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Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£260
Avg. price in US: ~$300
Layout size: TKL
Connection type: USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Switch type: mechanical
Polling rate: 8000 Hz

Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 review. Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among keyboards and if it is worth buying.

6.9

Good

7.0

Very good

6.4

Good

6.0
Gaming
Score components:
28.0%
10
Polling rate
24.0%
1.0
Rapid trigger
20.0%
1.0
Adjustable actuation
16.0%
10
Hot-swappable switches
12.0%
10
Onboard memory
7.4
Typing
Score components:
28.0%
4.0
Wrist rest included
24.0%
10
Legend method
20.0%
10
Adjustable feet
15.0%
9.0
Typing angle
13.0%
4.0
Pre-lubed stabilizers
3.3
Programming
Score components:
30.0%
1.0
QMK support
26.0%
1.0
VIA support
18.0%
1.0
Mac compatibility
14.0%
10
Multi-device pairing
12.0%
10
Connection type

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Verdict

The Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.3 TKL Wireless is a high-end mechanical gaming keyboard featuring a robust aluminum housing and a gasket-mounted construction with multi-layer internal padding for a dampened typing experience. It boasts extreme performance specs, including a 4,000 Hz wireless and 8,000 Hz wired polling rate, triple-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired), and hot-swappable Cherry MX2A switches paired with durable double-shot PBT keycaps. A standout characteristic is the integrated LCD display and tactile rotary knob for managing RGB lighting, monitoring battery life, and switching between up to three paired Bluetooth devices on the fly. Main pros include its premium build quality, exceptionally low latency for competitive gaming, and the convenience of hardware-level adjustments without mandatory software. However, some cons include its high price point compared to similar enthusiast boards, a matte surface that easily shows scratches and fingerprints, and somewhat limited customization options within the companion software.

Technical Specifications of Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3

Overall score

6.9

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.

When it matters: When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Switches

4.3

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Switch type

What it is: Identifies the switch technology used by the keyboard, such as mechanical, optical, or Hall effect.

When it matters: When you are choosing between different response technologies and their long-term behavior.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical

Switch feel

What it is: Describes the keypress character, such as linear, tactile, or clicky.

When it matters: When the sensation of each keypress changes comfort, control, and noise level for your use.

Importance: HIGH

linear

Switch name

What it is: States the specific switch model used by the keyboard.

When it matters: When the exact switch model matters because small tuning differences affect your preference.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cherry MX2A Red

Actuation force

What it is: Measures how much force is needed to actuate a key.

When it matters: When finger fatigue, accidental presses, or key resistance matters to your typing style.

Importance: HIGH

45 g

Min actuation distance

What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.

When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Design

6.9

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Keyboard type

What it is: Identifies the keyboard technology, such as mechanical, membrane, optical, or Hall effect.

When it matters: When you need a keyboard built around a specific switch technology or feel profile.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical

Layout size

What it is: States the keyboard form factor and how much of the standard keyset it includes.

When it matters: When desk space, portability, or access to a full key set affects how you work or play.

Importance: HIGH

TKL

Layout standard

What it is: Specifies the regional layout standard, such as ANSI, ISO, or JIS.

When it matters: When you need a regional key layout that matches your language habits or keycap set.

Importance: MEDIUM

ANSI

N. of keys

What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.

When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

Importance: MEDIUM

Profile

What it is: Describes whether the keyboard uses a low-profile or standard-height design.

When it matters: When key height changes your typing comfort, travel distance, or the overall desk setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Connectivity & Power

9.0

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Connection type

What it is: Specifies how the keyboard connects, such as USB, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth.

When it matters: When latency, cable management, or wireless flexibility is part of your buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

Multi-device pairing

What it is: Shows whether the keyboard can stay paired with multiple devices for quicker switching.

When it matters: When you switch regularly between a laptop, tablet, and other devices on one desk.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.

When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.

Importance: MEDIUM

Mac compatibility

What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.

When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.

Importance: HIGH

Battery life

What it is: Estimates how long the keyboard can run on a full charge.

When it matters: When the keyboard needs to last through workweeks, travel, or long gaming stretches without constant charging.

Importance: HIGH

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Features

7.5

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RGB lighting

What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes customizable RGB lighting effects.

When it matters: When visual customization and desk aesthetics matter to your setup.

Importance: HIGH

Per-key RGB

What it is: Shows whether each key can be lit and controlled independently instead of sharing one uniform lighting zone.

When it matters: When customizing each key individually matters for visuals, games, or shortcut visibility.

Importance: HIGH

RGB zones

What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.

When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

Importance: LOW

Underglow / side lighting

What it is: Shows whether the case includes lighting around the underside or outer edges in addition to the keys themselves.

When it matters: When edge lighting is part of the visual style you want from the keyboard.

Importance: MEDIUM

Backlight direction

What it is: Specifies whether the switches use north-facing or south-facing backlighting.

When it matters: When you care about switch compatibility, keycap interference, or lighting placement.

Importance: LOW

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Materials

7.0

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Case material

What it is: Describes the main material used for the keyboard case.

When it matters: When build feel, rigidity, and overall finish influence your sense of quality.

Importance: HIGH

aluminum

Plate material

What it is: Describes the material used for the mounting plate beneath the switches.

When it matters: When keyboard stiffness, sound profile, and bottom-out feel matter more than the switch spec sheet alone.

Importance: HIGH

polycarbonate

Keycap material

What it is: Describes the material used to make the keycaps.

When it matters: When surface texture, wear resistance, and sound of the keycaps affect your choice.

Importance: HIGH

PBT

Keycap profile

What it is: Describes the shape and height profile of the keycaps.

When it matters: When key shape and sculpting affect comfort, wrist angle, and the sound of each press.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cherry

Legend method

What it is: Describes how the legends are applied to the keycaps, which affects durability and visibility.

When it matters: When you care about how long key legends stay readable after heavy use.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 vs the average keyboard

Why is Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 better than the average keyboard?

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8x higher polling rate
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
What it is: Measures how often the keyboard reports input to the computer each second.
When it matters: When low input delay matters and you want the keyboard reporting to the PC as often as possible.
Importance: HIGH
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz
15% larger battery capacity
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a larger battery than the average keyboard (4,600 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
What it is: Measures how much electric charge the battery can store, usually in mAh.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.
Importance: HIGH
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a larger battery than the average keyboard (4,600 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.4600 mAh vs 4000 mAh
Built-in display
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes a built-in screen for status information, controls, or custom widgets.
When it matters: When onboard information or direct controls on the keyboard are useful in daily use.
Importance: MEDIUM
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
Volume control wheel
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.8% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes a dedicated wheel or roller for hardware volume control.
When it matters: When frequent hardware volume control matters enough that you do not want to rely on function-key shortcuts.
Importance: MEDIUM
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.8% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
2 more keys
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has more keys than the average keyboard (89 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.
Importance: MEDIUM
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has more keys than the average keyboard (89 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.89 vs 87
5 more RGB zones
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (88 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.
Importance: LOW
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (88 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.88 vs 83
2 newer release date
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is newer than the average keyboard (2,025 vs 2,023). The average keyboard was released in 2,023.
July 2025.
What it is: States when the keyboard was officially launched or became available.
When it matters: When you prefer a newer board for more recent wireless standards, firmware support, or hardware revisions.
Importance: LOW
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is newer than the average keyboard (2,025 vs 2,023). The average keyboard was released in 2,023.2025 vs 2023
2 more keys
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has more keys than the average keyboard (89 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
2 newer release date
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is newer than the average keyboard (2,025 vs 2,023). The average keyboard was released in 2,023.
15% larger battery capacity
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a larger battery than the average keyboard (4,600 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
8x higher polling rate
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
Built-in display
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
Volume control wheel
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.8% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
5 more RGB zones
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (88 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.

Connectivity & Power

Why is Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 worse than the average keyboard?

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28.1% higher weight
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 weighs more than the average keyboard (1,250 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
5.5 mm higher keyboard height
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is taller than the average keyboard (44 mm vs 38.5 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.5 mm.
6 mm thicker design
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is thicker than the average keyboard (44 mm vs 38 mm). The average keyboard thickness is 38 mm.
Limited Mac support
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
No pre-lubed stabilizers
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.1% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.
Limited Mac support
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.
When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.
Importance: HIGH
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
No pre-lubed stabilizers
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.1% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.
What it is: Shows whether the stabilizers arrive factory-lubricated instead of requiring manual tuning for smoother larger keys.
When it matters: When larger keys like space, enter, and shift need to feel smoother and sound less rattly out of the box.
Importance: MEDIUM
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.1% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.
0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.
When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.
Importance: MEDIUM
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
28.1% higher weight
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 weighs more than the average keyboard (1,250 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
What it is: Measures the total mass of the keyboard.
When it matters: When you care whether the keyboard feels easy to carry or heavy enough to stay planted on the desk.
Importance: HIGH
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 weighs more than the average keyboard (1,250 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.1250 g vs 976 g
2x more expensive
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£260 vs £130).
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£260 vs £130).£260 vs £130
24.7% lower user score
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.42 vs 8.000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters: When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.42 vs 8.000).6.42 vs 8
5.5 mm higher keyboard height
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is taller than the average keyboard (44 mm vs 38.5 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.5 mm.
What it is: Measures the keyboard's vertical dimension from its base to its highest point.
When it matters: When the keyboard has to fit under shelves, trays, or other tight desk constraints.
Importance: MEDIUM
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is taller than the average keyboard (44 mm vs 38.5 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.5 mm.44 mm vs 38.5 mm
6 mm thicker design
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is thicker than the average keyboard (44 mm vs 38 mm). The average keyboard thickness is 38 mm.
What it is: Measures the keyboard's front-to-back depth or body thickness.
When it matters: When front height and overall keyboard bulk affect comfort or portability.
Importance: MEDIUM
Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3 is thicker than the average keyboard (44 mm vs 38 mm). The average keyboard thickness is 38 mm.44 mm vs 38 mm

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What customers like about Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3?

High performance with 8,000Hz wired and 4,000Hz wireless polling rates
Premium build quality with a sturdy aluminum frame and gasket-mounted design
Excellent typing experience and acoustics using factory-lubricated MX2A switches
Versatile triple-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB-C)
Useful integrated LCD display and tactile rotary knob for on-the-fly settings
Hot-swappable PCB allowing for easy switch customization without soldering
Solid battery life, supported by a large 4,600 mAh battery

What customers dislike about Cherry Xtrfy MX8 3?

Very high price point ($299 / £299) compared to similar performance rivals
Matte surface on the deck is prone to showing scratches and fingerprints easily
Companion software is basic, unintuitive, and lacks deep customization
High profile design may cause discomfort without an included wrist rest
LCD screen customization for GIFs and images is somewhat limited
Number strip lighting can be difficult to see at certain angles

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