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Cherry MX Red Linear Switches
Cherry
45g linear actuation is the smoothest feel in the Cherry lineup, no resistance variation
- 45g actuation force
- Linear (no tactile bump)
- 4mm travel, 2mm actuation point
- 100 million keystroke rating
Pros
- 45g linear actuation is the smoothest feel in the Cherry lineup, no resistance variation
- 2mm actuation point enables faster keystroke registration than tactile alternatives
- 100 million keystroke lifespan, Cherry's build quality standard is higher than most competitors
- The industry reference switch, most keyboards and comparisons use MX Red as baseline
Cons
- No tactile feedback, bottom-out errors (pressing too hard) happen more than with tactile switches
- 45g may feel light for heavy-fingered typists
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