Cherry MX Switches
Cherry MX switches are some of the most common mechanical switches today. It should be noted that Kailh also manufactures Razer Switches and Cherry clones. All Cherry & Kailh switches use a spring in conjunction with a stem that lowers when pressed. When pressed, the stem pushes two contacts to touch, completing a circuit.
Cherry MX/Kailh switches are generally louder than rubber dome switches, but quieter than buckling spring switches. Cherry MX/Kailh switches use a cross looking stem, and finding replaceable keycaps is quite easy. Cherry MX/Kailh’s switches do vary in tactility, actuation force, and loudness depending on what design they use. For example, blue switches have a tactile bump, and a click, whereas brown switches only have a bump.
Cherry MX Colors, Comparison, & Differences
| Color | Actuation Behavior | Actuation Force |
| Super Blacks (spacebar switch, EOL) | Linear | 150cN |
| Gray (spacebar switch, EOL) | Linear | 80cN |
| Black | Linear | 60cN |
| Red | Linear | 45cN |
| Light Gray | Tactile | 80cN |
| Clear | Tactile | 55cN |
| Brown | Tactile | 45cN |
| Light Gray (spacebar switch, EOL) | Clicky | 105cN |
| White | Clicky | 85cN |
| Green | Clicky | 80cN |
| Blue | Clicky | 50cN |
See Also
- Kailh Switches
- Razer Switches
- Romer G Switches
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