Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT

Overview

If the purpose is having a simple mechanical keyboard for FPS games without some extras that increase the cost of the final product (like illumination and programmable keys), the QuickFire XT is a great choice of a keyboard both complete and compact that is also agile, very stable and good for work-related tasks.

-- As reviewed by HardwareSecrets

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

0

8.8

User Score

Based on 952 reviews
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Last revision on October 25, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Full Mechanical Cherry MX keys
Solidly Built
Cherry MX green switches on specific keys
Replaceable High Density sleeved USB cable
Key cap coating gives excellent NonSlip feel

Reviewers Didn't Like

The 2.43 lbs. might have a heavy feel for some people
Lacks backlighting
No wrist rest
No Macros

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Expert reviews and ratings

By HardwareSecrets on August 02, 2016

Not every PC user wants a transformer looking keyboard on their desk, that being said just about every PC user can revel in the joy of clicking and clacking away with the legendary Cherry MX switches. This is where the Quickfire XT comes in to fill that...

By bjorn3d.com on April 25, 2016

When it comes to comfort the QuickFire XT was not very hard to get used to since I was using the Cougar 600K. Now if this is your first mechanical keyboard you it will take a bit to get used to, but once you are accustomed to it, it will definitely be...

By ThinkComputers on March 28, 2016

When I was younger, I often wondered what would happen if I had a twin. I knew quite a few twins in my grade during elementary school. Some were identical, while others were fraternal. Having an identical twin would probably be the coolest, since it...

By APH Networks on February 05, 2016

With no extra features of software there's little else left to say about the QuickFire XT. It's well built, handles nicely and is as small as it realistically could be with 105 keys. The option to choose between five switch types is excellent too, and...

By Bit-tech.net on April 14, 2014

This is a great no-frills keyboard which has excellent build quality and we highly recommend it as a great addition for anyone's rig, whether they're a gamer or not. It can be picked up online for between $110 and $130. Cooler Master CM Storm...

By pcgamers.net.au on April 30, 2015

“For around this price you'll struggle to find anything better, the build quality is superb, there is a good selection of switch types and the price tag makes it great value for money; the Quick Fire XT is easily one of the best value for money...

By eTeknix on April 22, 2014

Cooler Master rose to prominence in the PC enthusiast community for having released the first circular heat sink in 1996 and the first all aluminum PC case in 1999. Many of you may not though that the company also offers an extensive lineup of mice and...

By HardOCP on April 10, 2014

I always enjoy reviewing mechanical keyboards, and I was extremely happy when Cooler Master sent me the Quickfire XT to review as I am in the process of currently changing work keyboards and am a bit undecided on what to purchase as a replacement. The...

By daveplays.co.uk on January 22, 2014

Cooler Master's lineup of peripheral members has been ever growing. Yet, we haven't reviewed a CM Mouse here at OCC in a while; the last two being the CM Storm Recon and CM Sentinel Advance II . Today the mouse branch grows another leaf further with the...

By Overclockers Club on September 25, 2013

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