Cherry MX Silver (or speed) switches, on the other hand, are even more sensitive than Reds. It has a total travel of 3.4mm and an actuation point of 1.2mm. Again, you only need to press down halfway to activate the switch, but because the total travel is smaller than the Reds, you activate the key 0.8 mm sooner.
The main Kailh switch line-up consists ot the typical Red, Blue, Brown, and Black switch. They follow the traditional Cherry MX design, but are offered at a much more affordable price. They are not a bad option if you are on a budget, but I typically prefer Gateron switches if you are looking for a tactile or linear switch.
For the application of both switches, although Reds can be used for gaming the Cherry MX Speed Silvers are the better option. In contrast, in typing situations, the MX Reds are generally preferred over Speed Silvers for typing. The activation and total travel distance is the biggest difference between both switches.
It's a more standard option and if you've never used linear switches (most laptops and keebs included default with PCs are tactile) it might be an easier adjustment but it's really only fair if you try both for yourself before you decide [deleted] • 3 yr. ago Thanks!
Cherry MX Speed or Silver switches are built with gamers in mind. Like Reds, Cherry MX Speeds are linear switches that require 45 g of actuation force. Like Reds, Cherry MX Speeds are linear
Silver, Red, Brown Switches. Hey! Today we will be comparing 3 different keyboards with 3 different switches! Sound test at the end of the video! Make sure to comment what you recommend for
The brown switches on the other had are most popular in general across typing and gaming, they are tactile with an audible click and only a slightly higher activation force than the Red. Cherry MX speed silver switches are also an option if you like reds, and are quieter and even faster than red switches. Is Cherry MX Blue Bad for Gaming?
1. Red Mechanical Switches Hear red mechanical switches in action: Feel: Smooth, no bump Sound Profile: Quiet Pros: Linear switches are a favorite of super fast-paced gamers due to their lack of bump or click. This allows for quick, twitchy reactions with minimal resistance.
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