Rarely used in gaming keyboards, tactile switch with high actuation force. Very rare MX switch among gaming keyboards, linear switch with the highest actuation force needed. Great if you want a linear switch that prevents pressing a key accidentally. Similar build compared to red switches, but higher actuaction force needed. Great all around choice if you need tactile feedback, but with a lower actuaction force. Prevents accidental pressing of keys.Ī good mix somewhere between red and blue switches. Very loud, but a favorite for gaming and writing. Strong tactile feedback, harder to press down. Most popular mechanical switch with gamers because of low actuation force and linear construction.
#CHERY MX SWITCHIES CODE#
The following table should give you a good comparison for all Cherry MX switches out there and show their main features! Cherry MX Switches Overview: Color Code As you might know, Cherry MX switches are color coded this means that there are different MX switches with different colors out there that provide a different tactile feedback. They have proven to be superior to all other switches on the current mass market as they are extremely reliable and provide an awesome tactile feedback for the user (especially compared to regular rubberdome keyboards which sadly make up 99% of the market). Ever since the early 1980s they produce their series of Cherry MX switches that have been used in mechanical keyboards world-wide since then. Cherry is a well-known company that has been founded in the United States, but now has its headquarters in Germany.
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If you’re serious about your keyboard or gaming keyboard there is only one choice: mechanical switches, preferably the ones from Cherry.