Cherry KC 500 MX LP Keyboard Review

Cherry positions the Cherry KC 500 MX LP Keyboard as a premium low profile keyboards, asking $119.99. After 64 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.2 stars. We've ranked it #30 out of 46 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.

The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.

• Brand: Cherry
• Price: $119.99 (well above the $86.40 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
• Reviews: 64
• Category rank: #30 of 46 in low profile keyboards
• Cheaper in category: 32 products
• Higher-rated in category: 27 products
• More-reviewed in category: 30 products

A 4.2-star average from 64 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.

At $119.99, the Cherry KC 500 MX LP Keyboard sits well above the $86.40 category average. 32 options are cheaper and 13 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard ($33.99, 4.4★, 28,787 reviews). It's $86.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.

Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):

• Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard - $33.99, 4.4★ (28,787 reviews) · Better on both axes
• Logitech MK470 Slim Keyboard Mouse Combo - $39.99, 4.4★ (7,569 reviews) · Better on both axes
• Corsair K100 AIR Wireless Keyboard - $169.99, 4.4★ (4,575 reviews) · Higher rated

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile at 4.7★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Redragon BK7114 Low Profile Keyboard at $21.84.

Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.

6.4/10

Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.