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Compared To Other Keyboard Switches
Cherry MX Blue switches are clicky switches with a click jacket design that makes a signature sound on the downstroke. However, like most clicky switches, they're likely too loud for most open office environments. On the other hand, Cherry MX Red switches are linear switches. Their linear actuation and reasonably good factory smoothness make them popular for gaming or typing.
Cherry MX Blue and Kailh Box Jade are clicky switches. The Cherry switches are comparatively more lightweight and have a click jacket design, so they only make a click sound on the downstroke. On the other hand, the Kailh switches feel heavier and have a click bar design, creating a clicking sound on both the downstroke and upstroke.
Cherry MX Blue and Kailh Box White are both clicky switches. The Cherry switches have a click jacket design, making a click on the downstroke. They're also noticeably heavier feeling. On the other hand, the Kailh Box White switches are more lightweight and have a click bar design, making a clicking noise on both the down and upstroke.
Cherry MX Blue and Gateron G Pro 2.0 Blue are similar clicky switches with click jacket designs, which means they only make a clicking noise on the downstroke. The Gateron switches are also somewhat smoother out of the box since they come pre-lubed from the factory. They also have a clear upper housing for better RGB illumination.
Cherry MX Blue and Razer Green Gen 3 are clicky switches with click jacket designs, making a loud and signature clicky sound on the downstroke. The Razer's feel a bit smoother out of the box, and they have a clear housing that allows for better RGB illumination.
Cherry MX Blue and Outemu Blue are similar clicky switches with click jacket designs, making a clicking sound on the downstroke. The Cherry switches have a noticeably heavier actuation feeling. They're also generally recognized as more durable and consistent in switch-to-switch feeling. On the other hand, the Outemu switches are a bit louder, metallic, clicky sound that many enjoy but others may find somewhat rattly.
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Cherry MX Blue: Main Discussion
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- 21010
Thank you for answering the question. I would be happy to see the switches renamed for clarity.
It’s great to have these objective measurements of key switches, and I’d be glad to see more of them in 2025.
- 32120
The Cherry MX reviews do not seem to distinguish between the 1.0 and 2.0 (MX2A) switches. The MX Browns have the old logo engraving, and the MX Blues here have the new logo engraving, but I am unsure if the Blues are MX2A.
Hey there! Great question.
All of the Cherry MX switches in our database at the time of writing are the original 1.0 models. When we were first preparing our database for publication last year, Cherry was still in the process of rolling out their new MX2A switches. Unfortunately, this meant we weren’t able to test the MX2A models in time.
That said, we’ve been discussing the possibility of testing a new batch of switches in the new year. If we move forward with those plans, we’ll very likely include the new Cherry MX2A versions for comparison.
In the meantime, we’ll also consider renaming our existing Cherry MX switches in the database to clarify that they’re the 1.0 models, not the MX2A versions.
Thanks for reaching out! Let us know if you have any more questions or suggestions!
- 32120
The Cherry MX reviews do not seem to distinguish between the 1.0 and 2.0 (MX2A) switches. The MX Browns have the old logo engraving, and the MX Blues here have the new logo engraving, but I am unsure if the Blues are MX2A.