Upgrade your setup: CHERRY announces Black Friday offers

CHERRY has announced a series of Black Friday offers on some of its most popular mechanical keyboards, giving gamers, creators, and home workers the chance to upgrade their setup at a fraction of the usual price.

Starting today, and running while stocks last, customers can find these exclusive deals at Currys and Amazon UK. Among the highlights are the CHERRY K5V2 in black or white, now available for £39.99, and the K4V2 in black or white for just £29.99. For those looking for a stylish keyboard that works with Windows and Mac, the K33 White with IP54 dust and water resistance is also included in the promotion at £39.99.

Some of the keyboards feature CHERRY’s latest MX2A mechanical switches, which deliver smoother keystrokes, improved acoustics, and exceptional durability rated for over 100 million presses. Designed for precision and comfort, they are ideal for anyone who spends long hours typing or gaming and wants a reliable, high-performance upgrade.

“Consumers want gear they can rely on, and this is a great chance to make the switch,” said Del Fadipe, Key Account Manager at CHERRY. “Our keyboards are built for comfort and precision, and these Black Friday prices make them even more accessible.”

The deals are available now through Currys and Amazon UK, but only while stocks last.

CHERRY shortlisted at PCR Awards 2025

CHERRY has been shortlisted for Gaming Peripherals Vendor of the Year at the PCR Awards 2025 for its XTRFY range of performance-focused keyboards, mice and headsets.

The Gaming Peripherals Vendor of the Year category honours brands that have had a significant impact on gaming through innovation, performance and market presence.

The ceremony will take place on 24th September at The Brewery in London, bringing together leading names within the tech industry.

The CHERRY XTRFY line combines CHERRY’s expertise in mechanical switch engineering with XTRFY’s esports-driven innovation. The brand continues to redefine what gaming gear can be, from collaborating with professional players to co-developing enthusiast-grade technology.

In the past year, CHERRY has launched a range of products, including the MX Northern Lights Switch, the IK Magnetic Switch, the H3 Wireless Headset, the MX 8.3 TKL Wireless Keyboard and the KW 300 and 300W MX keyboards, which are CHERRY’s first hot-swappable models designed for productivity users.

CHERRY XTRFY products are now available both online and in Curry’s stores across the UK.

Recent collaborations with gaming enthusiasts have reinforced CHERRY XTRFY’s presence within competitive gaming. The brand’s first wireless gaming headset was recently endorsed by Counter-Strike legend Emil “HeatoN” Christensen, who praised it as “perfect for FPS games” with standout directional audio.

As the brand expands its presence across retail and esports, the PCR Awards recognition highlights CHERRY XTRFY’s role in shaping the future of gaming peripherals.

Robin Bithrey, Channel Marketing Manager at CHERRY Europe said: “We’re proud to be shortlisted for this award. At CHERRY, we’re gamers ourselves, and that passion fuels everything we create. From working closely with eSports pros to obsessing over the tiniest design details, our mission is to help every player get the most out of their game. Recognition like this tells us we’re on the right path.”

CHERRY introduces high-end mechanical keyboards for modern office use

Designed with quieter operation, sustainability and comfort in mind, the new KW 300 MX, KW 300W MX, KW 550 MX LP and KW X ULP 2.0 MINI mechanical keyboards from CHERRY are aimed at modern office and home working environments.

The KW 300 MX and KW 300W MX feature insulated housing, a compact 82- key layout and CHERRY’s latest MX2A switches, which deliver a soft and quiet typing experience. The hot-swappable sockets allow users to change switch types easily, while high-quality PBT keycaps support long-term durability. Both models offer dimmable white backlighting, and the KW 300 MX includes replaceable keycaps for Mac users.

Additional features include a 1000 Hz polling rate, anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, and AES-128 encryption. The keyboards connect via Bluetooth 5.2 or USB-C and use 65% recycled plastic in the lower housing. Packaging is plastic-free and instead uses silk-like paper and paper-based seals.

The KW 550 MX LP uses CHERRY’s new MX Low Profile 2.0 switches to reduce overall keyboard height and sound output. With a 96% layout and under 22mm in height, it includes adjustable feet and offers both Bluetooth 5.2 and USB-C connectivity. As with the other models, the packaging does not include plastic.

For users seeking a compact design, the KW X ULP 2.0 MINI features ultra-low-profile mechanical switches and a 75% layout suitable for Windows and macOS. A discrete anodised aluminium top plate houses concave polycarbonate keycaps which are designed for grip and longevity. Wireless options include USB-C, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 Low Energy, with AES-128 encryption ensuring secure use in shared work environments.

The CHERRY logo doubles as a charge status indicator, and a magnetic nano receiver and transport pouch made from recycled materials enhance portability. The updated model uses additional recycled content and has been refined for quieter operation.

Tanja Knahn, Head of Brand & Communication at CHERRY, said: “Modern mechanical keyboards with RGB and special designs are now widely available on the market for gamers. However, the situation is different in the office and home office sectors. Countless users want modern and ergonomic mechanical keyboards in the office environment too. Mechanical keyboards that don’t attract attention in shared offices with unpleasant typing noises and colourful RGB lighting.

“We are now fulfilling this wish with the compact and sustainable models KW 300 MX, KW 300W MX, KW 550 MX LP, and KW X ULP 2.0 MINI – all elegantly designed and wireless. The different switch technologies and form factors result in a wide range for diverse requirements.”

All products will be available from Tuesday 5th August 2025. The suggested retail prices are:

KW 300 MX at £95.36

KW 300W MX at £119

KW 550 MX LP at £99

KW X ULP 2.0 MINI at £189

The KW 300W MX version is designed for Windows only and does not include Mac keycaps.

For further information about CHERRY products, visit cherry.de/en-gb

SteelSeries Unveils Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 and Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White

SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today unveiled the newest additions to the multi-award-winning Apex Pro Gen 3 Series keyboards: the black Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 and white Apex Pro TKL Gen 3. The new additions offer a sleek aesthetic – perfect for the spring season and all new games coming this year.
Embracing and embodying the mantra that “Mini is Mighty,” the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 takes Gen 3 performance to new heights (and lengths) with its smaller, smarter, faster, and stronger silhouette. The compact 60% form factor is one of the fastest-growing genres of keyboards for both casual gamers and professional esports players.
Since its groundbreaking debut in 2019, SteelSeries revolutionized the gaming world by introducing fully adjustable actuation with the OmniPoint switch. The Apex franchise continues to gain widespread acclaim among casual gamers and esports pros and has solidified its reputation among the keyboard community. The Apex Pro Gen 3 Series has been designed and engineered to provide gamers with more control for all their use cases, whether gaming or other. The Apex Gen3 Series provides players and typists with the world’s fastest switches and the most customizable keyboard on the planet.
The Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 joins the Apex Pro Gen 3 family that includes the full-size, TKL (tenkeyless), and TKL Wireless models.
  • Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 – Combining the latest OmniPoint 3.0 with the world’s fastest key switches with 40 adjustable actuation levels from an ultra-responsive 0.1mm to 4.0mm in a small 60% compact form factor, the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 allows gamers to reduce their desktop footprint and take a high-performance keyboard with them on the go. An enhanced build quality features include premium switch stabilizers to reduce key wobble, factory-lubed switches for a smoother feel and a “thockier” sound, and dampening foam for more satisfying keypresses, confirming the fact that “Mini is Mighty.” Armed with a new suite of advanced GG software features, including Rapid Tap, Rapid Trigger, and Protection Mode, gamers can utilize GG QuickSet to effortlessly access individual pro-grade profiles for the most played games, continuing the revolution that started it all.
    • Protection Mode – Say goodbye to accidental “fat-fingering” with Protection Mode, a SteelSeries-exclusive feature. This mode protects against accidental key presses by reducing the sensitivity of selected surrounding keys—never worry about blowing the most important cooldown again.
    • Rapid Tap – Rapid Tap prioritizes the last pressed key in a pair without needing to release the previous key, enabling faster input and improved aim. With up to five key pairings, your counter-strafing, peeking, crouch-jumping or slide-canceling becomes more responsive than ever.
    • Rapid Trigger – Discard the limitations of regular actuation. With Rapid Trigger, gamers can repeatedly press the same key without waiting for it to return, at the slightest lift of a finger. No more missing multiple key presses if players ever need to spam a button.
    • GG Quickset – Optimal settings for a player’s favorite games are just a few clicks away, making the gaming keyboard setup easier than ever. Gain a competitive edge with pro-grade presets that adjust actuation levels, Rapid Trigger, Protection Mode, Rapid Tap, RGB Lighting, and more on a per-game basis. Skip the complicated setup and get playing.
In addition to all the personalization and customization features of the Apex Gen 3 Series keyboards, SteelSeries introduces a new Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White colorway for players to express their style across their gaming setups. The Apex Pro TKL White Gen 3 offers all the key features of the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3, in a slightly larger 75% format, best for those seamlessly transitioning between work and play. To complete the thematic white battle station featuring the Apex Pro TKL White Gen 3, SteelSeries offers gamers white versions of the Aerox 3 Wireless mouse, the award-winning Arctis GameBuds, and the entire Arctis Nova franchise (Nova Pro Wireless, Nova 7 Wireless, Nova 5 Wireless, and Nova 1).
**In additional Apex news… it’s Rapid Tap for one and all. In addition to adding new models to the Apex Pro Gen 3 series of keyboards, SteelSeries is bringing the wildly popular Rapid Tap feature to its Apex 7 and Apex 9 series keyboards beginning today.**
Available at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world, the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 and Apex Pro TKL White Gen 3 are available for the following MSRPs:
  • Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 – US $199.99| EMEA €219.99 | UK £189.99 | APAC $229.99
  • Apex Pro TKL White Gen 3  US $219.99 | EMEA €239.99 | UK £209.99 | APAC $249.99

ZAGG Introduces New Lineup of Keyboards for Fast, Easy, and Efficient Desktop Typing

ZAGG®, a global leader in accessories that empower mobile lifestyles, today announced a new family of desktop keyboards – the full-sized wireless ZAGG Pro Keyboard 17, the mid-sized wireless ZAGG Pro Keyboard 15, the compact wireless ZAGG Pro Keyboard 12, the wired ZAGG Connect Keyboard 12C, compatible with Type-C devices, and the wired ZAGG Connect Keyboard 12L, compatible with Apple Lightning connected devices. The keyboards are designed to provide a fast, easy, and efficient typing experience and are compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome OS, and Android. 

From the ergonomic design and spacing to the keystroke length and resistance, each keyboard is engineered to reduce typing fatigue and provide a fast, comfortable, and efficient typing experience. Additional features include: 

 

ZAGG Pro keyboards 

·       Qi-Compatible Wireless Charging – Charge the ZAGG Pro Keyboards on a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad to ensure uninterrupted typing when you need it most. Qi charging eliminates the risk of a dead battery and keeps your workspace tidy and free from unnecessary cables. Users can also charge with the included Type-C cable. 

·       Pair with up to Three Devices – You can pair the ZAGG Pro Keyboards with up to three devices to seamlessly toggle between a phone, tablet, or computer from one keyboard. 

·       Long-lasting Battery – The keyboards have a Li-polymer battery that allows for three months of use before it needs recharging. 

ZAGG Connect keyboards 

·       Compact Desktop Keyboard – The compact ZAGG Connect Keyboards fit nicely even in crowded workspaces.  

·       Convenient Wired Connection – Two options for conveniently attaching the ZAGG Connect Keyboards to your device: Lightning cable, or Type-C cable.  

“We are excited to introduce these new desktop keyboards to our customers,” said Brad Bell, senior vice president of global marketing for ZAGG. “They provide a fast, easy, and efficient typing experience to help keep people productive at home, at the office, or on the go.” 

Pricing & Availability: 

The ZAGG Pro Keyboard 17 (€89.99/£79.99/$89.99), Pro Keyboard 15 (€79.99/£74.99/$79.99), Pro Keyboard 12 (€69.99/£64.99/$69.99), ZAGG Connect Keyboard 12C (€59.99/£54.99/$59.99), and ZAGG Connect Keyboard 12L (€69.99/£64.99/$69.99) are now available on ZAGG.com and at ZAGG franchise locations nationwide. Each keyboard includes a one-year manufacturer’s warranty.  

ENDORFY – A new European brand on the international technology stage

Cooling, the owner of SPC Gear and SilentiumPC, has today introduced its new global brand – ENDORFY – to the world. The move is as a result of international business expansion and the broadening of the target audience. ENDORFY goes beyond the gaming sector, wanting to reach all modern technology fans with both its message and products you will see some reviews soon here on techbuzzireland so stay tuned.

The creation of the ENDORFY brand is a response to the dynamically changing nature of the technology market. It is also a long-term investment in securing the company’s path towards further growth on the global market. Cooling has created a single and powerful brand that follows modern communication trends, meeting the demands of global consumers, as well as establishing itself across the technology market.

“After the success on local markets, the next natural step for us is further expansion,” says Łukasz Zdziech, CEO of Cooling. He goes on to say, “Our company constantly strives to develop both the quality of offered products and the range of operations. We have already noted promising results on several foreign markets, e.g. in the Czech Republic and Germany. However, the time has come to significantly increase the scale of our operations. We will be present in nearly all of Europe, and in the future, all over the world. We want to compete with the biggest companies in the industry.”

The formation of the brand is also the result of an expanded target audience. ENDORFY provides its products to all types of technology users. Their communication reaches far beyond just the gaming industry. “We originate from the gaming world, and we will always acknowledge this. Nevertheless, our audience has long since shifted from being exclusively gamers. They are also content creators, such as streamers, podcasters, writers or casual users, who do not need to play games at all to enjoy technology,” explains Łukasz Zdziech. Following this he states, “In response to these dynamic changes, we decided to adapt the brand to be relevant to both our gaming audience and those who do not come from the world of gaming. We want to be a brand associated with positive emotions delivered by technology.”

ENDORFY is a brand for everyone who wants to have fun using technology. This close, almost collegial relationship between the company and its audience is at the heart of ENDORFY’s creation, and the entire vision behind the new Cooling brand.

 

“During the design development of ENDORFY, we wondered what all our extremely diverse customer groups had in common. We finally found the answer. It’s the emotions they experience through technology,” adds Jacek Serwański, Cooling’s Marketing Director. He then says, “It is the joy of winning a match in a game, or the pride when you show your friends your self-built PC. It is also a moment of unwinding after a long day with your favourite music playing in your headphones. These small moments are very precious to us, because although they are characterised by great individuality, they actually bring all technology users together.”

The brand has also ensured that its visual communication stands out from the crowd. ENDORFY’s image is based on a unique colour palette. It is not used by any entity known in the industry. The two main colours are yellow and blue, supported by black, white and various shades of grey. “We pay a lot of attention to details, which can be seen for example, in the packaging boxes

we designed for ENDORFY,” explains Jacek Serwański. He states, “The white box immediately stands out on the shop shelf, where black usually dominates in the technology department. On the box, we show the product from almost every angle. This allows the customer to see what they are buying even without opening the packaging.”

Key products that will be available as early as the 5th of October 2022:

 

  • Navis F280 Cooling System – ensuring silent operation with no fan noise
  • Solum Studio & Solum Broadcast Microphones – a solution that provides clear sound and ultimate comfort during long hours of recording
  • Wireless Thock Compact Keyboard Series – allowing you to forget about tangled cables and focus on your tasks
  • GEM and GEM Plus Mice in the “Onyx White” colour – combining incredible accuracy and original design with a unique colour scheme

The history of Cooling began in 1993, when Zbigniew Zdziech founded a company that sold computer accessories. Ten years later, the company began offering its products online, and in 2007, the manufacturer created its first brand, SilentiumPC, which produced fans. The brand quickly expanded, and went on to offer PC cases, air coolers, and power supplies as early as 2012. Another breakthrough came in 2016, when the company decided to also target the computer accessories and peripherals market, launching its second brand, SPC Gear. The new brand’s first product was a high-quality gaming chair, followed by two series of gaming keyboards, a streaming microphone, an ultra-light mouse, and the “VIRO” headphones, which became a huge sales success. The company currently holds a leading position on the Polish market in the sales segments of PC cases, power supplies, and air cooling, and the SPC Gear VIRO headphones continuously hold first place on the sales charts.