On October 18, CHERRY released the MX BOARD 9.0 mechanical keyboard in Shanghai, with its long-awaited MX RGB switch built-in; It is worth noting that another flagship new product, MX BOARD 8.0, was launched in the press conference, which uses 80% of the all metal layout of the game mechanical keyboard, and comes with an aluminum outer package of the weapon box.
The picture shows the MX BOARD 9.0 mechanical keyboard.
CHERRY MX BOARD 9.0 (hereinafter referred to as 9.0) is equipped with Cherry's own MX RGB switch (the first one to be listed will be the black axis). Each MX RGB switch is manufactured by the factory in Auerbach, Germany. The two metal chips inside adopt the gold cross contact technology. The backlight SMD LEDs chip type module has a color value of 16.7 million colors and a theoretical value of 50 million times in the uniaxial service life laboratory. At the same time, it has multiple backlight effects, supporting firmware expansion.
Compared with Cherry's traditional keyboard, MX BOARD 9.0 is more fashionable in appearance and bolder in design. The upper and lower covers are sanded for the black texture of the piano, and the wings are designed with sandwich white backlight. Practical functions such as full key conflict free, 15 macro keys and Win lock key are the real needs of game users. The first one to launch is MX RGB black axis. The retail price is 1399 yuan, which is 100 yuan higher than the price of MX BOARD 6.0.
Spiral support feet can adjust the desired keyboard radian.
The light effect, brightness and volume can be easily controlled through the multi-function control knob.
CHERRY launched the corresponding E-sports special key cap assembly for MX BOARD 9.0, with a total of eight keys and 40 washers, which can make the key response faster and shorten the trigger stroke to 1.6mm.
In addition, CHERRY also brought MX BOARD 8.0 (hereinafter referred to as 8.0). CHERRY 8.0 has three major characteristics, 80% of which is simplified layout (commonly known as 87 keys); Full keyboard aluminum body, CNC anodizing treatment; Aluminum silver weapon box.
CD texture is adopted at the side, and the reel rotating support design is adopted.
MX BOARD 8.0 comes with aluminum military firebox packaging.
MX BOARD 8.0 adopts a suspended upper cover, full keys without impact, white backlight, delicate two-color transparent key cap, and also supports macro keys. With CHERRY MX black, green, tea and black axles for selection, the retail price is 1499 yuan, and it will be sold by appointment after the press conference.
CHERRY has also provided new accessories for G80-3000 old users, JA 0400 cherry solid wood hand rest. The raw materials are FAS grade natural cherry wood originally produced in the United States, and FAS cherry wood can be called the top grade. For surface treatment, OSMO vegetable wood wax oil and nitrocellulose environment-friendly wood paint are to be used to ensure the display of cherry wood texture and perfect touch. The retail price is 199 yuan, which is sold in limited quantity.
At the end of the press conference, customized players of mechanical keyboards will open more kinds of MX axis for sale in Tmall stores, which is expected to be launched in December.
CHERRY's new real machine pictures:
The new flagship MX BOARD 9.0.
Multi function knob, which can adjust backlight, volume, etc.
The keyboard has multiple macro keys.
The support foot adopts the performance of the knob, which can achieve a variety of different angles, and has better adaptability than the traditional support foot.
MX BOARD 9.0 has a large palm rest.
Another flagship of CHERRY, the compact 87 key MX BOARD 8.0, adopts suspended design and metal panel.
MX BOARD 8.0 internally disassembled structure.
JA 0400 cherry solid wood handle.