1. What is Cherry MX?
Switches are switches located under each key press, helping to send the key press signal and when releasing the key, the switch will return the key to its original position.
Cherry Switch is the name of a Switch manufactured in 1953 and then gradually became the king in the Switch village, preferred by many keyboard manufacturers because of its durability as well as a variety of types to choose from.
Therefore, the cherry switch is favored and used by many famous keyboard manufacturers such as Fuhlen, and Filco.
2. Cherry MX switches are used on mechanical keyboards.
2.1. Cherry MX Green
It is a type of cherry switch with a click, with a notch, which is considered the best-feeling switch for typists.
When in use, we will notice that there is a notch in the middle of the keystroke, so when pressing the key, it will create a very nice sound with only 50g force, very convenient when users type quickly and type a lot.
Cons: Making noise for people around and having to clean often
2.2. Cherry MX Brown
For this cherry Switch line, they do not make a “click” sound like the Blue but instead, make a rather small “cough” sound. The turning force of the Switch Cherry Brown is 45g and is not dusty like Blue, which is very suitable for those who do not like noise and can bring the product anywhere.
In addition, there is also a Silent switch type, which is usually fitted with additional dampers to reduce the intensity of the sound emitted after each key press. This switch series is very suitable for those who need a quiet environment to work and play games.
2.3. Cherry MX Red
Cherry Red Switch is one of the clickless, no-click cherry switches, the lightest of all switches. With a pressing force of 45g, it is suitable for games that need fast speed.
Red Switch is also the quietest switch of all Cherry switches because of its extremely light feel, no tactile buttons, and no clicky sound.
The highlight of Switch Cherry Red is that the longer you use it, the smoother it will be, even if you use it for 5 or 10 years, you will always have the same experience as when you just bought it.
2.4. Cherry MX Black
The MX Black series is a non-click linear switch. This series uses a heavier spring than the MX Red (actuation force 60 gf) which provides more feedback and faster key bounce. The more tensioned spring makes the switch more responsive, making it easier to double-tap.
The downside of MX Black is that it requires more force to type, which is easy to cause fatigue when used for a long time.
2.5. Cherry MX Silent (Black, Red, Speed)
The keyboard sound is the sound you will hear every time you type on your keyboard to work or play games. Most in an office work environment or playing games that need concentration, if nothing special, often many people will prefer a quieter mechanical keyboard.
The silent switches are therefore very suitable for playing games in homes with many people or working in quiet offices or you simply don’t want to work on your PC but disturb others or attract unnecessary attention. This is also a way for users themselves to better focus on the game or work.
Silent switch lines are available and popular on the market today: Cherry MX Silent Red, Cherry MX Silent Black, Gateron Silent Red, Gateron Silent Yellow, Gateron Silent Black, Gateron Silent Clear, Kailh Silent Pink.
3. Conclude
Hope the information Break Wooden just shared above makes it easier for you to choose which switch for the mechanical keyboard you are about to buy.
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