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CHERRY MX BOARD 1.0 BACKLIGHT Mechanical Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2019-03-06

Thanks to the included MX Brown switches, this keyboard is ideal for typing documents, by offering a tactile bump; it does not offer the RGB features of modern gaming keyboards, so it would fit better in offices where you perform your day-to-day activities. We are getting the full n-key rollover functionality (all keys are being read at the same time), while anti-ghosting makes sure that there will be no input errors. Despite the lack of software to drive the LEDs, we can always control these via the dedicated function keys and multimedia buttons are available for the user as well.

Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

CHERRY has already launched a lot of peripherals of good quality, while maintaining a low price point; the MX BOARD 1.0 Backlight is no exception, by including the well-known MX switches. For this particular model, we can choose from either MX Reds (Linear, 45cN) or MX Browns (Tactile, 55cN) and different language layouts (Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, UK or Pan-Nordic).

The keyboard is shipped inside a simple, all-black cardboard enclosure, with the product name and manufacturer logo on top:

The main product features are written on the side of the packaging, in multiple languages:

Our sample was shipped with an UK layout and MX Brown switches:

A photo of the full-sized keyboard in operation can be observed on the bottom box area:

For extra protection against transport damages, the keyboard is also wrapped inside a transparent plastic bag:

As accessories, we will receive the documentation, a set of extra rubber feet but also a palmrest:

The manual does offer general details on the keyboard usage, including how to attach the provided feet:

Here is a closer look on the supplied rubber feet accessories; these get installed over the kickstand assembly:

The plastic palmrest does feature a grippy texture, but not rubber coating as we have seen with high-end keyboards from CORSAIR:

A nice, debossed MX logo can be observed on the right side:

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