Cherry KC 200 MX vs Cherry MX Board 3.0 S
The Cherry KC 200 MX and the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry KC 200 MX is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $110; stock, the Cherry KC 200 MX sounds smoother mx2a clack and the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S clacky stock.
- Lower priceCherry KC 200 MX$90 versus $110
Choose the Cherry KC 200 MX if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($90).
Choose the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Cherry KC 200 MX vs Cherry MX Board 3.0 S, spec by spec
| Cherry KC 200 MX | Cherry MX Board 3.0 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | Aluminum top plate over ABS |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $110 |
| Sound (stock) | smoother MX2A clack | clacky stock |
| Released | 2023 | n/a |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry KC 200 MX; 42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S.
Where to buy the Cherry KC 200 MX
Where to buy the Cherry MX Board 3.0 S
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