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Cherry MX Black Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Cherry MX Black Picture
overview test results  0 comments
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
60 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.4 mm

Changelog

  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX Black Housing Picture
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
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5.0
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Black
Upper Housing Finish
Opaque
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Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
60 gf
Actuation Force
60 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.4 mm
Total Travel Distance
4.0 mm
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6.1
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
21.4
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-63.8 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
4,804 Hz
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7.4
Performance
Latency
Press Average
2.0 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.25 ms
Release Average
5.3 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.27 ms
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