Cherry KC 200 MX

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Cherry KC 200 MX mechanical keyboard
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The Cherry KC 200 MX is a clean full-size office board built around Cherry's newer factory-lubed MX2A switches, trading RGB and metal cases for a quiet, no-nonsense workhorse feel at an accessible price.

Best for: office, typing, budget.

Cherry KC 200 MX specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Cherry MX2A Red, Cherry MX2A Brown, Cherry MX2A Silent Red
Keycaps n/a
Case ABS plastic
Mount Tray
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $90
Sound (stock) smoother MX2A clack
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The Cherry KC 200 MX is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Cherry MX2A Red linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX2A Red is the 2023 overhaul of the MX Red with factory lube, a barrel spring, and polished rails that finally address the scratchiness of the original. Cherry MX2A Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX2A Brown updates the classic 55g office tactile with MX2A-generation lubrication and spring geometry for a smoother, quieter bump.

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Alternatives to the Cherry KC 200 MX

Cherry MX Board 3.0 S full · $110 The Cherry MX Board 3.0 S is a full-size wired board from the company that invented the MX switch, wrapping genuine Cherry MX switches in a slim aluminium-topped case with per-key RGB and a solid non-slip footprint aimed at typists and gamers who want the original switch feel.
Das Keyboard 4 Professional full · $169 The Das Keyboard 4 Professional is the brand's signature full-size typist board, pairing Cherry MX Brown or Blue switches with a brushed-aluminium top, a dedicated volume knob and a media control bar in a deliberately understated all-black shell.
Durgod Taurus K310 full · $100 The Durgod Taurus K310 is the full-size sibling of the K320, offering the same Cherry MX switches and thick PBT keycaps with a numpad, a favourite budget full-size for typists who never wanted RGB or software.

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