CM Storm QuickFire XT Keyboard Review

Main Characteristics

The QuickFire XT is a mechanical keyboard based on the Cherry MX technology, which is the market standard. The color of each switch indicates the type and force of the activation (the key’s feedback), and if the keys are silent or noisy. The Cherry MX Blue is noisy with a light tactile response; in general, it means the key requires very little pressure on the part of the user’s finger to be pressed; therefore, he or she wastes less time pressing the key, and the typing gets faster and smoother. The audible click reassures the user that the key actually got pressed, which is useful during a game match. If the user needs to press several keys simultaneously, it is only a matter of connecting the QuickFire XT to the PS2 port (using the adapter included) to active the NKRO (N Key Rollover) function.

Since it does not feature programmable functions, the QuickFire XT is a plug-and-play device, requiring no specific software to record macros. It also goes against the common trend of having illuminated keys.