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HyperX Red Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
HyperX Red Picture
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Feel
Linear
Operating Force
44 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.0 mm
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Red
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Cherry MX Red and HyperX Red are similar linear switches. The Cherry switches are marginally heavier and have a slightly longer pre-travel distance. They also have slightly better overall latency performance. On the other hand, the HyperX switches have a clear top housing, providing better RGB illumination.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
HyperX Red Housing Picture
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
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9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
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Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
HyperX Red Actuation Graph
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
44 gf
Actuation Force
44 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.0 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.9 mm
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7.1
Performance
Factory Smoothness
HyperX Red Keystroke Data Used For Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
14.5
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-68.0 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
2,817 Hz
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6.6
Performance
Latency
HyperX Red Raw Data
Press Average
2.6 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.37 ms
Release Average
5.8 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.07 ms
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