CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless REVIEW A Premium Mechanical Keyboard for macOS Users ...Middle East

A full-size low-profile mechanical keyboard that blends comfort, performance, and reliable wireless connectivity on macOS.

The search for the perfect keyboard is like looking for a perfect pair of shoes. No one can tell you you’ve found a good fit — you just know it when you find it. For me, I’m a little bit of a tough sell. You see, I use macOS systems as my day-to-day drivers and even though I can and will use a Windows computer when the occasion calls for it, I would much rather stay in my macOS lane. This limits the keyboards that I can use seamlessly with my chosen operating ecosystem.

It’s true that most keyboards will work with a Mac even though it may have a big “Windows” stamp on it, but sometimes you have to jump through hoops in order to get the right fit for your workflow. I am constantly remapping the CTRL function to my ALT key on Windows keyboards so that I can utilize shortcuts properly on my MacBook Pro. You know what else narrows down the pool of choices for my keyboard search? Wanting a mechanical gaming keyboard. They are designed to work longer and sustain more key presses than membrane keyboards are and that makes them a better choice for me since I spend most of my waking hours behind a computer screen.

Years ago, I found the SteelSeries Apex M800 mechanical keyboard. It was a bulky, full size, wired keyboard, but I loved the feel of the keys. For many years, that was my MAIN keyboard. It went with me everywhere. I installed it at work when I worked away from home because I couldn’t stand using a different keyboard throughout the day. Unfortunately, it became unusable a couple of years ago and I’ve been chasing that keyboard ever since.

Cherry keyboards caught my eye when Nick reviewed one a couple of years ago (XTRFY K5V2), but because it was a compact keyboard and didn’t have the number keys, I didn’t want to adopt it. Then, the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless became an option to test and I instantly fell for it.

About CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless

The CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless is a premium full-size low-profile mechanical keyboard built for users who want competitive performance alongside everyday versatility. It features CHERRY MX Low Profile 2.0 switches, offering fast actuation, consistent feel, and long-term durability in a slim form factor that keeps desk height and wrist strain to a minimum.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the MX 10.1 Wireless supports tri-mode connectivity through ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth for multi-device workflows, and USB-C wired operation. It delivers up to 4000 Hz polling wirelessly and up to 8000 Hz when wired, giving competitive players the option to prioritize responsiveness while still offering extended battery life in Bluetooth mode for productivity use.

The keyboard’s aluminum chassis, durable PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB lighting give it a refined, high-end feel, while its substantial weight helps keep it firmly planted during intense sessions. A built-in LCD display and multifunction rotary knob provide quick access to key settings such as volume, lighting, polling rate, and device switching, reducing reliance on software and allowing profiles to be stored directly on the keyboard.

With clearly defined performance modes, long battery life options, and a focus on precision engineering, the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless is positioned as a high-performance low-profile keyboard that balances esports-level responsiveness with premium design and everyday usability.

Main Features

Pricing & Availability

The CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless can be purchased through cherryxtrfy.com for $249.00.

User Experience

The CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless keyboard comes in a standard size keyboard box with the CHERRY branding on it. The box is primarily red and black with an image of the keyboard on the front. The back of the box does have some details about the keyboard on it. In the inside of the box you’ll find the keyboard wrapped in CHERRY XTRFY tissue paper, the user manual, and the wireless receiver. There is also a USB-C to USB-A charging/data cable. It can be used to charge the keyboard or connect the wireless receiver.

The wireless receiver was a bit of a surprise to me as I’m used to seeing the ones that are designed like a flash drive. This is a tiny box that you plug a USB-C cable into. While I believe these are more reliable than the USB key style receivers, they are a little more cumbersome because they cause you to string a cable around your desk. There is no key cap or switch puller included, but I found that the caps pop right off.

Build Quality and Comfort

The build quality and overall design made a strong first impression on me and I felt that it matched the keyboard’s premium price. The aluminum chassis feels extremely solid, and for a low-profile keyboard, it has a surprising amount of weight when you pick it up. It feels rigid and well built, but not in a harsh or overly industrial way. Instead, the design flows nicely and comes across as clean and modern, fitting just as well in a gaming setup as it does on a work desk. And, in my opinion, it fits well with macOS designs. If Apple designed a mechanical gaming keyboard, I think it would look like the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless.

The keycaps feel smooth and comfortable under my fingers, with a softer touch that avoids the cold or hard feel some keyboards have. The texture feels deliberate and stays pleasant even during long typing sessions, and I never find the legends distracting. They are clear and easy to read when I need them, but they mostly fade into the background while I’m working.

Across the board, key presses feel even and consistent, and I haven’t noticed any wobble, even on the larger keys. That consistency makes everything feel precise and dependable in day-to-day use. The rotary knob turns smoothly with distinct tactile steps, so adjustments feel controlled instead of loose or sloppy. The LCD is easy to glance at and works well as a quick reference without pulling my attention away from what I’m doing. Taken together, the build quality and overall design make it easy to understand why this keyboard sits at a premium level. After spending a significant amount of time typing naturally, it becomes clear that the keys respond immediately and predictably, which helps me maintain rhythm during my daily use.

I felt that the sound that the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless makes is noticeably softer compared to many mechanical keyboards. It has an audible tap, but it’s not a hard ‘click’ like many other switch-driven keyboards have . The sound is closer to what you would expect from a membrane-style keyboard, making it easy to use around other people without drawing attention.

Comfort over long sessions has been excellent for me. Even after using the keyboard for 8 or more hours a day, I haven’t noticed any finger or wrist fatigue. To check accuracy, I ran a typing test on Monkeytype and averaged 73 WPM, which is right in line with my usual typing speed. That tells me the low-profile design doesn’t introduce a learning curve or get in the way of precision. Overall, the feel and comfort of the switches are a big reason this keyboard has been easy for me to use for long stretches at a time.

Wireless Connectivity

When testing the keyboard on macOS, my first focus was on how it behaved across different connection modes in daily use. I spent time with both Bluetooth and the 2.4 GHz wireless connection, which I typically prefer in my setup because it lowers the chance of interference or dropouts.

Over the past year, though, I’ve found myself defaulting to wired connections, even on wireless keyboards. For me, it comes down to consistency and convenience. I don’t like having to stop what I’m doing to charge a keyboard, especially when RGB lighting is enabled and battery drain becomes a real concern. I’ve also run into reliability issues with wireless keyboards in the past, particularly in environments with a lot of active Bluetooth devices, so using a cable has often felt like the safest option.

That habit started to change with the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless. Pairing it over Bluetooth was quick and effortless, with no startup delays or reconnection issues. During daily use, I didn’t experience any random dropouts or lag, and Bluetooth proved to be a genuinely solid option for everyday work. I also spent time using the 2.4 GHz wireless mode, which still performs well in busier wireless environments, but in this case, Bluetooth was just as reliable. Because I wasn’t running into the usual issues I’ve experienced before, I found myself comfortably transitioning away from a wired setup and trusting the keyboard in wireless mode for daily productivity.

Polling Behaviors

While testing responsiveness and polling rate on macOS, I noticed an interesting behavior. When using browser-based polling rate tests, the wired USB-C connection consistently reported a maximum polling rate of around 500 Hz, while both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless modes reached peaks of 1000 Hz. This is not a hardware limitation of the keyboard, but rather a macOS behavior. macOS processes wired keyboard input differently, and browser-based tools can only measure what the operating system exposes, not the keyboard’s raw capability. In real-world use, the keyboard remained just as responsive when wired, and there was no noticeable difference in typing performance or input consistency.

The polling test results reflected this clearly (gamemaxpc.com and hypestkey.com). The 2.4 GHz wireless mode showed an average polling rate of 86 Hz, with a minimum of 5 Hz and a maximum of 1000 Hz. Bluetooth averaged 77 Hz, with a minimum of 6 Hz and the same 1000 Hz maximum. The wired connection averaged 66 Hz, with a minimum of 6 Hz and a maximum of 500 Hz. These averages are normal for browser-based tests and do not indicate reduced responsiveness. For productivity use on macOS, Bluetooth or standard wireless operation remains the practical sweet spot, and polling rate differences have no meaningful impact on daily typing or workflow.

Responsiveness

Real-world responsiveness on macOS matters far more than raw polling numbers, and this is where daily use really tells the full story. In everyday use, the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless has been a rockstar. It works flawlessly in macOS mode, and all command shortcuts behave exactly as they should. I have been using the keyboard for 8 or more hours a day for both work and content creation, and it has never missed a beat. One thing I really appreciate is that even though it is a full-size keyboard, the design feels compact and efficient, with no wasted space on the desk. Coming from a Razer DeathStalker, there was a short adjustment period, but the low-profile keys quickly became a welcome change. I have gone back and forth between low-profile and standard keyboards for years, so the transition was familiar, even if it took a little time to fully settle in.

Wake-from-sleep reliability is often one of the first places macOS users notice keyboard issues, so it is an important part of daily testing. To evaluate this, I put my Mac to sleep multiple times and woke it using only a key press, paying close attention to how quickly the keyboard reconnected and whether any keystrokes were missed immediately after wake. For everyday productivity, this type of reliability matters far more than raw polling rate numbers.

In my setup, my MacBook Pro is connected to an external monitor through a CalDigit TS4 and runs in clamshell mode, which can make sleep and wake behavior especially tricky for keyboards. Despite that, the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless handled sleep and wake communication without any issues. Each wake was quick and consistent, and the keyboard was immediately responsive, even first thing in the morning.

Conclusion

After spending extended time with the CHERRY XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless, it feels like I finally found the keyboard that checks all the boxes I care about on macOS. It delivers the solid, dependable feel I want from a mechanical keyboard while staying comfortable enough for all-day work. The low-profile switches strike a great balance between speed and comfort, the build quality feels premium without being flashy, and the keyboard integrates seamlessly into my daily workflow.

What surprised me most was how well it handled wireless use. I normally default to wired connections out of habit, but this keyboard earned my trust quickly. Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless were both stable, responsive, and easy to live with, which made it simple to step away from cables when I wanted to. Add in reliable wake-from-sleep behavior, proper macOS support, and a layout that feels efficient despite being full size, and it all comes together nicely.

This is not a budget keyboard, and it is not trying to be. If you are someone who spends long hours typing, values consistency, and wants a mechanical keyboard that actually plays well with macOS, the MX 10.1 Wireless feels worth the investment. It has earned a permanent spot on my desk.

For more information, visit cherryxtrfy.com

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