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Cherry MX Clear
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Reviewed
Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
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Kelsey Linhares
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John Peroramas
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Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
61 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.1 mm
Updated Nov 06, 2023:
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Test Results
Category
All
Design
Performance
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
5.0
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Black
Upper Housing Finish
Opaque
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Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
61 gf
Actuation Force
51 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.1 mm
Total Travel Distance
4.0 mm
6.6
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1,965 Hz
7.4
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1.9 ms
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