a weight of 841 grams, this keyboard sits securely on your desk even during the most intense gaming sessions. Plus, all settings, including macros and media control, can be easily accessed through key combinations, eliminating the need for additional software installation.

When it comes to build quality, CHERRY XTRFY leaves no stone unturned. The K5V2 features a solid metal plate construction and double layers of sound-absorbing foam, resulting in a keyboard that not only feels great to type on but also produces a pleasant sound. With 100 percent Anti-Ghosting and a Polling Rate of 1000 Hz, this keyboard is a pro gamer’s dream. And with Super Scan technology scanning all keys every half a millisecond, you can expect lightning-fast responsiveness.

The star of the show is undoubtedly the new CHERRY MX2A Red switches. Building upon the success of the widely used CHERRY MX switches, these new switches offer smoother actuation and improved acoustics. Thanks to the premium-grade lubricant and innovative spring design, these switches deliver an unparalleled typing experience. With a linear characteristic and gold crosspoint contacts, the MX2A Red switches boast an impressive durability of over 100 million actuations without any loss of quality.

What sets the K5V2 apart is the ability to customize. CHERRY XTRFY offers pre-built Black and Transparent White editions, but for those who want to take personalization to the next level, the Custom Keyboard Builder on their online store is the way to go. With over 150 options to choose from, including different layouts, switches, key caps, cords, frames, and logo plates, you can create your very own K5V2 keyboard with just a few clicks.

The CHERRY XTRFY K5V2 Compact Keyboard is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. The Black edition is priced at $139, while the Transparent White edition is priced at $149. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your gaming experience with the latest innovation from CHERRY XTRFY.

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Background Information

About Cherry: Cherry AG is a German manufacturer of input devices, including keyboards, mice, and trackballs. The company was founded by Walter Lorain Cherry in 1953 in the basement of a restaurant in Highland Park, Illinois, USA. In 1979, the company's headquarters were moved to Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, West Germany. Cherry is known for its high-quality mechanical keyboard switches, which are used by many popular keyboard manufacturers, including Corsair, Razer, and Logitech. Cherry switches are known for their durability, consistency, and tactile feedback. In 2019, Cherry acquired Xtrfy, a Swedish manufacturer of gaming mice and keyboards. Xtrfy was founded in 2013 and is known for its lightweight and ergonomic mice. The acquisition of Xtrfy allowed Cherry to expand its product portfolio and enter the growing gaming market.

Technology Explained

Anti-Ghosting: Anti-Ghosting is a technology used in computer keyboards that prevents the “ghosting” or inadvertent striking of multiple keys at the same time. This technology does this by rearranging the electrical pathways of the keyboard circuitry, allowing more than the conventional number of keystrokes to be registered simultaneously without interference. Anti-ghosting is most commonly used in gaming keyboards, allowing gamers to press multiple keys at once to perform complex commands without issue. The technology is also used in some standard keyboards, increasing user flexibility and convenience while typing.

Polling Rate: Polling rate is an important technology in the computer industry that is used to measure the speed at which the computer receives data from an input device such as a mouse or joystick. It is measured in Hzcycles per second, and indicates how often a device is checked for input by the computer. With a higher polling rate, input from a device such as a mouse is registered more frequently, resulting in improved accuracy and response time. This technology is essential for gaming and graphic applications that require frequent and accurate inputs or commands. A higher polling rate is not only beneficial to the user experience but is also useful in production environments with more complex tasks.