Cherry MX-Board 3.0 Keyboard Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

Cherry are best known for their mechanical key switches but have recently started manufacturing full keyboards – and the MX-Board 3.0 is one such example.

It has a very basic design – which unfortunately leaves a fair bit to be desired. While I am fan of understated keyboards, there is a fine line between understated and boring, and the MX-Board 3.0 falls on the wrong side of the line.

The accompanying software package is little more than a tool allowing you to map some simple functions to the F keys – which seems very basic, but perhaps it is worth remembering most keyboards at a similar price lack software altogether, so it is better to have this basic software than nothing at all.

I found using the MX-Board 3.0 on a day-to-day basis disappointing. This is mostly due to the low-profile key caps which are unsatisfying to type with. They may give faster reactions when gaming, but you are unlikely to be gaming with such a basic keyboard as the MX-Board 3.0 anyway.

It is this which makes me question the board's appeal. While gamers may prefer red switches, the rest of board is completely devoid of any gaming features which means it is not exactly gamer-friendly. And on the other hand, typists will likely be disappointed by the low-profile key caps and linear switches.

As such, it becomes hard to justify at its £55 price since I can't really think of anyone who would be truly happy with this board. For most of our readers, I would suggest looking at some proper gaming keyboards which you can pick up for not much more – although these do use Kailh's cheaper switches.

You can currently get the MX-Board 3.0 from Ebuyer for £54.99 HERE.

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Pros

• Cherry MX switches.
• One of the cheapest keyboards to use MX switches.
• Some – very basic – software.

Cons

• Lacks any extra features.
• Uninspired appearance.
• Low-profile key caps are unsatisfying to type with.
• Expensive for what it is.

KitGuru says: The MX-Board 3.0 can certainly do a job – just a very basic one. Sadly it is just lacking many features gamers desire with a mechanical keyboard.

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