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Cherry MX Red

  • Linear
  • 45G force
  • MX stem
  • Cherry
  • 2.00mm pre travel
  • 4.00mm travel
  • Nylon Top Housing
  • Nylon Bottom Housing
  • POM Stem
  • Normal Spring
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.

User Reviews

February 24, 2016
  • Gaming 8
  • Typing 10
  • Balance 9
i own a K95 Gen 3 with the mx cherry reds's and there grate however I haven't had any other mechanical keyboards buts its great all the same
February 24, 2016
  • Gaming 9
  • Typing 7
  • Balance 8
Best switches for gaming, specially if you need to double tap or press keys fast. Not so good for typing, alot of typos but after you get used to them its fine.
February 15, 2016
  • Gaming 8
  • Typing 7
  • Balance 7
nice gaming switch. feathering and double tapping is easy. no tactility makes it sometimes difficult to notice if you actuated the switch. typing is good, especially with o-rings.
February 09, 2016
  • Gaming 7
  • Typing 7
  • Balance 7
Due to it's light actuation force and linear nature, it's easy to press keys, which makes it easier for gaming. Typing on it is a little tricky. It offers a new and unique experience for typists, no tactile or clicking feedback but still manageable.
January 17, 2016
  • Gaming 10
  • Typing 10
  • Balance 10
better than all
December 07, 2015
  • Gaming 10
  • Typing 6
  • Balance 8
Really nice and smooth feel, but I frequently hit other keys while typing because it is so easy to press. Best switches for gaming.
December 07, 2015
  • Typing 9
Some people think they're too light, too smooth. I think they're divine, and FAST. If you don't rely on clicks or bumps to know you've pressed a key (e.g. you're looking at your screen?), this may be your dream switch.
November 27, 2015
  • Gaming 4
  • Typing 1
  • Balance 2
Too light to even render many of the benefits of a mech. Poor QC as well.
November 21, 2015
  • Gaming 9
  • Typing 5
  • Balance 6
These switches are only for people that don't care about tactile feedback and love to game all day. If you do anything else than game, these aren't very good imo.
November 17, 2015
  • Gaming 7
  • Typing 6
  • Balance 6
Lacking tactility, these are not the best for typists. The linear experience is optimal for gaming, but Cherry lacks quality control with their red stems. The stems are far from smooth; think MX blacks, but made of sand.
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