K5V2
Cherry XtrfyReleased Mar 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Jun 30, 2026
Premium mechanical keyboard with smooth switches and software-free customization for a superior typing experience. The Cherry Xtrfy K5V2 scores 75/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the mechanical keyboards category. Coverage includes reviews from Cgmagonline, Funkykit, Cnet, and Pcgamer.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Pros
- Premium build quality(3)
- Smooth switches(3)
- Software-free operation(2)
- Good typing experience(2)
- Highly customizable(2)
Cons
- Limited features(7)
- Poor design(5)
- High price(4)
- Cheap keycaps(2)
5 Publication Reviews
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The CHERRY XTRFY K5V2 Compact Keyboard impressed by providing a comfortable, full-featured, stylish keyboard, that is easy to use, even with its compact size and lack of software.
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With the ability to fully customize it the way you want it, and featuring Cherry’s very own hotswappable MX2A Red switches … you won’t find a better compact 65% mechanical gaming keyboard on the marke...
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The Cherry XTRFY K5V2 is a great compact gaming keyboard with wonderful switches and granular customization, though it lacks software support and uniform key acoustics.
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Cherry's new switch is a marked improvement over its extremely popular and widespread predecessor, and the Xtrfy K5V2 keyboard is a lavishly lit and sturdy home for them.
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While the new MX2A switches are an interesting update, the Cherry Xtrfy K5V2 is let down by a plain bottom, ABS keycaps, and a high price point that makes it hard to recommend over competitors.
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