What is the MK.2 in Corsair STRAFE MK.2 RGB Silent?

[KublaiKhan]

I bought one of these at Best Buy a couple years back, but it wasn't a "MK.2."

Today, they have one for $90 and the "MK.2" for $130.

Via Google, I've not been able to learn where the difference lies. Can someone out there clue me in?

I have read about key caps breaking and Windows key problems. What gives with that? Those things shouldn't be happening at that price point!

 

[devbiker]

The MK.2 has an updated design and includes the volume wheel, media keys and a couple of additional extra function keys (changing profiles, etc). The platform is actually based on the K95 platform.

As for key caps breaking ... I've seen a couple of cases of that, yes, but considering how many of these Corsair sells, I don't think it's extreme. Keep in mind that looking on the forums will show more failures than happy consumers - happy users don't usually whine on the forums. That said, should that happen, Corsair is usually pretty good about fulfilling the RMA.