Unique typing feel in its price category with CHERRY SX scissor mechanism as used in laptop keyboards Can be used in many places: offices, open-plan offices, medical practices, at home, suitable for professional and private use Its main attraction is that, while it's not a premium mechanical keyboard, neither does it use the flimsy silicon- or rubber-dome technology of the cheapest boards. Instead, it splits the difference with Cherry SX scissor switches that make it basically a desktop version of a laptop keyboard. A basic keyboard, when done well, can be a real keeper that you carry over from PC to PC. The Cherry Stream Wireless is an almost perfect office keyboard. While it doesn’t hit the comfort levels of other ergonomic office keyboard offerings, like the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard, the Cherry Stream Wireless is sturdy and dependable while maintaining a thin, low profile. The brand’s signature Cherry SX scissor switches (think, Apple’s Butterfly Keyboard if it was made by people who knew what they were doing) make every keypress feel like a quiet yet tactile note that slowly builds into an orchestral swell as you break out into a typing rally.

But too much simplicity can be a downside. With no instructions or walkthrough, new users may have a hard time figuring out just how to edit settings. And if you’re a Mac user, you won’t be able to edit macros at all, something to consider if you're looking for a Mac keyboard replacement.

Perfect for the Office

The setup is surprisingly simple – so simple we honestly thought at first we were doing something wrong. With just a plug-and-play setup, the Cherry Stream Desktop keyboard and mouse combo is a boon for offices with multiple computers and multiple users, as well as casual home users who aren’t necessarily well-versed in technology. You can easily see the effect yourself. Fire up a painting program and draw series of lines, gently easing up on the finger pressure. You'll be able to easily find a dead zone where the mouse button still feels like you are pressing it down, but the mouse no longer thinks you are. I have attached a picture showing the resulting gaps (highlighted in red) from drawing a series of what should be continuous lines.

Durable and reliable thanks to high manufacturing quality and scissor technology with less wear and tear

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Cherry’s featured keyboard is probably worth the asking price alone, especially if you want to maintain a quiet environment. The Silent Precision mouse will do wonders for that setting too, as it effortlessly glides across surfaces with switches so quiet you’d swear it was on mute. Too many Torx screws: Like many of Logitech keyboards, the Stream Desktop keyboard and mouse are both designed to resist tamper. Unlike Logitech keyboards, Cherry chose to use Torx screws. And not just a few, no less than 11 screws attach the two halves of the keyboard case together. While these likely make the keyboard more durable and harder to damage when dropped or flexed, they also make it difficult for the user to replace components on their own. You’ll also find a battery door underneath—yes, the Cherry Stream Wireless is AA-battery-operated. That's perhaps a downside for some, but it promises a whopping 36 months of use without a replacement pair. Keep in mind, there’s no wired connection capability if you run out of juice. I use several wireless keyboards, at home and at various work locations. I have an old Logitech K235 (which is awful) that I decided to replace and decided on the Stream. Technology is not the only thing in the CHERRY STREAM that meets very high standards. The ultimate keyboard is also way ahead when it comes to environmental friendliness. Compliance with quality and environmental targets and directives is rightly becoming more and more important. The CHERRY STREAM has been awarded the Blue Angel environmental certification. The GS safety mark also certifies that the product complies with all relevant European directives and regulations associated with the protection of health.

No delays on the screen, fluent typing without stopping, control over the input at all times and thus fewer typos. The unique SX scissor technology from CHERRY makes this possible. You tap on flatter keys, giving you a more precise stroke as well as less wear and tear. Minute by minute, day by day, year on year.

A More Appetizing Cherry

For all lovers of quiet keyboards with the inimitable typing feel of a STREAM KEYBOARD, there is now a smaller and space-saving alternative: The STREAM KEYBOARD TKL. The two look very similar but differ in one significant way: The corded TKL version has the same main keypad as the popular STREAM KEYBOARD, but it does not have the number pad and is, therefore, smaller in size. For many applications, this is a decisive advantage.