CHERRY Stream TKL Keyboard Review

Looking for a budget mechanical keyboards? The CHERRY Stream TKL Keyboard comes in at $32.85 and has earned 4.4 stars across 2,087 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #22 ranking (out of 54) seriously. 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. The price range here typically gets you a sturdier frame and PBT keycaps that resist shine over time, which is a meaningful upgrade over budget tier.

If there's one phrase that comes up across reviews of the CHERRY Stream TKL Keyboard, it's "Silent keystrokes".

• Brand: Unknown
• Price: $32.85 (well below the $42.23 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
• Reviews: 2,087
• Category rank: #22 of 54 in budget mechanical keyboards under $50
• Cheaper in category: 21 products
• Higher-rated in category: 27 products
• More-reviewed in category: 16 products

A 4.4-star average from 2,087 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.

Common positives:

• Silent keystrokes
• Compact design

Common complaints:

• No backlighting
• Basic features

At $32.85, the CHERRY Stream TKL Keyboard sits well below the $42.23 category average. 21 options are cheaper and 32 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Redragon K552-KRS Keyboard ($62.99, 4.5★, 49,469 reviews). The CHERRY Stream TKL Keyboard is $30.14 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.

Direct competitors at this price (±25%):

• Redragon K552 Kumara - $39.99, 4.6★ (39,000 reviews) · Higher rated
• Redragon K552 (White) - $39.99, 4.6★ (20,000 reviews) · Higher rated
• SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Keyboard - $31.99, 4.6★ (14,029 reviews) · Better on both axes

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the SOLAKAKA KI99 Pro Keyboard at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the MageGee Mini 60% Keyboard at $17.99.

Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.

Best fit for:

• Users who specifically need portability or compact size

Pros:

• Silent keystrokes
• Compact design

Cons:

• No backlighting
• Basic features

8.2/10

Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.