Compact keyboard with 68 keys in bold color combinations for a trend-setting appearance
CHERRY MX Low Profile technology – gold crosspoint precision switches for all keys, developed and made in Germany.
The switch helps ensure a lifetime of up to 100 million strokes without loss of input quality.
With a 35% lower profile, 40% higher bounce speed and fast key detection – designed for professional e-sports.
Equipped with high quality Nordic chip for first-class, consistent performance
CHERRY Advanced Wireless Technology
2.4GHz mode - latency of less than 1ms for ultimate gaming performance
Bluetooth 5.2 mode - supports three channels for easy switching between multiple devices such as a PC, tablet or smartphone
Smart charging technology: Type-C cable supports fast charging and allows you to play while the keyboard is charging
Impressive RGB lighting in more than 16 million colors, with numerous integrated color routines
Easy light customization: Create and save your own lighting effects in the built-in memory
Ergonomic comfort thanks to easy height adjustment with the screw-in rubber feet
Full n-key rollover - all keys are read simultaneously
Anti-ghosting - no input errors
WIN key lockout for gaming
Abrasion-resistant key caps
Experience CHERRY products 3-dimensionally and virtually: Try it out!
Rotate the product in all directions and zoom in closer. To position the 3D model live and in color within your own workspace, click on "Place product in the room" and scan the QR code with your smartphone/tablet camera; with mobile devices, the click is enough. The product is then projected into your own environment as a digital element using augmented reality (AR) - without any download or special app.
Technical Details
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Width of product without packaging (mm) | 3,9 in |
| Warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Weight main product | 15 oz |
| Height of product without packaging (mm) | 1,06 in |
| Cable-length | 5.25 ft |
| Max. storage temperature | 113 °F |
| Min. storage temperature | -4 °F |
| Length of product without packaging | 12,13 in |
| Scope of delivery | Manual, Dongle, Keyboard, USB-A to USB-C Cable |
| Software support | CHERRY Utility Software & Assistant |
| System Requirements-Hardware | USB-A |
| Reliability | NA |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery rechargeable | yes |
| Number of batteries | 1 |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Battery replaceable | no |
| Battery design | AAA |
| Wireless | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth protocol | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth range (m) | 33 ft |
| Wireless range (m) | 33 ft |
| Latency | 1.00 ms |
| USB dongle | yes |
| 2.4 Ghz wireless connection | yes |
| Connection via Bluetooth | yes |
| Encryption in Bluetooth mode | yes |
| Encryption in wireless mode | yes |
| Mousepad | |
|---|---|
| Anti-ghosting | yes |
| Response time | 1 ms |
| Adjustable feet | yes |
| Integrated metal plate | yes |
| Palm rest | Palm rest not available |
| Service life per key (in million strokes) | 100 mio. actuations |
| Max. current consumption (mA) of keyboard | 500 mA |
| N-key rollover | N-Key Rollover |
| Status LEDs | in keys |
| Keyboard format | Compact (65%) |
| Keycap material | ABS |
| Key labeling | Laser etching + UV coating |
| Key technology | Mechanical |
| USB hub | no |
| Sealing | no |
Support & Downloads
Compact gaming keyboard with less than 70 keys
The CHERRY MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless is the best proof that you can achieve great things even with a small keyboard: The compact gaming keyboard has fewer than 70 keys and still offers you enough space for your ultimate gaming experience. The colorful trendsetter can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth® or the 2.4 GHz band as well as via USB-A to USB-C cable. The impressive RGB lighting in more than 16 million colors, which can be adjusted to suit your taste, gives you even greater flexibility. The mechanical CHERRY MX LOW PROFILE RGB SPEED switches not only ensure a low profile, but also trigger immediately and extremely quickly. Step up your game with the CHERRY MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless and emerge victorious!
A 65-percent keyboard with stylish lighting
For those who like things compact, as a 65-percent gaming keyboard, the CHERRY MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless takes up hardly any space and makes your gaming setup look tidier. Since it doesn't have a numeric keypad, your mouse arm is closer to the keyboard which ensures an optimized shoulder position and less tension. The keyboard's tilt angle can be easily adjusted with the reversible rubber feet. The different colored keycaps make the keyboard an absolute eye-catcher.
Speaking of customization: With vibrant RGB lighting in more than 16 million colors, you can arrange your setup to your liking. Choose from numerous pre-made color effects or create your own lighting effects. The compact gaming keyboard has an integrated memory where you can store your settings directly. Our free CHERRY UTILITY software provides you with further customization options.
Triple mode connection: Three powerful connection modes
Our CHERRY Advanced Wireless technology delivers full gaming power even without cables: In Bluetooth® mode, you connect the colorful gaming keyboard to up to three devices and can then switch back and forth at the touch of a button. With the special Low Latency Mode (LLM), which uses an extremely fast Bluetooth® connection, you are perfectly equipped for your next gaming session. In 2.4 GHz mode, you connect the compact mechanical keyboard with a USB dongle via wireless. If you prefer to use your CHERRY MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless Keyboard wired for gaming, simply use the USB-A to USB-C cable provided. Thanks to the intelligent charging technology, you can even recharge the compact gaming keyboard while you continue playing. How practical!
MX LOW PROFILE RGB SPEED switches: The name says it all
With speedy key detection and shorter bounce time for higher switching frequencies, you'll be uncompromisingly fast with CHERRY MX Low Profile technology: Our exclusively German-made MX LOW PROFILE SPEED mechanical switches trigger with impact, speed and directness. You can expect a linear switching characteristic without audible clicking noise. In addition, the switch ensures a lifetime of up to 100 million strokes without loss of input quality. Thanks to the abrasion-resistant keycaps, the letters remain legible even after years, which makes the compact gaming keyboard particularly durable and reliable. The low profile with the usual precise typing feel is another plus.
Full-N-Key Rollover, anti-ghosting and WIN key lock
Our CHERRY MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless Gaming Keyboard is equipped with all the usual special features: Incorrect inputs are prevented by anti-ghosting, while Full-N-Key Rollover ensures that all keys are read simultaneously. With WIN key lock you avoid unintentionally executed Windows commands. By pressing the CHERRY button, the compact gaming keyboard not only takes you directly to the CHERRY website, but also gives you quick access to the CHERRY UTILITY software, which you can use to control the lighting, among other things. Bring on your next game!
Even though it’s small—the CHERRY MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless is a full-fledged gaming keyboard. Colorful, compact and illuminated, it has your back you with the pinpoint MX switches on your way to victory—wired as well as wireless. With a 35 percent lower profile, 40 percent higher return speed and fast key detection, the compact gaming keyboard is perfect for professional e-sports, guaranteeing you top-notch, stable performance with a space-saving, low-profile design.
