CHERRY debuts new wireless keyboard exclusively for Mac users who need a compact typing experience! CHERRY KW7100 MINI BT FOR MAC is a perfect peripheral option for users who need a small desktop solution. Providing a dedicated keyboard for the Apple crowd, it's clear this is a product for the mobile-focused audience without compromising some of the basics of a mechanical keyboard.
Compact wireless keyboard with AES-128 encryption targets Mac users
For starters, it's a compact keyboard with SX scissor structure switches used for the keystroke. It's also Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity to allow for a clean setup sans USB dongle. The colorway on the keyboard itself is a titanium grey for a modern look that coincides with the current Mac devices.
Specifications
- Layout: Compact
- Switch Type: SX scissor structure
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
- Encryption: AES-128
- Weight: 430g
There's an AES-128 encryption transmitted technology for a secure connection in a wireless realm. The form factor is 295.49 x 129.03 x 15.86mm (WxDxH) and the weight is approximately 430g. With that, there's a key switch that's capable of lasting up to 10 million clicks.
Currently in China, the keyboard can be purchased for 199 CNY ($29.79). It's an excellent entry-level device for the Mac community that's an affordable accessory. We're seeing a specific niche get filled in terms of an encrypted Bluetooth small-sized keyboard.
The specs list AES-128 encryption but do not specify if this applies to the key presses or just the connection handshake. I need to know if this protects against local packet sniffing.
It applies to the Bluetooth link itself. AES-128 is standard for secure pairing in modern BT 5.1 devices. It does not encrypt what you type after the connection is established on the host side.
titanium grey for 30 bucks is actually a solid deal tbh
I just want to know if the scissor switches feel cheap. My old keyboard started sticking after a year of light use.
SX scissor switches are rarely mechanical in the enthusiast sense. They are membrane hybrids. Calling this a mechanical keyboard experience is misleading for buyers expecting Cherry MX profiles.
At 199 yuan it is cheaper than most dongles for standard wireless mice. Worth buying just for the extra space on a small desk.
This is explicitly labeled for Mac. Linux users might struggle with the layout mapping without significant remapping effort since it lacks standard Linux key definitions.
The 430g weight is surprisingly low for a keyboard. I wonder how much it slides around during heavy typing on a glass desk.