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Cherry MX Blue | Clicky + Tactile | 55cN force | MX stem | Cherry | 2.20mm pre travel 4.00mm travel |
Excellent for typing and ideal for users who like to hear and feel a click when they press a key. These tactile keyswitches help ensure accurate data entry.
Cherry MX Brown
A lighter keyswitch with subtle tactile and audible feedback. A great hybrid for typist gamers.
Tactile
55cN force
MX stem
Cherry
Cherry MX Red
A light, linear keyswitch that is nice for typing and great for gamers looking for something lighter than Cherry Blacks. Cherry MX Red’s linear feel combined with minimal spring force produces fast response times and smooth operation.
Linear
45cN force
MX stem
Cherry
2.00mm pre travel
4.00mm travel
Cherry MX Black
A moderately stiff linear keyswitch. The resistance ensures an accurate key press ideal for some gamers. Its linear feel, combined with a slightly higher spring force, has made this keyswitch popular in industrial and point-of-sale environments.
Linear
60cN force
MX stem
Cherry
2.00mm pre travel
4.00mm travel
Buckling Spring
Found on the original Model M mechanical keyboards, buckling spring switches are loud, tactile, and require a high amount of force.
Clicky + Tactile
65cN force
IBM