And while it’s not quite on par with Razer’s Chroma game integration, Corsair has taken some steps toward more game-specific lighting. There’s no dedicated macro keys on the Strafe MK.2, but you can essentially assign any function to any key.
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Recording macros is likewise a fairly straightforward affair-albeit with a real learning curve to figure out how to assign things to a profile. Once you get the hang of it, assigning lighting presets is fairly easy. The software is unfortunately still kind of a hassle until you get used to navigating the menus. You can keep tabs on things like CPU and GPU heat and processing load, which is a nice touch, if you’re not already using another program to do the same. One new addition to the latest version of Cue is a tab within the software for hardware monitoring. Corsair Strafe RGB MK.2 - SoftwareThe Strafe MK.2 uses Corsair’s Cue software to control lighting effects, macros, and swapping profiles on the keyboard. Also like the updated K70, the Strafe MK.2 also has tunnels on its underbelly for cable routing, but unlike the K70 there is no USB passthrough at all. Oddly this feature is specific to the Strafe, and not found on the more expensive models. There’s also a couple of handsome light bars on each side of the keyboard that put off some nice side-glow. The per-key lighting setup means you can customize the Strafe MK.2 to whatever style you want, and the new-for-this-model onboard memory can store three profiles for different users or even particular games. The RGB lighting on the Strafe MK.2 is excellent and the colors glow wonderfully from under the keycaps. These keycaps are very similar to what’s included with the Corsair K70 and work great, though I only tested the replacement FPS caps. Corsair also included a set of textured replacement keycaps for FPS and MOBA games, along with a key-puller tool. But the floating key setup on the Strafe MK.2 does at least keep things easy to clean. While the soft, matte finish of the keys is decent, I did find them to quickly become fingerprint magnets. The keycaps themselves are comfortably spaced and make typing a pleasant experience. The availability of more tactile switches, like Browns or Blues, would be a welcome addition. While the switches on this board are a bit quieter than most mechanical switches, I don’t personally find the normal Cherry MX Red switches to be terribly loud anyway. The unit sent to me for review featured the latter and I found the switches to work flawlessly with quick, linear action.
Another change to the MK.2 is that it now comes in two switch types Cherry MX Red or Cherry MX Silent (the previous model was Silent only). Corsair has really perfected these things, and the Strafe MK.2 is no exception with a nice, textured roller that makes adjusting in-game (or music) volume a breeze.
Easily the biggest change to the MK.2 is Corsair has added the same media control setup it employs on its more expensive keyboards a small assortment of media keys and a volume wheel.
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This is a full-size keyboard, including a full numpad.
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The K70 received a larger wrist rest this update cycle, and it would be welcome here too, but I suppose Corsair is trying to differentiate the models somewhat. Danielle Abraham + 1 moreThe removable wrist rest has a rubberized coating, and the textured surface kept my hands from sliding around, but it’s a bit too small and could have offered better wrist support.
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