What is the actuation force of Cherry MX Red?
45 centinewton
CHERRY MX RED: LINEAR AND POPULAR WITH GAMERS Particularly in the gaming scene, CHERRY MX Red is very popular because it has a linear switch characteristic and can be triggered quite fast and with minimal actuation force: only 45 centinewton (or grams) are needed, and after two millimeters the switch actuates.
What is the actuation point of Cherry MX speed?
1.2 mm
With an actuation point of 1.2 mm, the MX SPEED is the fastest mechanical CHERRY switch ever. No pressure points, linear actuation, switching function at a defined force of approx. 45 cN without contact feedback. Made in Germany.
What is the highest actuation force of a MX switch?
They have a medium to high actuation force, at 60 cN, which means they are the stiffest of the four most common Cherry switches.
Are Cherry MX Red loud?
Neither switch is extremely loud, in fact the Cherry MX Reds are relatively quiet. Here is noise breakdown in simple terms: Cherry MX Red = Quiet. Cherry MX Brown = Moderately Loud.
What is the best Cherry MX switch?
The Cherry MX Brown switches are best classified as a dual switch, as they are ideal for both gaming and typing, while the Cherry MX Blue switches are the best choice for typists but aren’t ideal at all for games due to low actuation point.
What is a Cherry MX blue Switch?
The Cherry MX Blue is the most common clicky switch, and was first made available in Filco keyboards in 2007. Blue switches are favoured by typists due to their tactile bump and audible click, but can be less suitable for gaming as the weighting is relatively high – 50 cN – and it is a bit harder to double tap,…
What is Cherry MX clear?
Cherry MX Clear. Often referred to as ‘stiffer’ browns. As a tactile switch without click and acoustic feedback, the CHERRY MX Clear is the sister model of the MX Brown. With an actuation force of 65 centinewton, the required force is slightly higher. The Cherry MX Clear is sometimes used as the space bar for keyboards with MX Brown switches.
