Cherry KC 200 MX vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
The Cherry KC 200 MX and the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry KC 200 MX is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $120; the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless runs wireless where the Cherry KC 200 MX is wired-only; the Cherry KC 200 MX is a full layout and the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless is a 65%.
- Lower priceCherry KC 200 MX$90 versus $120
- More ways to connectCherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Cherry KC 200 MX if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($90).
Choose the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you need wireless.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Cherry KC 200 MX vs Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless, spec by spec
| Cherry KC 200 MX | Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | Aluminum |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $120 |
| Sound (stock) | smoother MX2A clack | low-profile clack |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless.
Where to buy the Cherry KC 200 MX
Where to buy the Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless
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