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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
overview test results deals 0 comments
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
50 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.2 mm
  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.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX Silent Red 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
Cherry MX Silent Red Actuation Graph
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
50 gf
Actuation Force
50 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.2 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.6 mm
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7.6
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Cherry MX Silent Red Keystroke Data Used For Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
13.0
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-67.8 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,679 Hz
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7.2
Performance
Latency
Cherry MX Silent Red Raw Data
Press Average
2.1 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.35 ms
Release Average
5.8 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.32 ms
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