For CES 2025 (Consumer Electronics Show) showcased Cherry’s latest mechanical keyboards and accessories. At the center of these announcements are the new MX 8.3 TKL Wireless and MX 10.1 Wireless mechanical gaming keyboards, which CHERRY says are “ultra-fast, advanced keyboards for professional and hobbyist gamers alike.”
Besides the size and the fact that the larger XTRFY MX 10.1 TKL has a full numeric keypad, the main difference between the two is that the more compact MX 8.3 TKL features hot-swappable Cherry MX2A switches and dual PBT keycaps, while the MX 10.1 Wireless Features low profile MX 2.0 switches and PBT keycaps.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | CHERRY XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL | CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 TKL |
| Price | $299.00 | $279.00 |
| Keycap material | Double PBT | PBT |
| Key switches | CHERRY MX2A hot swappable | CHERRY MX Low Profile 2.0 |
| N-key rollover | Full | Full |
| Display | LCD display | LCD display |
| Survey frequency | 4000 Hz wireless / 8000 Hz wired | 4000 Hz wireless / 8000 Hz wired |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz adapter, Bluetooth or cable | 2.4 GHz adapter, Bluetooth or cable |
| Battery | 4600 mAh (Bluetooth: up to 1200 hours, Dongle+ 4000 Hz: 55 hours) | 4000 mAh (Bluetooth: up to 900 hours, Dongle + 4000 Hz: 50 hours) |
| Dimensions | 365 x 156 x 44 mm | 427 x 134 x 27 mm |
| Weight | 1250 g | 1100 g |
| Release date | 2nd quarter | 2nd quarter |
Otherwise, these two wireless models offer three connection methods (via dongle, Bluetooth or cable) and a very high polling rate of 4000 Hz in wireless mode or 8000 Hz in wired mode.
Additionally, these mechanical gaming keyboards feature LCD displays with rotary knobs that allow users to track their typing speed, battery life, and more. The Cherry XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL will retail for $299, while the XTRFY MX 10.1 TKL has a slightly lower MSRP of $279.
More Cherry peripherals at CES 2025
The Cherry Corporation has been producing high-quality computer peripherals for several decades. Although Cherry is primarily considered a keyboard manufacturer, it also offers other computer accessories.
Headset type: Closed, full size
Headband: Mechanical, aluminum frame.
Ear pads: Memory foam, protein leather + mesh fabric.
Audio Drivers: Dynamic Ø 53 mm
Frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz
Impedance: 16±15% Ohm
Sensitivity: 94±3 dB at 1 kHz
Connection: USB dongle, Bluetooth 5.1
Cable: USB-C to USB-A charging cable 2 m long
Controls: On/off, key/Bluetooth, volume, microphone mute, equalizer mode
Microphone: Omnidirectional, removable
Weight: 325 g (without microphone and cable)
Battery: 2000 mA (up to 100 h)
Compatibility: PC, Mac, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices
In addition to the MX 8.3 TKL Wireless and MX 10.1 Wireless gaming keyboards, Cherry also announced the new H3 Wireless headset at CES. The wireless connection works via a USB-A dongle or Bluetooth 5.1. This headset is compatible with PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
Official specifications show that this wireless headset is equipped with a 2000 mA battery that can last for 100 hours. When it runs out of power, users can charge it again using a USB-C to USB-A charging cable.
Cherry also announced several non-gaming office keyboards and accessories, including the XTRFY GP6 and GP7 mouse pads, KW 300 MX hot-swappable office keyboard, KW 550 MX LP wireless keyboard, KC 500 MX LP wired keyboard, and KC 500 MX LP TKL . Compact keyboard to meet various computer user needs.
You can take a look at the listed specs to see the differences between these office keyboards below.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | KW 300 MH | KVT 550 MX LP | KS 500 MH LP | KS 500 MX LP TKL |
| Technology | Mechanical – MX2A switches | Mechanical – Low Profile MX Switches | Mechanical – Low Profile MX Switches | Mechanical – Low Profile MX Switches |
| Form factor | Compact | 96% | Full size (100%) | Without key (80%) |
| Connection | USB cable | Bluetooth 5.2 or cable via USB | USB cable | USB cable |
| Dimensions | 320.1 x 134.9 x 38.8 mm | 375.5 x 125.3 x 25.2 mm | 426.4 x 124 x 21.17 mm | 350.8 x 124 x 21.17 mm |
| Weight | 747g | 716g | 652 g | 535g |
Consumers will be able to get their hands on these devices at different points throughout the year. The first to hit the market will be the H3 wireless headset, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025. The remaining computer accessories will appear sometime in the second quarter.
CES 2025 will take place from From Tuesday, January 7 to Friday, January 10, 2025 This event brings together technology companies from all over the world. We at Windows Central are at the show this week and will be reporting on various PC-related announcements as it progresses. So, head here to see our latest coverage.