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Cherry MX 3.0S

Name: Cherry MX 3.0S, Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Robust Aluminum Housing, RGB-Lighting, Full Key Rollover, Anti Ghosting, MX2A Silent RED Switches
Brand: Cherry
SKU: B0BT55NVNF

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Bottom line: The Cherry MX 3.0S: MX2A Silent RED switches rated for 50M+ actuations per key; main trade-off: uses an older micro-USB connector, not modern USB-C.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ MX2A Silent RED switches rated for 50M+ actuations per key
✓ Screw-free extruded aluminum housing for a rigid, stable base
✓ Quiet linear switches with no click, good for shared rooms
✓ Full N-key rollover plus anti-ghosting registers every keypress
✓ 16.8M-color RGB, fully programmable via CHERRY UTILITY software

Cons

✗ Uses an older micro-USB connector, not modern USB-C
✗ No dedicated media keys or volume wheel
✗ No wrist rest included in the box
✗ Wired only, with no wireless or Bluetooth option

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Cherry MX 3.0S using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Cherry's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

High-performance gaming keyboard with mechanical keys: Elegant extruded aluminum housing meets intelligent, technical design (completely screw-free!)
CHERRY MX2A SILENT RED switches: Smooth and quiet typing feel with linear switching characteristics (no click) and more than 50 million actuations per key. High-quality mechanical
Vibrant RGB backlighting with over 16 million colors: Numerous integrated color schemes and lighting effects (individually programmable with the CHERRY UTILITY software)
Useful gaming features: Full N-key rollover (all keys are read simultaneously), anti-ghosting (no wrong entries) + WIN key lock for game mode
Practical: Secure, detachable USB-A to micro-USB cable and 4 round rubber feet on the underside of the keyboard – so nothing slips, even during hectic gaming sessions

Full Specifications

Brand	Cherry
Color	Black
Style	Classic
Theme	E-Sports
Generation	3rd Generation
Model Name	CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0 S
Style Name	Classic
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Switch Type	Linear
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	G80-3874LWAUS-2
Power Source	Corded Electric
Built-In Media	USB Cable
Item Type Name	Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Number of Keys	109
Button Quantity	109
Connection Type	Wired
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Mfr Part Number	G80-3874LWAUS-2
Processor Count	1
Full listing title	Cherry MX 3.0S, Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Robust Aluminum Housing, RGB-Lighting, Full Key Rollover, Anti Ghosting, MX2A Silent RED Switches, Black

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