Cherry MX2A switches, firmware lockdown, and a keyboard that shows you your data.
The Mark II moves the 5QS onto Cherry MX2A, the current generation of the MX switch. Ring lubrication on the socket dome smooths the stroke, and sound dampening foam takes the edge off the noise. Q software still lights your keys with live data: build status, unread email, CPU load, weather.
Free for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. No account needed to use the built-in profiles.
Light a key when a build fails, a server goes down, or a message arrives. Choose an applet, drag it onto a key, and Q software handles the rest—no scripting needed.
Signed firmware blocks third-party flashing, for networks where every piece of hardware, software, and firmware has to be accounted for.
Dive into a world where mechanical brilliance meets innovation. CHERRY, synonymous with unparalleled precision and trust, presents the MX2A - our latest testament to evolving technology and engineering excellence. Rooted in the legacy of MX switches and elevated by modern advancements, the MX2A offers a tactile experience that's both profound and peerless. Embark on a journey with us as we unveil the enhancements that set the MX2A apart and discover why it is the new hallmark of mechanical switch performance. Your keyboard's future starts here.
A foam layer under the plate absorbs each keystroke, so the board sounds lower and softer than the switches alone would.
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Ubuntu
Das Keyboard 5QS Mark II sports an anodized black aluminum top panel. Made with first-class electronics this top panel will be serving you for years to come.
Das Keyboard 5QS Mark II features a detachable wrist rest that's attached magnetically and helps typists rest their palms comfortably.
Every Q keyboard runs the same Q software and applets. They differ in switch, layout, and chassis.
