Corsair STRAFE RGB Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Silent Switches

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1. Terry Verified Buyer – 22 April 2024

   I remember the mechanical keyboards of yesteryear, and this plays just the same. I love the feel of the keys and especially the additional WASD textured keys. Corsair’s iCue program took a bit to get used to, but once you get the gist of it, the program becomes quite intuitive. Having the gaming lock button simplifies controlling command keys (Windows, ALT, etc.) and combined with the programmability via iCue, you can tune the keyboard quite a bit to support all the button-mashing you could want.
   

2. Stacey Mckenzie Verified Buyer – 2 September 2024

   So far I have really loved this keyboard. I bought it more for the fact that it was silent and easier on my finger joints as I tend to hit the keys too heavy and I do a lot of keyboarding which can make my finger joints sore. I’m sure I’ve barely touched the other functionality so far but I’m happy with it. Quick movement for gaming and even hitting extra keys at the same time doesnt mess me up. I’d say this keyboard is worth the money compared to others I’ve tried.
   Shipping was lightening fast and I had it the next day rather than the normal two day shipping.
   

3. odin Verified Buyer – 12 September 2024

   I purchased this off go-keyboard.com, no other keyboard with FULL RGB lighting and Genuine Cherry MX switches are in this price range (the silent switches are even exclusive to Corsair no other brand has this switch!) If you are coming from a laptop style keyboard then you might be initially thrown off by this keyboard since the keys are more spaced apart and have a further travel then you are probably used to, after about a week or so you will adjust to it, and it feels great and natural now. There is a few functions you should know about since this keyboard needs to be switched into legacy mode to work in some system BIOS’s and even some Linux systems, this can be done by pressing “F1 + Lock” button in the top right, when the mode switches you will see the Scroll lock LED blinking, then you can access your bios or legacy consoles, to get out of the mode then do the same thing again . Another function is to Press and hold ESC while you plug the keyboard in this preforms a reset – it’s usually not needed though. Most of the key LED’s are configurable, even the corsair logo, however the following have fixed colors LOCK & Brightness buttons (two top right buttons). EDIT:: Sorry my mistake you CAN change the Brightness Indicator and Lock Indicator color , it’s listed under the “Performance” Section of the CUE 2 software, for the Lock indicator you can set the On / Off color, and also set the Brightness Indicator color, so every key & button can have a custom color set. Pros Exclusive Silent Cherry MX switches, you can still quietly hear typing, similar to the red switches in feel, if you want to eliminate all noise you can get o-rings to dampen the key even more. USB pass-through, (I have not tested if this port will operate at USB 3 speeds I will try it and report back) Bright 16M color RGB SMD LED’s – no flickering and everything seems very fluid On-board memory so you can store your profile setting to the internal memory on the keyboard. Extra textured keycaps, and a key puller. CUE 2 software makes importing or adding profiles easy or even creating your own, also can do macro, or re-map keys, and check for firmware updates! Corsair support and community forums, I doubt you can find better. Good weight. Neutral Plastic construction, not a huge deal for me since some metal is hard to clean and has other problems like ESD which can damage electronics. Switches are soldered to the PCB so you can’t easily swap out the switch for another color, but this is the same with all corsair keyboards and maybe even other brands. No dedicated media keys, you can press FN+ F5 , F7, F8 for volume control’s, and FN+F9-F12 for media playback control, which is good enough for me, I usually just re-assign then F keys in the CUE software so I don’t need to also press FN. Not a braided cable. Cons 2 year warranty, I think this keyboard is solid enough to warrant a 5 or even 10 year warranty, even cheap keyboards will last this long! Takes two usb ports to plug it in, though only one is needed if using USB 3 — I was shopping around for a keyboard however I saw many manufactures have switched to the cheaper Kailh switches everyone says they don’t sound or feel the same as Cherry true or not I don’t know, I rather stick with the originals just for piece of mind. I suggest you also buy a keyboard cover to keep dust out when not in use since mechanical keyboards can get issues when dirt gets into the switches overtime, I purchased the Computer Dust Solutions cover and it fits nicely (18w size) Computer Dust Solutions Keyboard Dust Cover, Covers Standard Size PC Keyboards, Silky Smooth Antistatic Vinyl, Translucent Coconut Cream Color with Blue Trim, Larger Size Available, (18W x2H x7D)

   

4. Chris Verified Buyer – 17 September 2024

   For a long time, I wanted an RGB keyboard, and I have to admit that this product does not disappoint. The LED’s are bright and have excellent color range, the keys have a great feel to them and the keyboard doesn’t make too much noise.

   The only reason why I gave this four stars instead of five is because of the Corsair Utility program, which is what the keyboard uses to learn RGB patterns. Sometimes the keyboard will disconnect from the program randomly, and either the patterns will stop and the keyboard will revert to its static factory setting, or the Caps Lock button won’t light up. The only fix is to disconnect and then reconnect the keyboard to the computer, which can become obnoxious fast. This may be more of an issue with the Corsair program than with the keyboard though, so I’m sure with a future update this problem will be resolved. Bugs aside, the program itself is very versatile and you could customize almost any lighting pattern imaginable.
   

5. Kevin Duong Verified Buyer – 2 October 2024

   So far so good, iCUE software worked well with it and didn’t have to do much fiddling. USB passthrough is nice, I’ve had my mouse receiver in there since I got the keyboard and haven’t had any issues with connectivity or sensitivity. This is my first mechanical keyboard and I absolutely loathe the clicks of regular switches. This one doesn’t click unless I full bottom out, but saying it clicks is an overstatement. Comes with extra WASD and QWERF keys for FPS and MMO respectively, since I play both I just put them both on. No issues.

   

6. Laurel Kenner Verified Buyer – 15 October 2024

   This keyboard is nicer than the generics. I use it to take notes during phone interviews and to write articles. I’m giving it five stars because the pros outweigh the cons.
   Pros:
   — It has a nice comfortable feel.
   — The keyboard comes with software that lets you assign any of the keys any color you choose. I’m an old-school typist with index fingers on F and J, and I like being able to find my reference points at night.

   Cons:
   — I got the pink switches (Red Silent), but they are definitely not silent. The keyboard makes a click-clack noise, although the sound is softer softer than it was with my old cheap keyboard.
   — I sometimes find that I’ve typed a space in the middle of a word, possibly because the keyboard is a bit thicker than ordinary keyboards, and the increased angle of my hand causes my thumbs to inadvertently strike the space bar. It’s probably because I don’t use the wrist rest. I hate them, but I may have to use one with the Corsair.
   

7. blondwizard Verified Buyer – 1 January 2025

   Keyboard has a great feel to it! It’s much more silent than the Razor one I had used previously (save the bigger keys like the spacebar, enter, shift, etc.) The only complaints I have are minor ones: My fingers get caught in the spaces between the keys occasionally (although i’m sure this will happen less after I use it more) and the Corsair emblem glows yellow despite the factory settings being red and white. Still, I’d say you should give this one a try, especially if it’s on sale. Some more support on Mac would be nice too, although I fully understand that you generally wouldn’t buy a keyboard like this for an Apple product. 5 stars.
   

8. Ezequiel Verified Buyer – 20 January 2025

   Great quality in this keyboard. Feels so good. This silence version is perfect for me. I love it. I have just one complain, but with the packing process: you send me this keyboard in a big box, which is more expensive to transport from USA to another country. Please check the image.

   

9. HBN Verified Buyer – 26 February 2025

   Whenever I type with this keyboard it either misses letters or double/triple types the letter. For example if I try to type “Review” I might end up with “Rvieeew”. So I spend double the time going back to fix those mistakes. This happens all the time and multiple words within the same sentence. I have read other reviews complaining of the same behavior and have tried all the proposed “fixes” but nothing worked for me except for reducing the polling rate from the CUE software and that just reduced the number of mistypes. Initially it would type the same letter 4 or 5 times, now it does it 2 or 3 times but still makes the same number of mistakes.
   In gaming you will not notice this and for that purpose it works as described, the feel of the keys is great and it is as silent as can be for a mechanical keyboard. But who wants a keyboard they cannot type on??
   

10. TallTexsun Verified Buyer – 2 March 2025

    This is software driven Keyboard lighting so realize you won;t be able to see any keys until Windows loads up. This is a nuisance to me as I always start up my PC with low lighting. Typing on this thing is bothersome.
    IF you are not a good typist like me, it is important that I can see the keys. Even though I seem to type as fast as others at work. First of all , this key board has too much light coming from underneath the keys which is distracting to be able to see the keys. The symbol keys are difficult to see , they are too small and are not defined well. I have had other Lighted Keyboards that do this much better. Don;t type on this at night as you will wake everyone up it is so loud and this is supposed to be the quietest one. The colors work well , very customizable , and nice to look at when idle as long as you have your PC on.
    

11. Eduardo Verified Buyer – 2 March 2025

    Para ser un teclado mecánico es muy silencioso, tiene 3 niveles de intensidad de luz, además puedes personalizar a tu gusto, puedes asignarle a cada tecla un color diferente, también encuentras perfiles muy buenos en internet.

    Es tan silencioso que me permite jugar en el cuarto sin despertar a mi esposa y mi bebé, lo volvería a comprar!!!
    

12. Luis Verified Buyer – 3 March 2025

    Después de que mi teclado anterior comenzara a fallar en algunas teclas, decidí adquirir este teclado, que además de ser muy bonito tiene una excelente calidad de contrucción, es un teclado pesado y una ves puesto sobre el escritorio es dificl moverlo, aunque es de plastico se siente una estructira rigida y los switches Red silent son una maravilla, tienen una respuesta muy buena y no son tan ruidosos como otros switches de la misma marca.
    

13. CHCH Verified Buyer – 12 March 2025

    En calidad es muy bueno, los efectos de luz se ven geniales y son muy configurables. La interface no es totalmente intuitiva pero basta con leer bien cada parte de la pantalla para saber que mover.
    En lo personal considero que es inecesariamente grande.
    El descansa muñecas se puede quitar. Puedes conectar el mouse al teclado pero requeriras de conectar los dos conectores USB que tiene el teclado.
    Recuerden que es distribución de teclado de USA, es decir, no tiene la Ñ y algunos signos de puntuación se encuentran en otras teclas.
    

14. James L. Verified Buyer – 14 March 2025

    Tons of customization for this keyboard which is great. Led lighting is very nice and the key press feel good while being quiet. Only problem I have is the I tend to move my keyboard a lot from my desk to lap or off to the side to draw on tablet and this keyboard is bulky, heavy, and cumbersome with the very thick cable hanging out the back.
    

15. Kyle Peterson Verified Buyer – 26 March 2025

    Let me set one thing straight.. This is my first mechanical keyboard and I am very much used to a standard keyboard, which doesn’t require as much force to type. First of all, this is an amazing keyboard. It sounds amazing, the keys look amazing, but I feel it clunky to type on. It is a much heavier keypress than I am used to and have not been able to adjust to it too well. My WPM on the amazing Dell XPS series laptop I have about a 80-90wpm but with this keyboard it goes down to 60-70. That is me nitpicking this keyboard. I am a college and transport this keyboard twice a year, and this is a chunky boy.