This keyboard doesnt have everything you could want, i moved from a razer blackwidow chroma v2 to this. But this keyboard is the best ive ever used, the MX Reds are amazingly smooth, the rgb lighting is great but wont hurt your eyes or distract you, the media keys had an issue with the volume wheel...

CORSAIR has updated the original STRAFE RGB keyboard after three years and aims to offer a similar enthusiast-grade keyboard with more value for money. The new STRAFE RGB MK.2 now has hardware playback, more dedicated buttons, and support from a new unified software driver, and retains the...

Along with the K70, the Corsair STRAFE RGB MK.2 also received a revamped design with additional features delivering a premium mechanical keyboard.

Dedicated multimedia and volume control; Impressive software support

Too expensive

When looking for a high-end machinal keyboard, most people have a checklist of must-haves before even considering a certain board. For the most part, all of them include: must be RGB, solid build quality, 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover and quality switches.

Corsair has superseded the earlier Strafe RGB keyboard with the release of its Corsair Strafe RGB MK. 2, which takes the formula of the original and adds just a few quality-of-life improvements. While it's a good gaming keyboard , it's not the most compelling option on the market.

USB pass-through; Handy extra buttons; Cherry MX Silent switches are quieter

Crazy thick cable; Oddly squishy key presses; Difficult customization software; Not a competitive offer

Enthusiast gamers may set their sights on Corsair's flagship mechanical keyboard, the venerable K95 RGB Platinum , but the premium price tag can serve as a sizeable obstacle. Appreciating that most users' budgets don't stretch quite that far, Corsair has been busy refreshing its second-tier...

Cherry MX Silent doesn't make a racket; Dedicated multimedia controls; Excellent RGB lighting; USB passthrough; Mature software utility

Plastic top plate; Feet not lined with rubber; Keycap font an acquired taste

Corsair have completely cemented themselves at the top of the gaming keyboard scene, offering multiple different variations of their keyboards allowing gamers the ultimate in choice when it comes to their favourite past time.

+ Brilliant RGB lighting; + Solid build quality; + Same price as previous generation; + USB passthrough; + Wrist rest; + Media keys + volume roller; + 8MB on-board memory; + Full N-Key Rollover

Yes, we like the updated Strafe RGB keyboard. The changes that were implemented improved the quality and overall user experience with this nice piece of hardware. The Strafe MK.2 is much more versatile compared to its predecessor. It's not cheap though we feel it's worth the price.

When you ask gamers or enthusiasts about their favorite manufacture for peripherials, Corsair's name normally comes up. Over the last few years, Corsair has released quite a few keyboards, mice and headsets. The Corsair Strafe RGB MK.2 is the latest in the Strafe line.

Corsair has recently updated two of its popular gaming keyboards – the K70 RGB & the Strafe RGB – with the new boards adopting the ‘MK.2' moniker. In this review we take a look at the improvements made to the Strafe, which is one of Corsair's more affordable high end keyboards.