The CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 is Cherry’s flagship wired gaming keyboard, built around the MX2A Brown tactile switch. Below is the complete spec sheet, pulled from Cherry’s official product page and supplemented with Walmart listing data. If you want the full review, head to the CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 review and product page.
Overall Rating: 9.4/10 — the cleanest stock Cherry MX Brown experience available in 2026.
Switch Specifications
Switch Type
Cherry MX2A Brown (tactile, non-clicky)
Actuation Force
55cN
Pre-Travel
2.0mm
Total Travel
4.0mm
Lifecycle
100 million keystrokes
Factory Lubed
Yes (MX2A revision)
Hot-Swap
No
Build & Materials
Top Plate
CNC-machined aluminum
Bottom Case
Reinforced ABS plastic
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT
Keycap Profile
OEM
Layout
Full-size, 104 keys (US ANSI)
Color
Black
Connectivity & Performance
Connection
USB-C wired (detachable)
Cable
Braided, 1.8m
Polling Rate
Up to 8000Hz
N-Key Rollover
Full NKRO
Anti-Ghosting
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes — profile storage
Media Controls
Dedicated row
RGB Lighting
Per-key
Dimensions & Weight
Width
440mm
Depth
137mm
Height
36mm
Weight
~1.1kg (2.4 lbs)
Compatibility & Software
OS Support
Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux
Software
Cherry Utility (Windows)
Macro Support
Yes — on-the-fly and via software
Game Mode
Yes — disables Windows key
Model Variants
Variant
Switch
Color
MSRP
MX 3.1 Black
MX2A Brown
Black
$135
MX 3.1 White
MX2A Red
White
$119
MX 3.0S Wireless
MX2A Red
Pink
$148
In the Box
CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 keyboard
Detachable braided USB-C cable
Keycap puller
Quick start guide
Warranty
2-year manufacturer warranty from CHERRY. Switches are individually rated for 100 million keystrokes — well past the lifespan of most other keyboard components.
NEXT LEVEL GAMING. The CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 keyboard is not only visually stunning, but also boasts a high-quality aluminum housing and impressive RGB lighting. Featuring the new CHERRY MX2A switches, a noise-damping keyboard structure and CHERRY gaming functions, this keyboard elevates your...
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