--- product_id: 389180845 title: "CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY" brand: "cherry" price: "R5791" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Cherry" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/389180845-cherry-mx-board-3-0-s-wired-mechanical-keyboard-aluminum store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # RGB backlighting with 16M+ colors 109 precision mechanical keys Aluminum housing for ultimate durability CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY **Brand:** cherry **Price:** R5791 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⌨️ Elevate your desk game with silent power and vibrant style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY by cherry - **How much does it cost?** R5791 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/389180845-cherry-mx-board-3-0-s-wired-mechanical-keyboard-aluminum) ## Best For - cherry enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cherry brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic & Stylish Design:** Ambidextrous layout with textured keycaps and subtle NASA-inspired font for a sleek, modern aesthetic that stands out. - • **Unmatched Stability & Build:** Robust textured aluminum frame with screw-in metal legs ensures zero flex and no desk sliding during intense sessions. - • **Professional Grade Connectivity:** Detachable mini-USB B cable offers secure, abrasion-resistant connection built for longevity and easy transport. - • **Vibrant Customizable Illumination:** Choose from over 16 million RGB colors and dynamic lighting routines to match your mood or workspace vibe. - • **Silent Precision at Your Fingertips:** Cherry MX Red Silent switches deliver whisper-quiet, linear keystrokes for focused productivity and gaming. ## Overview The CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0 S is a premium wired mechanical keyboard featuring authentic German-engineered Cherry MX Red Silent switches for quiet, precise typing. Its durable aluminum housing and screw-in metal legs provide unmatched stability, while customizable RGB backlighting offers over 16 million colors and dynamic effects. Designed for professionals and gamers alike, it includes a detachable mini-USB B cable, abrasion-resistant keycaps, and a sleek QWERTY layout, making it the ultimate blend of performance, durability, and style. ## Description The CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0 S is a high-performance mechanical keyboard with a choice of illumination, color, and switch options. The stylish extruded aluminum housing integrates genuine CHERRY MX switches, designed for precise input control and a premium typing experience. The CHERRY MX Gold Crosspoint precision switches, made in Germany with full n-key rollover, anti-ghosting, and a WIN key lock, allow for error-free working. Coveted CHERRY MX Hyperglide key switches further optimize responsiveness, allowing for wobble-free, continuous precision. Creatives and coders alike will appreciate the comfort and accuracy of the CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0 S. Depending on the model, the keyboard features adjustable backlight or impressive RGB illumination in over 16 million colors. Numerous color routines and illumination modes are simple to use with the freely downloadable software. The robust textured aluminum housing and screw-in metal legs provide optimal support – the keyboard remains stable even after hours of work, never flexing or sliding across the desk. The robust workmanship and technical appearance are further demonstrated in the removable cable with durable, secure plug connection, the round rubber feet for extra stability, and the innovative, completely screwless design. The completely abrasion-resistant keycaps are double-shot in plastic or front-lasered, depending on the model. CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0 S - Professional style and performance in an innovative aluminum design! Review: Most luxurious keyboard I've ever owned! - I broke down and bought this keyboard because three low-end models in a row had been pieces of crap, and this model was rated #1 on a "best of 2023" list for silent keyboards. So far, I love it, but it's taking some getting used to. All keyboards are slightly different, but the font on the letter keys is a sort of "NASA" space style font which is a little harder to read than your standard sans-serif keyboard letters. Even more different are the numbers and symbols on the number keys being reversed, so the symbols on each (! on the 1 key, @ on the 2 key, etc) are below the numbers rather than above. There are indicator lights for caps lock, scroll lock and number lock, but talk about subtle--I just found them! But I love the feel, I love the solid construction, I love how quiet the keys are, and I can type really fast on it. It's heavy and it doesn't slip or move while you work. I'm not using it for gaming, but I'm a writer and publisher, so I really need a good keyboard. The keyboard not only glows in rainbow colors, the colors continuously cycle in a slow pulse, which is definitely funky. When I get stuck on writing something I can take a break and watch the keyboard change colors while I think. :-) It works fine with my older Lenovo desktop, I just plugged it into an USB expander and zoom, it was good to go. The delivery was blindingly fast, it arrived the next day. The packaging...not so great. The keyboard had just been tossed into quite a large box with a couple of packing pillows. It arrived just fine (it didn't spend very long in transit!) but the manufacturers might want to know that desertcart is being a bit casual with their product. Review: Awesome keyboard. Best value for the price hands down. - If you like quiet, linear switches with a tight, high-quality feel, you won't do any better than this at the price point. ## Features - CHERRY MX Red Silent switches. The Original and Authentic Cherry MX Switches. Anything else just doesn't meet the standards designed and produced in Germany. - The CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0 S stands for speed and performance. Whether in the home office, office, or gaming, at the end of the day, this keyboard is the ideal partner when it comes to precision. - The textured aluminum housing and screw in metal legs provide solid support. Never flexes or slides across the desk - With CHERRY MX RED SILENT switches, the patented damping minimizes actuation noise without affecting the typical linear MX RED actuation feel. Textured keycaps provide amazing illumination options with color routines in over 16 million colors - The robust quality of workmanship in a technical look is also evident in the detachable cable with mini–USB B connection. Required by the professional user or gamer for superior life, the abrasion-resistant key caps are either double plastic-injected or lasered ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08YRRLV25 | | Additional Features | Backlit | | Antenna Location | Gaming | | Best Sellers Rank | #100,195 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #2,894 in Computer Keyboards | | Brand | Cherry | | Built-In Media | USB Cable | | Button Quantity | 109 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | PC | | Compatible Operating System Family | Windows | | Compatible devices | PC | | Connectivity Technology | USB-A | | Connectivity technology | USB-A | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 319 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Generation | 3rd Generation | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 43L x 14W x 3.6H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Mechanical Gaming Keyboard | | Item Weight | 2.26 Pounds | | Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB | | Keyboard Description | Mechanical Gaming | | Keyboard Layout | QWERTY | | Keyboard Plate Material | Aluminum | | Keyboard description | Mechanical Gaming | | Manufacturer | CHERRY | | Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | Cherry MX Red Silent | | Mfr Part Number | G80-3874LWAUS-2 | | Model Name | CHERRY MX BOARD 3.0 S | | Model Number | G80-3874LWAUS-2 | | Number of Keys | 109 | | Number of Sections | 7 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Processor Count | 1 | | Recommended uses for product | Gaming | | Special features | Backlit | | Style Name | Classic | | Switch Type | Mechanical | | Theme | E-Sports | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Cherry - **Compatible devices:** PC - **Connectivity technology:** USB-A - **Keyboard description:** Mechanical Gaming - **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming ## Images ![CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vbNIbThHL.jpg) ![CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OGTdxwamL.jpg) ![CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718mlz-Da4L.jpg) ![CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X81KcC8WS.jpg) ![CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S - Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Aluminum Housing - MX Red Silent -Black - QWERTY - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AJ6X0GqBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: MX brown keys? which model** A: Thank you for your inquiry. We only offer the version with MX Red Silent switches here in North America. The part numbers for the Brown switch are listed below. G80-3874HXAEU-0 White keyboard G80-3874LXAEU-2 Black keyboard **Q: Are these hot swappable switches?** A: Thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry to say the answer is no, the MX switches are soldered onto the PCB. **Q: Can you use the keyboard without installing the driver? Working on company laptop where I can’t install software.** A: Yes u still have some control of the keyboard leds. **Q: does this keyboard work with macOS?** A: *NOT A MAC USER, BUT LINUX* I was able to use the keyboard just fine with Linux but the setup utility is what they're talking about when it comes to the operating system. Use a virtual machine or windows partition (boot camp in mac's case) and you can change the color. You also won't be able to use the applications built in functions like macros and things, so you'd have to find alternatives. Again, I'm not a mac user, but I'm a Linux user so it's kind of up my alley.. so if someone else can verify for sure for MAC, that would be amazing. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most luxurious keyboard I've ever owned! *by I***N on 20 July 2023* I broke down and bought this keyboard because three low-end models in a row had been pieces of crap, and this model was rated #1 on a "best of 2023" list for silent keyboards. So far, I love it, but it's taking some getting used to. All keyboards are slightly different, but the font on the letter keys is a sort of "NASA" space style font which is a little harder to read than your standard sans-serif keyboard letters. Even more different are the numbers and symbols on the number keys being reversed, so the symbols on each (! on the 1 key, @ on the 2 key, etc) are below the numbers rather than above. There are indicator lights for caps lock, scroll lock and number lock, but talk about subtle--I just found them! But I love the feel, I love the solid construction, I love how quiet the keys are, and I can type really fast on it. It's heavy and it doesn't slip or move while you work. I'm not using it for gaming, but I'm a writer and publisher, so I really need a good keyboard. The keyboard not only glows in rainbow colors, the colors continuously cycle in a slow pulse, which is definitely funky. When I get stuck on writing something I can take a break and watch the keyboard change colors while I think. :-) It works fine with my older Lenovo desktop, I just plugged it into an USB expander and zoom, it was good to go. The delivery was blindingly fast, it arrived the next day. The packaging...not so great. The keyboard had just been tossed into quite a large box with a couple of packing pillows. It arrived just fine (it didn't spend very long in transit!) but the manufacturers might want to know that Amazon is being a bit casual with their product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome keyboard. Best value for the price hands down. *by B***E on 2 May 2022* If you like quiet, linear switches with a tight, high-quality feel, you won't do any better than this at the price point. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The type for me *by G***J on 28 December 2024* The keyboard is sturdy and easy to use. Would recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - CHERRY MX Board 3.0 S Wired Mechanical Keyboard Aluminum Housing MX Red Silent Switches for Gaming and Office - Cherry MP 2000 Premium Mousepad XXL. Waterproof for Home Office or Gaming. Large Anti-Slip Desk Mat. Easy Roll Up for Transport. 31x13 in - Cherry MC 2.1 Wired Gaming Mouse RGB Lighting with Programmable Buttons and User Profiles. Fits in Your Hand. Right Handed. 5000 DPI Pixart Sensor. 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