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Cherry MX Silent Red Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Cherry MX Silent Red Picture
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown switches have a small tactile bump to overcome before actuation, while Cherry MX Silent Red switches are linear switches with smooth actuation throughout the keypress. The Silent Red switches are also noticeably quieter.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
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
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
50 gf
Actuation Force
50 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.2 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.6 mm
7.6
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
13.0
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-67.8 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,679 Hz
7.2
Performance
Latency
Press Average
2.1 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.35 ms
Release Average
5.8 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.32 ms