CHERRY has expanded its range of mechanical keyboard switches with the launch of the MX ILLUMA RED, MX ILLUMA BROWN and MX EMERALD REEF. Designed for different typing preferences, the new switches focus on improved stability, enhanced RGB lighting and quieter operation. The new launches are also included in CHERRY's MX EXPERIENCE BOX 2ND EDITION, which gives users the opportunity to test 10 different MX switches and compare typing feel, responsiveness and sound levels.

CHERRY is expanding its range of industrial solutions with the launch of the CHERRY K37ID, a compact keyboard designed for businesses operating in demanding workplace environments. Combining a space-saving design with IP54-rated protection against dust and water splashes, the K37ID delivers a practical and cost-effective solution for organizations looking to equip individual or multiple workstations.

"The K37ID combines the features businesses need most: full-size functionality in a compact design, IP54 protection against dust and splashes and great value for money", says Gunnar Schreck, Head of Product Management at CHERRY. "It's a smart investment for businesses, with benefits at every workstation and even greater value when equipping multiple workstations."

Following a series of flagship gaming launches, CHERRY XTRFY is expanding its range to bring high-performance gaming gear to a wider audience. Announced today at Gamescon, the M42V2 is an ultralight gaming mouse designed for players of all levels and the first product in a new series of mice from the brand. Weighing just 45 grams and featuring a modular design with two interchangeable back shells, the M42V2 combines competitive-grade performance with an accessible price point.

"I've tried a lot of gaming mice over the years, and the M42V2 surprised me. At this price point, it's the best-feeling mouse I've ever tried. The shape, the weight and the clicks just feel right. It shows that you don't have to spend a lot to get a great gaming mouse", says Emil "HeatoN" Christensen, eight-time Counter-Strike world champion and Esports Hall of Fame inductee.

CHERRY is expanding its security portfolio with the Smart Board 1150 and the Smart Terminal ST-1150. As the successors to the CHERRY KC 1000 SC and the Smart Terminal ST-1144, both models are based on a completely new, proprietary electronics and firmware architecture.

The Smart Terminal ST-1150 will now be manufactured entirely in Europe. With this move, CHERRY establishes a foundation for the platform's long-term development, simplifies customer support, and enables organizations to flexibly adapt to future regulatory and security-related requirements.

Cherry Xtrfy has expanded its premium portfolio with the K63W Pro Compact Ultra-Wideband. It is the first gaming keyboard to combine Ultra-Wideband technology with a wireless polling rate of 8000 Hz, alongside a low-profile gasket-mounted construction. The package is completed by CHERRY MX Low Profile 2.0 switches, a new esports-oriented 70% layout, and a 6000 mAh battery for long wireless gaming sessions.

The K63W Pro Compact was unveiled at Computex 2026 in Taipei, where it featured on several "Best of Computex" lists from various media outlets. The keyboard is aimed at experienced gamers looking for a fast, reliable wireless solution with a high-quality typing feel. The K63W Pro Compact is the first gaming keyboard from Cherry Xtrfy to feature Ultra-Wideband connectivity. This technology transmits data via short pulses across a broad frequency spectrum and operates within its own frequency range. As a result, interference from other wireless devices is significantly reduced, and the connection remains stable even in congested wireless environments.

At Computex, Cherry Xtrfy announces the launch of the K63W Pro Compact, bringing new Ultra-Wideband technology to gaming keyboards. Paired with a true 8000 Hz polling rate, the K63W Pro delivers a new level of wireless performance.

The next evolution of wireless gaming
While traditional wireless solutions operate within narrow and crowded frequency bands, Ultra-Wideband transmits data in short bursts across a much wider frequency spectrum. This enables more precise signal timing, reduced interference and stable wireless communication, even in crowded wireless environments. Built around four key pillars for gaming peripherals, the technology supports lower-latency wireless performance, high throughput for true 8000 Hz polling, more robust connectivity and greater power efficiency for longer battery life.

The K5 Pro TMR Compact combines 8K polling, customisable CHERRY MK Crystal magnetic switches, and a compact design for precise input and ultra-fast response times. The key component of this new CHERRY XTRFY keyboard is Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, which is considered the next evolutionary step in magnetic switches. Compared to Hall Effect sending, TMR delivers greater precision by capturing extremely small changes in the magnetic field, enabling accuracy down to 0.01 mm.

For gamers, this technology translates to noticeably higher sensitivity and shorter response times. Paired with CHERRY MagCrate software, it also enables complete control over every keystroke, including fine-tuning actuation points and assigning multiple functions to a single key based on how far or how long it's pressed. The K5 Pro TMR Compact boasts an 8000 Hz polling rate, transmitting signals to the computer up to eight times per millisecond. Combined with TMR, it delivers maximum sensitivity, stable signals and minimal latency. This enables extremely fast reactions which is an essential advantage in competitive gaming.

CHERRY XTRFY has introduced the K33 Compact Wireless, a compact gaming keyboard designed for entry-level users looking for wireless connectivity and a mechanical-style typing experience at a more accessible price point. It is intended to bring core gaming features into a simpler and more space-efficient design suited to both gaming and everyday use.The K33 Compact Wireless is a 75% layout keyboard offering three connection modes: 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and USB. This allows it to be used across a range of devices, with straightforward switching between setups such as desktop PCs, laptops and mobile devices, without the need to re-pair each time. The wireless options are designed to support both gaming and general use, depending on the selected mode.

The keyboard supports a 1000 Hz polling rate when used in 2.4 GHz wireless mode, aimed at delivering stable and responsive input performance, helping ensure accurate input during fast-paced gameplay. The 75% layout is designed to provide a compact format while retaining essential functionality. Selected shortcut functions for media control and lighting adjustments are included, alongside dedicated Windows and Mac modes for use across different systems.

With the CHERRY XTRFY K33 Compact Wireless, CHERRY XTRFY presents a flexible gaming keyboard that combines the key features of modern gaming peripherals in a compact and accessible package. Designed for an easy start, the K33 Compact Wireless is aimed at those looking for an affordable entry point without compromising strong connectivity, reliable performance and a comfortable mechanical-like typing experience.

Maximum flexibility and reliable performance
The CHERRY XTRFY K33 Compact Wireless offers maximum flexibility thanks to its tri-mode connectivity: It can be connected via 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth or USB. This not only allows it to be used with a variety of devices but also enables you to switch quickly between your gaming setup, laptop or mobile devices without having to change connections or interrupt your session.

The K5 Pro TMR Compact takes CHERRY XTRFY's popular K5 keyboard to a new level. This gaming keyboard, featuring CHERRY MK Crystal Magnetic switches and TMR sensing technology, combines precise input and ultra-fast response times with a compact, stylish design.

"The K5 has become an iconic keyboard in the CHERRY XTRFY range, and with TMR, we're taking it even further. As the next evolution in magnetic keyboards, TMR delivers higher precision and greater flexibility, while 8000 Hz polling brings you a faster, more responsive gaming experience than ever. With full customizability for every keypress and the features gamers need for a competitive advantage, the K5 Pro TMR is built for those who play for the win", says Joakim Jansson, Director of Product Management at CHERRY.

In time for CES 2026, CHERRY's gaming peripherals brand CHERRY XTRFY announces its first keyboards with magnetic switches. Unlike manufacturers relying on Hall effect sensing, CHERRY uses tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, delivering greater precision and significantly lower power consumption. For gamers, that means going wireless without sacrificing the performance or customizability of a magnetic keyboard.

"The demand for magnetic switch keyboards keeps growing, but with TMR, we're taking it further. The MX 8.2 Pro TMR delivers ultra-fast wireless performance and everything users expect from a magnetic keyboard, but with higher precision and more flexibility. With hot-swap support for both magnetic and mechanical switches, the typing experience can be customized in more ways than ever. And this is just the beginning. We're expanding the TMR lineup with the K5 Pro TMR keyboard this spring", says Joakim Jansson, Director of Product Management at CHERRY.

If you've used a modern mechanical keyboard before, you likely have Cherry to thank—mostly for the switch design it pioneered before a flood of cheaper alternatives from China flooded the market when the MX switch patent expired in 2014. In the years since then, Cherry has not had an easy time of things, with the peripherals maker earlier this year announcing that it was moving much of its switch production to a factory in China in an effort to save costs. Despite this move, launching a slew of new switches and office and gaming peripherals earlier this year, and even buying Xtrfy in 2022, it seems as though Cherry still has a profitability problem.

According to recently published notes from an extraordinary general meeting (via Heise), Cherry made a net loss of €20.4 million between January and September 2025, prompting two actions from the company's leadership. For starters, Cherry has officially completed moving all of its switch production to China—a process which it had already started earlier this year—leaving the headquarters in Auerbach, Germany to operate as a development, logistics, and service center. In addition to completing the move to Chinese factories for production, Cherry is currently looking to sell off some of its subsidiaries—specifically its peripherals business, responsible for the manufacturing of all office and gaming keyboards and mice, or its Digital Health & Solutions division. The CFO, Jurjen Jongma, commented that "it is currently neither possible nor advisable to strengthen the group's equity in any other way than through strategic mergers and acquisitions options."

The new CHERRY STREAM DESKTOP ULTIMATE is the ideal solution for anyone who values efficiency, comfort and precision. The set includes a wireless mouse and keyboard designed to perform across a range of tasks, from software development and graphic design to managing complex spreadsheets and extended coding sessions.

"The CHERRY STREAM ULTIMATE series is built to make precision feel easy. With the CHERRY ProScroll wheel powered by electromagnetic technology, you can pick from preset modes or fine-tune the feel to suit your work. From tactile steps for detailed tasks to freewheeling for fast navigation. Combined with great ergonomics and flexible wireless connectivity, the STREAM DESKTOP ULTIMATE is built to keep you comfortable and in control wherever you work", says Joakim Jansson, Head of Product & Portfolio at CHERRY.

The Qwertykeys Neo65 keyboard line-up, known for its premium build quality, customizability, and relatively affordable price, was recently updated with a Hall effect version in the Sonic He+, with Qwertykeys promising an upgrade module akin to the one offered by Wooting for the 60HE+ for Neo65 mechanical keyboard owners. That Sonic He+ PCB module has now become a reality, offering Neo65 owners a drop-in upgrade to turn their mechanical keyboard into an HE keyboard with 8,000 Hz polling. Unlike the Wooting 60HE+ module, the Sonic65 He+ module kit comes with just about everything you'll need to convert a mechanical Neo65 keyboard to its Hall effect sibling. That means the PCB and a carbon fiber plate, a new ribbon cable, mounting and assembly hardware, Owlab Nova Magnetic switches, stabilizers, case and plate foams, and even the frosted translucent keycaps with the cyberpunk green or purple legends.

It also includes accessories, like an upgraded keycap and switch puller, USB cable, and a tool to remove the PCB and plate assembly from the plate. The Sonic65 He+ module is available at $80, and users have a choice of white or green legends on the smoky keycaps. The Sonic65 He+ offers similar features to similar Hall effect gaming keyboards, including customizable actuation distance, Rapid Trigger, SOCD, Dynamic Keystroke, and macro creation via the proprietary NeoFlux web driver. The Hall effect sensors offer 0.01 mm sensitivity, and the Owlab Nova Magnetic switches included with the module have 3.5 mm of travel and a 50 gf bottom-out force, which is similar to the linear red mechanical switches that come with many old-school gaming keyboards. The switches also feature a closed-bottom design and a box stem, which should offer a cleaner sound profile and minimize stem wobble.

OwLab is known for its premium enthusiast DIY mechanical keyboards, like the $499 PT750, with sister company Qwertykeys bringing up the rear with midrange enthusiast DIY kits. Now, however, OwLab has announced a new sub-brand called Ticktype, which appears to fill the pre-built keyboard niche. While the new keyboard brand has only just been given a name, two keyboards that previously fell under the Qwertykeys brand, the Evo75 and Evo80, will now be sold under Ticktype. That said, Ticktype has also debuted the DP104, a new full-size wireless mechanical keyboard that takes inspiration from retro gaming—much like the QK65 MK3 we covered recently—and the custom mechanical keyboard scene, but with the benefits of a pre-built keyboard.

The Tick type DP104, aside from being a full-size mechanical keyboard with a proper num pad and an aluminium case, boasts a number of features that make it both fun to use and easy to mod for beginners just looking at their first mechanical keyboard. For starters, the DP104 has a quick-release ball-catch top case, meaning the top case releases by applying only a little pressure in the correct direction, allowing you full access to the keyboard's interior for stuff like modifications, cleaning, or changing out the gasket mounting system for something stiffer or with more give. The other neat feature is the colorful "interactive pixel display" located above the num pad. This small landscape display can be used for fun features, like the reactive fireworks mode, real-time typing mode, and an "audio reactive mode" that displays an equalizer that reacts to nearby sounds, or you can make it display keyboard status, like battery charge, OS mode, the time, and caps lock status. The DP104 also has a customizable RGB light bar and two volume control buttons just above the arrow keys.

First revealed at CES 2025, the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless mechanical gaming keyboard is now ready for launch. With a slim aluminium design, CHERRY MX LOW PROFILE 2.0 switches, rotary knob and LCD display, the keyboard delivers a smooth, ultra-fast typing experience. Gamers can now outpace their opponents thanks to 4000 Hz wireless and 8000 Hz wired polling rates. The CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 reports up to 8 times every millisecond and enables faster response times with every keystroke.

Joakim Jansson, Head of Product & Portfolio at CHERRY, said: "We're thrilled to launch the MX 10.1 Wireless. With this release, we're taking low-profile keyboards to the next level in every aspect: extreme speed, premium typing feel, a convenient display and rotary knob, and a super-solid aluminium build. It fits the most demanding competitive gamers, as well as anyone who spends their day typing".

The KW 300 MX and KW 300W MX feature insulated housing, a compact 82- key layout and CHERRY's latest MX2A switches, which deliver a soft and quiet typing experience. The hot-swappable sockets allow users to change switch types easily, while high-quality PBT keycaps support long-term durability. Both models offer dimmable white backlighting, and the KW 300 MX includes replaceable keycaps for Mac users.

Additional features include a 1000 Hz polling rate, anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, and AES-128 encryption. The keyboards connect via Bluetooth 5.2 or USB-C and use 65% recycled plastic in the lower housing. Packaging is plastic-free and instead uses silk-like paper and paper-based seals. The KW 550 MX LP uses CHERRY's new MX Low Profile 2.0 switches to reduce overall keyboard height and sound output. With a 96% layout and under 22 mm in height, it includes adjustable feet and offers both Bluetooth 5.2 and USB-C connectivity. As with the other models, the packaging does not include plastic.

First unveiled at CES 2025, the CHERRY XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL Wireless mechanical gaming keyboard and the GP6 and GP7 mousepads are set to launch on 29 July 2025. Developed using decades of experience in keyboards, switches and esports, the latest products focus on precision, responsiveness and feel.

CHERRY XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL Wireless - Hot-swap mechanical keyboard with triple-mode connection
A premium gasket construction in a solid aluminium casing, and a wireless polling rate of 4000 Hz and even 8000 Hz via cable, underline the build quality and responsiveness of the MX 8.3 TKL Wireless. Reporting to the computer up to eight times every millisecond, it ensures ultra-fast response for competitive gaming. The keyboard can be operated in three different ways: via cable, a 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, or Bluetooth for up to three simultaneously paired devices. MX 8.3 TKL comes in the popular and compact tenkeyless format, which gives gamers more space for their mouse and large, comfortable mousepads such as the GP6 and GP7.

Thockfactory was a service that let users design and order custom keycap sets for mechanical keyboards, originally starting out as an enthusiast project in 2023. Despite officially launching in 2024, the service was shut down shortly after launch due to keycap quality issues and UI frustrations. Now, after examining user feedback, taking time to locate a new keycap supplier, and redesigning the online keycap configurator, Thockfactory 2.0 has been launched with a slew of upgrades and a laundry list of plans for the future of the business, according to the founder's Reddit post detailing the relaunch.

Thockfactory keycaps are all dye-sublimated PBT, meaning they won't offer shine-through capability, but they should last a good long while, thanks to the material's oil resistance. At the time of writing, Thockfactory only offers keycaps in Cherry profile, although uniform height and low-profile keycaps are planned for the future, with DSA and XDA profiles specifically mentioned as likely incoming additions. The configurator also offers pretty wide compatibility with a number of standard and not-so-standard layouts, including 100%, TKL, Alice, and 65%, which is always a hit with FPS gamers. In addition to the usual suspects, Thockfactory also offers support for stranger layouts, like unorthodox 40% keyboards, a number of ortholinear layouts, and FRL (F-row-less) options. The configurator also allows you to switch between ISO and ANSI, and there are a number of regional and language variants on offer. According to a Reddit comment by the company's founder, the keycaps are being manufactured by a trustworthy OEM that has a solid track record in the custom keycap space. According to the founder, the main draw of Thockfactory is that it offers more color options and greater flexibility than competitors.

At Computex 2025, CHERRY prepares four new switches, starting with the debut of the IK inductive switch series and the introduction of three new mechanical switches based on the MX platform: MX Honey, MX Blossom, and MX Falcon. The CHERRY IK analog switch uses electromagnetic induction to detect key presses without physical contact between parts. This contactless design eliminates wear while using 50% less power than magnetic switches and 95% less than Hall effect switches. The IK switches will be available this Fall.

Next we have CHERRY's MX Honey, their first silent tactile MX switch, built on the updated MX2A platform. It gives noticeable tactile feedback without the usual noise, thanks to a redesigned spring and factory lubrication. The switch is rated for over 100 million key presses, with availability starting in June 2025, while 36-switch consumer kits will follow.

With the new CHERRY KC 500 MX LP series, CHERRY is launching two slim mechanical keyboards developed specifically to meet the high demands of power users. Whether for office professionals who type extensively or for developers, programmers, and gamers, mechanical switches offer a highly valued typing experience.

As the first models ever to feature the new CHERRY MX Low Profile 2.0 switches, these keyboards stand out with their optimized tactile feedback, improved acoustics, and exceptional durability. The CHERRY KC 500 MX LP is available in both a classic full-size version and a compact tenkeyless (TKL) format - combining cutting-edge technology with elegant design and maximum comfort.

CHERRY, the global leader in mechanical keyboard switch innovation, is proud to introduce the MX Northern Light, a special-edition, community-crafted linear switch delivering the smoothest typing experience CHERRY has ever engineered.

Developed by CHERRY's in-house team of switch enthusiasts, MX Northern Light is a love letter to the keyboard community. It blends the latest MX2A innovations with never-before-seen enhancements, including an ultra-polished top housing and a custom-engineered blue bottom, resulting in a switch that's as smooth as it is striking.

CHERRY, leading manufacturer of high-quality computer peripherals, is expanding its portfolio with a significant innovation in the audio sector: With the CHERRY XTRFY H3 Wireless, the company is launching its first wireless all-round gaming headset. The combination of gaming-optimized sound, additional EQ modes for everyday use, and multiple wireless connectivity options makes it the ideal choice for professional gamers and casual users alike.

With the H3 Wireless headset, CHERRY is expanding the range of its gaming brand CHERRY XTRFY with its first wireless headset. Through its gaming-optimized sound, gamers are immersed even deeper into the action on the screen. The H3 Wireless headset builds on the H1 and H2's esports-focused soundscape and offers audio precision developed in collaboration with experienced professional gamers. The 53 mm drivers amplify important in-game sounds to stay one step ahead of the action.

At CES 2025, CHERRY XTRFY showcased a wide range of products, including the MX 8.3 TKL Wireless and MX 10.1 Wireless keyboards, the H3 Wireless headset, and the GP6 and GP7 mousepads. In the office segment, CHERRY unveiled its first hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, the KW 300 MX, along with the low-profile KC 500 MX LP series and the wireless KW 550 MX LP. The H3 Wireless headset launches in early 2025, with other products following in the second quarter.

CHERRY XTRFY, founded in 1953, is a company with a long and impressive history in the industry, known to many as synonymous with high-end mechanical keyboard switches and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and headsets designed for passionate gamers, e-sports players, and office environments. Now, let's take a closer look at their latest products showcased at CES 2025.

CHERRY XTRFY, the specialist for high-quality gaming peripherals, is updating its successful K4 tenkeyless keyboard. The K4V2 is now available. Compact, with a high-quality, modern design and equipped with CHERRY's MX2A Red switches, it offers optimal performance for professional and casual gamers alike.

The K4 TKL keyboard series has tapped its way into the hearts of gamers since its first launch in 2019. Many esports teams rely on the dependable tenkeyless keyboard and have already won several tournaments with it in the past. Now the Major-winning K4 keyboard is getting an improved version: the K4V2. It is equipped with the new mechanical CHERRY MX2A switches, which ensure smoother typing with improved durability. This makes the K4V2 the first choice for gamers looking for a stable, high-performance keyboard with a practical design.