CHERRY G80-3000 Keyboard Review

CHERRY G80-3000 Keyboard

8.9

8.9/10

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The timeless CHERRY G80-3000 Keyboard is durable, reliable and sure switching action. Proven millions of times over. The G80-3000 standard PC keyboard is based on the reliable MX technology with Gold Crosspoint contacts. 

CHERRY G80-3000 Keyboard Features:

• Key technology: MX
• Service life, standard key: > 50 million key operations
• Operation characteristics: Product dependant, see table “Models”
• Inscription technology: Laser
• Inscription layout: Standard
• Number of Keys: Product dependant, see table “Models”

This product is what you expect from a Cherry keyboard. The keys produce a solid clickity-clack sound as you type which for me is strangely satisfying. I like the solid sound of this as I type, but be warned it’s loud and may annoy co-workers or any cats.

The response from the keys is excellent, and I found I was typing more accurately at higher speeds due to the deep (and yet light) press required. The keys have a concave shape at the top and a surface that feels pleasant to touch.

I would recommend this keyboard for programming/office work, and not for gaming, there are far better choices in this price range, and the noise/light key-press is more of a hindrance in situations where the same buttons are just being mashed over and over. I didn’t buy the keyboard for this purpose anyway as I knew what to expect, I’m just including the information.

Overall, the CHERRY G80-3000 Keyboard is a well-made product that has survived several falls/hard knocks without any damage and has retained its pleasant key-response despite extensive use. I would have loved to have seen backlighting.

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