Switches

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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